Is my business roof suitable for solar?

Most commercial roofs are suitable. The survey checks the structure can take the extra load, the covering has enough life left, the orientation and pitch work and there is no significant shading. Where the roof is not suitable, a canopy, car park or ground mounted array may still be.

Can we add battery storage?

Yes. A commercial battery stores generation the site cannot use at the time and releases it later, which increases the share of your own electricity you actually consume. It can be installed with the solar or retrofitted to an existing array.

Does solar help with MEES compliance?

On site generation reduces the assessed energy use of a building, so it can contribute to the EPC rating that MEES is measured against. It rarely gets a poor rating over the line on its own, so we model it alongside lighting, controls, heating and fabric measures.

Is there tax relief on commercial solar?

Tax treatment depends on the business, so speak to your accountant before relying on any allowance. We can supply the project cost breakdown, the equipment schedule and the commissioning documentation your accountant will need to assess the position for your company.

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For businesses

Commercial Solar Installers for Businesses Across the North East

Commercial solar PV generates electricity on your own roof or land and feeds it straight into the building, so the site buys less from the grid during its working day. It is for businesses with a meaningful daytime electricity load: warehouses, offices, factories, farms and retail units. We start from your half hourly consumption data rather than the roof area, because the value of a commercial system comes from how much of the generation the site uses itself. From there we model the array, the expected generation and the payback, and set out the case in writing before any commitment.

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How it works

Step 1
Free survey
We review your half hourly consumption data and bills, survey the roof or land, and check the structure, the incoming supply and the existing switchgear.
Step 2
Design and quote
We model the array, the expected generation, the share your site would use directly and the payback, then issue a written proposal and a firm price.
Step 3
Installation
Work is phased around your operating hours, with access, isolations and lifting agreed in advance so production and trading keep running.
Step 4
Aftercare
You get monitoring access, the commissioning and warranty documentation, and a maintenance route for the life of the system.

Benefits

Reduce business electricity costs

Every unit generated and used on site is a unit not bought at your commercial rate, which is where the bulk of the saving comes from.

Add battery storage

A commercial battery holds generation the site cannot use immediately and releases it into the evening or the next morning shift.

Supports MEES compliance

For landlords, on site generation contributes to the EPC position alongside lighting, controls, heating and fabric improvements.

Minimal disruption

Installation is phased around operating hours, with roof access and electrical isolations planned so the business keeps trading.

For landlords

MEES compliance

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards set a floor for the EPC rating a commercial property needs before it can be let or kept on an existing lease. Where a building sits below that floor, the practical route is a combination of fabric and building services improvements that move the rating, rather than one single measure.

Where solar helps

On site generation reduces the assessed energy use of the building, which can contribute to the EPC rating alongside efficiency work.

Where it does not

Solar on its own rarely moves a poor rating far enough. Lighting, controls, heating plant and fabric usually have to be addressed with it.

How we work it out

We start from the current EPC and the assessor recommendations, then model which combination of measures reaches the required rating.

Suits these buildings

Warehouses
Large, uninterrupted roof spans and a steady daytime load from lighting, doors and handling equipment.
Offices
Weekday demand from lighting, IT and cooling that lines up closely with when solar generates.
Factories
High process loads through the working day, often the strongest case for generation on site.
Farms
Barn and shed roofs, plus land that is not in production, alongside refrigeration and milking loads.
Retail
Trading hours that match daylight, with refrigeration and lighting running throughout.

Is it right for my property?

The site has a meaningful electricity load during daylight hours rather than mostly at night.
There is roof space, a canopy, a car park or land that is not needed for operations.
The roof structure can carry the additional load, which a structural check confirms.
The roof covering has enough remaining life, or is being replaced as part of the project.
The incoming supply and switchgear can take the connection, or can be upgraded.
For leased property, the landlord or tenant relationship allows the installation and the benefit to sit in the right place.

Costs and funding

Every project is priced from the survey, so you get a written quote for your own property rather than a headline figure.

Funding changes what a project costs you. Check energy grants and funding.

Areas we cover

We install commercial solar for businesses across Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Shields, North Tyneside, Durham, Northumberland and Teesside. See every area we cover across the North East.

Frequently asked questions

Is my business roof suitable for solar?: Most commercial roofs are suitable. The survey checks the structure can take the extra load, the covering has enough life left, the orientation and pitch work and there is no significant shading. Where the roof is not suitable, a canopy, car park or ground mounted array may still be.
Can we add battery storage?: Yes. A commercial battery stores generation the site cannot use at the time and releases it later, which increases the share of your own electricity you actually consume. It can be installed with the solar or retrofitted to an existing array.
Does solar help with MEES compliance?: On site generation reduces the assessed energy use of a building, so it can contribute to the EPC rating that MEES is measured against. It rarely gets a poor rating over the line on its own, so we model it alongside lighting, controls, heating and fabric measures.
Is there tax relief on commercial solar?: Tax treatment depends on the business, so speak to your accountant before relying on any allowance. We can supply the project cost breakdown, the equipment schedule and the commissioning documentation your accountant will need to assess the position for your company.

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Last updated 21 September 2026.