For years, UK manufacturing has quietly powered the economy, employing millions, driving exports, and sustaining regional communities, but now, that power is under pressure.
Recent warnings from Make UK have reignited concern over a potential “renewed de-industrialisation”, and the reason for this being soaring energy costs. Additionally, UK industrial electricity prices are 46 % above the global average and among the highest of any IEA country.
When your factory runs thousands of kilowatts of equipment daily, those extra pence per unit quickly add up to millions, and the problem isn’t just price. Research shows up to 30 % of industrial energy use is lost through inefficiencies; idle motors, voltage irregularities, compressed-air leaks, refrigeration losses, or outdated HVAC systems.
With energy already accounting for around 4% of total operating costs, even small inefficiencies can tilt the balance between profit and pain.
When Margins are Thin, Efficiency Becomes Strategy
While some companies are waiting for government intervention, others are taking control, using smart technology, IoT monitoring, and voltage optimisation to cut waste and strengthen resilience.
At Powerhub Solutions, we’ve worked across sectors, from food and FMCG to engineering, polymers, and industrial laundry operations, helping manufacturers identify where energy is being lost and deliver measurable savings without disrupting production.
Across all our industrial and manufacturing clients combined, Powerhub Solutions installations are now delivering:
🔋 935,000 kWh saved every year
🌍 ≈ 188 tonnes CO₂ avoided annually
That’s equivalent to the yearly electricity use of more than 300 UK homes, saved, not wasted.
Fast Results, Verified Data, Minimal Disruption
Energy optimisation appeals to manufacturers for one simple reason, it delivers results quickly, without interrupting production.
Unlike large CapEx projects that can take months to plan and install, our process is designed to be fast, seamless, and transparent from day one.
- Installation Time (30 minutes – 4 hours): Most sites are fully optimised in less time than a typical maintenance window.
- Zero Downtime: Everything is completed around live operations, meaning no lost shifts or paused production.
- Real-time IoT Monitoring: Every system is fitted with smart, connected sensors, giving you instant visibility of voltage, load, and performance data from the moment it’s installed
- Monthly Reports: Verified data is shared directly with your team, showing how much energy you’ve saved, not estimates, but measurable proof.
Every installation is tailored to the site and process, so you’re not buying a “black box”, you’re investing in performance you can measure.
Learn more about our installation process → Powerhub Install
Efficiency is the New Competitiveness
Make UK’s warning isn’t just about cost; it’s about competitiveness.
If British factories face higher energy prices than their European counterparts, the only way to level the field is through smarter energy use, producing more with less.
Energy efficiency is no longer a compliance checkbox; it’s a strategic advantage.
It protects margins, stabilises supply, and demonstrates credible progress toward Net Zero.
Early adopters will be best positioned to:
- Attract investment
- Win ESG-driven contracts
- Meet tightening carbon-reporting requirements
Discover how our solutions helps deliver guaranteed, site-wide efficiency gains.
In Conclusion
Manufacturing is the backbone of Britain, but to stay strong, it needs a new kind of power strategy. Not more consumption, but smarter consumption.
At Powerhub Solutions, we help businesses take control of their energy, combining IoT monitoring, voltage optimisation, and verified reporting to deliver the fastest ROI in the market.
Because every kilowatt saved keeps British manufacturing competitive, resilient, and ready for the future.
Book a free energy performance review. We’ll analyse your current performance and show, with data, not guesswork, where savings can be made fast.
