A 60kW system suits mid-to-large businesses with high daytime energy use, from manufacturers to retail sites. Start with a free assessment of your roof and your bills.
60kW suits mid-sized manufacturers, retailers and officesA 60kW system at a glance
111 x 545W panels for a 60kWp DC array (60,000W / 545W, rounded up).
At 5.45m² per kWp of array installed: 60kWp x 5.45m².
At 850kWh per kWp installed a year: 60kWp x 850kWh.
Solar has long been promoted for homes, but businesses and other commercial operations are increasingly adopting it to cut energy bills and their carbon footprint.
If you are a mid-to-large business considering commercial solar, a 60kW system could be a suitable option. Get your free assessment and we will confirm whether it fits your roof and your usage.
A 60kW solar panel system is a medium-to-large-scale commercial installation. At 60kWp of DC array, you can expect around 111 panels, needing around 327 square metres of space - a fairly large commercial roof or a good area of land.
A 60kW system has a rated output of 60kW under strong sun, with the exact output affected by sunlight, panel efficiency, tilt and shading. Over a year, at a typical UK yield of 850kWh per kWp installed, that is around 51,000kWh - enough to offset the electricity use of around 10-15 average UK homes.
Annual savings of over £10,000 are realistic for a 60kW system, whether that energy is used immediately, stored in a battery, or exported under the Smart Export Guarantee.
Generates clean power for your business by day and exports any surplus to the grid under the Smart Export Guarantee.
Adds battery storage, so you can use surplus power later in the day or export it when rates are best.
Operates independently of the grid, reserved for sites where a grid connection is too costly, unavailable or unreliable.
| Period | Energy generated (kWh) |
|---|---|
| Daily | 300 |
| Weekly | 2,100 |
| Monthly | 9,000 |
| Yearly (at 850kWh/kWp) | 51,000 |
Illustrative, based on 5 peak sunlight hours a day - actual output varies with season, location, shading and panel efficiency. Your assessment models your own roof.
Assuming around 5 peak sunlight hours a day, typical UK conditions, and no shading, a 60kW system can generate a substantial share of a business's daytime demand - enough, for example, to power a large refrigeration unit continuously or offset a meaningful chunk of an office or retail unit's daily electricity use.
A 60kW system, through a grid-tied or hybrid setup, can offset a large share of the cost in energy-intensive premises, including:
Get a free solar assessment and we will confirm how much of your own usage a 60kW system could cover.
We provide bespoke system designs for every business, based upon your energy usage and rooftop availability. To give you an idea of the savings and cost of a system, below are some of our common system sizes.
For office buildings
25 yearsPays back in 6.2 yrs
For warehouse buildings
25 yearsPays back in 6.0 yrs
For manufacturing plants
25 yearsPays back in 5.8 yrs
For distribution centres
25 yearsPays back in 5.7 yrs
Illustrative examples, not live quotations. Equipment, warranties and prices are confirmed in your proposal. All savings are based upon a solar generation yield of 850kWh/kWp installed per annum, with usage of 71.43% of solar energy generated, assuming a 24p/kWh electricity import rate (close to the DESNZ Q1 2026 UK non-domestic average of 24.14p/kWh). Savings may change year on year dependent upon weather conditions, energy prices and system degradation in line with warrantied output.
Solar PV brands featured in our system examples
Figures above assume a 24p/kWh electricity rate, close to the Q1 2026 average.
Getting a 60kW system through Business Solar UK is straightforward. We:
The right route depends on your cash position, your lease and how much power you use in daylight. Your free assessment models each one against your own bills, starting with what you can save before a single panel goes up.
