Commercial Solar PV
Rooftop Solar PV array on a flat commercial roof
Rows of solar panels installed across a flat commercial roof.
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Commercial Solar PV
Rooftop solar for commercial buildings, planned with the roof underneath it in mind — because panels are only as good a decision as the roof they sit on.
Why it matters
Getting commercial solar pv right
Commercial solar can cut running costs and support sustainability targets. But a roof that needs replacing in a few years is a poor home for a system expected to last much longer — removing and refitting panels is an expensive way to find that out.
Our starting point is the roof. We look at its condition and suitability first, and where roofing or refurbishment work is planned, consider whether solar should be part of the same project.
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What this can include
Every building is different, so treat this as a starting point. Tell us what you need and we'll be clear about what we can take on.
- Commercial rooftop Solar PV
- Existing roof assessment before installation
- Solar linked to roofing and refurbishment projects
- Roof-integrated renewable systems
- Energy performance upgrades
Before we start
The questions we ask first
Good projects are decided early. These are the things we want to understand before recommending an approach.
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Roof life
Whether the roof will outlast the panels, or should be dealt with first.
02
Structure and fixing
What the roof and structure can carry, and how the system is attached.
03
Timing
Whether combining solar with planned roof work saves cost and disruption.
04
Use of energy
How the building uses power through the day, which shapes the size and value of a system.
Project examples
Commercial Solar PV projects
Common questions
Commercial Solar PV: questions we're often asked
Is our roof suitable for solar panels?
That is exactly the question to answer first. Age, condition, construction and structure all matter. Tell us about the roof and we can talk through next steps.
Should we replace the roof before fitting solar?
If the roof is near the end of its life, often yes — doing both together usually avoids paying to remove and refit panels later.
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Planning a new envelope, dealing with an ageing roof or weighing up Solar PV? Share what you know and we'll come back to you to talk it through.
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