Commercial solar panels - power your business sustainably
Start your journey to lower energy costs and a greener business with commercial solar panels. Cut your electricity bills, hit your net zero targets, and see payback in as little as 3 years, all by generating your own energy onsite. Ready to go solar? Get a tailored quote from one of our trusted commercial solar installation partners.
Why choose commercial solar power for your business?
Lower your business electricity bills
With solar panels you can generate your own energy onsite, and in the longer term the money you save on electricity can free up cash flow that can be reinvested elsewhere.
Reduce your business carbon footprint
Reducing carbon emissions is essential for tackling the global issue of climate change and reliance on fossil fuels. Improve your brand image and reputation with stakeholders and customers.
Protect your business from high energy costs
Every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy produced is one kWh less you'll need from your energy supplier. By choosing solar panels, move your business a step closer to becoming carbon neutral.
Generate additional revenue
We'll pay you for every kilowatt hour of unused, eligible electricity your business generates so that it can be fed back into the grid. Read more about our Smart Export Guarantee.
Our Commercial Solar installation partners
With expertise in designing and delivering commercial solar power solutions, we help you find the right fit for your size of business. From roof-mounted to ground-mounted systems, our proven expertise helps UK businesses and councils cut costs and carbon. Trust us for reliable, results-driven solar energy.
Small to medium sized businesses
For Solar installations across the UK including Northern Ireland, we work with Aztec Solar Energy, one of the leading solar install suppliers for businesses. For over 30 years, they have provided reliable and advanced solar energy installations at affordable prices.
Large scale solar and multinational organisations
Part of the Centrica Group, Centrica Business Solutions help larger organisations decarbonise and save money. They focus on delivering energy solutions that maximise return of investment (ROI), energy efficiency, and meet long-term energy demands.
What happens during a Commercial Solar PV panel installation?
Curious about how commercial solar panel installation works? Watch our step-by-step video for a behind-the-scenes look at the process, from site survey through to your business generating its own renewable electricity. You’ll discover just how easy it is to cut energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and start seeing real savings with solar power.
Find out more about 100% renewable electricity.
Steps in a seamless commercial solar installation process
1. Scoping your business solar requirements
Our partner will work with you to understand your business site and renewable energy goals. If needed, they may visit your site for a thorough check of the roof or ground space for commercial solar panels. This will help to ensure the right products can be specified, and your installation can be booked in.
2. Design and quotation, with no hidden costs
Discussing all the options and the partner will calculate an ideal solution that saves you business energy use over an agreed period. Once you're happy, the partner will need a deposit to move ahead with the installation plan.
3. Project management including DNOs and planning
Our partner will coordinate the entire project from start to finish, liaise with the relevant parties, and manage all planning applications for you. Our partner will ensure there is the least disruption to your business and plan a date to suit you.
Get a quote for commercial solar PV panels
Complete our form and receive a call from one of our commercial solar partners. Get a quote to find out if a solar installation could be a good move for your business.
Looking for more ways to become a sustainable business?
In addition to Solar panels for business, we offer Zero Carbon Electricity as standard and a range of additional options to help you improve the green credentials of your energy supply:
Natural Renewable Electricity
With our Renewable Electricity option, 100% of your electricity will be backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin from UK natural renewable electricity sources.
Renewable Gas
With our Renewable Gas option, 100% of your gas will be backed by Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin from UK-generated renewable gas.
Case study
Read our case about northern food company Adams FoodService. We worked together to help them recycle over 98% waste and power their electric fleet using solar.
Frequently asked questions about commercial solar panel installation
How often do you need to clean solar panels?
Solar panels need cleaning at least once or twice a year to keep them free from the build-up of dirt and debris. You should also inspect your solar panels throughout the year and monitor their performance to make sure you maximise their potential throughout their lifetime.
How long do solar panels last?
The performance and efficiency of your new solar panels is likely to be guaranteed for 25 years and parts are usually warrantied for between 12 and 20 years. Even though solar panels degrade a little year by year, this will be included in their lifetime guaranteed performance percentage.
How can I keep my commercial solar panels maintained?
Once solar panels are installed, they’re relatively easy to manage. Depending on the size and location of your solar panels, you might be able to clean them yourself. However, most businesses prefer the reassurance of an operations and maintenance (O&M) package. You can get a cost for O&M package when you have your panels installed from our partners.
Why invest in Solar Panels for your business?
Immediately you will gain control of your business electricity costs. You will cut your annual energy bills and see a payback within 3-5 years.
When coupled with a battery storage system, this will provide security during outages as well as allowing you to draw on stored energy at your convenience, using the grid when it is cheapest to do so.
You can also earn money selling energy back to the grid, with the Smart Guarantee Export tariff. We know also that solar installations will increase the value of your property. Investing in solar is aligned with global trends towards renewables and reducing your company’s environmental footprint. Your business’s sustainability reputation will also improve.
How do I get solar panels for my business?
Complete our form and our Solar partner Aztec will contact you with a quote.
What is a solar PV system?
A solar PV system stands for a solar photovoltaic system, also known as a solar power system.
Read more information on solar on:
- Energy Saving Trust - https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solar-panels/
- Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaic_system
Are solar PV systems available to every business?
Whether a solar PV system has a place in your energy strategy will depend on a number of factors such as site suitability. Our dedicated solar experts can help you determine your options, and if a solar PV system is a good fit for your business, how much electricity you can expect to generate each year.
Do solar PV systems have to have a battery?
No - PV systems are designed to operate without the need for a solar battery. However, they can provide a wide range of added sustainability and cost-saving benefits which is why many businesses choose to add them to their solar PV installation for an extra cost.
Can solar PV systems store electricity without a battery?
Without a battery any unused electricity generated by your solar panels is sold to the grid. It cannot be used at a later date.
What is a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff?
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-initiated export tariff for British businesses and homes who have installed small-scale, renewable or low carbon technology. It means that as a licensed electricity supplier, and a mandatory SEG licensee, we'll pay you for every kilowatt hour of unused, eligible electricity your business generates and feeds into the National Grid.
To apply and read full details see Smart Export Guarantee.
What funding is available for commercial solar panels?
Depending on your business size, location and installation you could benefit from a range of government solar incentives.
Read our partner Centrica Business Solutions’ article “Everything you need to know about government solar incentives for businesses”.
