Solar Procurement
Independent solar advice, built around your site.
We help UK businesses evaluate, procure, and implement commercial solar. Not tied to any installer or funder — just the solution that fits your roof, budget, and goals.
Whole-market access
Not tied to any single installer
Why solar makes business sense
Generate on-site, depend on the grid less.
Solar PV systems generate electricity during daylight hours — often aligning closely with when commercial sites actually use power. Here's what that means in practice.
Reduce Electricity Costs
Generation during operating hours cuts the amount of electricity you need to buy from the grid.
Improve Budget Certainty
On-site generation reduces exposure to wholesale price swings and improves long-term cost visibility.
Export Surplus Electricity
Where generation exceeds demand, eligible sites can earn payments through arrangements like the SEG.
Support Sustainability Goals
Solar contributes to carbon reduction targets and strengthens environmental reporting credentials.
From first call to commissioning
A nine-stage process, managed end to end.
We coordinate every stage with specialist partners — so you have a single point of contact from feasibility through to ongoing support.
Initial Consultation & Feasibility Assessment
We start by understanding your site, energy consumption, and business objectives — establishing whether solar is technically and commercially viable.
Desktop Assessment & Financial Analysis
A detailed estimate of expected generation, savings, carbon benefit, export opportunity, and ROI — a clear picture before any commitment.
Site Survey & Technical Design
Specialist partners complete roof inspections, structural and electrical reviews, DNO capacity checks, and propose a system design.
Procurement & Proposal Review
We obtain detailed proposals from trusted partners and compare costs, specifications, warranties, and timelines on a like-for-like basis.
Funding & Commercial Options
We help you weigh outright purchase against PPA, lease, or fully-funded structures, based on what suits your cash position.
DNO & Grid Connection Process
We assist with DNO applications, export assessments, capacity reviews, and connection approvals — one of the more technical project stages.
Installation & Project Delivery
Once approvals are in place, your chosen installer carries out the work while we coordinate communication throughout.
Commissioning & Handover
The system is tested, commissioned, and handed over with documentation, warranty information, and monitoring access.
Ongoing Support
We remain available for supplier coordination, future expansion, portfolio rollout, and renewable energy strategy discussions.
Not every business wants to fund it outright
Four ways to structure your solar project
We help you understand the advantages and trade-offs of each route before you commit to one.
Own it from day one
Outright Purchase
Full ownership of the solar asset, with the greatest long-term return once the system has paid back.
Zero capital outlay
Power Purchase Agreement
A third party funds and owns the system. You simply purchase the electricity it generates at an agreed rate.
Lower upfront cost
Solar Lease Arrangements
Structured financing designed to reduce the capital required to get a system installed.
Subject to suitability
Fully Funded Solutions
Certain projects may qualify for funded solutions designed to minimise upfront investment entirely.
Should you add battery storage?
Battery storage lets businesses make greater use of the electricity their panels generate, by storing surplus power for use later in the day rather than exporting it. Where appropriate, we help assess whether it complements your proposed solar installation.
Solar for different business types
Who we help
Commercial & Industrial Sites
Manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution sites with large roof space and daytime demand.
Offices & Professional Services
On-site generation that supports corporate sustainability initiatives and long-term energy planning.
Hospitality & Leisure
Hotels and leisure facilities with energy-intensive operations well suited to generation and storage.
Property Management Companies
Managed developments, apartment blocks, and mixed-use portfolios seeking long-term improvements.
Multi-Site Portfolios
Phased rollout programmes prioritised by suitability, requirements, and commercial viability.
Public Sector & Education
Schools, colleges, and public buildings looking to reduce costs while meeting sustainability commitments.
Why choose Energyex for solar
Independent advice, from feasibility to handover.
We're not tied to any installer, manufacturer, or funding provider — our role is to coordinate the right outcome for your site.
Independent Advice
No ties to any installer, manufacturer, or funder — recommendations based purely on site fit.
Access to Trusted Partners
Experienced solar installation, engineering, and funding partners, vetted and coordinated by us.
Single Point of Contact
One contact coordinating feasibility, procurement, funding, grid connection, and delivery.
Whether you're exploring solar for the first time or reviewing a multi-site portfolio,
our team provides the independent expertise needed to assess feasibility, compare funding routes, and manage delivery with confidence — from first consultation to commissioning.
Solar FAQs
Common questions about commercial solar.
No — Energyex is an independent advisor, not an installer. We assess feasibility, obtain and compare proposals from trusted installation partners, and manage the process from start to finish. This means our recommendations are based on what best suits your site, not on any commercial relationship with an installer.
A PPA is a commercial arrangement where a third party funds, installs, and owns the solar system on your premises. You purchase the electricity it generates at an agreed rate, typically lower than your current grid tariff. It requires no upfront capital but means you do not own the asset.
Timescales vary depending on site complexity, DNO queue times, and planning requirements. A straightforward project, from initial consultation to commissioning, can take three to six months. We keep you informed throughout and coordinate with partners to minimise unnecessary delays.
Yes. We work with businesses that want to evaluate solar across a portfolio of sites, phasing projects by suitability and commercial viability. Multi-site assessments allow us to prioritise where solar offers the strongest return and plan a realistic rollout programme.
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