Ground mounted solar for businesses
Surplus land is a solar opportunity. We’ll tell you honestly whether it stacks up.
Not every business has a suitable roof for solar — but many have land that could be working harder. Ground mounted solar turns surplus, disused or underutilised land into a clean energy asset, generating electricity for your business and delivering a long-term financial return.
Ground mounted systems are often larger than rooftop installations, which means the economics can be compelling — but they also require more detailed planning, grid assessment and land analysis. That’s exactly the kind of work our team does well. We’ve been assessing and developing commercial solar sites for decades and we approach every piece of land the way a developer would: rigorously, honestly and with a clear view of what’s viable and what isn’t.
What land works?
We assess a wide range of land types for ground mounted solar, including:
- Surplus agricultural or commercial land adjacent to your buildings
- Disused or derelict plots that are generating no return
- Car parks and hard standings where a carport solution isn’t suitable
- Land with planning constraints — we’ll advise honestly on viability before you commit to anything
The key factors are land area, orientation, shading, proximity to a grid connection point and planning status. We assess all of these as part of our feasibility process.
What we deliver
- Land and grid connection feasibility assessment
- Planning application management and local authority liaison
- System design, structural engineering and EPC delivery
- Grid connection procurement and management
- Installation and energisation
- Ongoing operations and maintenance
What does it cost?
Ground mounted system costs vary significantly depending on land area, grid connection distance and system size. Rather than publish figures that won’t apply to your specific situation, we prefer to model the numbers for your land and give you a precise picture of cost, output and return. Get in touch and we’ll do exactly that.
Dramatically lower your electricity bills
Solar panels lower your energy demand from the grid in daylight and help your business save money by generating cheaper electricity for use on your site, significantly reducing your annual energy bills.
Enhance your green credentials
Generating your own electricity from solar reduces your carbon output which in turn enhances your green CSR and ESG credentials and strengthens your partnerships with customers and key suppliers.
Safeguard your electricity supply
It’s a fact that the national grid struggles to meet the substantial and growing electricity demands of UK industry, so solar is not merely an efficient alternative, it is a constant that can safeguard the supply to your operations.
Funding options
Ground mounted solar is available self-funded, through co-ownership, or via a fully funded Power Purchase Agreement with no upfront capital required. The right model depends on your circumstances — we’ll help you work it out.
Have land that could be generating for you?
Get in touch for a free feasibility assessment. We’ll look at your land, your energy situation and your circumstances, and give you an honest view of what ground mounted solar could deliver.
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