Review your electricity tariff whilst planning your solar installation
Best for: Any business on an out-of-contract or uncompetitive tariff
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Pay upfront, keep every pound of the saving
Best for: Profitable businesses with cash or an existing facility, and a long lease or freehold
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Spread the cost, with ownership at the end of the agreement
Best for: Businesses that want ownership without tying up working capital
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Fully funded. You just buy cheaper electricity
Best for: Sites with a large roof and daytime demand that want savings with no capital or maintenance
Ask about this routeFinance and fully funded options are subject to eligibility, survey and contract terms. Savings, repayments and tax relief depend on your circumstances.
When it comes to commercial solar, there are a few ways to purchase your system. We’ll help to guide you through your options.
Using the Annual Investment Allowance, you can deduct the cost of your system against corporation tax.
Spread the cost with asset financing and use your bill savings to pay off your annual loan repayments.
Purchase your system outright, for the best return on investment.
Or pay nothing upfront with a solar power purchase agreement. See all four ways to pay.
Get a forecast based on your building, tariff and daytime electricity use.
We will check if you qualify for any incentives or grants.
Your assessment uses your postcode to check local solar yield, planning rules and the grid connection.
Prefer to talk first? Call 0113 834 0644 or email [email protected].
Your installation is managed by Solar4BusinessInstallation services described below are delivered by our partner Solar4Business.
Our expert in-house team will advise you on how to best save money through a bespoke business solar installation.
A few questions about your business and your solar energy needs.
A 60kW (or similar) package sized to your roof and your usage, with every way to pay modelled.
Solar4Business surveys your roof and installs your system, and we check any grants or incentives available to you.
You start saving on energy bills from the day your system is switched on.
See the range of buildings featured in Solar4Business’s published installation projects, from manufacturing sites to schools.
Commercial solar at industrial scale. A large manufacturing roof put to work generating electricity on site.
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Rooftop generation alongside the demands of a busy manufacturing operation.
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Using school roof space to generate power where it is needed throughout the day.
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A bespoke rooftop installation designed around a business headquarters.
Explore the projectBusiness Solar UK helps you assess your options and introduces you to Solar4Business. Their team surveys your premises, designs the system and manages the installation.
Solar4Business displays the accreditation marks below on its website. Ask for the current certificates, the contracting company’s details and the warranties that apply to your proposed installation.
Founder and CEO, Pharaoh Capital. Founder of Solar4Business and INICIO.
Over ten years in the energy sector. Grant founded Solar4Business, who install every Business Solar UK system, and INICIO, which funds commercial solar with no upfront cost. Institute of Directors Young Director of the Year, 2020.
If this page has convinced you of the benefits of a 60kW solar system, make the first move and get your free, no-obligation solar assessment.
Get your free solar assessmentReviews are of Solar4Business, who carry out every installation for Business Solar UK. Rating as at 22 September 2026.
"All went well with the initial enquiry, report draft and install. We were kept up to date with install dates and the guys on site were tidy and professional... There has been a marked reduction in our electricity costs which was the reason for the install."
"Steve and his team were extremely professional, installing over 900 panels for our Academy."
"We have a commercial property and 48 solar panels have been fitted. The team of installers were extremely professional and helpful."
"A great installation. Steve and the team did a great job. Would not hesitate to recommend this company."
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Around 111 x 545W panels for a 60kWp DC array, needing roughly 327m² of roof or land. Your free assessment measures your actual usable space before anything is designed.
Yes. Under the Smart Export Guarantee, you are paid for electricity you generate but do not use, whether you export it directly or store it in a battery first and export later.
Usually not. Non-domestic rooftop solar in England is permitted development with no size cap, provided panels sit within the height and set-back limits, and Scotland has similar rights. Listed buildings and some protected areas have extra rules - your installer confirms this for your site.
Most commercial sites use a grid-tied system, generating power for the day and exporting any surplus. A hybrid system adds a battery for backup and storage; off-grid systems are reserved for sites with no cost-effective grid connection.
On suitable sites, yes, through a solar PPA. Our funding partner INICIO pays for the system, which Solar4Business installs. Its maintenance is covered under the agreement, and you buy the electricity it generates at an agreed rate per kWh.
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