The answer
Why do viable projects stall?
Renewables in a leased building need a commercial agreement as well as a technical design. The party paying for equipment may not be the one paying the energy bill, so agree ownership, permissions, benefit and end-of-lease treatment early.
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Find who controls each decision
Read the lease for alterations, roof rights, plant space, access, reinstatement and consent. Check who holds the meter and supply contract, who pays service charges and whether existing lender or insurer approval is needed. A solar array that benefits a tenant may still sit on a landlord-controlled roof.
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Write down the shared deal
Set out who pays capital and maintenance costs, who gets generated electricity or export income, how performance data is shared and what happens if the tenant leaves. The contract should address repairs, roof replacement and removal. Legal advice may be appropriate; the technical survey should identify options, not substitute for lease agreement.
Where this guidance comes from
Check the original guidance.
These primary sources support the technical or scheme points above. Rules can change; follow the current source before making a commitment.
Apply this to your property
Work out a feasible project for both parties.
FLO can survey the building and define options, giving landlord and tenant a concrete scope to discuss.