Finance
Commercial solar finance options for UK businesses
Solar Britain helps suitable businesses explore ways to benefit from commercial solar without always needing a large upfront capital investment.
Self-funded solar
The business pays upfront and keeps the full benefit of energy savings and export income across the life of the system.
Asset finance
The system is financed over an agreed term, helping spread the cost while it generates savings and income.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
A third party funds, owns and maintains the system; the business buys the electricity generated at an agreed rate.
Not sure which option fits?
Kyle, our specialist finance partner, helps explore suitable funding options after the technical proposal is prepared.
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Funding routes at a glance
| Funding route | Upfront cost | Who owns the system | Who benefits from savings | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-funded | Full upfront | Business | Business (full benefit) | Cash-rich businesses seeking max long-term return |
| Asset finance | Low / none | Business (post-term) | Business | Businesses wanting to retain savings while spreading cost |
| PPA | None | Third party | Shared (lower per-kWh rate) | Sites needing zero upfront with predictable rates |
| Lease / payment plan | Low / none | Lessor (until end of term) | Business | Operations preferring fixed monthly outlay |
Finance options are subject to eligibility, site suitability, lender approval and final proposal.