Is my Northern Ireland premises suitable for commercial solar?

Most sites can host solar PV if the roof structure (or adjacent land for ground-mount) stacks up electrically and mechanically. We'll assess irradiance assumptions, phased expansion, metering and daytime load patterns before recommending inverter and storage sizing.

What about export and billing?

Tariffs change; we model assumptions transparently-including import rates, anticipated self-consumption and any export remuneration available at the time-in your feasibility pack.

What's the next step?

Book a free commercial solar assessment. We’ll review your bills, onsite usage and rooftop or land constraints, then provide a proportional design-not an oversize system you won’t utilise.

Commercial solar panels in Northern Ireland

Volatile grid prices put pressure on every Northern Ireland trading business-from manufacturing and warehousing to hospitality and logistics. Installing a correctly sized commercial solar PV system helps you consume more of your electricity on-site, reduce imported units where it matters, and underpin sustainability reporting-with battery storage layered in when your load profile stacks up.

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Managing Energy Costs with On-Site Solar

Installing solar will reduce your overheads and running costs: electric at a fraction of the cost you currently pay, and with a 30 year performance warranty you have secure stable supply free from any price rises!

Add a battery to that system and you will further increase independence from the grid.

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Illustrative Commercial Example

Here's an example to show how a typical small commercial system works. It's for illustration only-not a guarantee of performance or savings.

Site: Engineering workshop in Northern Ireland
System size: Approx. 50 kWp rooftop PV
Objective: Maximise on-site daytime consumption; export surplus under an applicable export scheme
Design approach: Array sized to weekday load profile; monitoring for verification and optimisation

Assumptions for Illustration

Annual specific yield: 900–1,000 kWh/kWp (orientation/shading dependent)
Self-consumption: 60–85% of generation used on site during operating hours
Degradation: ~0.5% per year after year 1
O&M: Periodic inspections, monitoring, and inverter replacement allowance in later years
Tariffs: Import and export rates based on the client's contracted terms
We model energy flows, cash-flow timing, and sensitivities (±10% usage, tariff, irradiance)

What You Get from Apollo Solar

Compliance: RECC-aligned proposals and documentation for informed decision-making
Financial summary: Estimated bill reduction and payback range based on your usage profile
Transparent assumptions: Clear inputs for tariffs, export rates, maintenance, and performance
Site-specific design: Layout, expected generation, and shading analysis

Key benefits

RECC-aligned proposals
50 kWp+ commercial systems
60–85% self-consumption typical
Transparent financial modelling

Important information

All figures are illustrative and for guidance only. Actual performance and savings will vary with site conditions, equipment selection, tariffs, export arrangements, and operational behaviour. Electricity price data sourced from Ofgem and UK Government Quarterly Energy Prices. Consumer protection from RECC.

Frequently asked questions

Is my Northern Ireland premises suitable for commercial solar?: Most sites can host solar PV if the roof structure (or adjacent land for ground-mount) stacks up electrically and mechanically. We'll assess irradiance assumptions, phased expansion, metering and daytime load patterns before recommending inverter and storage sizing.
What about export and billing?: Tariffs change; we model assumptions transparently-including import rates, anticipated self-consumption and any export remuneration available at the time-in your feasibility pack.
What's the next step?: Book a free commercial solar assessment. We’ll review your bills, onsite usage and rooftop or land constraints, then provide a proportional design-not an oversize system you won’t utilise.

Why work with Apollo Solar

Real installations across Northern Ireland
Domestic, agricultural, commercial and new-build experience
Free survey and tailored savings calculation
NIE application support where required
Manufacturer-backed product warranties on specified equipment

We follow industry best practice on documentation and consumer protection; proposals are prepared in line with recognised schemes such as RECC where applicable.

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