Commercial
Commercial Rooftop Solar in Ormskirk
Turn warehouse, factory and office roof space across Greater Manchester, Warrington and the North West into a hedge against rising commercial electricity prices, with finance, PPA and CAPEX routes available.
Free commercial site survey and written quote, typically within one to two working days.
MCS
Certified solar PV & battery installer
10
In-house engineers, no subcontracted labour
2 yr
Workmanship guarantee, insurance-backed via QANW
Free
Roof survey and written quote
For most commercial sites the roof is the single largest unused asset on the balance sheet. Warehouse, factory and office roofs carry enough area to offset a meaningful share of daytime consumption — and because commercial demand peaks during daylight hours, the match between generation and use is unusually good.
The roof is an unused asset
For most commercial sites, the roof is the single largest area of unused space on the balance sheet. Warehouse, factory and office roofs typically carry enough usable area to offset a meaningful share of daytime electricity consumption. Because commercial demand tends to peak during daylight hours — production lines, refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, EV fleet charging — the match between what a rooftop array generates and what the business actually uses is unusually strong compared with domestic installations.
Who this is for
This service is aimed at businesses with commercial or industrial roof space in Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester — including Preston, Ormskirk, Southport, Liverpool, Warrington, Chester, Wigan and Bolton — where daytime electricity use is significant. That includes distribution warehouses, manufacturing units, cold storage, offices, retail units and public sector buildings. We have worked with organisations including Premier Inn, the NHS, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service, so we are used to working around live operations, shift patterns and site access rules.
When to consider it
Rooftop solar is worth assessing whenever a business is reviewing its energy costs, planning a roof replacement or refurbishment, expanding floor space, adding EV fleet charging, or simply holding a long lease or freehold with a roof that has never been surveyed for solar potential. A structural and shading survey early in any of these processes avoids decisions being made twice.
Why professional installation matters
Commercial rooftops carry different loading, access and electrical considerations to a domestic roof: structural capacity, roof type (standing seam, trapezoidal steel, flat felt or membrane, fibre cement), fire strategy, and how the array ties into existing switchgear and half-hourly metering. Getting this wrong risks structural damage, warranty disputes with roofing contractors, or a system that underperforms against the site's actual demand profile. As an MCS certified, NAPIT and RECC registered, CHAS accredited installer, we design and install to the standards commercial insurers, funders and building control expect.
What you get out of it
- Offsets daytime consumption, when commercial demand and solar generation align
- Funding routes to suit the business: commercial finance, PPA or CAPEX
- Installed around your operating hours to keep disruption down
- Supports your reporting on carbon and energy performance
What the work includes
- Free feasibility survey including roof structure and available area
- Generation and consumption modelling from your half-hourly or billed data
- Full design, DNO application and installation
- Commissioning, certification and monitoring handover
- Servicing and maintenance available through our in-house department
What it costs to wait
What happens when this is left alone
Guessing at roof suitability wastes budget
Committing to a solar project before a proper structural and shading assessment risks discovering — after design work or capital approval — that the roof cannot take the load, or that adjacent buildings and plant shade a large share of the array. A feasibility survey up front should always come before financial commitments are finalised.
Downtime and disruption to operations
A poorly planned installation on an operating warehouse or factory can mean unplanned access restrictions, noise during working hours, or interference with fire routes and loading bays. Installation needs to be sequenced around your operations, not the other way round.
Mismatched system size and funding route
An oversized system relative to daytime consumption exports more than it needs to, while an undersized one leaves savings on the table. Equally, the wrong funding structure — finance, PPA or CAPEX — can tie up capital unnecessarily or reduce long-term value. Getting the sizing and the commercial structure right together avoids both problems.
Our process
How we deliver the work
- 01
Free site survey
We visit the site to assess roof type, structural condition, orientation, shading and existing electrical infrastructure, and to understand your daytime consumption pattern and operational constraints.
- 02
Design and written quote
We design a system sized to your roof and demand profile, using Tier 1 hardware, and provide a written quote typically within one to two working days of survey.
- 03
Funding route agreed
We talk through commercial finance, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), or a straight CAPEX purchase, and agree the structure that suits your business.
- 04
Installation
Our in-house team installs the system, scheduled around your operations, access requirements and any shift patterns, with all electrical work carried out to Part P and MCS standards.
- 05
Commissioning and handover
The system is commissioned, tested and handed over with full documentation, MCS certification and workmanship guarantee details, so the finance, insurance and ongoing maintenance paperwork is in order from day one.
Benefits
What this changes for you
Offsets daytime demand
Commercial and industrial buildings typically consume most of their electricity during daylight hours, when solar generation is also at its highest — a stronger natural match than most domestic properties see.
