The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Solihull based on energy consumption.
In Q3 2022, the average price for business electricity across the UK was 22.25 p/kWh (incl CCL). The average price for business gas was 6.74 p/kWh (incl CCL). The data comes from Gov.uk.
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Solihull Business Electricity Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Electricity Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 20,000 kWh | 25.27 p/kWh |
| Small | 20,000 – 499,000 kWh | 25.00 p/kWh |
| Small / Medium | 500,000 – 1,999,000 kWh | 25.13 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,000,000 – 19,999,000 kWh | 20.94 p/kWh |
| Large | 20,000,000 – 69,999,000 kWh | 19.92 p/kWh |
| Very Large | 70,000,000 – 150,000,000 kWh | 21.19 p/kWh |
| Extra Large | Over 150,000,000 kWh | 20.99 p/kWh |
Solihull Business Gas Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Gas Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 278,000 kWh | 10.59 p/kWh |
| Small | 278,000 – 2,777,000 kWh | 5.68 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,778,000 – 27,777,000 kWh | 5.70 p/kWh |
| Large | 27,778,000 – 277,777,000 kWh | 6.26 p/kWh |
| Very Large | Over 277,778,000 kWh | 6.39 p/kWh |
Solihull Business Stats
The business statistics for Solihull come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Solihull
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1180 | 14.36% |
| 50-99 | 1935 | 23.55% |
| 100-249 | 2795 | 34.02% |
| 250-499 | 960 | 11.69% |
| 500-999 | 530 | 6.45% |
| 1000-1999 | 315 | 3.83% |
| 2000-4999 | 235 | 2.86% |
| 5000-9999 | 115 | 1.4% |
| 10000-49999 | 95 | 1.16% |
| 50000+ | 55 | 0.67% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Solihull
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 6605 | 80.4% |
| 5-9 | 795 | 9.68% |
| 10-19 | 400 | 4.87% |
| 20-49 | 215 | 2.62% |
| 50-99 | 100 | 1.22% |
| 100-249 | 50 | 0.61% |
| 250+ | 50 | 0.61% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Solihull
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 115 | 1.4% |
| Production | 320 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 1155 | 14.06% |
| Motor trades | 145 | 1.77% |
| Wholesale | 315 | 3.83% |
| Retail | 520 | 6.33% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 290 | 3.53% |
| Accommodation & food services | 345 | 4.2% |
| Information & communication | 855 | 10.41% |
| Finance & insurance | 215 | 2.62% |
| Property | 430 | 5.23% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1645 | 20.02% |
| Business administration & support services | 735 | 8.95% |
| Public administration & defence | 15 | 0.18% |
| Education | 165 | 2.01% |
| Health | 445 | 5.42% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 505 | 6.15% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.