FAQs

Straight answers.

The questions West Midlands businesses ask us most: on commercial solar, battery storage, EV charging, funding and aftercare. Anything else, call and speak to a director, not a sales team.

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Commercial solar

Commercial solar

How long does a commercial install take?

Most single-site rooftop systems are installed in one to two weeks, with minimal disruption to your operations. We schedule around your working hours and handle all scaffolding, DNO applications and sign-off.

Do we need planning permission?

Most commercial rooftop solar falls under permitted development. Where planning is needed: listed buildings, conservation areas, ground-mounts. We prepare and submit the application for you.

Will solar cover our whole bill?

Solar alone typically offsets 40–70% of consumption. Paired with battery storage — charging off-peak and discharging at peak, the right system can cut bills by up to 90%.

Is our roof suitable?

Most commercial roofs are, flat or pitched, steel or membrane. Our survey checks structure, orientation and shading, and the CAD design works around obstructions like plant, skylights and vents.

How is the system sized?

Against your half-hourly consumption data, not a rule of thumb. We size for maximum self-consumption first, power you use on-site is worth roughly three times what you'd earn exporting it.

Finance & funding

Finance & funding

What does 'fully funded' actually mean?

A third party finances the system, so there's no capital outlay. You buy the power it generates at a rate below your grid tariff, cash-flow positive from day one, with ownership options at the end of the term.

What about tax and capital allowances?

Solar qualifies for capital allowances, and fully funded options can be structured to offset tax. Your proposal sets out the figures for your accountant to review.

Battery storage

Battery storage

Can we add battery storage later?

Yes. We design every system battery-ready. Adding storage later is straightforward, though installing both together usually gets the best combined price and payback.

Aftercare

Aftercare

What happens if something goes wrong later?

Every install is independently audited and comes with a 25-year panel performance warranty. Our aftercare plans include monitoring, servicing and a live app. We see faults before you do.

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