Roof space put to use
Warehouse and factory roofs are usually large, flat or shallow-pitched, and otherwise unused — well suited to rooftop arrays without taking up yard or car park space.
Funding flexibility
Commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX routes mean a solar project can be structured to suit cash flow and capital priorities rather than being a fixed, one-size-fits-all purchase.
Tier 1 hardware and long warranties
Panel warranties from 12 to 30 years, inverter warranties of 5 years extendable to 20, and battery warranties of 10 years, backed by Tier 1 manufacturers.
Experience with complex sites
Working with organisations including Premier Inn, the NHS, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service means we are used to operating within site security, access and safety requirements.
In-house delivery, insurance-backed guarantee
Our own team of around ten carries out design and installation, with a 2 year workmanship guarantee backed by insurance through QANW, rather than work being passed to subcontractors.
In detail
Commercial Rooftop Solar explained properly
Roof types and mounting methods
Commercial rooftop solar is fitted using mounting systems matched to the roof construction — standing seam and trapezoidal steel sheet roofs typically use clamp-fixed rail systems that avoid unnecessary roof penetrations, while flat felt or single-ply membrane roofs generally use ballasted or lightly mechanically fixed frames set at a shallow tilt angle to balance yield against wind loading and weight on the structure. Fibre cement and older asbestos-cement roofs need particular care around fixing points and access. In every case, a structural assessment confirms the roof and supporting steelwork can take the additional dead load, snow load and wind load of the array before design work proceeds.
System sizing against a commercial load profile
Unlike a domestic property, commercial sites often have half-hourly metering data available, which lets us size a system against actual measured demand rather than an estimate. This is particularly relevant for warehouses with refrigeration or process loads, factories with shift-pattern machinery use, and offices with predictable weekday occupancy. Matching array size to genuine daytime consumption avoids over-investing in export capacity that delivers less value than energy used on site.
Funding structures explained
Commercial finance spreads the capital cost over an agreed term while the business owns the system outright. A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) allows a third party to fund and own the system, with the business paying for the electricity generated at an agreed rate and no upfront capital outlay. A straight CAPEX purchase suits businesses that prefer to own the asset from day one and maximise long-term value. We do not currently offer domestic finance, but all three commercial routes are available and can be discussed during the free survey.
Grid connection and export considerations
Larger commercial arrays may require a formal application to the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) before installation, particularly where export capacity is significant or where the site's existing supply capacity is limited. We handle this process as part of the design and installation programme, so grid approval timelines are factored into the overall project schedule rather than causing delays later.
Integration with EV charging and battery storage
Many commercial sites combine rooftop solar with EV fleet charging and battery storage, using generated electricity to charge vehicles during the day and store surplus for use outside daylight hours. As an OZEV approved installer with MCS certification for both solar PV and battery storage, we can design rooftop solar as a standalone system or as part of a wider on-site energy strategy, depending on the site's operational needs.
Common questions
Questions about commercial rooftop solar
Is my warehouse or factory roof suitable for solar?
Most flat and shallow-pitched commercial roofs have potential, but suitability depends on structural capacity, roof type, age, orientation and shading from adjacent buildings or plant. A free site survey establishes this before any design or financial commitment is made.
Will installation disrupt our operations?
We plan installation around your operating hours, access routes and any shift patterns. Our in-house team schedules work to minimise disruption to warehouse, factory or office operations rather than working to a fixed generic timetable.
How is commercial rooftop solar funded?
We offer commercial finance, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and straight CAPEX purchase. We do not currently offer domestic finance. We will talk through which route suits your business during the free survey.
Do you work with public sector and multi-site organisations?
Yes. We have worked with organisations including Premier Inn, the NHS, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service, so we are experienced in working within site security, access and procurement requirements.
What size system will we need?
System size is based on your roof area and your actual daytime electricity consumption, using half-hourly meter data where available. We size arrays to match demand rather than defaulting to the maximum the roof can physically hold.
Will we need a grid connection application?
Larger commercial systems may need approval from the Distribution Network Operator before installation, depending on export capacity and existing supply. We handle this application as part of the project programme.
What warranties come with a commercial installation?
Panel warranties range from 12 to 30 years, inverter warranties are 5 years extendable to 20, and battery warranties are 10 years. All installations carry a 2 year workmanship guarantee, insurance-backed via QANW.
Which areas do you cover?
We install commercial rooftop solar across Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester, including Preston, Ormskirk, Southport, Liverpool, Warrington, Chester, Wigan and Bolton, from our base near Ormskirk.
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Get a free commercial rooftop solar survey
Speak to our team on 0161 359 9566 or request a free site survey. We will assess your roof, your daytime demand and the right funding route, and provide a written quote typically within one to two working days.
MCS certified for solar PV and battery storage · NAPIT and RECC registered · OZEV approved · 2 year workmanship guarantee backed by QANW.