MCS-accredited commercial solar installers
Commercial solar panel installation
15
years
Operating since 2009
5,000+
installs
Completed across the South West
MCS
accredited
NAPIT and NICEIC certified
100
mile radius
South West coverage
In-house
installation
No subcontractors
1
point of contact
Site visit to sign-off
The case for solar
Why commercial solar is worth considering now
Rising energy costs are squeezing operational margins
Commercial electricity rates have increased significantly. A well-designed solar system reduces the proportion of energy bought from the grid from the first billing cycle.
Energy independence reduces exposure to grid volatility
Generating your own power gives your business more control over a significant operating cost. On-site generation is not subject to wholesale market movements.
Sustainability targets are now a procurement requirement
Procurement teams, planning authorities and investors increasingly require demonstrable sustainability performance. Solar is one of the most auditable contributions a business can make.
Commercial solar installation
Solar panels for every type of commercial property
Warehouses and logistics
Large flat or shallow-pitch roofs with high daytime energy demand. Strong consumption match with solar generation profiles.
Factories and industrial
Heavy electrical load profiles mean a large proportion of generation is used on-site, improving return on investment.
Offices and commercial premises
Daytime consumption, EPC rating uplift and sustainability reporting benefit from roof-mounted commercial solar PV.
Farms and agricultural
Barn roofs and ground-mount options. Offset diesel and grid costs across large rural sites with agricultural solar.
Schools and public sector
Predictable weekday demand profiles and sustainability targets. Generation profile closely matches school hours consumption.
SMEs and retail
Smaller systems, faster payback for high daytime energy users. Designed around your actual consumption, not generic estimates.
Installation options
Roof mounted and ground mounted commercial solar
Roof mounted commercial solar
Standard rafter or ballasted system on flat or pitched commercial roofs. Fastest to deploy and the lowest cost option. No groundworks or planning complications in most cases.
Ground mounted commercial solar
Free-standing system on land adjacent to the building. No dependency on roof condition or available area. Can be scaled to match generation requirements beyond what the roof allows.
Solar carports
Canopy structure that generates energy while providing covered vehicle parking. An increasingly popular specification for office parks, retail sites and logistics operations where covered parking adds operational value alongside generation.
The commercial value proposition
What solar delivers for a South West business
Reduce energy bills from day one
Most commercial systems deliver immediate savings against current grid rates. The proportion of on-site consumption covered depends on roof size, orientation and usage pattern — but a well-designed system materially reduces what you buy from the grid from the first billing cycle.
Learn more about solar for businessProtect against energy price volatility
Once installed, your solar generation costs are fixed. A portion of your energy is effectively insulated from future grid price movements for the lifetime of the system — typically 25 years or more. That is a meaningful hedge against a cost that has proven difficult to forecast.
Improve EPC ratings and sustainability credentials
Solar PV improves the EPC rating of commercial buildings, which matters for lease renewals, planning applications and procurement processes. If your clients, investors or tenants have sustainability requirements, solar is one of the most auditable contributions your business can make.
Add battery storage to strengthen energy resilience
Battery storage lets you retain on-site generation and use it during peak-rate periods or when grid supply is disrupted. For sites with high morning or evening consumption, or where energy resilience is a business continuity concern, battery storage changes the economics significantly.
How it works
Our process for commercial solar installation
From initial enquiry to commissioned system, every stage is managed by the same team with a single point of contact.
Initial enquiry and discovery call
Tell us about your site, energy usage and objectives. Lee handles all commercial enquiries personally and responds the same day, Monday to Friday.
Free site assessment and energy usage review
We visit the site, assess roof or ground suitability, review your energy bills and identify any constraints, grid connection requirements or DNO considerations.
System design and ROI proposal
Full technical specification and a commercial proposal in plain terms. System size, estimated output, consumption coverage and payback framing — based on your actual site and usage data, not generic assumptions.
Technical survey and design sign-off
Structural survey, DNO notification where required, design locked before any work is committed. No surprises at installation.
Installation by our in-house team
MCS-certified engineers on site. Single point of contact throughout. Minimal disruption to your operations. Most commercial installations are completed within the agreed window.
Commissioning, handover and MCS certification
Full system commissioning, MCS certificate issued, handover documentation provided. The system is handed over ready to generate from day one.
Return on investment
Are commercial solar panels worth it for a UK business?
Most commercial systems reach payback within a clear, predictable window. The specific timeline depends on your consumption pattern, roof orientation, system size and whether battery storage is included. A site with high daytime energy usage and a well-oriented roof will perform better than a generic estimate suggests.
We do not publish generic ROI figures because they rarely reflect how individual sites perform. What we do instead is model your specific site and energy usage in the proposal, so your decision is based on your numbers, not industry averages or estimates built for a different business profile.
If you want to understand whether commercial solar is worth it for your site, the fastest route is a site assessment call. It costs nothing and gives you a starting point grounded in your actual data.
Accreditations
What our accreditations mean for your installation
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme requires every installation to meet defined quality and safety standards. MCS certification is required for buyers to access Smart Export Guarantee payments and register manufacturer warranties.
National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers. NAPIT membership confirms our engineers work to current wiring regulations on every commercial installation we complete.
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting. An NICEIC-registered contractor has been independently assessed for electrical competence and safety compliance.
Service area
Commercial solar installers across the South West
We operate within a 100-mile radius of our Somerset base. That gives us working density across the South West and into South Wales — close enough to assess sites quickly, respond to programme changes, and maintain a single point of contact without relying on subcontractors.
Common questions