Reduce your business costs and secure your future energy with solar PV.
Working with blue-chip companies, local authorities and SMEs across all industry sectors, Solarsense specialise in commercial solar panels and provide UK businesses with a design, installation and maintenance service for solar PV.
Due to the particularly high returns that solar panels deliver, this technology is one of the most popular sustainable solutions to date. Thousands of UK businesses have now switched to solar to power their operations.
We are solar PV experts and have seen the industry develop throughout our twenty five years in operation. Our consultative approach to solar offers you industry leading advice, high quality installation and an award-winning service.
There are significant financial and environmental benefits for businesses that invest and install commercial solar panels.
Less than a decade ago, solar panels were considered a niche and experimental technology. Ten years on, solar has become the fastest growing energy source worldwide. Technology and finance has aligned to move the technology into the mainstream; solar is now a mass-produced product, delivered at a cost-competitive price. In fact, the price of energy generated by solar panels is estimated to cost less than a third of electricity bought from the grid.
A typical commercial solar panel system will provide free electricity for more than 25 years, achieve financial returns of up to 20% per annum and pay back installation costs within approximately 5-years.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), NASA and the world’s leading scientists have warned us that if we continue to burn fossil fuels such as gas, coal and oil we risk a man-made disaster of global scale. We must increase and accelerate the rate at which we generate, store and distribute our energy from solar panels and renewable sources if we are to avoid irreparable damage to our planet.
Solar panels offer a means to considerably reducing your organisations’ carbon footprint. A typical 250kWp solar PV system will offset approximately 64 tonnes of CO2 – the equivalent to driving 155,000 miles in a petrol car.
A number of UK organisations including Bristol City Council and Bristol University have already announced a climate emergency and pledged to go net zero carbon by 2030.
With the significant increase in wholesale energy prices, interest in commercial solar panels is at an all time high. By installing solar panels, businesses can take control of their own electricity supply. Solar panels provide businesses with reliable, low-priced electricity to use on-site.
Mounting solar panels on the roof of your premises is the most popular way of generating clean energy to power your business. Solar panels can be fixed to almost any roof type, including flat roofs.
We have installed solar panels for a wide range of brands across all industry sectors. Recent clients include; Brabantia, Renishaw, the Duchy of Cornwall, Glastonbury Festival, Lush Cosmetics, the NHS, the RSPB, Tesco and the University of Nottingham to name a few.
Most businesses opt for an on-roof solar PV system; however, a ground array may suit your particular premises or offer a solution if a roof mounted system is not a viable option. Ground mounted arrays are also an effective means to increasing on-site generation if your roof has already been filled with solar panels.
Solar panels can be fitted to almost any roof type, including roofs containing asbestos; however, if your roof is unsuitable due to its shape, orientation or has multiple skylights or vents a ground mounted array may be your ideal solution.
We offer a number of different mounting systems and can discuss any requirements you may have as part of your initial desktop survey. We also offer a high-quality solar carport solution.
Integrating a commercial solar panel system with a battery storage solution is a great way to capitalise on the energy savings your solar panels produce and can help to leverage additional benefits for your business.
By storing and using all of the free electricity your solar panels produce instead of exporting it back to the grid, your business will benefit from even greater savings. Storing energy on-site ensures your business is less reliant on the National Grid, protecting your business from potential brownouts and energy rationing; allowing your business to remain operational when your competitors cannot.
Whilst self-financing is the most popular option for purchasing commercial solar panels and offers the best returns over the lifetime of a system, many companies have restricted budgets or would prefer to spend their capital elsewhere.
Solarsense has partnered with some of the UK’s leading financial institutions. From asset finance and hire purchase to a power purchase agreement (solar panel PPA) we will ensure you receive the best advice available and a bespoke finance package to suit your specific business. For more information, including the latest solar panel grants for businesses, please visit solar panel finance.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end after installation, we offer a comprehensive solar panel monitoring, operation and maintenance service to ensure your solar panels continue to perform for the duration of their lifetime.
We offer a range of O&M services and can tailor a package to your specific needs. From a simple panel clean to proactive meter-based monitoring, we will help you to safeguard your equipment against possible faults and ultimately protect your investment. For more information, visit solar panel O&M.
Since being founded in 1995, Solarsense has completed more than 14,000 renewable energy installations. We pride ourselves on building strong, long lasting relationships, proven by our high rate of repeat custom and impressive feedback.
Our reputation and strong track record has seen us working with a number of leading brand names and some of the UK’s leading organisations. For more information, including our company history, recent clients and charity projects, please see about us. Alternatively to see the businesses we have worked with in your industry, please visit our solar panel case studies.
We operate with an ‘open book’ policy and offer honest advice rather than adopting a hard sales approach. Each client is allocated a dedicated project manager who will guide you through the entire process to ensure effective communication and a seamless installation. We work with you every step of the way, including; DNO liaison, G99, grant applications and MCS registrations, right through to the hand over of the system.
Our first-class design, delivery and support has resulted in more than twenty industry awards, including National Solar PV Contractor of the Year and Commercial Solar Panel Project of the Year. Our recent project with Avon Fire and Rescue Service was awarded Clean Energy Scheme of 2022 at the Regen Green Energy Awards.
We are independent contractors, have no ties to specific products and only source tried and tested, ‘tier one’ products from the world’s leading manufacturers. This offers proven quality and ensures that your warranties will remain intact for the lifetime of your system.
We are fully certified, expert solar panel installers. Whether working on a school, factory or new-build site, we place a strong emphasis on health and safety and are proud of our safety record. All of our installers are fully accredited, holding all relevant CSCS and site safety cards. For a full list of our accreditations, please visit our accredited solar panel installer page.
We use industry leading software to accurately predict how much solar energy can be generated and used at your specific premises and provide detailed economic efficiency calculations to ensure you understand exactly how and when you can expect to break even, the structure of repayments and the overall profitability for your business in the long term.
If you are interested in solar panels for your business, simply call 0333 772 1800 to speak with one of our energy experts or fill out the form on our contact us page and someone will be in touch.
Generate and store free, clean energy on-site and improve your bottom line with up to 100% savings on your electricity bills.
Pre-purchase electricity at a fixed unit price, forecast your long-term energy costs and protect your business against future increases in utility prices.
Utilise clean, renewable energy to offset your corporate carbon footprint, lower your energy demand from fossil fuels and reduce your pollution
Generate and store your own energy, reduce reliance on the National Grid and protect your business from potential rationing and brownouts.
A typical commercial solar panel system will provide free electricity for more than 25 years, achieve returns of more than 12% per annum and pay back installation costs within 6-8 years.
Visibly promote your green initiatives, improve corporate reputation and strengthen relationships with supply chains and customers.
Solarsense has recently completed an installation for Pilton Methodist Church. Integrating solar roof slates, conventional on-roof solar PV and a 3phase Tesla Powerwall (Gateway 2), the project is the first church system in the UK to completely match traditional slates with solar tiles.
