Service · Blackpool & Fylde Coast
Commercial Solar PV
for Lancashire businesses
, ROI in 4–6 years
Convert daytime electricity from a P&L cost into an asset on the balance sheet, typical 50kWp warehouse array repays in 4–6 years with current commercial tariffs.
20+ years combined · NICEIC approved · 12-month workmanship guarantee
20+
Years combined experience
10
Directly-employed electricians
3,500+
Fylde Coast jobs completed
12 months
Workmanship guarantee
24 hours
Avg. response time
Service overview
What commercial solar pv installation actually involves.
What it is, Commercial solar PV is roof or ground-mounted generation sized to your daytime base load, designed for maximum self-consumption rather than export, with optional battery for after-hours protection.
Who it's for, SMEs with daytime operations: warehousing, light manufacturing, retail, hotels, care homes, schools, and commercial landlords adding ESG-credible upgrades to lettable space.
When you need it, Before your next commercial energy contract renewal, alongside an EV charger rollout for fleet, when re-roofing, or as part of a capital allowance planning exercise.
Why it matters, Commercial electricity sits at 28–35p/kWh; PV displaces that at a lifetime cost of 4–6p/kWh. Capital expenditure qualifies for full first-year capital allowances, dropping effective payback further.
What happens if you delay
The cost of putting it off.
Common, concrete consequences we see across the Fylde Coast every month, not scare tactics, just what's documented.
- 1
Roof structural surveys skipped at quote stage lead to retrofitted ballast at install, six-figure cost over-runs.
- 2
Inverters undersized to save cost waste 8–12% of annual yield through clipping on bright days.
- 3
Specifying export-led systems on a low-export tariff misses the whole financial case, self-consumption is the prize.
- 4
Failing to coordinate G99 application with the DNO can delay commissioning by 6–12 months.
- 5
Cheap roof penetrations void roof warranties, a £30k bill on a 10-year-old composite roof.
Our process
A five-step system, no surprises.
Step 1
On-site inspection
We attend the property, photograph the existing installation and confirm the scope in person, never quoting blind from a phone call.
Step 2
Written diagnosis & fixed quote
You receive a clear breakdown by email: what we'll do, the parts used, the certificate issued, and a fixed price with no day-rate surprises.
Step 3
Scheduled installation
Booked into a confirmed slot with a named lead electrician. We turn up on time, in branded vans, with the materials on board.
Step 4
Testing & certification
Every install is tested under BS 7671 and signed off with the relevant NICEIC / Part P certificate uploaded to your portal.
Step 5
Aftercare & 12-month guarantee
12 months on workmanship plus manufacturer warranties on parts. One phone number, Alex or Jack, for anything that needs revisiting.
Benefits
What you actually get.
ROI in 4–6 years
Typical 50–100kWp commercial array on a warehouse roof repays in 4–6 years at current pence/kWh.
Hedge energy prices
Lock in 25 years of generation at sub-6p/kWh, independent of supplier renewal pressure.
Full capital allowances
Solar PV qualifies for full-expensing first-year capital allowances on commercial systems.
ESG & B-Corp credentials
Verified kWh generation supports Scope 2 reporting and tenant ESG requirements.
Re-let value
Owner-occupiers and commercial landlords add ~7–12% to property valuation with embedded generation.
EV fleet synergy
Daytime generation matches workplace EV charging perfectly, fleet fuel from your own roof.
Specification & method
How we deliver, in detail.
We size commercial systems against half-hourly metered consumption, run structural surveys with a chartered partner, and project-manage G99 applications with Electricity North West in-house.
Materials & equipment
- Trina 600W bi-facial and JA Solar 580W mono-PERC panels for commercial roof arrays
- Solis, Huawei SUN2000 and Sungrow three-phase string inverters from 15kW to 110kW
- K2 Systems Speedrail and MiraTec ballasted mounting for membrane and composite roofs
- Commercial LiFePO4 battery cabinets from Pylontech Powercube and BYD HVS for after-hours protection
Method & standards
- Half-hourly consumption analysis to size for ~85% self-consumption (the sweet spot for ROI)
- Structural survey by partner chartered structural engineer before any quote is signed
- G99 fast-track application managed with Electricity North West, typical 4–8 week DNO turnaround
- Commissioning with DC string testing, AC isolation tests and inverter firmware lock
Variations of this service
- Roof-mounted on pitched composite/metal roofs (standard for warehousing)
- Ballasted flat-roof installs on membrane and felt, zero penetrations
- Ground-mounted arrays on adjacent yard space, common for rural light industrial
- Carport solar combining shaded parking with EV charging infrastructure
Where it applies on the Fylde Coast
- Warehouses 500–5000m² in Squires Gate, Whitehills and Preston, 50–500kWp typical
- Holiday parks and caravan sites, base-load matches midday demand for hot water and amenities
- Care homes and schools, daytime occupancy matches generation perfectly
- Hotels in Blackpool and Lytham, generation offsets daytime air-conditioning and kitchen loads
Residential vs commercial
Commercial PV is sized for daytime self-consumption (not export), uses three-phase string inverters, requires G99 application, qualifies for full capital allowances, and is structurally surveyed, a different financial and engineering exercise to the domestic install entirely.
Our work
A wider look at recent Northern Tec projects.
A general preview of installations and testing work photographed on site across our recent jobs.
Roughly 1kWp per 5–6m² of usable south, east or west-facing roof. A 1000m² warehouse roof typically carries 100–180kWp depending on pitch, orientation, plant and roof access requirements.
Ready to book?
Compliant, certified work, booked into your calendar this week.
Free written estimate within 24 hours. No-obligation, no high-pressure follow-up.
NICEIC approved · 12-month workmanship guarantee · Fully insured