Commercial Rooftop Solar
Lincolnshire to London

Unlike ground-mount solar arrays, rooftop systems utilise already-owned or leased building assets. For factories, warehouses and commercial premises across the UK, this means:

• ✓No land cost: The roof space is already paid for through your mortgage or lease. Solar simply monetises otherwise unused space.
• ✓Permitted development in most cases: Commercial rooftop solar typically qualifies for permitted development rights under Class J or J(a), avoiding the 8–12 week planning application process.
• ✓Faster deployment: Rooftop systems are typically energised within 8–14 weeks of contract, versus 12–24 months for large ground-mount projects requiring planning and grid connection upgrades.
• ✓Existing grid connection: Your industrial premises already has a metered connection sized for your operations. Rooftop solar connects to this existing infrastructure, avoiding expensive new connection costs.

The economics are compelling for any commercial building with an annual electricity bill above £25,000. At current UK commercial electricity rates of 25–35p/kWh, a well-sited 100kW rooftop system generates £22,000–£31,000 in annual savings from day one of operation.