P14Office with roof panels · office-mercia-solar.webpunconfirmed: our job? (question 78)
[Carly: an office job we've done: the business, the town, what we fitted, a few photos]
P13Office building with roof panels, still behind the copy until an office clip exists · office-solar-installation-system-mercia.webp · unconfirmed: our job? (question 78)
Solar panels for offices and office buildings
Cut operating costs, improve building performance and pair with workplace EV charging. We design each system around your roof, your half-hourly energy data and the hours your building is in use.
- 300+
commercial installations
Right for your office if…
- The building is busiest in the working day
- Staff park on site all day
- You report on energy use or carbon
Certified & Accredited By
Office roofs we've fitted unconfirmed
- P04Scotswood Industries site aerial
Scotswood Industries: 263 kWp, with EV charging for staff
446 panels and four Solis inverters (200 kW total) on an energy-intensive manufacturing site, with EV charging for staff and fleet.
How solar panels for offices fit the working week
Office roofs often sit empty while the building buys its daytime power from the grid. Solar turns a suitable roof into on-site generation, sized around your demand, roof layout and working week.
Working hours
Lighting, computers and air conditioning draw power while staff are in, the same hours the panels generate. We size the system from your half-hourly data, so the building makes better use of the power generated on site.
Evenings and weekends
Power the closed building doesn't use can charge a battery or go to the grid. Exports may be paid under the Smart Export Guarantee, depending on your system size, metering and supplier.
Carbon and ESG reporting
Solar can support ESG reporting, customer expectations and long-term net-zero plans, while showing visible progress on decarbonising day-to-day operations.
What we check before we design
Every system starts with a site survey and a review of your half-hourly energy data. We look at the roof's layout and condition unconfirmed, how the panels will be fixed, and what your electricity connection can take.
[George: the office roofs we fit on, for example flat roofs with plant on them or pitched roofs, and how we work with landlords when the building is leased.]
Site survey and half-hourly energy review
Roof layout, condition and fixing method unconfirmed
Connection capacity and the G99 route
Parking layout and future vehicle demand, for EV charging
Solar with workplace EV charging and battery storage
Workplace EV charging for staff
Cars parked for most of the working day only need 7 kW chargers to top up. Chargers can use your solar during the day, and some can be set to use it first. The Workplace Charging Scheme can pay towards them unconfirmed.
Will the supply cope?
Often, yes. Chargers with dynamic load management share the available power between cars and ease off when the building needs it. Planned as one commercial strategy, solar PV, battery storage and EV charging need one DNO G99 application instead of three.
Battery storage, now or later
A battery keeps more of your solar on site, cuts peak imports and adds resilience where your load profile supports it. For steady daytime users, solar alone is often the right first step, with storage added later as loads grow.
What office solar panels cost
It depends on the system size, your roof, access, the inverters, whether you add battery storage or EV chargers and any work on your electricity supply. We model expected generation, savings and grid impact before you commit to a project scope, so the business case is based on your building, not a generic estimate.
[George: a price range per kWp for office roofs, as customers paid, VAT stated]
Solar panels may qualify for capital allowances such as the Annual Investment Allowance, which can reduce your tax bill in the year you buy. Potential tax treatment depends on your company's position and your own professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are solar panels worth it for an office?
Commercial solar helps businesses reduce daytime grid imports, gain more control over energy costs and support sustainability reporting. It works best on sites with suitable roof space and strong daytime demand. The survey and your half-hourly data show whether your office has both.
Can we add EV charging for staff?
Yes. Staff cars parked for most of the working day only need 7 kW chargers. We plan them with the solar, which means one design, one look at your supply and one grid application.
Will installation disrupt the office?
Installations are planned around live-site access, safety requirements and day-to-day operations wherever possible, including your staff, visitors and parking. We keep disruption controlled, scheduled and clearly communicated.
Will the system help with SECR reporting?
It can, if your company reports under SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting). Commercial systems include monitoring that gives you visibility into generation, performance and system status. That's helpful for SECR and for spotting issues early.
Speak to an expert about your building
Tell us about your site, energy use and future plans. We'll help you assess solar, battery storage and EV charging for one site or a wider rollout.
300+ commercial installations · NICEIC approved contractor · CHAS Advanced
What happens next
Site survey
And a half-hourly energy review.
Proposal
With the spec, funding options and DNO path.
Installation
Planned around your operations and site.
We install for businesses anywhere in England, Wales and Scotland from our base in Mickleover, Derby.