Fully Funded Commercial Solar
Smart Energy Business helps commercial property owners and occupiers install solar PV systems without upfront capital expenditure. Instead of purchasing the solar system, you simply buy the electricity it generates at an agreed rate that is typically lower than grid electricity prices.
Benefits at a Glance
No Capital Expenditure
Lower Electricity Costs From Day One
Long-Term Energy Price Stability
Improved ESG & Sustainability Performance
Reduced Carbon Emissions
Enhanced Property Value
Monitoring & Maintenance Included
Typical agreement terms range from 10-25 years.
What is a Solar PPA?
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) allows a third-party investor to fund and own a solar PV system installed on your property.
You benefit from:
Immediate electricity savings
No upfront investment
Reduced exposure to energy price increases
Fully maintained solar infrastructure
Predictable long-term energy pricing
Typical agreement terms range from 10-25 years.
How Does It Work?
Generate Your Own Electricity
Your building consumes the electricity generated directly from the solar system.
Enjoy Long-Term Savings
You purchase the generated electricity at the agreed PPA rate while the asset owner manages maintenance and performance.
Is My Building Suitable?
A Solar PPA is often ideal for businesses with:
High daytime electricity usage
Commercial or industrial buildings
Office buildings
Warehouses and distribution centres
Manufacturing facilities
Retail premises
Large roof areas
Long-term occupancy
Not sure if your building qualifies?
Request a free feasibility assessment and we’ll review your site.
Why Businesses Are Choosing Solar
Energy costs remain a significant challenge for UK businesses.
Improved Building Performance
Enhance the attractiveness and future resilience of commercial property assets.
Maximise Savings with Smart Energy Switch
Solar generation is only part of an effective energy strategy.
Through our sister division, Smart Energy Switch, we help businesses secure competitive electricity and gas contracts alongside their solar project.
Combining commercial solar with professional energy procurement creates a complete energy cost reduction strategy.
One Group. Multiple Solutions.
- Commercial Solar Finance
- Energy Procurement
- Electricity Contract Renewals
- Gas Contract Procurement
- Energy Cost Reduction Strategies
Why Choose Smart Energy Business?
We specialise in helping businesses reduce energy costs through practical, commercially focused solutions.
We Deliver:
Fully Funded Solar Solutions
Competitive PPA Pricing
Accredited Installation Partners
Ongoing Monitoring & Maintenance
Single Point of Contact
End-to-End Project Management
Request Your Free Feasibility Assessment
Find out how much your business could save with solar.
We’ll Provide:
Building suitability review
Initial generation estimate
Potential cost savings
Indicative PPA terms
Investing in your energy future shouldn’t be complicated.
Whether you’re exploring solar for the first time or already familiar with commercial renewable energy projects, it’s natural to have questions about funding, ownership, savings and long-term commitments.
A Solar Power Purchase Agreement is designed to make commercial solar simple. With no upfront capital investment and ongoing maintenance included, businesses can benefit from lower-cost renewable electricity whilst minimising risk.
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from commercial property owners, tenants and facilities managers.
No. Under a Solar PPA, the solar system is funded and owned by a third party.
No. The installation is fully funded.
The agreement can usually be assigned to the incoming owner or bought out under agreed terms.
The asset owner is responsible for maintenance and monitoring.
Typically between 10 and 25 years.