A business opportunity

Your installation costs will vary depending on the size of your system, the brands selected, your building type, and whether scaffolding or other safety equipment is required. We can provide an installation cost via one of our recommended installers, or you can purchase the equipment and arrange your own installation.

Your solar and battery system will save you money as soon as it is operational. Based on data from our commercial projects, customers typically achieve a 75%-80% reduction in their annual electricity bills and a return on investment between 4-7 years.

You can claim up to 130% capital allowances on your investment in a solar and battery storage system.

A solar energy system has no moving parts and needs no specific maintenance. We recommend periodic online monitoring to ensure performance is maintained. We offer this service as part of one of our post-installation packages.

A battery system captures your excess solar energy and allows you to use it at night or during daylight hours with minimal solar production. Some battery systems can also provide backup during a power cut, keeping your business running even if the grid goes down.

Depending on your system size, business type, and energy tariff, a battery system can also help to reduce your peak power demands and their associated costs. Battery systems can also facilitate grid export at peak times, allowing you to increase your financial returns.

The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) replaced Feed In Tariffs (FiT) in 2020, and offers much lower returns of 3p-6p per kWh. There are several more attractive export offerings from suppliers such as Octopus Energy, with variable pricing through the Outgoing Agile tariff or a fixed 15p export rate. Careful management of both your import and export tariffs will ensure the best returns. The Optimise.My.Energy app will help you to minimise your import costs and maximise your outgoing prices, making best use of your solar and battery storage.

Your solar panels will generate free electricity every day of the year, but perform best in spring and summer. Solar PV panels produce energy from sunlight (not heat), with excellent performance on cold, sunny days.

Your solar generation in the peak summer months (June and July) will typically be five times higher than during the lowest winter months (December and January).

As a seasonal guide, a 20.0 kWp system may produce around 525 kWh in January, 1,925 kWh in April, 2,450 kWh in July, and 1,050 kWh in October.

Your solar energy installation will have a minimal impact on your business as much of the work is external. During the final testing and commissioning process, there will be a short period of power interruption to  some or all areas of the property while final connections are made. This will be coordinated with you in advance to avoid critical times.

Accredited solar electricians and installers must adhere to strict health and safety guidelines defined by the UK Government. To ensure your installation is safe and compliant, we can recommend a trusted installer from our own network who has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, communication, and attention to detail.

During your initial site visit, the solar installer will assess your property and advise of any specific safety measures or equipment required, such as scaffolding, harnesses, or protective barriers. This initial assessment gives you all the costs up-front and ensures a safe installation for workers and your staff.

Solar panels have no moving parts or internal fluids and are designed to last up to 40 years. Our recommended leading brands, including REC, LG, QCells, and Canadian Solar, are guaranteed to maintain at least 80% of their performance over 25 years, and many will maintain 90% or more.

For rented properties, whether commercial or residential, written agreement must always be obtained with the property owner prior to installation of solar or battery equipment. Careful consideration must also be given to the long-term ownership of the equipment at the time when the rental period ends.