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Solar Panels For Businesses

Solar panel solutions for every organisation across every industry

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Find The Right Solar Panels For Your Business With AR Power

Reduce your electricity bills and offset your carbon footprint by installing a commercial solar PV system. AR Power can help you enjoy all the benefits of solar PV panels, including substantial cost savings and independence from your energy supplier, with our solar panel installations.

If you have a lot of land around your business premises or your roof is not suitable, a ground mounted solar panel installation could be the ideal solution, so you can still generate your own energy to power your business and cut your electricity costs.

Many companies are choosing to install solar carports in their car parks to generate extra energy for their businesses and parked EVs. These solutions are ideal for small to medium-sized businesses that share offices but have their own carparks.

Get the most from your solar panels and ensure you achieve the best return on investment with our solar panel maintenance services. We can help you ensure your business solar panels are clean generating the most energy then can, safe and last as long as expected.

Why Choose AR Power?

As an MCS-accredited, ISO 9001:2015 certified solar panel installer, AR Power has all the relevant qualifications and experience needed to carry out large-scale solar installations. Our team has been installing commercial solar panels for over a decade, and they understand how to take your initial idea and transform it into the solar array your business needs.

Thanks to our extensive experience and skills, we can install solar technology on your roof or ground mount it on land around your premises. Alternatively, we also offer solar carport solutions, helping you use your car parking areas more efficiently. So, whether you’re looking for a small commercial solar panel system to help you reduce energy bills and cut your company’s carbon emissions, or you’re seeking to launch solar farms to power your national operation, we have the solution for you. We can also carry out solar panel replacement for old systems if needed. 

For larger companies looking to sell solar electricity back to the grid or build a future energy supply for their organisation, we offer a range of solar panel battery storage solutions. AR Power is also a certified supplier of Tesla Powerwall batteries, meaning we can help you find the best technology to harness and store solar power.

So, if you are looking for expert solar panel installers, contact AR Power today. Our team will help you through every stage of the process, from the initial quote to commercial solar PV installation and ongoing maintenance of your system.

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ISO 9001:2015 Certified
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How Installing Industrial Solar Panels Works

When you work with AR Power, the process of fitting solar panels to your commercial buildings is quick and simple.

Contact

Initially, AR Power will discuss your needs and how we can create the perfect solar PV system to reduce your company's energy bills, business carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels.

Funding

There are several ways you can finance your solar panels, including asset finance, CapEx, power purchase agreements and grants.

Design

Every commercial property is different, and the type of solar PV system you need depends on a variety of factors, so our team will help you design the perfect system to give you the full benefits of solar for your organisation.

Installation

Once the system is ready, our experts will install the solar panels so you can start generating your own electricity for your business and boost your green credentials.

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Ways to fund your industrial solar panel installation

At AR Power we offer a range of financing options to help businesses with the purchase of their industrial solar panels.

You can learn more about financing your solar panels and how much ROI they generate using our Commercial Solar Panels Cost Guide. Our financing options include:

Capital Expenditure

Choosing between purchasing your solar panel system or using a funded solution often depends on the long-term strategy of your business and its desire for capital expenditure. If your business has the financial resources to invest in solar, you will typically see a return on investment within 5 years.

Asset Finance

Our asset finance funding option allows your business to benefit from solar power without having to pay any large upfront costs. Instead, you will pay regular instalments over a number of years enabling you to save on energy bills while paying for your commercial solar installation.

Power Purchase Agreement

A Power Purchase Agreement allows for your business to secure a portion of your annual electricity consumption from solar power, with zero upfront costs. You will be charged a fixed rate for the electricity, allowing for power to be secured at a lower rate that is guaranteed to remain the same for at least the next 20 years.

Industrial Solar Panels FAQs

For further questions and answers from our experts, check out our Business Solar Panels FAQ page

In the past, there were three main types of solar panels: monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film solar panels. The names of the first two types of panels refer to the number of photovoltaic (PV) cells the panel has. Monocrystalline solar panels comprise silicon solar cells with a single silicon crystal. Polycrystalline solar panels contain more silicon, which is not cut as intricately as it is in monocrystalline panels. Thin-film panels are made from layers of semiconducting materials, which are placed between transparent conducting layers, with a layer of glass on top. Today, Mono-PERC half cell solar panels, a version of monocrystalline panels that have the solar cell cut in half for maximum efficiency, are the most popular. A new solution, TOPCon panels, is considered more efficient and longer-lasting.

Currently, Mono-PERC solar panels are often considered the best solar panels for businesses, as they are the most efficient, but they are being phased out for TOPCon panels. However, every company is different, so the best type of solar panel system for your commercial property will depend on a range of factors, including cost, available roof space and how much energy you need to generate. Our team can provide industry-leading advice to ensure that you get all of the environmental benefits and cost savings possible from your commercial solar installation. By working with expert commercial solar panel companies like us, you can create the best possible solar system for your business. 

Some commercial solar panel arrays meet the criteria for permitted development, meaning you do not need planning permission. While there are no planning permission restrictions for high-generating solar arrays, if they are going to be attached to a listed building, are placed within the boundaries of a World Heritage Site or are a ground-mounted system of more than 9m2, then you may need permission from your local council and may face restrictions.

With expert installation from experienced commercial solar panel installers like AR Power, commercial solar PV systems should not cause damage to your property’s roof. Our team will check the roof structure and weight-bearing capabilities prior to the commercial solar panel installation. If the roof is not suitable for a commercial solar installation, then we can consider ground-mounted panels or creating a solar panel carport.

Businesses can get grants and financial help from the government to fund the cost of purchasing commercial solar panels. If your company does not qualify for a grant to get the panels for free, you may be able to apply for an interest-free loan or other forms of financial support for your commercial solar panels. Businesses can also enter a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”), whereby an investor will fully fund the cost of the installation and sell the power generated by the solar panels back to the business at a fixed, reduced cost. This approach helps companies to save money and benefit from solar energy without the high upfront costs. AR Power can provide advice and support for companies looking to finance their solar panel purchase and installation.

Any extra energy produced by the solar panel system can be sold back to the National Grid via the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), which has replaced the old Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme. With the SEG, companies can sign up and sell any excess renewable energy generated by their solar PV system to earn additional revenue.

AR Power covers all areas of the North East including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Newton Aycliffe, Sunderland, Washington and more, AR Power is one of the leaders in the area when it comes to commercial solar panels. We also have national reach, installing commercial solar panels across the UK- so wherever you are, we can help.

Case Studies

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