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Commercial & Farm Solar and Battery Finance in Scotland
Solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and heat pumps for Scottish farms, estates and businesses, installed through MCS-certified partners.
Quick answer
We arrange commercial solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and larger heat pumps for Scottish farms, estates and businesses through MCS-certified installer partners. A partner surveys your site, models savings from your daytime usage, tariff, space and export, and gives you a written, no-obligation quote. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
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- Installed through our MCS-certified partners
- Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
- Covering homes across all of Scotland
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Who it is for
Who is commercial solar for?
Any Scottish business or organisation with a suitable roof or spare land and a steady electricity bill.
Rural estates
Estates with several buildings, cottages and outbuildings, often off the gas grid.
Businesses
Offices, shops and workshops that use most of their power during opening hours.
Warehouses
Large, flat or low-pitch roofs that suit bigger solar arrays.
Hospitality
Hotels, B&Bs, cafes and holiday lets with kitchens, laundry and long days.
Schools
School and nursery buildings that use most of their electricity in daylight.
Community buildings
Village halls, churches and sports clubs looking to cut running costs.
What we install
What can we install for your business?
Commercial solar PV
Roof-mounted or ground-mounted arrays designed around your buildings, land and grid connection.
Battery storage
Store daytime generation for evenings, early starts or night-time loads such as milking or refrigeration.
EV charging
Chargers for staff, fleet or visitor vehicles that can run from your own solar during the day.
Heat pumps for larger buildings
Air source heat pumps sized for farmhouses, halls, offices and other larger spaces.
How savings work
How does solar save a business money?
Every site is different, so we never quote savings up front. Your installer partner models these four factors for your site and sets the results out in writing.
Daytime usage
The more electricity you use while the sun is up, the more of your own generation you use directly instead of buying it.
Your tariff
Every unit you generate and use replaces a unit you would otherwise buy, so your current rate per unit matters.
Roof or ground space
Available roof area, its direction and shading, or spare land for a ground mount, set how large a system can be.
Export
Surplus electricity can be exported to the grid and paid for under an export tariff, at rates set by each supplier.
How it works
From site survey to aftercare
- 1
No-obligation site survey
A partner visits to check roofs, land, your supply and how you use electricity.
- 2
Design
You receive a system design and a written, no-obligation quote for your site.
- 3
Installation
Installed through MCS-certified partners, who also handle the grid paperwork.
- 4
Aftercare
Commissioning, handover documents and ongoing support from your partner.
Ways to pay
Send a business enquirySpreading the cost
Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
Good to know
Key facts for Scotland
- Solar PV for farms, estates and businesses uses large roof or ground space to cut daytime grid purchases.
- A battery stores daytime generation for evening or night use, suiting farms and hospitality.
- EV chargers can run from your solar during the day for staff, fleet or visitor vehicles.
- Savings depend on your daytime usage, tariff, roof space and export potential, modelled in your quote.
- Many non-domestic roof installations fall under permitted development, but your partner checks the rules.
- Your partner handles grid connection with SP Energy Networks or SSEN.
- Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Can a farm or business get solar panels in Scotland?
Yes. Farms, rural estates, warehouses, shops, hotels, schools and community buildings across Scotland can all use solar PV. An MCS-certified installer partner surveys your roof or ground space, checks your electricity use and grid connection, and gives you a written, no-obligation design and quote before you decide anything.
How does a business save money with solar?
Savings come from using the electricity you generate instead of buying it from the grid. The biggest factors are how much power you use in daylight hours, your current tariff, the roof or ground space available and what you earn from exporting surplus. Your partner models these for your site in writing.
Can I spread the cost of commercial solar?
Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. Larger projects can also be paid outright or part-funded from savings. Your installer partner sets out the full cost and every way to pay in writing after the site survey, so you can compare the options properly before you commit to anything.
Do I need planning permission for solar on a farm or business building?
Many roof-mounted systems on non-domestic buildings in Scotland fall under permitted development, but limits apply, and ground-mounted arrays, listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent. Your installer partner checks the rules for your site and arranges the grid connection with SP Energy Networks or SSEN.
Can I add batteries or EV charging to commercial solar?
Yes. A battery stores daytime generation for evening or night use, which suits farms, hospitality and buildings with long opening hours. EV chargers can run from your solar during the day for staff, fleet or visitor vehicles. Your partner sizes both around your actual usage, supply and available space.
Keep reading
Related guides
- Solar PanelsSolar Panels Scotland | Survey and Written Quote
- Battery StorageHome Battery Storage Scotland | Add to Your Solar
- Air Source Heat PumpsAir Source Heat Pumps Scotland | Partner Installs
- How It WorksHow It Works | Solar Finance Scotland
- Guarantees & AftercareGuarantees and Aftercare | Solar Finance Scotland
- AreasAreas We Cover | Solar Finance Scotland
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Tell us a little about your property and an MCS-certified installer partner will arrange a survey. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.