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Commercial Solar - Exeter

Commercial solar panel installers in Exeter

Exeter is the commercial gateway to the South West, with Exeter Science Park, Skypark, Marsh Barton and Sowton hosting distribution, agri-food, technology and major institutional employers including the Met Office and University of Exeter. Combined with the highest UK irradiance band, it's a high-payback market for commercial solar.

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Best-fit sectors in Exeter

  • Science & technology (Exeter Science Park, Met Office)
  • Food & drink and agri-business
  • Distribution & logistics (M5, Marsh Barton, Sowton)
  • Universities, healthcare & landlord estates

Solar yield

Exeter sits in the South West 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 Exeter

Marsh Barton · Sowton · Skypark · Exeter Science Park · Pinhoe · Topsham · Cullompton · Tiverton · Honiton

Postcodes: EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4, EX5, EX6, EX8, EX13, EX14, EX15

Funding for Exeter businesses

Devon and Exeter businesses combine the 100% Annual Investment Allowance with asset finance or a PPA. The Heart of the South West LEP and Devon County Council have periodically funded SME decarbonisation feasibility - worth checking eligibility during feasibility.See UK grants & funding guide →

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Sectors we serve in Exeter

Commercial solar by sector in Exeter

Based on the dominant industries across Exeter, these are the commercial solar specialisms most relevant locally - with the typical site profile for each.

Sector

Commercial Landlords solar in Exeter

MEES/EPC uplift, green-lease premiums and tenant resale of power. In Exeter that means science & technology (exeter science park, met office) and universities, healthcare & landlord estates - sites we survey regularly across EX1 and the surrounding South West patch.

Typical system size
50 - 500 kWp per building
Typical payback
5 - 7 years
On-site self-consumption
varies by tenant mix

Indicative figures for well-matched UK sites - your feasibility review models your actual roof, demand and tariff.

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Sector

Cold Storage & Food Production solar in Exeter

24/7 refrigeration load matches solar generation profile. In Exeter that means food & drink and agri-business - sites we survey regularly across EX1 and the surrounding South West patch.

Typical system size
250 kWp - 1 MWp
Typical payback
2.5 - 3.5 years
On-site self-consumption
85 - 95%

Indicative figures for well-matched UK sites - your feasibility review models your actual roof, demand and tariff.

See the full cold storage & food production guide →
Sector

Warehouses & Logistics solar in Exeter

Large flat roofs, high daytime demand - the strongest commercial solar fit. In Exeter that means distribution & logistics (m5, marsh barton, sowton) - sites we survey regularly across EX1 and the surrounding South West patch.

Typical system size
250 kWp - 1 MWp+
Typical payback
3.5 - 4.5 years
On-site self-consumption
70 - 85%

Indicative figures for well-matched UK sites - your feasibility review models your actual roof, demand and tariff.

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Commercial solar in Exeter - FAQs

Is Exeter a good location for commercial solar?

Yes - Exeter sits in the highest UK irradiance band (around 1,000–1,080 kWh per kWp per year), so commercial sites typically generate 10–15% more than equivalent installations in the North West.

Do you cover Marsh Barton and Sowton estates?

Yes - Marsh Barton, Sowton, Skypark and Exeter Science Park are core areas we cover across Devon.

Are agri-food sites suitable for solar?

Yes - Devon agri-food and cold-storage sites typically have very large roof footprints and strong daytime/24-hour electrical demand, making commercial solar particularly cost-effective.

Region

Exeter is part of our South West commercial solar service area. See the South West regional guide →

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