Free assessment

Take Control of Your Business Energy Costs

100% free and no obligation. We assess your roof and your bills, and our installation partner Solar4Business designs, surveys and installs the system.

Our installer, Solar4Business, is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot.
Installation partnerSolar4Business
Funding partnerINICIO Funding Solutions
Projects delivered for
  • Kingspan
  • Hepworth Clay
  • Swanlea School

What we assess

Professional Installation

Solar4Business surveys, designs and installs every system.

Solar PV Panels

Systems built from established, MCS-certified panel brands.

Battery & EV Solutions

Battery storage and EV charging modelled alongside solar, where it suits your site.

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A written recommendation, not a generic quote

A Smarter Way to Invest in Commercial Solar.

Investing in a solar panel system is a major capital project. Getting the assessment right is crucial to the long-term performance and return on your investment.

Your free assessment gives you a clear picture of what solar could do for your building. We look beyond a single headline price to model buying outright, hire purchase, a fully funded PPA and a tariff switch, so you can see where the real value sits before you commit to anything.

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Two minutes, eight questions. Start with your building.

What type of building do you want solar panels on?

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Own Your Power, Control Your Future.

Commercial solar panels at low angle
Generate your own power on site

Stop relying on unpredictable prices set by energy suppliers. By investing in and owning a commercial solar panel system, your business generates its own clean electricity on site.

This can drastically reduce your monthly energy bills, lowering your overheads. Take control of your energy expenditure and invest in a future of financial and energy independence for your company.

Vetted & Accredited

Solar4Business, our installation partner, holds the marks below. Ask for current certificates for your proposed installation.

MCS certified
RECC member
Trading Standards Approved Code
NAPIT registered
IWA approved installer

Why Partner with us?

Solar engineer on a commercial rooftop
One installer, four ways to pay

Investing in a commercial solar system is a significant decision. We act as your dedicated partner to de-risk the assessment.

We assess your roof and your bills, and our installation partner Solar4Business surveys, designs and installs your system. Where a site suits it, our funding partner INICIO can fund the project through a PPA with no capital outlay.

Let us handle the complexity, so you can focus on the savings.

Most installers sell you one way to pay. We show you all four.

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.

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Switch and save now

Review your electricity tariff whilst planning your solar installation

  • UpfrontNothing
  • TimescaleContract dependent
  • You ownNothing changes
  • TermYour next contract

Best for: Any business on an out-of-contract or uncompetitive tariff

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Own from day one

Buy outright

Pay upfront, keep every pound of the saving

  • UpfrontFull system cost
  • PaybackModelled for your site
  • You ownThe system, day one
  • Tax reliefAIA, if eligible

Best for: Profitable businesses with cash or an existing facility, and a long lease or freehold

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Spread the cost

Hire purchase

Spread the cost, with ownership at the end of the agreement

  • UpfrontNil or small deposit
  • Term5 to 10 years
  • You ownAt the end of the term
  • Cash flowCompare savings and repayments

Best for: Businesses that want ownership without tying up working capital

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Finance and fully funded options are subject to eligibility, survey and contract terms. Savings, repayments and tax relief depend on your circumstances.

How can I pay for Solar?

When it comes to commercial solar, there are a few ways to purchase your system. We’ll help to guide you through your options.

100%

AIA

Using the Annual Investment Allowance, you can deduct the cost of your system against corporation tax.

10 yrs

Asset Financing

Spread the cost with asset financing and use your bill savings to pay off your annual loan repayments.

25 yrs

Outright Purchase

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.

Find your local Solar Business Fund Partner.

  • Savings

    Get a forecast based on your building, tariff and daytime electricity use.

  • Grants

    We will check if you qualify for any incentives or grants.

  • Local

    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].

Does this apply to your business?

  • 01Your business is keen to reduce electricity bills
  • 02Your business wants to produce its own energy
  • 03Your business wants to be seen as more eco-friendly.
  • 04Your business owns the premises with your own roof space
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Your trusted, MCS-certified installer.

Business 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.

Marks displayed by Solar4Business
MCS certified RECC member Trading Standards Approved Code NAPIT registered IWA approved installer
Installed and funded by
Solar4Business INICIO Funding Solutions Pharaoh Capital
Grant Nicholson, founder of Solar4Business and INICIO
The founder

Grant Nicholson

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.

What our installer's customers say
4.6/ 5

Our installation partner Solar4Business is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

Reviews 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."

Vulkan Ind. Ltd.Trustpilot, Sep 2023

"Steve and his team were extremely professional, installing over 900 panels for our Academy."

James DooleTrustpilot, May 2023

"We have a commercial property and 48 solar panels have been fitted. The team of installers were extremely professional and helpful."

Deana RobertsTrustpilot, Apr 2023

"A great installation. Steve and the team did a great job. Would not hesitate to recommend this company."

Neil Botfield, Crown Plastic Mouldings LtdTrustpilot, Sep 2023

Brands using solar power

Calico Homes
Colas
Iveco
Police Mutual
The Sovini Group
Travelodge
United Living
XPO Logistics
FAQs

Business solar assessment FAQs

Is the assessment really free?

Yes, your assessment is free and there is no obligation to go ahead. We model buying outright, hire purchase, a PPA and a tariff switch against your own bills before you commit to anything.

Who installs the system?

Solar4Business surveys, designs and installs every system, whatever route you choose.

Can I get solar with no upfront cost?

Yes, on suitable sites. Our funding partner INICIO funds the system through a PPA, which Solar4Business installs. Its maintenance is covered under the agreement, and you buy the electricity it generates at a rate below the grid price.

What accreditations does the installer hold?

Solar4Business is MCS certified and a RECC member, and holds Trading Standards Approved Code and NAPIT and IWA accreditation. Ask for current certificates for your proposed installation.

How much can solar save my business?

Your saving depends on your roof, your electricity use during the day and how you pay. Your assessment uses your own bill data rather than a generic estimate.

What tax relief is available?

Solar PV qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance, up to £1m a year, set against your corporation tax bill. See our guide to solar panel capital allowances.

Take control of your business energy costs

A free assessment of your bills and roof, with a written recommendation. No obligation.

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