Commercial & farm solar and battery storage in Scotland

Commercial rooftops and rural buildings in Scotland are some of the best candidates for solar — large, unshaded roof areas, consistent daytime electricity use, and ground space for battery enclosures or ground-mount arrays. Whether you run a farm, manage an estate, operate a warehouse, or look after a school or community building, a well-designed commercial solar and battery system can reduce your reliance on grid electricity and give you long-term visibility on energy costs.

Who this is for

We arrange surveys and quotes for a wide range of non-domestic properties across Scotland:

• Farms and rural estates — dairy and poultry units, farm shops, holiday lets, workshops and outbuildings with large roof areas.
• Businesses — offices, retail units, hospitality venues, restaurants and pubs with consistent daytime consumption.
• Warehouses and industrial units — large flat or pitched roofs ideal for high-capacity arrays.
• Hospitality — hotels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks and visitor attractions with seasonal demand peaks.
• Schools and community buildings — village halls, sports facilities and campuses with daytime use patterns.
• Public sector — local authority buildings, community trusts and non-profit premises.

What we install

Through our MCS-certified partners we arrange installation of the following for commercial and agricultural buildings:

• Commercial solar PV — roof-mounted or ground-mount arrays sized to your available space and usage, using commercial-grade panels and three-phase inverters where required.
• Battery storage — commercial-scale battery systems that store surplus daytime generation for use in the evening or overnight, and can charge on cheaper off-peak tariffs.
• EV charging — workplace and fleet charging points, integrated with your solar and battery system so vehicles charge from your own generation where possible.
• Heat pumps for larger buildings — air-source or ground-source heat pump systems for commercial premises looking to decarbonise heating alongside solar.

How savings work for a business

The financial case for commercial solar depends on several factors that a surveyor will assess on site. We do not quote savings figures or payback periods here because every property is different, but the key factors are:

• Daytime usage — the more of your electricity you use during generating hours, the more value you get from the array. A warehouse with refrigeration or a dairy with milking equipment running through the day is an excellent match.
• Your tariff — your unit rate and standing charge determine how much each self-generated kilowatt-hour is worth. Businesses on higher rates see more benefit per unit offset.
• Roof or ground space — the available area sets the maximum array size. Large, unshaded roofs or open ground allow a bigger system, generating more of your annual consumption on site.
• Export — surplus generation exported to the grid can earn income through an export tariff or power purchase agreement, though the best value comes from using your own generation directly.

A proper survey gives you the system specification, expected generation and a written quote so you can make an informed decision for your business.

How it works

1. No-obligation site survey — we arrange a surveyor to visit your premises, assess the roof or ground area, check shading, review your electricity usage and discuss your goals.
2. System design — you receive a proposed system design with panel layout, inverter specification, battery sizing (if applicable) and expected generation figures.
3. Installation through MCS-certified partners — the installation is carried out by our MCS-certified partner, including all electrical work, DNO notification and commissioning.
4. Aftercare — after handover you receive documentation, warranty information and guidance on monitoring your system. Ongoing support is available if you need it.

Finance

Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. A surveyor can talk you through the options as part of your quote.

Arrange a commercial survey

Fill in the business enquiry form below with your premises details and we will arrange a no-obligation survey through our MCS-certified partner. No pressure to proceed — you will receive a written quote with a full specification to consider.