Commercial Solar and Battery Storage

Put your roof
to work without tying up
your capital.

Finance commercial rooftop solar, battery storage and EV charging with a solution shaped around your site and energy use.

Request a tailored quote Call 0800 246 1690

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Solar panels installed across a commercial roof

A trusted route to
commercial &
agricultural solar

MCS Certified installer

TrustMark Registered business

NAPIT Approved installer

UK-wide Businesses, farms & landowners

Commercial solar panel finance for UK businesses

Installing commercial solar panels can significantly reduce your business’s electricity costs, but the initial investment may not always suit your available budget.

The Solar People offers flexible commercial solar financing options that allow eligible businesses to install solar panels, battery storage and related energy-saving equipment without paying the full cost upfront.

Through manageable payment plans, businesses can protect their working capital while benefiting from lower electricity bills, greater energy independence and more predictable energy costs.

Whether you want to own the solar system through a Hire Purchase Agreement, spread the cost through a Rental Payment Plan or simply purchase the electricity generated through a Power Purchase Agreement, we can help you explore the available options.

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Finance is subject to application, status, credit checks and approval. Terms apply.

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What is commercial solar financing?

Commercial solar financing is a funding solution that allows businesses to spread the cost of installing a commercial solar panel system.

Instead of paying for the entire installation upfront, your business makes regular payments over an agreed period. This helps preserve cash flow and allows your business to begin benefiting from solar energy sooner.

Commercial solar finance can potentially cover:

Commercial solar panels
Battery energy storage systems
EV charging points
Solar carports
Energy-management systems
Associated installation and commissioning costs

The right finance option will depend on your business, energy consumption, financial position and whether you want to own the equipment.

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Protect Working Capital
Preserve cash flow for your core business operations.
Reduce Energy Costs
Generate clean, lower-cost power and reduce your energy bills.
Flexible Payment Options
Choose a finance solution that suits your business needs.
Solar, Battery & EV Charging
Finance an integrated energy solution for your business.
Tailored for UK Businesses
Solutions designed around your premises, sector and objectives.

How commercial solar financing works

Commercial solar finance allows your business to install a solar energy system without paying the full cost upfront. Instead, the investment is spread across manageable monthly payments over an agreed term.

We assess your energy usage, design a suitable system and provide finance options alongside your solar proposal. This allows you to compare the estimated monthly payments with the potential reduction in your electricity costs.

01 · Energy assessment

We review your electricity bills, daytime energy consumption and available roof or ground space.

02 · System design

Our commercial solar specialists design a system around your premises, energy requirements and long-term goals.

03 · Finance options

You receive suitable finance options showing the estimated monthly payments, electricity savings and potential financial return.

04 · Approval and installation

Once your application is approved, we arrange the installation and commissioning of your commercial solar system.

05 · Start saving

Your business makes the agreed monthly payments while benefiting from the renewable electricity generated by the system.

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How Commercial Solar Finance Works

From your initial energy assessment through to installation, we make financing your commercial solar project straightforward.

1
Energy Assessment
We review your electricity usage, bills and available installation space.
2
System Design
We design a tailored solar and battery solution around your business.
3
Finance Illustration
You receive clear finance options alongside the estimated energy savings.
4
Approval & Installation
Once approved, we arrange installation with minimal business disruption.
5
Start Saving
Generate renewable electricity and begin reducing your operating costs.

For businesses, farms & landowners

Put your roof or land to work, without tying up your capital.

Finance commercial rooftops, farm solar, ground-mounted systems, battery storage and EV charging with a solution shaped around your site and energy use.

Request a tailored quote Call 0800 246 1690

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One joined-up energy solution

Business solar
Farm solar
Ground-mount
Battery storage

A trusted route to commercial & agricultural solar

MCSCertified installer

TrustMarkRegistered business

NAPITApproved installer

UK-wideBusinesses, farms & landowners

Built around your site

Business premises, working farm or solar farm?

We shape the system and available finance around how your site operates, where the energy is used and the space you have available.

Commercial

Business premises

Warehouses, factories, offices, retail units and multi-site operations.

Agriculture

Farms & estates

Barns, livestock units, grain stores, cold storage and high-use farm equipment.

Landowners

Ground-mounted solar

Estate-scale arrays and solar-farm opportunities, subject to site viability.

A smarter way to invest

Lower energy costs. Keep cash working harder.

