Commercial
Solar
Turn unused roof or land space into a source of renewable electricity.
Wootton Group designs and installs commercial Solar PV and battery storage systems for offices, warehouses, factories, retail sites, schools, hospitality venues, farms and public-sector buildings.
Take Greater Control of Your Business Energy Costs
High electricity costs place continued pressure on business overheads.
Commercial Solar PV generates electricity directly from daylight. Your premises use the generated electricity before purchasing energy from the grid.
Sites with steady daytime electricity demand often achieve strong levels of on-site usage. Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, offices, schools, care facilities and retail premises often operate during peak solar generation periods.
Wootton Group reviews your electricity profile, available installation space and long-term plans before recommending a system.
Why Invest in Commercial Solar PV?
Lower Grid Electricity Use
Solar generation reduces the amount of electricity purchased from your energy supplier during daylight hours.
Greater Cost Control
Producing electricity on site reduces exposure to future changes in commercial electricity prices.
Use Existing Space
Roof areas, unused land and suitable car parks provide valuable space for renewable energy generation.
Support Environmental Targets
Solar PV helps reduce operational carbon emissions and supports environmental, social and governance reporting.
Improve Energy Performance
Renewable energy investment supports wider energy-efficiency plans and strengthens your organisation’s sustainability strategy.
Support Electric Vehicle Charging
Solar generation works alongside workplace electric vehicle charging to reduce reliance on grid electricity.
Prepare for Future Energy Demand
A scalable system supports future expansion, electrified heating, new equipment and a growing electric vehicle fleet.
Export Surplus Electricity
Eligible surplus generation exported to the grid receives payment through an agreed export tariff.
Solar Electricity Designed Around Your Operations
Every commercial site has a different electricity profile.
A warehouse with refrigeration uses energy differently from an office, school or manufacturing plant. System design must reflect how much electricity your organisation uses and when demand occurs.
Our assessment reviews:
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Annual electricity consumption.
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Half-hourly electricity data where available.
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Daytime, evening and weekend demand.
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Available roof, land or car park space.
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Roof condition and structural information.
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Shading and site orientation.
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Existing electrical infrastructure.
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Incoming supply capacity.
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Planned electric vehicle charging.
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Current or future electric heating.
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Business growth plans.
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Landlord, tenant and lease requirements.
The completed proposal sets out the recommended system size, estimated annual generation, expected on-site usage, equipment specification and project cost.
Store Energy for Use When Your Business Needs More
Commercial battery storage holds available electricity for later use.
A battery supports higher levels of on-site solar usage by storing surplus generation during lower-demand periods. Stored electricity then supports the premises when electricity demand rises or solar generation falls.
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Depending on system design, tariff and site requirements, battery storage supports:
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Greater use of solar-generated electricity.
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Reduced grid electricity use during higher-priced periods.
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Charging from lower-cost off-peak tariffs.
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Management of short periods of high electrical demand.
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Improved control over electricity import and export.
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Future electric vehicle charging requirements.
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Selected backup power arrangements.
Battery size requires careful assessment. Wootton Group reviews the site’s electricity data before recommending storage capacity and operating settings.
Choose a Commercial Route Suited to Your Organisation
Capital Purchase
Your organisation purchases and owns the Solar PV system.
This route provides full control over the equipment, generated electricity and eligible export income. Capital purchase often suits businesses with available investment funds and long-term occupation plans.
Power Purchase Agreement
A Power Purchase Agreement provides an alternative to purchasing the system outright.
Under a PPA, an approved funding partner installs and owns the equipment. Your organisation purchases generated electricity at an agreed rate over a fixed contract term.
The funding partner usually funds the installation, operation and maintenance costs set out within the agreement.
PPA suitability depends on:
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Annual electricity usage.
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Daytime electricity demand.
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Available installation space.
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Property ownership or lease terms.
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Site operating history.
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Credit approval.
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Contract length.
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Current grid electricity rates.
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Proposed electricity purchase rate.
Wootton Group reviews initial site suitability before progressing a PPA proposal through an approved provider.
From Initial Review to System Handover
Initial Consultation
We discuss your site, business operations, electricity costs and project aims.
Energy Data Review
Our team reviews recent electricity bills and half-hourly data where available.
Site Assessment
We assess roof or land space, electrical infrastructure, equipment locations and access requirements.
System Design
We prepare a system proposal based on your energy profile and available installation area.
Commercial Proposal
You receive clear information covering equipment, estimated generation, project scope, warranties and costs.
Network Application
The relevant electricity network application takes place based on the proposed system size and connection requirements.
Project Planning
We agree access, delivery arrangements, working areas, health and safety requirements and the installation programme.
Installation
Our team installs, tests and commissions the agreed system.
Handover
You receive system guidance, monitoring access, warranties and relevant project documentation.
Ongoing Support
Maintenance and performance support remain available following completion.
Our Commercial Solar Projects
