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They generate the electricity a battery stores and an EV charger consumes, and the panel install determines your inverter choice for the other two. If budget is tight, start with a hybrid-inverter solar install sized for future battery capacity — it's cheaper to add the battery later than to retrofit the wrong inverter." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I have to buy all my services from the same installer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, but there are real advantages to bundling. A single installer means one warranty pack, one MCS certificate covering solar and battery, one DNO application, and no finger-pointing when something goes wrong. Bundled solar + battery + EV-charger quotes are typically 8-15% cheaper than three separate installers, and the commissioning is meaningfully cleaner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does each service take to install?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar panels: 1-2 days on the roof plus a day for inverter and commissioning. Battery retrofit: 1 day. EV charger: half a day. Commercial installs: 1-3 weeks depending on system size. Scaffolding is usually delivered 1-2 days before roof work and removed the same week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What warranties come with each service?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar panels: 25-30 years performance, 12-15 years product. Inverters: 10-12 years extendable to 20. Batteries: 10-15 years or 6,000+ cycles. Workmanship: 12 years via RECC / MCS. EV chargers: 3-5 years depending on brand. All warranties are backed by named manufacturers and transferable if you sell the house." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are all your services MCS-certified?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar PV and battery storage installs are MCS-certified — that is essential for the Smart Export Guarantee and for battery grant schemes. EV chargers do not fall under MCS but are installed to BS 7671 by qualified electricians registered with NICEIC or NAPIT. Maintenance and repairs are performed by MCS-registered engineers where the original install was MCS-certified." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you service systems installed by another company?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Around one in five service and repair calls we attend involves a system installed by another firm — sometimes one that has ceased trading. We re-bind monitoring, source spares, re-register the system on the MCS database where possible, and bring it back to full serviceable condition." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer commercial as well as residential services?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — commercial solar up to 500 kWp, agricultural buildings, community projects, workplace EV charging and battery storage integrated with demand-side response revenue. See the Commercial Solar service page for typical payback figures and grid-connection processes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I get a quote for multiple services at once?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Use the quote form on this page and tell us in the notes field which services you're considering — for example 'solar + 10 kWh battery + 7 kW Zappi charger'. We'll match you to an installer who does all three in-house and can price the bundle as one job." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long is commercial solar payback?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "3-5 years is typical with full expensing; 5-8 years without. Half-hourly data from your meter sharpens the model significantly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you handle DNO applications?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — we manage G99/G100 applications, half-hourly metering changes and import/export agreements end-to-end." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can solar reduce our carbon reporting figures?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — on-site generation directly reduces Scope 2 emissions. We provide annual generation reports formatted for SECR, ESOS and CDP submissions, and we'll include avoided-CO₂ figures on monthly performance summaries." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens at end of life?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Panels are recycled via PV CYCLE compliance; inverters are typically refurbished or stripped for component recovery. We include end-of-life decommissioning and recycling pricing in every commercial proposal so you can plan the full asset lifecycle from day one." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Commercial Solar", "item": "/services/commercial-solar" } ] } ] --- MCS-accredited · Vetted local installers · Free no-obligation quotes [0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) [South East Solar Network ](/) [Services](/services)[Areas](/areas)[Guides](/guides)[Calculators](/calculators)[About](/about)[Contact](/contact) / [0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183)[Free Quote](/contact) 1. [Home](/)/ 2. [Services](/services)/ 3. Commercial Solar # Commercial Solar Solar PV for businesses, warehouses, farms and public buildings. [Free quote](#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) MCS-accredited Vetted installers RECC · TrustMark ## Quote me for commercial Share a few details and a trusted MCS-accredited installer in your area will be in touch shortly. Full namePhoneEmail (optional)Postcode Notes (optional) Your privacy matters: We will only pass your details to **1 vetted solar firm** who we feel is the best match for your needs — never multiple companies. Get my free quote By submitting this form you agree to our [Terms of Use](/terms) and [Privacy Policy](/privacy). MCS Certified Installers RECC Consumer Code 0% VAT on Solar Up to 25-Year Warranty Finance From 0% APR Rated 4.9 / 5 on Reviews Jump to a section about commercial South East businesses are turning to solar at record pace — the combination of 50-90% capital allowances, falling kit prices and high electricity costs gives commercial installs payback periods of 3-5 years in many cases. ## Who we work with Light industrial units, distribution warehouses, agricultural buildings, retail parks, dental and GP practices, schools, churches, community buildings and offices. ## Capital allowances Until April 2026, businesses can claim full expensing on qualifying solar capital costs — typically reducing the post-tax payback by 25%. We work with your accountant to maximise the relief. ## Funding options Outright purchase, lease, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and operating lease are all available. We model each option against your projected consumption and tax position. ## Typical sizing Most commercial enquiries land between 30 kWp (small office / warehouse) and 500 kWp (large industrial unit). We also deliver agricultural ground-mount and barn-roof systems up to 1 MWp. ## Half-hourly data modelling For any commercial enquiry above 50 kWp we ask for 12 months of half-hourly meter data from your supplier. That lets us model self-consumption hour by hour rather than guess it — typically improving the accuracy of the payback projection by 15-25% versus annual-bill estimates. The data is free to request and arrives as a CSV within a week. ## Roof structural and asset surveys Commercial roof assessments include structural loading calculations (signed off by a chartered engineer where required), a remaining-life assessment of the roof covering, and a review of insurance implications. We won't install on a roof with under 10 years of life left without a frank conversation about re-roof timing and ballasted alternatives. ## Grid connection and DNO process Systems above 16 A per phase require a G99 application before energising. For sub-100 kWp installs we typically get approval within 6-10 weeks; larger systems can take 3-6 months and may require an export limitation device. We manage the full DNO process, including MPAN changes, half-hourly metering and any required protection studies. ## EV fleet and battery integration Commercial installs increasingly bundle workplace EV charging and battery storage. Pairing a 100 kWp roof with a 100-200 kWh battery and OCPP-managed chargers smooths grid demand, qualifies for additional capital allowances and supports demand-side response revenue (typically £30-£70/kW/year via aggregator agreements). 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Half-hourly data from your meter sharpens the model significantly. Do you handle DNO applications? Yes — we manage G99/G100 applications, half-hourly metering changes and import/export agreements end-to-end. Can solar reduce our carbon reporting figures? Yes — on-site generation directly reduces Scope 2 emissions. We provide annual generation reports formatted for SECR, ESOS and CDP submissions, and we'll include avoided-CO₂ figures on monthly performance summaries. What happens at end of life? Panels are recycled via PV CYCLE compliance; inverters are typically refurbished or stripped for component recovery. 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