Question 1

How much can a commercial solar system save my business?

Accepted Answer

Most UK businesses with commercial solar panels save between 50–80% on the electricity they generate onsite. Combined with battery storage, typical annual savings range from £5,000 to over £50,000 depending on your consumption, roof size and funding option.

Question 2

What funding options are available for commercial solar?

Accepted Answer

UEC Energy offers a range of funding options including capital expenditure (outright purchase), asset finance over 7 or 10 years, operating lease, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) over 15–25 years — meaning you can go solar with zero upfront cost.

Question 3

Do I need to own my commercial property to install solar panels?

Accepted Answer

You can still benefit from commercial solar if you lease your property, provided you have at least 15 years remaining on your lease. We can also assist in getting landlord agreement for shorter leases.

Question 4

What is a battery energy storage system (BESS) and how does it help my business?

Accepted Answer

A BESS charges overnight at cheap off-peak electricity rates and discharges during expensive peak periods, cutting your peak demand charges without changing your operations. Paired with a dynamic tariff, businesses typically save an additional 8–16% on their electricity bills.

Question 5

How long does a commercial solar installation take?

Accepted Answer

Once planning and grid connection approvals are in place, most commercial solar installations are completed within 2–6 weeks depending on system size. The full process from initial survey to energisation typically takes 3–6 months.