Rather than funding the full installation upfront, spread the investment and start generating more of the electricity your business or agricultural operation uses on site.

Protect working capital

Keep funds available for the people, stock, livestock and machinery that keep your operation moving.

Reduce grid dependence

Generate clean power on site and use battery storage to make more of it work for you.

Plan with more certainty

Compare estimated payments with projected energy savings before making a decision.

A British working farm with solar panels on agricultural buildings and a ground-mounted solar array

For farms, estates & landowners

Turn farm roofs and suitable land into productive energy assets.

From livestock buildings and grain stores to ground-mounted solar, we build the project around the way your farm uses electricity throughout the day and across the seasons.

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Dairy & livestockGrain dryingCold storageVentilation & pumpsWorkshops & machinery

Farm buildings

Rooftop solar for agriculture

Make use of barns, grain stores and livestock buildings to generate power close to where it is needed.

Flexible energy

Battery storage for farm loads

Store more of your solar for refrigeration, evening milking, ventilation, pumps or other out-of-hours demand.

Land & estates

Ground-mounted & solar farms

Explore larger land-based systems where the site, planning position, grid capacity and finance all line up.

Ground-mounted and solar-farm projects are subject to planning, grid connection, land suitability, project viability and finance approval.

Choose the right route

Three ways to make commercial or agricultural solar work.

Finance available through

Hire purchaseOwn the system

Spread the purchase, then own the equipment.

Finance the installed system across an agreed term, with ownership transferring once the agreement has been completed.

Best suited toBusinesses and farms that want a long-term asset

Preserve cash for other priorities
Clear route to ownership
Solar, storage and related equipment

Rental payment planManage cash flow

Use the system through regular rental payments.

Spread the cost through an agreed rental structure while your business benefits from the renewable electricity generated.

Best suited toBusinesses and farms prioritising predictable payments

No large upfront capital payment
Payments structured over an agreed term
End-of-term options vary by agreement

Power purchase agreementBuy the power

Pay for the electricity, rather than the equipment.

Purchase the solar electricity generated at your premises at an agreed rate while the system remains provider-owned.

Best suited toLarger commercial, agricultural or estate sites

Potentially no system purchase required
Agreed rate for generated electricity
Long-term agreement structure

The most suitable option depends on your business or farm, site, energy use and financial position. Product features and ownership terms are subject to the individual finance agreement.

A commercial premises with rooftop solar installed

Designed for your siteRoof, ground or carport installations

More than panels

Finance a complete site energy solution.

Your proposal can bring the technology, installation and commissioning together, so you can compare the full project in one place.

Commercial & farm solar

Battery storage

Ground-mounted arrays

EV & fleet charging

Energy management

Installation & commissioning

Discuss your project

Simple from the start

From your energy bill to a working system.

One team guides the survey, system design, finance illustration and installation.

Review

We look at your bills, operating pattern, roofs or land and priorities.

Design

We design around your site, energy demand and any grid or planning constraints.

Compare

You receive projected savings and suitable finance illustrations.

Install

Following approval, we plan the work to minimise disruption to your operation.

A good place to begin: your latest electricity bill, site postcode, roof or land details and a rough idea of your plans.

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Questions, answered

Business & agricultural solar finance FAQs.

Every project is different. These are the questions businesses, farmers and landowners usually ask at the start.

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What information do you need to prepare a proposal?

Your latest electricity bills, business or farm details, site address and an outline of what you want to achieve are usually enough to begin. Roof plans, photographs or a site map are also useful for agricultural and land-based projects.

Can solar be financed on farm buildings?

Potentially, yes. Barns, grain stores, livestock buildings and other agricultural roofs can be considered, subject to the roof structure, site design, energy use and finance approval.

Can you help with a ground-mounted solar farm?

We can review land-based opportunities and suitable finance routes. Larger ground-mounted projects require a fuller review of planning, grid connection, land suitability, project scale and commercial viability before options can be confirmed.

Can batteries and EV chargers be included?

Potentially, yes. Commercial solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and associated installation costs can be considered, subject to the project and finance approval.

How long can the cost be spread over?

Available terms vary by finance product, provider, project size and applicant. Your illustration will show the term and payment structure offered for your business.

Does requesting a quote affect our credit?

We can discuss the project and prepare the solar design before a formal finance application. We will explain when credit checks are required before an application is made.

Can we still buy the system outright?

Yes. We can provide a purchase proposal as well as available finance routes, allowing you to compare the options side by side.

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