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Commercial & Farm Solar and Battery Storage in Scotland

Solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and heat pumps for Scottish farms, rural estates, businesses, warehouses, hospitality venues, schools, and community buildings. Installed through MCS-certified partners. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.

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✓We install through MCS-certified partners·Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status·Covers all of Scotland
How it works
1. Get a quote

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2. Site survey

No-obligation survey through MCS-certified partners. We handle DNO notifications.

3. Installation

Installed through MCS-certified partners with aftercare and monitoring.

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Key facts
  • 1•Commercial solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and heat pumps
  • 2•For farms, estates, warehouses, hospitality, schools, community buildings
  • 3•Enhanced capital allowances available
  • 4•G99 applications handled as part of installation
  • 5•Installed through MCS-certified partners
  • 6•Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status

Last updated: 5 November 2026

Who it is for

We design and install solar and battery systems for farms, rural estates, businesses, warehouses, hospitality venues, schools, and community buildings across Scotland. Whether you run a dairy farm in Ayrshire, a hotel in the Highlands, or a warehouse in the Central Belt, we size the system to your actual consumption and site constraints.

What we install

  • Commercial solar PV — rooftop and ground-mount arrays
  • Battery storage — LFP batteries for load shifting and backup
  • EV charging — workplace and fleet chargers with solar integration
  • Heat pumps — air source and ground source for larger buildings

How savings work for a business

Your savings depend on four factors:

  • Daytime usage — the more electricity you use during daylight hours, the more solar offsets grid imports directly.
  • Tariff — your unit rate and any time-of-use structure determine how much each kilowatt-hour of solar is worth.
  • Roof or ground space — available area sets the maximum system size and therefore the total generation.
  • Export — surplus electricity exported to the grid earns SEG or Flux payments, improving return.

A battery amplifies savings by shifting solar generation into peak-rate periods and reducing demand charges. We model all four factors in your personalised proposal.

How it works

1. Site survey

No-obligation survey of your roof or ground space, consumption data, and DNO requirements.

2. Design

We design the optimal system size, battery capacity, and EV or heat pump integration for your site.

3. Installation

Installed through MCS-certified partners. We handle G99 applications where needed.

4. Aftercare

Monitoring, support, and performance reviews to keep your system running optimally.

Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.

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Quick answers
Is solar worth it for a farm or rural estate in Scotland?

Farms and rural estates often have large roof or ground-mount space and significant daytime electricity use from dairies, workshops, grain drying, and cold storage. Solar offsets daytime consumption directly, and a battery extends those savings into the evening. Rural properties may also benefit from ground-mount arrays where roof space is limited.

What size commercial solar system do I need?

System size depends on your annual electricity consumption, the proportion used during daylight hours, available roof or ground space, and your export tariff strategy. A site survey determines the optimal kWp and battery capacity. There is no one-size-fits-all answer — we size each system to your actual usage profile.

Can I add battery storage to a commercial solar system?

Yes. Battery storage lets you shift solar generation to peak tariff periods, reduce demand charges, and provide backup power. For businesses on time-of-use tariffs, a battery can significantly cut peak-rate imports. We size battery capacity based on your overnight and peak consumption.

How do businesses pay for solar installation?

Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. For larger systems, businesses may also use enhanced capital allowances to offset installation costs against taxable profits. Contact us on 0141 230 0198 to discuss options.

What is the installation process for commercial solar?

We start with a no-obligation site survey to assess roof or ground space, consumption, and DNO requirements. We then design the system, handle G99 applications where needed, and install through MCS-certified partners. Aftercare includes monitoring and support.

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Last updated: 5 November 2026

Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team