Commercial solar panel installers in Crawley
Crawley sits adjacent to London Gatwick airport with one of the UK's largest single commercial estates — Manor Royal — plus a dense Gatwick supply-chain logistics belt. Modern industrial and office roofs combined with South East irradiance (1,000+ kWh/kWp/yr) and continuous airport-adjacent demand make Crawley a strong commercial solar market.
Best-fit sectors in Crawley
- Airport supply chain & air cargo (Gatwick)
- Warehousing & 3PL distribution (Manor Royal)
- Commercial offices & financial services
- Hotels, leisure & hospitality
Solar yield
Crawley sits in the South East irradiance band — roughly 1,000–1,080 kWh per kWp per year — the highest band of commercial solar yield in the UK.
Areas we cover near Crawley
Manor Royal · Gatwick Airport · Three Bridges · Pound Hill · Tilgate · Horley · Horsham · East Grinstead · Reigate
Postcodes: RH10, RH11, RH6
Funding for Crawley businesses
Crawley businesses typically combine the 100% Annual Investment Allowance with asset finance or a zero-CapEx PPA. Coast to Capital LEP and West Sussex County Council climate programmes periodically support SME and commercial-property decarbonisation feasibility.See UK grants & funding guide →
Run the numbers for your Crawley site
Get an indicative system size, savings and payback for a commercial site in Crawley.Open the calculator →
Most relevant sectors for Crawley businesses
Based on the dominant industries across Crawley, these are the commercial solar specialisms most relevant locally — each links to a deeper guide.
Warehouses & Logistics in Crawley
Large flat roofs, high daytime demand — the strongest commercial solar fit.
See the warehouses & logistics guide →Commercial Landlords in Crawley
MEES/EPC uplift, green-lease premiums and tenant resale of power.
See the commercial landlords guide →Supermarkets & Retail in Crawley
Predictable trading-hours demand and multi-site rollouts.
See the supermarkets & retail guide →Commercial solar in Crawley — FAQs
Do you install commercial solar in Crawley?
Yes — across Crawley and West Sussex including Manor Royal, the Gatwick supply-chain belt, Horley, Horsham and East Grinstead, with feasibility visits typically booked within 7–10 days.
How much does commercial solar cost in Crawley?
Indicative pricing for Crawley commercial sites sits at around £700–£900 per kWp installed above 100 kWp, with 4–6 year payback typical for Manor Royal and Gatwick supply-chain sites with strong daytime load.
Is solar a fit for Manor Royal occupiers?
Yes — Manor Royal carries one of the densest concentrations of modern commercial roofs in the South East. Most Manor Royal units are textbook rooftop-solar candidates with 4–6 year payback under typical operating conditions.
Does Gatwick airport-safeguarding affect rooftop solar?
Gatwick safeguarding requires glare-assessment for rooftop solar on certain rooflines under the approach corridor. This is a standard part of our feasibility for Manor Royal and Gatwick-adjacent sites and rarely blocks an install.
Do Crawley businesses need planning permission for rooftop solar?
Most commercial rooftop solar in Crawley is permitted development. Listed buildings, conservation areas and arrays above 1 MW typically need planning consent; Gatwick safeguarding adds glare-assessment as noted above.
Which South East areas do you cover?
Crawley, Gatwick, Horsham, Horley, Reigate, East Grinstead, Brighton, Worthing and the wider M23/M25 commercial belt.
Crawley is part of our South East commercial solar service area. See the South East regional guide →