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Commercial solar PV

Could your business make better use of its roof?

FLO checks your roof, electricity use, property rights and grid connection before you invest in commercial solar.

Every property is different. The free survey checks what is possible before you commit to a system.

Community and commercial property with rooftop solar and outdoor heating equipment

The answer you need

What turns a large roof into a viable commercial solar project?

The roof must be serviceable and controlled by the project, while generation should align with demand or a credible export plan. Structure, fire access, connection capacity and investment assumptions need to agree.

The property-specific checks

What will FLO check for your property?

We use these details to work out what is practical, what needs more investigation and what the next step should be.

01

Load profile

Use interval data to value self-consumption, export and future electrical demand.

02

Roof and rights

Resolve condition, structure, warranty, fire access, landlord consent and lease horizon.

03

Grid and finance

Establish connection route, export limits, tariff assumptions and approval thresholds.

The next step with FLO

What will your assessment and quote cover?

FLO starts with your property, then explains the recommended work, the price, important exclusions and the next steps in writing.

Useful details to share
Half-hourly electricity data where availableRoof age, drawings and warrantyLease or ownership positionInvestment criteria and planned site loads
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01

Demand and generation model

02

Roof, structure and access actions

03

Grid connection strategy

04

Capital scope, risks and measurement plan

Good to know

Questions you may have.

Is the maximum panel count the best design?+

Not automatically. Connection capacity, demand, roof zones, maintenance access and investment value may support a different layout.

What is the value of half-hourly data?+

It shows when electricity is used, revealing likely self-consumption, export and the effect of future loads.

Can a tenant install solar?+

Only with the necessary rights and consents. Asset ownership, savings, reinstatement and lease-end treatment should be agreed in writing.

What might change the recommendation?+

Simple payback can hide roof replacement, finance, degradation, maintenance and export risk. The investment paper should state each assumption and sensitivity.

Original guidance and sources +
Energy Saving Trust: Solar panels: costs, savings and benefits explained SSEN Distribution: Microgeneration connections SP Energy Networks: G99 generator connections Ofgem: Smart Export Guarantee guidance for generators

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Just have a question?

Have a question about commercial solar pv or your property's suitability? Ask FLO and we'll point you to the right next step.