Commercial solar
Commercial solar systems by size
Cost, roof space and payback for standard UK commercial solar system sizes — 50 kWp to 1 MWp.
- 50 kWp
50 kWp commercial solar system — cost, size and payback (UK)
£40,000–£50,000 installed · Payback 4–6 years after Full Expensing
- 100 kWp
100 kWp commercial solar system — cost, size and payback (UK)
£75,000–£90,000 installed · Payback 3.5–5 years after Full Expensing
- 150 kWp
150 kWp commercial solar system — cost, size and payback (UK)
£115,000–£135,000 installed · Payback 3.5–5 years after Full Expensing
- 250 kWp
250 kWp commercial solar system — cost, size and payback (UK)
£180,000–£220,000 installed · Payback 3.5–5 years after Full Expensing
- 500 kWp
500 kWp commercial solar system — cost, size and payback (UK)
£360,000–£420,000 installed · Payback 3.5–4.5 years after Full Expensing
- 1 MWp
1 MWp commercial solar system — cost, size and payback (UK)
£700,000–£860,000 installed · Payback 3.5–4.5 years after Full Expensing
- Battery + solar
Battery storage sizing for commercial solar (UK)
£250–£450 per kWh installed (£25k–£45k per 100 kWh) · Payback 6–9 years standalone; 5–7 years paired with new solar
- Sizing calculator
Commercial solar system size calculator (UK)
£700–£950/kWp installed · Payback 3.5–6 years typical