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Commercial Solar & EV Chargingfor Greater Manchester
Rooftop and ground-mount solar, battery storage and EV charging for warehouses, industrial estates, offices and public sector sites across Greater Manchester, delivered by one in-house team from survey to commissioning.
Free feasibility survey and written quote, typically returned within 1–2 working days.
MCS Certified
Solar PV and battery storage
OZEV Approved
EV chargepoint grant scheme
CHAS Accredited
Health and safety
2 Year Guarantee
Insurance-backed via QANW
Working in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a core commercial market for us, with warehouse, office and public sector roof space in volume. We deliver rooftop solar, ground-mount arrays, storage and EV charging across the conurbation.
A core commercial market
Greater Manchester is one of the largest commercial roof and land markets we work in. The conurbation runs from the distribution sheds along the M60, M61 and M62 corridors through Trafford Park and Wigan's industrial estates to the office stock of Manchester city centre and the public sector buildings operated by the ten metropolitan boroughs. That range means we are equally comfortable pricing a single warehouse roof in Rochdale as we are a multi-building schools or NHS estate.
Property types we work with
Steel-portal warehouse and logistics units, multi-let industrial estates, food and manufacturing premises, retail parks, business park offices and public sector buildings including schools, depots and emergency service sites all appear regularly in our Greater Manchester workload. Each brings a different roof structure, electrical supply and DNO connection, which is why every project starts with a feasibility survey rather than a standard package.
Grid and network context
Electricity North West is the Distribution Network Operator across the great majority of Greater Manchester, with connection and export applications handled as part of our design process on larger commercial arrays. Where a site's capacity is constrained, we factor that into system sizing and export limitation at the design stage rather than after the event.
Road links that make site visits straightforward
The M58, M6 and M61 give us a direct run into the west of the conurbation, with the M60 orbital and M62 providing onward access to Trafford Park, Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. That connectivity means surveys, installation crews and servicing visits reach any Greater Manchester site without the logistics becoming part of the cost.
Accreditations covering this work
- MCS CertifiedSolar PV and battery storage
- NAPIT RegisteredElectrical competency
- RECC RegisteredConsumer code
- CHAS AccreditedHealth and safety
- OZEV ApprovedEV chargepoint grant scheme
- Part P CertifiedDomestic electrical work
Services
What we install in Greater Manchester
Solar PV
Solar PV Installation
Domestic solar remains a core part of our Greater Manchester coverage, from Victorian terraces in the inner boroughs to modern estates on the fringes.
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Battery
Battery Storage Installation
Battery storage suits sites with an evening or shift-pattern load profile, letting a warehouse or office use more of what it generates during the day.
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Battery
Battery Retrofit for Existing Solar
Existing commercial or domestic arrays across the region can be fitted with storage without disturbing panels already installed.
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EV Charging
EV Charge Point Installation
OZEV approved workplace charge point installation for fleets and staff parking across the conurbation's business parks and distribution centres.
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Commercial
Commercial Rooftop Solar
Warehouse and industrial roofs across Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside, Stockport, Trafford, Salford and Manchester carry substantial unused area well suited to daytime generation matched against commercial demand.
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Commercial
Commercial Ground-Mount Solar
Where a site has spare yard, verge or set-aside land alongside a large roof, a ground-mount array can scale generation beyond what the roof alone would deliver.
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Commercial
Solar Car Ports
Business parks and retail sites with large staff or customer car parks can generate from the parking footprint itself while sheltering vehicles and hosting EV charge points.
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Solar PV
Solar PV Servicing & Maintenance
Our in-house servicing department maintains commercial and domestic arrays across Greater Manchester, including systems installed by other companies.
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Solar PV
Feasibility Surveys & Energy Assessments
A free feasibility survey establishes what a specific roof, yard or car park in Greater Manchester can realistically carry before any commitment is made.
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Solar PV
Solar Hot Water & Immersion Diverters
For offices and premises with existing solar and a hot water cylinder, a diverter puts surplus generation to work rather than exporting it for a fraction of its value.
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EV Charging
EV Charger Servicing & Maintenance
In-house servicing keeps workplace charge points across Greater Manchester's industrial estates and offices available, including units we did not originally install.
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Commercial
Commercial Solar PPA & Funding
Commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX routes mean a solar project on a Greater Manchester industrial estate does not have to compete for capital against other operational priorities.
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Why choose us in Greater Manchester
One in-house team, no subcontracted handovers
Survey, design, installation, electrical work and commissioning are carried out by our own technical, operations and design team rather than passed between subcontractors. For a multi-site public sector estate or a distribution business with several units across the region, that continuity matters.
