Commercial
Commercial Solar Funding & PPA in Ormskirk
Commercial finance, Power Purchase Agreements and CAPEX purchase, so a solar or battery project doesn't have to compete with your other capital priorities. MCS certified delivery for businesses and public sector sites across Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Free feasibility survey, written proposal in 1–2 working days, one in-house team from funding conversation to commissioning.
3 funding routes
Finance, PPA and CAPEX purchase
MCS Certified
Solar PV and battery storage
Free
Feasibility survey and written quote
NHS, Premier Inn, GMP, GMFRS
Organisations we have worked with
Capital is usually the reason a viable solar project stalls, not engineering. We offer commercial finance, Power Purchase Agreements and straight CAPEX purchase so the funding route can be chosen to suit the business rather than the other way round.
What commercial solar funding actually covers
Commercial solar and battery projects can be funded in three main ways: commercial finance, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), or a straight CAPEX purchase. Commercial finance spreads the cost of buying the system over an agreed term. Under a PPA, a third party or funding partner owns the asset and you buy the electricity it generates, usually at a rate set out in the agreement, with no upfront capital outlay from your business. CAPEX purchase means the business buys the system outright and owns the asset from day one, with the full benefit of the generation and any depreciation treatment sitting with the business. We work through all three routes and help identify which one fits a given site, balance sheet position and set of objectives, rather than pushing a single funding model regardless of fit.
Who this is for
This is aimed at commercial, industrial and public sector organisations weighing up a solar PV, battery storage or EV charging project where the barrier isn't whether the project makes sense technically, but how it gets paid for. That includes businesses that would rather preserve capital for core operations, organisations without appetite to take on a new asset and depreciation schedule, and finance or facilities teams who need a funding structure that fits existing reporting and procurement processes. We've worked with organisations including Premier Inn, the NHS, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service, where funding routes and procurement requirements vary considerably from one organisation to the next.
When it's worth raising a funding conversation
If a feasibility survey has shown a site is suitable for solar, battery storage or EV charging infrastructure but the project has stalled at budget approval, that's exactly when a funding conversation is worth having. It's also worth raising early, before a capital business case is drafted, because the funding route chosen can change the shape of the project itself — a PPA-funded system, for example, is typically sized and specified with the funding partner's requirements in mind, whereas a CAPEX purchase leaves sizing decisions entirely with the business. Bringing funding into the conversation at the feasibility stage, rather than after a design is finalised, avoids re-working a proposal later.
Why it helps to have one team handle funding and delivery together
Funding structure and technical delivery aren't separable in practice — the electrical design, generation modelling and site survey all feed into whatever funding proposal gets put in front of a board or finance committee, and the terms of a PPA or finance agreement can in turn affect system sizing and installation programme. We handle the feasibility survey, generation modelling, funding route comparison, and the subsequent design, installation and commissioning as one MCS certified in-house service, so the numbers used in a funding decision are the same numbers the installed system is built against, and there's one point of accountability throughout rather than a funding broker and an installer working from different assumptions.
What you get out of it
- Commercial finance is in place for business customers
- PPA route available where you would rather buy the power than the asset
- CAPEX purchase where the capital case is straightforward
- One team handling funding conversation and delivery
What the work includes
- Free feasibility survey and generation modelling
- Comparison of finance, PPA and CAPEX routes for your project
- Full design, installation and commissioning
- Ongoing servicing and maintenance through our in-house department
What it costs to wait
What happens when this is left alone
Viable projects stalling at the capital approval stage
A solar or battery project can clear every technical hurdle — suitable roof, strong generation profile, sound electrical case — and still stall indefinitely because nobody has worked through how it gets funded within the business's existing capital allocation. Every month a viable project sits unapproved is a month of electricity bought at full grid rate rather than partly offset by on-site generation, on a site that was already shown to support it.
Choosing a funding route that doesn't fit the organisation
Commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX purchase carry different implications for balance sheet treatment, ownership of the asset, who carries maintenance responsibility, and how the arrangement is reported. Committing to a route without weighing these properly against the organisation's own accounting and procurement position can create problems well after installation — an asset the business didn't intend to own, or a finance commitment that doesn't sit well against other borrowing.
Funding structure and technical scope drifting apart
Where a funding proposal is built by one party and the technical design by another, the two can drift — a PPA rate calculated against one generation estimate, then a system installed to a different specification, or a finance facility sized against a quote that changes once the site survey is complete. Keeping the funding comparison and the technical delivery within one team avoids the proposal and the installed system parting company.
Our process
How we deliver the work
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Free feasibility survey and generation modelling
We visit the site (or work from drawings and consumption data for larger or multi-site organisations) and produce a generation model showing what solar, battery storage or EV infrastructure the site could realistically support, before any funding conversation is finalised.
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Funding route comparison
Using the feasibility figures, we set out how commercial finance, a Power Purchase Agreement and a CAPEX purchase would each apply to the project, so the organisation can weigh ownership, balance sheet treatment and cash flow implications against its own position.
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Written proposal in 1–2 working days
You receive a written proposal covering the technical specification and the funding options discussed, typically within one to two working days of the survey, structured to support internal budget or board approval.
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Design, installation and commissioning by our in-house team
Once a funding route is agreed, our own team — not subcontractors — carries out the detailed design, installation and commissioning, working to MCS, NAPIT and Part P requirements and around your operating hours.
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Handover, documentation and ongoing servicing
We hand over MCS certification, warranty documentation and monitoring access, and provide ongoing servicing and maintenance through our in-house department for the life of the system, whichever funding route was used.
