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Commercial & Farm Solar and Battery Storage in Scotland

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Is commercial solar right for my farm or business?

Commercial and farm solar suits Scottish sites that use electricity in daylight hours, such as farms, estates, warehouses, hotels and schools. Solar PV and battery storage cut the power you buy from the grid, and EV charging or heat pumps can be added. We survey your site, design the system and install through MCS-certified partners.

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Commercial and farm solar, step by step

Who it is for

Commercial and farm systems suit sites with steady electricity demand and a good roof or spare land. We work with a wide range of Scottish premises.

  • Farms, including dairy, arable, poultry and mixed holdings
  • Rural estates and holiday lets
  • Businesses, offices, shops and workshops
  • Warehouses and industrial units
  • Hospitality, including hotels, pubs, restaurants and holiday parks
  • Schools and nurseries
  • Community buildings, village halls and churches

What we install

Each system is designed around how your site uses power, and the parts can be combined or added in stages.

  • Commercial solar PV on roofs, carports or ground mounted frames
  • Battery storage to keep solar power for later in the day or cover demand peaks
  • EV charging for staff, visitors and fleet vehicles
  • Heat pumps for larger buildings, sized from a heat loss assessment

How savings work for a business

There is no standard saving figure, because every site is different. What you save depends on a handful of factors that the survey looks at in detail, and your written proposal shows the expected yearly generation in kWh for your site.

  • Daytime usage: the more electricity you use while the sun is up, the more solar power is used on site instead of bought from the grid
  • Tariff: the unit rate and standing charges you pay set the value of every kWh you no longer buy
  • Roof or ground space: available area, orientation and shading decide how large the system can be
  • Export: surplus power can be sold to the grid on an export tariff, and a battery can shift more of it into your own use

How it works

A business project follows four clear stages, with one point of contact throughout.

  • Site survey: we visit to check roofs, land, electrical supply and meter data
  • Design: we size the system, prepare a written, no-obligation proposal and handle grid applications to the network operator
  • Installation: we install through MCS-certified partners, scheduled around your working day, harvest or opening hours
  • Aftercare: handover, system monitoring set-up and ongoing support if anything needs attention

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

Farm barn roof fitted with solar panels in open fields, a typical farm solar installation
Farm barn roof fitted with solar panels in open fields, a typical farm solar installation

Frequently asked questions

Is commercial solar worth it for a farm or business in Scotland?

It often is when a site uses a lot of electricity during daylight hours, because power generated on the roof is used on site instead of bought from the grid. Farms, warehouses and hospitality sites usually fit this pattern. A site survey and a review of your bills show whether it suits your premises.

How much could my business save with solar and batteries?

Savings depend on your site rather than a standard figure. The main factors are how much electricity you use in daytime, the tariff you pay, the roof or ground space available, and what you earn for exported power. After a survey you receive a written proposal with expected yearly generation for your site.

Can solar panels be ground mounted on a farm?

Yes. Where roofs are small, shaded or unsuitable, panels can be mounted on frames on spare land close to the farm's supply. Ground mounted arrays can face due south at the best angle. The survey checks land, cable routes, grid capacity and whether planning consent is needed before we quote.

Who carries out the installation?

We install through MCS-certified partners with experience of commercial and agricultural sites. Our team manages the project from survey to handover, including design, grid applications to the network operator and scheduling around your working day, harvest or opening hours, so disruption to your business is kept to a minimum.

Is finance available for business solar and battery projects?

Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. This can help spread the cost of a smaller commercial or farm system. For larger projects, your adviser explains the options alongside your written proposal, so you can compare paying upfront with spreading payments before you decide anything.

How it works

  1. Tell us about your home. Send the form or call us, and we will ask a few questions about your property, roof and energy use.
  2. Home survey. We check your roof, electrics and where equipment can go, then explain the options in plain terms.
  3. Written, no-obligation quote. You get a clear written price with no pressure to proceed. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
  4. Installation. We install through MCS-certified partners and talk you through your new system once it is running.

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Ready to talk about your home?

Call 0141 230 0198 or request a written, no-obligation quote. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.