Commercial solar in Exeter and Torbay.
Rooftop and ground-mount solar, PPAs and batteries for businesses in Exeter, Torbay and nearby. Planning and grid handled by our own team, from our base in Exeter.
What matters locally.
Planning checked first
Exeter City Council and Torbay Council decide applications locally. Many rooftop systems are permitted development, sometimes with a prior approval. We check which applies.
Historic centres
Conservation areas and listed buildings need more care, such as in Exeter’s historic centre. We check your building and plan for it from the start.
Grid handled for you
Both areas are on the NGED network. We handle the G99 application and any export limit, so you are not left waiting.
Local, with certified installers
Our team is in Exeter. Installs are delivered with certified partner installers.
Pay upfront, or pay nothing upfront.
Guides: What is a solar PPA? · What is private wire?
Rooftop solar
Factories, warehouses, offices, hotels and farm buildings. Cut your daytime energy bills.
Solar PPA
No upfront cost. A funder pays for the system and you buy the power at an agreed price.
Ground-mount solar
Arrays on spare land, for sites that use a lot of power during the day.
Battery storage
Store solar or cheap power and use it when prices are high.
Commercial solar in Exeter and Torbay: questions
Do I need planning permission for solar on a business roof in Exeter or Torbay?
Often not. Many commercial rooftop systems are permitted development, sometimes with a prior approval application to the local planning authority. Listed buildings and some conservation areas are different. We check this for your building.
Who is the grid operator in Exeter and Torbay?
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). Larger systems need G99 approval from NGED before they connect. We prepare and submit the application.
Can I get commercial solar with no upfront cost?
Often, yes, through a solar PPA. A funder pays for the system and you buy the power it makes at an agreed price. It suits sites with high daytime use.
Who installs the system?
Installs are delivered with certified partner installers. We design the system, handle planning and grid, and stay your point of contact.
A business in Exeter or Torbay? Get a quote.
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