Solar panels & installationCommercial & ground-mounted solar
Businesses use most of their electricity in daylight hours, which is exactly when solar generates. We design and install larger rooftop, flat-roof and ground-mounted systems that cut daytime import, with the structural, electrical and DNO work handled by one team.
Solar panels & installationSolar for businesses, farms and landlords
Commercial projects are less about a fixed kW band and more about matching generation to how and when the site uses power. We start with half-hourly consumption data where it is available, then size the array so most of what you generate is used on site rather than exported at a low rate.
Flat roofs are fitted with ballasted or penetrating mounting systems chosen for the deck type and wind loading. Ground-mounted arrays suit farms, yards and larger plots where roof space is limited or shaded. Three-phase inverters, export limitation and G99 applications to UK Power Networks are part of the design, not an afterthought.
We also work with landlords and managing agents on multi-let buildings, and with planning where a ground-mount or listed building needs consent. Each project gets a written design, a clear programme of works and a single point of contact from survey to handover.
- Sized from your half-hourly consumption, not a brochure figure
- Flat-roof, pitched and ground-mounted systems
- Three-phase inverters, export limitation and G99 handled
- Planning and structural checks coordinated for you
Built around the site, not a package
The right system depends on roof type, available land, your daytime load and what the local network will accept. These are the three routes most commercial projects take.
Flat-roof arrays
East–west or south-facing frames on ballasted or fixed mounts for warehouses, offices and retail units. We check deck loading and wind uplift before specifying the mount.
Ground-mounted systems
Field or yard installations on driven posts or concrete feet where roof space is limited. Suits farms, rural businesses and larger domestic plots; planning advice included.
Pitched commercial roofs
Agricultural buildings, workshops and multi-let blocks with pitched metal or tiled roofs. Mounting is matched to the sheet profile or tile type.
From data to handover
Commercial timelines are driven by the DNO and, where needed, planning. We give you a realistic programme at proposal stage.
Site survey and consumption review
We survey the roof or land, review your electricity data and supply arrangement, and check the incoming supply and distribution board for capacity.
Assess
We survey the roof or land, review your electricity data and supply arrangement, and check the incoming supply and distribution board for capacity.
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Services customers usually pair with this one.
Consultation & Design
Solar design and consultation for homes and businesses — layouts, yield estimates, and equipment schedules before you install.
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Grid Connection Services
G98/G99 DNO applications, export limiting, and grid paperwork so your system connects legally and safely.
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Battery Storage Installation
Home and commercial battery installs — paired with new solar or retrofitted to existing PV, using Fox ESS, GivEnergy, and other trusted brands with full commissioning.
View serviceCommercial & Ground-Mounted Solar across Essex
We are based in Braintree and cover 81 towns and villages across all 14 Essex districts, with UK-wide projects by arrangement. Pick your district for local planning, grid and travel notes.
Commercial & Ground-Mounted Solar — common questions
Quick answers about this service. Contact us for property-specific advice.
Guides worth reading first
Plain-English explainers from our blog.
Export
Smart Export Guarantee, explained
The Smart Export Guarantee pays you for surplus electricity you send to the grid. Here is how it works, and why the paperwork from your installer matters.
MCS
What MCS certification means
MCS is the UK quality scheme most often required for export tariffs and many incentive applications. Here is what it covers, and what you should receive at handover.
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Book a free survey or speak to our MCS-certified team about your property.