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Solar for Business

Commercial solar panels for businesses offer an opportunity to reduce energy costs, achieve sustainability goals, and take control of their energy future. At Electron Green, we specialise in delivering tailored solar solutions that help businesses of all sizes unlock the full potential of renewable energy.

Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, our solar expertise ensures that solar panels for business transform your operations by providing clean, reliable energy directly from your solar rooftop or property. Plus, adopting commercial solar PV panels can enhance your green credentials, attract eco-conscious customers, and position your business as a leader in sustainability.

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Benefits of Commercial Solar Panels

No capital cost

Electron Green will specify, install, maintain and insure a rooftop solar system free of charge on your building.

Low-cost solar electricity

You pay only for the solar electricity you use at a lower rate than grid power, with no changes to your utility contracts.

No maintenance fees

Your solar system is monitored remotely 24/7 and full maintenance from Electron Green is part of the service.

Purchase option

You have the option to buy the solar system from Electron Green at any point at a depreciated price.

A-grade equipment

We install high-quality solar panels and equipment, ensuring long-term, reliable performance.

Guaranteed service quality

Our expert solar team has a proven track record of delivering high-quality installations for global property leaders.

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R&G Fresh

Leading fresh herbs company, R&G Fresh, had been considering a commercial solar installation for some time, but the numbers weren’t stacking up. This changed with the low-cost solar electricity offer from Electron Green combined free commercial solar systems.

The 306kWp commercial solar power installation will reduce R&G Fresh’s reliance on the grid by 30%, generate an estimated 260,000 kWh of electricity in its first year, and lead to projected savings of £1,350,000 and 1,657 tonnes of carbon in savings over 25 years.

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    How Commercial Solar Systems Work

    Our free commercial solar panels deliver electricity directly to your business, providing low-cost, renewable energy. Your business with solar panels will prioritise this electricity while staying connected to the grid - no need to change your existing energy supplier.

    Electricity costs from utility companies include the raw electricity ('commodity price') and additional charges like levies and taxes ('non-commodity price'). With electricity generated from your rooftop solar panels, you pay only for the raw electricity, cutting overall costs.

    Our commercial solar systems operate during daylight hours, customised to your electricity needs for optimal efficiency and savings. Electricity costs from utility companies include the raw electricity (‘commodity price’) and additional charges like levies and taxes (‘non-commodity price’). With electricity generated from your solar rooftop, you pay only for the raw electricity, cutting overall costs. Our commercial solar panel systems operate during daylight hours, customised to your electricity needs for optimal efficiency and savings.

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Commercial solar installation programme

Businesses need advice they can trust. At Electron Green, impartiality is built into our model. Because we often own the system initially and charge only for the solar electricity generated, we are incentivised to recommend commercial solar power only when it’s the right solution for your business.

Installing solar panels on commercial buildings not only helps reduce operational costs but also demonstrates your business’s commitment to sustainability. With Electron Green, you gain a partner who handles every step of the process, ensuring a seamless integration of commercial solar energy into your operations.

Our end-to-end approach is below, with more information on installing commercial solar panels here.

  • Scoping

    Building/portfolio solar assessment

    Commercial recommendation

    Stakeholder discussion

  • Project set-up

    Technical site assessment

    Solar design

    Final presentations

  • Project management

    Tenders and procurement

    Installation

    Quality assurance audit

  • Ongoing

    Client log-in to Solar Asset Manager

    Data room set-up

    24/7 ongoing maintenance

FAQ's

Solar PV (solar photovoltaics) is a way of generating electricity using energy from the sun. Modern solar panels produce electricity from daylight and do not require direct sunlight, although more electricity is generated on bright sunny days.

Yes it is. This includes any initial consultation, the  solar panels, installation, and maintenance for 25 years. You’ll pay for only the solar electricity you use, at a price lower than your current utility cost.

Commercial solar from Electron Green could save your business around 30% on electricity costs. With a fully funded model, you would pay a lower rate for your solar electricity than you pay for grid electricity. Electron Green covers all the costs of the system – the solar panels, installation, maintenance, and insurance, providing – long-term protection from rising energy costs.

Output varies but often meets a significant portion of your energy needs. The grid acts as a top-up, ensuring you always have a consistent energy supply, even when your solar output fluctuates.

Most commercial solar installations don’t require planning permission under ‘permitted development rights.’ Exceptions apply to listed buildings, conservation areas, or specific design constraints. If planning permission is needed, Electron Green will handle the entire process for you, ensuring a hassle-free transition to solar.

Simply get in touch with us. There is no obligation to proceed beyond the information stage, but we would love to discuss solar with you.

No you don’t. Rooftop solar electricity is fed directly into your data centre and is used first before your building pulls from the grid for ‘top-up’ electricity. Any top-ups happen automatically. You don’t have to change utility provider and you don’t have to wait until your current utility contract comes to an end. Rooftop solar could supply up to 30% of your electricity needs.

Yes, our installations are designed to minimise disruptions.

It depends on your energy usage and available space.

Any solar electricity generated will be used by your data centre automatically. You don’t need to take any steps to make this happen.

This depends on the size of the system, and any local regulations. A 50kWp system would take around 4-5 days.

This free rooftop solar solution is simple and includes: free solar designs and surveys, a free solar PV system for the roof, free installation, free insurance, free maintenance for the life of your contract and a low price for electricity.

You have the option to purchase the solar system from us at any time, with the price adjusted to reflect depreciation over the duration of your contract.

Commercial solar panels are an excellent option for businesses that consume substantial amounts of electricity and have ample rooftop solar panels space. By generating their own power during peak daytime hours, companies can significantly reduce energy costs. High electricity users, such as manufacturing businesses, data centres, or large office buildings, stand to benefit the most from a commercial solar panel installation, maximizing savings.

  • Top-Quality Commercial Solar Panels: High-efficiency, durable panels designed for maximum energy generation.
  • Inverters: Converts solar energy into usable electricity for your operations.
  • Mounting Systems: Sturdy rooftop or ground-mounted structures for long-term reliability.
  • Metering System: Installation of high grade metering equipment to track generation and consumption on site. A Weather Station can be included to ensure generation is as expected.  
  • Solar Asset Management (SAM) – Metering System is utilised to enable real-time performance tracking, so you can monitor energy production and savings.
  • Compliance – All compliance is undertaken to ensure District Network Operator and Local Planning Authority requirements are satisfied.   
  • Comprehensive Installation Service: From design to final connection, our skilled team handles it all with minimal disruption.
  • Maintenance Support: Post-installation care ensures optimal performance throughout the system’s lifespan.
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    Please get in touch

    We are here to help, whether you want to cut your electricity bills, you're considering solar or you're concerned about your carbon emissions.

    Simply call the school's hotline on 0203 835 2656, email [email protected] or click here to book an appointment.

    It's as simple as that.