Construction

Expert technical design, supply & installation for solar PV tenders

SOLAR PV PROJECTS & TENDERS

Solar PV for the construction sector

As part of our consultancy led service we provide a full design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and certification service for solar PV.

We provide competitive, specification-compliant tender quotations for commercial solar projects and will endeavour to identify value engineering opportunities to ensure project viability and contractor profitability.

Having worked with a wide range of clients in the building services sector for two decades, our expert teams have a wealth of experience working on construction sites to deliver turn-key solar installations with minimal disruption to main contractors and M&E contractors. Recent clients include; NG Bailey, Morgan Sindall, Balfour Beatty, Interserve, Priddy and Axiom Building Services to name a few.

Expert, industry accredited solar PV installers

Our clients can have peace of mind that our company has gone through rigorous training and assessments to achieve a wide range of industry accreditations.

Our site and project management teams are all in-house, all with the CSCS accreditation relevant to their role and as part of our ongoing commitment to the highest health & safety standards, we are proud to announce our CHAS accreditation has been upgraded to CHAS Premium Plus.

We are familiar with large construction site working and the associated risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) requirements. We are also experienced working under JCT and NEC contracts and accept self-billing payment terms.

Value engineering for solar PV projects

Our team of solar design engineers are experts in cost effective solutions; improving system functionality and adding value to solar PV projects where possible.

We use industry leading software to accurately match energy generation and carbon reduction targets, identify the best suited products to meet tender specifications within budget and can offer advice to improve design and functionality, such as adding module optimisers to overcome shading.

We are independent contractors, have no ties to specific products and source tried and tested, ‘tier one’ products from the world’s leading manufacturers, this offers cost efficiency, proven quality and ensures that your warranties will remain intact for the lifetime of your system.

Award-winning solar installations

We place great emphasis on the quality of our installations. Our first-class design, delivery and support has resulted in more than 19 industry awards, including ‘National Solar PV Contractor of the Year’ and ‘Commercial Project of the Year’.

Whilst much of our business involves either bolt-in or bolt-on technologies, we have an appetite for integration with existing or planned structures. Solarsense has completed some of the “first” UK installations using building-integrated products, and has significant experience in various building-integrated PV (BIPV) arrays in particular.

The UK's leading solar PV contractor

Why choose Solarsense?

  • Unparalleled experience

    We utilise our unparalleled industry experience to work with our clients and produce designs that meet targets and exceed expectations.

  • Specialist advice & guidance

    Our in house energy experts and system designers are on hand to offer guidance and will help you to produce designs that are simple yet effective.

  • Expert installation

    From new build homes to industrial facilities, we are renewable energy experts, capable of designing a bespoke energy system that delivers results.

  • Proficient tender work

    Our in house energy experts will deliver professional tenders that make sense and offer advice and guidance as to the technologies specified.

  • Award-winning installations

    Our focus on high quality installations has resulted in more than 19 industry awards including; Contractor of the Year at the British Renewable Energy Awards.

  • First class delivery & support

    We work with our clients every step of the way, including; MCS registrations, planning permissions, DNO, G59, and grant applications & more.

Everything you need to make an informed decision

Are all Solarsense operatives qualified and do they carry CSCS cards as standard?
Our installation team all hold the relevant CSCS and site safety cards.
Is Solarsense accredited for health & safety?
Solarsense has demonstrated compliance with the CHAS standards in line with SSIP Core Criteria and UK H&S Legislation and has been awarded accreditation to the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015. In addition to health and safety accreditation, Solarsense has also demonstrated full compliance with the following 6 modules of PAS 91: Financial & Business Standing, Environmental Impact & Sustainability, Quality Management, Equal Opportunities & Diversity, Anti-Bribery & Corruption & Modern Slavery.
Will I need to apply for planning permission when installing solar panels?
Generally speaking, planning permission will not be required to install a roof-mounted solar PV system up to 50kWp in size. Planning is only required if the building is listed or if it is in located in a National Park. In the case of AONBs (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) the planning laws with regards to solar panels have relaxed considerably in recent years, however, it is always best to check with the relevant local authority. For larger or ground-mounted systems, planning permissions may need to be obtained. The application process can take up to 56 days to approve. Our helpful in-house team will take care of this for you.
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OVER 14,000 SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATIONS

Where we’ve increased environmental sustainability

Bristol Bears Training Facility

Solarsense has installed a flat roof solar panel array at the Bristol Bears Rugby Training Facility to reduce the sites’ carbon footprint and reliance on buying electricity from the National Grid.

Generating more than

52,725kWh

of clean energy per year

Scarborough Rail Depot

Solarsense worked closely with Kemada to design and install a 39.53kWp solar PV system for Scarborough Rail Depot.

Generating over

32,283kWh

of clean energy per year

Office Development, Birmingham

Solarsense worked closely with Axiom Building Services, to provide an optimised flat roof solar PV array alongside a number of EV charge points for this office development in Birmingham.

Generating more than

17,511kWh

of clean energy per year

University of Nottingham

This award-winning solar PV system combines 666 traditional roof mounted solar panels and 22 bespoke building integrated solar photovoltaics (BIPV), in the form of semi-transparent glass roof lights.

GENERATING OVER

203,018kWh

of clean energy per year

Keynsham Town Hall

This installation for Bath and North East Somerset Council is one of the largest local authority owned single-site PV installations in the UK.

GENERATING OVER

230,130kWh

of clean energy per year

National Composites Centre

One of the first industrial buildings in the UK to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.

GENERATING OVER

129,000kWh

of clean energy a year

Expert renewable energy design

Free initial consultation and quotation

If you have a project that requires “out of the box” thinking or needs wider experience, we can help. To arrange a free consultation and quote for your project, fill out the form on our contact page and we'll get in touch.