Funding built around commercial reality
Commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX routes are all available, so the funding decision can be made on the business case rather than on which route happens to be offered. We will talk through which fits a given site.
Accredited and insured for commercial and public sector work
MCS certified, NAPIT registered, CHAS accredited for health and safety, and OZEV approved for the chargepoint grant scheme. Our workmanship is covered by a 2 year guarantee, insurance-backed through QANW.
A track record with recognisable local organisations
We already work with Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service, alongside NHS and Premier Inn sites, which means we understand the compliance, security and reporting expectations that come with public sector and multi-site commercial work in the region.
Local conditions
What makes Greater Manchester properties different
Mixed roof stock and structural variation
Greater Manchester's commercial stock spans decades of construction, from older brick-and-steel mill buildings converted to light industrial use through to modern portal-frame distribution sheds. Roof condition, purlin spacing and loading capacity vary widely, so structural assessment is part of every commercial feasibility survey rather than an afterthought.
Multi-let estates and shared supplies
Many industrial estates across Wigan, Bury, Oldham and Trafford operate multiple tenants on shared or complex electrical arrangements. We work through landlord consent, metering and DNO connection questions as part of the design process so they do not surface as delays once work is scheduled.
Grid capacity on larger arrays
Sites targeting larger commercial arrays or car port installations can encounter constrained export capacity on the local Electricity North West network. Where this applies, we design around it — sizing the system, adding storage, or applying export limitation — rather than discovering it after a quote has been issued.
Public sector procurement timescales
Schools, NHS and local authority sites often carry their own procurement and approval processes ahead of any installation. We are used to working within these timescales and providing the documentation a public sector buyer needs to make a decision.
Our process
How a Greater Manchester job runs
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Free feasibility survey
We visit the site — warehouse, office, car park or public building — to assess roof or land condition, electrical supply and grid capacity, at no cost.
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Design and written quote
Generation is modelled against your actual consumption or half-hourly data, and a written quote is typically returned within 1–2 working days.
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Funding route agreed
Commercial finance, PPA or CAPEX purchase is confirmed to suit the business before work is scheduled.
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Installation around your operations
Work is planned around your operating hours, access arrangements and site rules, delivered by our own in-house team.
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Commissioning, certification and ongoing servicing
The system is commissioned and certified, with our in-house servicing and maintenance department available for the life of the asset.
Common questions
Greater Manchester questions, answered
Do you cover all of Greater Manchester?
Yes. We work across all ten boroughs, including Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside, Stockport, Trafford and Wigan, for both commercial and domestic projects.
How far is Greater Manchester from your base?
We are based at Westhead near Ormskirk in West Lancashire. Greater Manchester sits within comfortable working distance via the M58, M6 and M61/M60, and it is one of our core commercial coverage areas.
How much does a commercial solar installation cost?
It depends entirely on the roof or land available, the system size and the funding route chosen. There are no fixed prices — every project starts with a free survey and a written quote, typically returned within 1–2 working days.
Do you work with public sector and NHS sites?
Yes. We already work with public sector organisations including Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire Service and the NHS, and we are used to working within public sector procurement processes.
Do warehouse and industrial roofs need planning permission for solar?
Many commercial rooftop installations fall under permitted development, but this depends on the building, its location and the scale of the array. We confirm the position for your specific site during the feasibility survey.
Who handles the grid connection application?
We handle the DNO application as part of the design and installation process. Most of Greater Manchester sits within the Electricity North West licence area, and we factor network capacity into system design from the outset.
Can you service a system another company installed?
Yes. Our in-house servicing and maintenance department works on existing commercial and domestic solar and EV charging systems across Greater Manchester regardless of who installed them.
Is finance available for commercial projects?
Yes. Commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX purchase are all available for business and public sector customers in Greater Manchester, so a project can be structured to suit the buyer rather than the other way round.
Can you handle a multi-site portfolio across the boroughs?
Yes. Our in-house team is set up to survey, design and schedule installation across multiple sites in Greater Manchester, whether that is several warehouses under one operator or a spread of public sector buildings across different boroughs.
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Speak to us
Call 0161 359 9566 or use the contact page to book a free survey in Greater Manchester.
Get a free commercial solar survey for your Greater Manchester site
Whether it's a single warehouse roof, a multi-site estate or a public sector building, our in-house team will survey your site, model the generation and return a written quote, typically within 1–2 working days.
MCS certified for solar PV and battery storage · NAPIT and RECC registered · OZEV approved · 2 year workmanship guarantee backed by QANW.