Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Panel Installation Processes & Timescales
Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Panel Installation Processes and Timescales
The logic is straightforward: the larger and more complex your commercial or industrial operations, the larger and more complex installing commercial solar power systems can be.
The key thing here is to keep your eyes on the prize – embarking on a solar photovoltaic panel installation project can be transformative for your bottom line.
Because it’s as simple as this: the more energy intensive your business, the more potential for savings.
To realise those savings in the most efficient and cost-effective way, it’s essential to engage a specialist commercial solar company that has solid experience of working with commercial and industrial businesses to maximise the opportunities for savings that solar offers.
We’ve already helped a number of companies to transform their operations, maximising efficiency and minimising cost along the way.
Our advanced solar engineers have nearly 15 years’ experience of customising installations, whether on flat, pitched, or mixed roofs, to maximise effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring optimal energy production in the long term.
Our proven track record showcases sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions for UK businesses.
The solar power for commercial premises we designed for ITL Vacuum in Hastings is achieving astounding annual savings of £80,000 in daytime electrical energy costs.
This forward-thinking manufacturing business is making substantial strides in reducing its carbon footprint, preventing the release of over 80,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year.
Our clients experience substantial daytime electricity cost savings, enhancing their green image and promoting sustainability initiatives. With the rising costs of energy and advancements in renewable technologies, large-scale Solar PV will continue to lead businesses like yours toward a more energy-efficient future.
How we make Solar PV installation and maintenance easy
Our secret? It’s simple. Our Solar PV design, installation and maintenance service is powered by precision, innovation and a bespoke approach.
And because we’ve been working with solar technology since 2011, we have the advanced expertise to quickly and confidently design a solution that is tailored to your premises, your business needs and your ambitions.
And then we go further by building in a solar power for commercial maintenance plan that not only protects your business but optimises your investment…
Solar photovoltaic panel installation: powering more efficient processes
Ask us why we’re trusted by industry to design, install and maintain large scale
solar PV systems across the UK.
Taking your first steps towards sustainable energy solutions and solar electricity installation is an exciting opportunity. It can also be a daunting prospect!
But gaining energy independence is very much worth it.
Commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installations are a great way to reduce costs AND your carbon footprint. But what should you expect? What are the processes?
We’ve put together this comprehensive article of what it takes to complete a successful implementation of commercial solar PV projects.
We’ll walk you through all the essential steps, from initial feasibility assessments to the final handover and maintenance of these green energy systems, that enable a seamless transition to a cleaner, cost-effective, and more sustainable energy future.
What’s vital here is not just solid experience of solar photovoltaic panel installation but also expert project and time management skills. Both things our advanced electrical engineers have in spades!
Every solar electricity installation starts with:
Feasibility Assessment
Purpose: We carry out a feasibility assessment to assess and evaluate the suitability of the site for a solar PV installation.
Process: Our Advanced Electrical Engineers assess factors such as available roof space or land, orientation, shading, local weather conditions, and energy consumption patterns.
Timescale: We aim to complete the feasibility assessment in the shortest, most efficient timeframe. Depending on the complexity of the project, that can typically take a few weeks to a couple of months.
Survey and Site Analysis
Purpose: Once feasibility is confirmed, we’ll conduct a site survey to gather the detailed information needed for an efficient installation.
Process: Our surveyors measure the site, assess the condition of the roof or land, and gather the data needed for the design.
Timescale: Our thorough site analysis and surveys can take a few weeks to complete, depending on the site’s size and accessibility.
Quote and Design
Purpose: In this design phase, we’ll create a customised solar PV system using the site-specific data – this is essential to enabling efficiency and maximising effectiveness.
Process: Our engineers and designers will calculate the system size and select the appropriate equipment to create a design that optimises energy production.
Timescale: Our detailed approach to design and quoting can take a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on project complexity.
DNO (Distribution Network Operator) Application
Purpose: We can help you to through the process of applying for permission to connect your solar PV system to the grid, known as the UK Power application.
Process: We’ll help you to with the application process by providing technical details about the system and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Timescale: A standard UK Power application process can take several weeks to several months, and can depend on local utility procedures.
Installation
Purpose: In the installation phase, we physically install the solar PV system on your site.
Process: Our team of Advanced Electrical Engineers get to work, mounting solar panels, installing inverters, wiring and connecting the system to the electrical infrastructure.
Timescale: This installation process can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the system size and complexity.
Commissioning
Purpose: Commissioning is the process of testing and fine-tuning the solar PV system to ensure it operates as designed.
Process: Our engineers carry of a series of tests, including electrical and performance tests, to verify that the system functions correctly.
Timescale: Commissioning can take a few days to a week. Most importantly, you can trust our team to be through throughout.
Handover and Maintenance
Purpose: On successful commissioning, our team hand the solar PV system over to you and your team.
Process: Our Advanced Electrical Engineers can answer all your questions and offer to train your team to ensure that systems are correctly monitored. We’ll also have discussed a maintenance plan with you and this can be established at this time.
Timescale: Once commissioning is complete, we’ll handover the system into your care, supporting you with maintenance as agreed and through the system’s lifespan.
Overall, the timescales for commercial solar PV installations can vary significantly based on factors such as project size, complexity, permitting processes, and local regulations.
We know this landscape, the potential pitfalls and the opportunities. If you want to work with experienced professionals who can guide you through each stage of the process and help you understand the specific timescales for your project, get in touch!
Find out more about the costs of solar PV – and ROI in terms of reduced energy bills, potential revenue from selling excess electricity to the grid and incentives such as feed-in tariffs or renewable energy certificates – right here!