Benefits
What this changes for you
Three funding routes under one roof
Commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX purchase are all available, compared against the same feasibility data, so the funding decision is based on a genuine like-for-like comparison rather than whichever route a single lender happens to offer.
No capital outlay required under a PPA
Where a Power Purchase Agreement suits the site, the business buys the electricity generated without funding the asset itself, removing the upfront capital barrier that stalls many otherwise viable projects.
Full ownership and control under CAPEX
Where a straight purchase fits the business's balance sheet position better, CAPEX ownership means the full value of the generation, any future system changes, and the asset itself sit entirely with the business from day one.
Payment plans tailored per project
Where commercial finance is used, payment terms are agreed per project against the specifics of the site and organisation rather than fitted to a fixed off-the-shelf product.
Funding proposals built on real generation data
Every funding comparison is built from an actual feasibility survey and generation model of the specific site, not a generic estimate, so the figures put in front of a finance committee reflect what the system will genuinely deliver.
Experience with public sector and multi-site procurement
Having worked with organisations including Premier Inn, the NHS, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service, we're used to working within the procurement, approval and reporting requirements that public sector and larger commercial organisations bring to a funding decision.
In detail
Commercial Solar PPA & Funding explained properly
Commercial finance for solar, battery and EV projects
Commercial finance allows a business to spread the cost of a solar PV, battery storage or EV charging installation over an agreed term while the business retains ownership of the asset from the outset. Terms are agreed per project rather than fixed, since the right structure depends on the scale of the installation, the organisation's existing borrowing position and its own accounting preferences. This route suits organisations that want the asset and its generation benefit on their own books without paying the full cost upfront.
How a Power Purchase Agreement works in practice
Under a PPA, a funding partner owns and typically maintains the solar (or solar-plus-battery) system installed on your site, and your organisation buys the electricity it produces rather than the equipment itself. This removes the capital outlay and asset ownership questions from your organisation's side of the ledger, at the cost of not owning the system directly. PPAs typically suit organisations with strong daytime electricity consumption relative to available roof or ground-mount space, and sites where preserving capital for core operations matters more than owning the generating asset. We work through site suitability and the practical implications of a PPA structure — including how long the agreement runs and how the arrangement is documented — before committing to this route, since terms are set per project.
CAPEX purchase and when it's the straightforward option
A CAPEX purchase means the business pays for the system outright and owns it immediately, with the full financial benefit of the generation flowing straight to the business rather than being shared with a funding partner. This route tends to suit organisations with available capital, a clear internal business case, and a preference for straightforward asset ownership without an ongoing finance or PPA agreement. It also gives the business the most flexibility to modify or extend the system later, since there's no third-party agreement governing the asset.
How funding route interacts with system design
The funding route chosen can shape the technical project as much as the site itself. A PPA is generally sized around maximising the value of generated electricity sold under the agreement, while a CAPEX purchase leaves sizing entirely to the business's own consumption and space. Battery storage can also change the funding conversation, since it affects how much of the generated electricity is used on-site versus exported, which matters differently depending on whether the arrangement is CAPEX, finance or PPA. Bringing the funding conversation into the feasibility stage, rather than after a fixed design is produced, keeps the technical specification and the funding proposal aligned.
Domestic customers and residential funding
We do not currently offer a domestic finance product, so residential solar and battery projects are funded through CAPEX purchase or cash payment rather than a finance or PPA route. Commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX are available specifically for commercial and public sector organisations, reflecting the different scale, procurement processes and balance sheet considerations involved in business projects across Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Common questions
Questions about commercial solar ppa & funding
What funding options are available for commercial solar projects?
Three main routes: commercial finance, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), and a straight CAPEX purchase. We compare all three against your site's feasibility data so the funding decision is based on your organisation's actual position rather than a single fixed product.
What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?
Under a PPA, a funding partner owns the solar system installed on your site and your organisation buys the electricity it generates, rather than buying the system outright. This removes the upfront capital cost from your side. We'll talk through whether a PPA suits your site during the feasibility survey.
Is domestic finance available?
Not currently. Domestic solar and battery projects are funded by CAPEX purchase or cash payment. Commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX are available specifically for commercial and public sector projects.
How do I know which funding route is right for my organisation?
It depends on your organisation's balance sheet position, appetite for asset ownership, and internal approval or procurement requirements. We set out how commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX would each apply to your specific project so you can weigh them against your own accounting and reporting preferences.
What are the payment terms for commercial finance?
Payment plans are agreed per project rather than fixed to a standard product, since the right term depends on the scale of the installation and your organisation's own position. We'll work through the specifics as part of the funding proposal.
Does the funding route affect how the system is designed?
Yes. A PPA is typically sized around maximising the value of generated electricity, while a CAPEX purchase leaves sizing entirely to your own consumption and available space. That's why we bring the funding conversation into the feasibility stage, before a fixed design is produced.
Do you handle both the funding conversation and the installation?
Yes. Feasibility survey, generation modelling, funding route comparison, design, installation and commissioning are all carried out by our own in-house team, so the figures used in a funding proposal are the same ones the installed system is built against.
Which organisations have you worked with?
We've worked with organisations including Premier Inn, the NHS, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service, across a range of funding structures, and deliver commercial solar, battery and EV charging projects throughout Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
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Areas we cover
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Work out which funding route actually fits your organisation
Book a free feasibility survey and we'll model what your site could generate, then set out how commercial finance, a Power Purchase Agreement and a CAPEX purchase would each apply to your project. You'll have a written proposal within 1–2 working days, built by the same in-house team that goes on to design, install and commission the system.
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