01Generate
Your roof produces electricity in daylight.
The amount depends on the available roof, orientation, shading and the system design.
Commercial solar, designed around your business
Make your roof work harder for your business.
Reduce the electricity you buy from the grid with commercial solar designed around your building, daytime demand and long-term plans. EPC takes you from the first assessment to installation and handover.
A clear first conversation. No obligation to proceed.
Roof space is only the beginning.What matters is how your business uses energy.
Commercial solar in plain English
Before choosing panels, understand when your business uses power.
Solar panels make electricity during daylight. The value to your business depends on how much of that power you can use on site, when you need it and what happens to any surplus.
EPC looks at your roof and electricity-use pattern together, then explains the practical options without starting from a standard package.
Get a free assessment02Use
Your business uses on-site solar first.
Matching generation to your working hours and demand can reduce the electricity you need to buy from the grid.
03Plan ahead
Surplus power needs a sensible route.
Depending on the site, it may be exported or battery storage may be worth considering. EPC checks those options in the assessment.
Free commercial solar assessment
Know if it is worth doing before you commit.
Tell us about your building and electricity use. EPC starts with a practical desktop review, then explains whether a technical site survey is the sensible next step.
Request my assessmentYour site
Roof area, condition, access, shading and electrical infrastructure.
Your demand
Daytime electricity use, operating hours and future energy plans.
Your options
Potential system size, generation, self-use, export and funding routes.
Your next step
A clear recommendation, with assumptions and any technical checks still needed.
Why businesses consider solar
More value from the roof you already have.
Lower imported electricity, more predictable costs and credible progress on sustainability—when the system matches how your business operates.
Up to 70% savings
A well-matched commercial solar PV system can significantly reduce daytime electricity costs, especially where your business uses power while the panels are generating.
Typically under 5 years ROI
Strong sites with good roof space, high daytime usage and suitable tariffs can often target a return inside five years, subject to site-specific design.
Reduced carbon footprint
Solar helps reduce purchased grid electricity, improves carbon reporting and supports a stronger ESG profile for clients, tenders and stakeholders.
Long-term asset value
A designed commercial solar system can add long-term value to the building by turning unused roof space into a productive energy asset.
Savings and payback examples are not guarantees. EPC calculates a site-specific proposal using your electricity data, roof and project costs.
Commercial experience
Some of the companies we have worked with.
Recognised organisations have trusted EPC on renewable energy projects.
Power Purchase Agreement, Costs and Funding
Choose the route that suits your cash flow.
We compare the full commercial case—not just the installation price. Ownership, monthly cost, savings and long-term responsibility all matter.
Capital purchase
Best where the business wants to own the asset, keep more of the long-term saving and may be able to use available tax or capital allowance treatment subject to advice.
Asset finance
Spreads the project cost over time while the solar system starts reducing imported electricity. Finance is subject to approval and lender terms.
Power purchase agreement
A funded route where a third party owns the system and the business buys generated electricity at an agreed rate. Suitability depends on site, usage and contract terms.
Power Purchase Agreements
Solar without the upfront capital purchase.
A PPA can let an eligible business buy electricity from an on-site solar system at an agreed rate while a third party owns and maintains it. Contract length, savings and end-of-term options depend on the site and proposal.
Ask EPC whether a PPA suits your siteBuildings and sectors
Different buildings. Different energy patterns.
EPC designs around the real site and how it is used. Explore the types of commercial property we can assess.
Factories & warehouses
Factories, warehouses and industrial buildings often have large roof areas and high electricity consumption. That makes them strong candidates for commercial solar panel installation, helping businesses generate power on site and reduce dependence on grid electricity.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing plants can carry significant untapped solar potential. With large roof space and consistent operating hours, a commercial PV system can help reduce running costs and support a stronger long-term energy strategy.
Farming & agriculture
Farms and rural businesses often have roof space, land and energy demand that can suit solar. Solar PV can help cut electricity costs, support diversified income routes and make better use of available space.
Education
Schools, colleges and educational buildings can use commercial solar to reduce utility bills and free up budget for other priorities. Flat roofs, pitched roofs and unused land may all be worth reviewing.
Car dealerships & retail space
Retail spaces and dealerships often face rising energy costs from lighting, heating, cooling, workshops and EV charging. Solar can help reduce daytime demand from the grid and improve sustainability credentials.
Offices
Office buildings with suitable roof space can use solar to lower operating costs and emissions. Any surplus electricity may be exported where metering and export arrangements allow it.
One partner. One process.
One experienced team, from feasibility to handover.
When you choose EPC, you gain a dedicated partner to manage each stage of your commercial solar project. One team keeps the work joined up, from the first site review through to installation, monitoring and aftercare.
A coordinated approach means clearer decisions, less risk and a system designed to deliver long-term value for your business.
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Site assessment & financial projections
We review your building and electricity use, then model likely generation, self-use, costs and payback before recommending a route.
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Custom system design
We design around your roof, operating hours and electrical setup, with the practical checks and permissions your site requires.
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Professional installation
EPC coordinates the installation, grid connection and commissioning while planning the work around your business operations.
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Monitoring & aftercare
We hand over the system and its monitoring, explain how to follow performance and remain available for ongoing support.
Everything from assessment to aftercare, coordinated by EPC.
Discuss your commercial solar projectConfidence in the delivery
Experience backed by the right checks.
EPC brings installation expertise, accreditations and technology relationships together. We keep the project joined up from design to handover.
Accreditations
Technology partners
Frequently asked questions
The practical details, answered clearly.
Still have a question? Talk to EPCHow much do commercial solar panels cost?
Commercial solar cost depends on system size, roof type, access, electrical infrastructure, scaffolding or lifting requirements, monitoring, battery storage and funding route. EPC reviews your site and usage before giving a clear recommendation and quote.
How quickly can a business pay back commercial solar?
Payback depends on how much generated electricity your business uses on site, your current tariff, export value, install cost and operating pattern. Sites with strong daytime electricity demand usually have the clearest case.
Can commercial solar work if we do not own the building?
It can, but the lease, landlord consent, roof responsibility and length of occupation need checking early. EPC can help identify the questions to resolve before the design progresses.
Do commercial solar panels need planning permission?
Many roof-mounted commercial solar installations can be permitted development, but planning, conservation, listed-building, grid and landlord requirements can vary. EPC will flag the checks that apply to your site.
What happens to electricity we do not use?
Surplus electricity may be exported to the grid where metering and export arrangements allow it. For many businesses, the strongest savings come from using as much generated power on site as possible.
Can we add battery storage?
Yes, where the usage profile supports it. Battery storage can help improve self-consumption, support peak periods and prepare for future EV charging or electrified heating.
Will solar disrupt our business?
Commercial installations need careful planning around access, deliveries, working hours, health and safety and shutdown requirements. EPC plans the route before work starts so disruption is kept under control.
Do commercial solar panels need maintenance?
Solar PV has low routine maintenance compared with many building systems, but monitoring, inspections, cleaning where needed and periodic electrical checks help protect long-term performance.
Your next step
See what solar could do for your business.
Book a free initial assessment. Tell us a little about your site and we will discuss whether commercial solar, storage or a funded route is worth exploring.
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