Commercial Solar for Business, Made Simple
Generate your own electricity, cut your bills and take the sting out of rising energy prices. Tell us where your premises are and we will start with a free assessment of what solar could do for your roof.
- Typical payback of four to eight years
- 100% tax relief via the AIA
- No business rates increase to 2035
- Earn from the power you export
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- Typical payback of four to eight years
- 100% tax relief via the AIA
- No business rates increase to 2035
- Earn from the power you export
A smarter way to power your business
Electricity you generate on your own roof costs a fraction of what you buy from the grid. With UK business electricity averaging around 24p per kWh, every unit you generate and use yourself is a unit you never have to buy. Our guide on whether commercial solar panels are worth it for UK businesses works through the case in detail.
Cut your electricity bills
Self-generated power covers the bulk of daytime demand, and every self-consumed unit avoids the full grid rate you would otherwise pay.
Hedge against price rises
Every kilowatt you produce is one you do not have to buy, so solar steadies your cost base while wholesale markets keep moving.
Generous tax relief
The Annual Investment Allowance lets you deduct 100% of the cost against pre-tax profits, worth roughly 25p in the pound at the main corporation tax rate.
No business rates increase
Eligible rooftop solar is exempt from business rates through to 2035, so adding generation does not raise your rateable value.
Earn from exported power
Surplus generation is paid for under the Smart Export Guarantee. Export rates sit below what you pay to buy a unit, which is why self-consumption matters most.
Evidence for ESG reporting
On-site generation is measurable, auditable carbon reduction that strengthens tenders, reporting and your green credentials.
Prefer to do it over the phone? Larger and multi-site businesses often save more by talking to us. Call 01242 32 31 31 and we’ll do the legwork for you.
Indicative cost bands by system size
Commercial solar is quoted per kilowatt-peak (kWp), and the rate per kWp falls as the system grows. Roof type, access and whether you add battery storage move the figure most. These are the bands we see across UK installs. Our guide to what commercial solar panels cost in the UK explains what sits behind them.
| System size | Typical UK cost band | Indicative payback | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 20kWp | Low tens of thousands | 5 to 8 years | Small office, shop or unit |
| 20 to 50kWp | Mid tens of thousands | 4 to 8 years | Larger retail or small industrial |
| 50 to 150kWp | High tens of thousands | 4 to 7 years | Mid-sized industrial site |
| 150kWp+ | Six figures upwards | 4 to 7 years | Large warehouse or estate |
The numbers work harder than you think
Government incentives cut the net cost of a system sharply and can take a year or more off payback. Here is what a UK business can claim.
100% Annual Investment Allowance
Deduct the full qualifying cost from pre-tax profits in year one, up to £1m. At the 25% main rate that is worth roughly 25p in every pound you spend.
50% first-year allowance
Solar is special rate plant, so spend above the AIA cap can attract a 50% first-year allowance for limited companies, with the balance written down at 6% a year.
Business rates exemption
Eligible rooftop solar is exempt from business rates through to 2035, so the investment will not push up your property rateable value.
Smart Export Guarantee income
You are paid for the surplus you send to the grid. Suppliers set their own SEG rates rather than government, so they are worth comparing. How the Smart Export Guarantee works.
Store the sunshine, use it after dark
On its own, solar covers your daytime demand and exports the rest. A battery captures that surplus so you can use it in the evening, on dull days and at peak-price times. Because an exported unit earns less than a bought unit costs, lifting self-consumption from around half to 70-80% is where the extra return comes from.
From first call to first kilowatt
Comparing and installing commercial solar is more straightforward than most people expect. How commercial solar works explains the system itself end to end.
Free assessment
We review your bills, roof and usage pattern, then model the right system size and the savings you can realistically expect.
Design and quote
You get a clear proposal with costs, expected output, payback and the tax relief your business can claim.
Installation
Accredited installers fit the panels and any battery with minimal disruption, usually inside a few days.
Generate and save
Your system switches on, your bills drop, and you start earning on any power you export.
Prefer to do it over the phone? Larger and multi-site businesses often save more by talking to us. Call 01242 32 31 31 and we’ll do the legwork for you.
What makes a good solar candidate
Most commercial premises are a strong fit, and the assessment confirms the detail. These are the signs solar will pay back quickly for you.
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Commercial solar questions, answered
How much do commercial solar panels cost?
What is the payback period?
Will solar panels increase my business rates?
Can my business claim tax relief on solar?
Can I earn money from the electricity I export?
Do I need battery storage?
What kind of roof do I need?
How long do commercial solar panels last?
Do I need planning permission?
Can I spread the cost?
See what solar could save your business
Start with your business postcode, or speak to the team on 01242 32 31 31 for a bespoke solar assessment of your premises.
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