IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR SOLAR?
Here’s what we initially assess to ensure your site is ready for a smart, efficient solar installation:
Solar for business means generating your own clean
energy on site, reducing reliance on expensive grid power.
It cuts costs, lowers carbon emissions and protects your business from rising prices. With the right system,
solar helps future-proof operations and supports your
Net Zero and ESG goals, while improving your bottom line.
Generate your own clean power and reduce reliance on the grid – cutting energy costs and protecting your business from future price rises.
Meet Net Zero targets, reduce carbon footprint and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability – strengthening your brand and ESG performance.
Smarter, flexible energy systems designed to grow with your business, supporting new operations, EV fleets and long-term energy independence
Benefit from tax savings through AIA, first-year allowances, rates exemptions and potential VAT reductions, helping your business lower costs and accelerate payback.
Every system is designed around your business site, operations and energy needs, maximising savings and supporting your long-term goals.
We only use trusted, best-in-class solar, storage and charging technology, delivering reliability, efficiency and long-term results for your business.
From first survey to aftercare, you’ll receive clear advice and full expert support. No jargon or hidden costs.
Our process is clear, simple and built around your business. Here’s how we take you from first conversation to fully installed, supported renewable energy system.
We start by learning about your business – sector, site type, energy use, site ownership status and your key drivers (cost savings, sustainability, ESG). We’ll also review your energy bills and timeline.
Our experts conduct a full site survey – assessing roof structure, shading, switchboard and meter configuration. We analyse your energy patterns and usage to design the right system for your site.
We present a tailored proposal with system design, savings model and Q&A. Once agreed, we handle DNO or Transmission Operator approvals, ensuring everything is compliant and ready for install.
Our trusted team completes installation and commissioning using top-tier hardware – Solar (Aiko, Canadian Solar, Trina Vertex), Inverters (Solax, Growatt), Batteries (Growatt, Duracell). You’ll receive full aftercare and ongoing support from LIME.
Here’s what we initially assess to ensure your site is ready for a smart, efficient solar installation:
Suitable roof space, canopy or land area for panels
Roof condition and structural suitability
Grid connection status and capacity
Current energy usage and available bills
Site ownership or required landlord permissions
Planning considerations for listed or restricted buildings
Site access for installation equipment
Safe ongoing access for maintenance
Start by simply adding your postcode in the box below.
Request your custom quote. Complete a couple of details and one of our business renewable experts will be in touch.
We’ll take care of it all, from designing the system right for your business
We’ve helped businesses of all sizes make the switch to solar. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most.
Savings depend on your site, system size and how much on-site energy you use – but many businesses cut energy costs by 50% or more.
By generating your own renewable power, you reduce reliance on expensive grid electricity and avoid future price rises. Adding battery storage or EV charging can boost savings even further.
We’ll model expected savings during your project design – so you’ll know exactly what to expect and how soon your investment will pay back.
Our expert team will survey your site and energy profile to assess suitability. We look at factors like roof space or ground area, orientation, roof condition, grid connection and structural capacity.
We’ll also review your energy bills and usage patterns to design a system that meets your needs. If planning permission or grid upgrades are needed, we’ll guide you through that too.
Most business sites, from offices and warehouses to factories and retail, are excellent candidates for solar and storage.
For most systems, installation takes between 2–5 days on site, depending on project size and site access.
We plan installation carefully around your operations to avoid disruption – working evenings or weekends where needed.
We handle all grid applications (DNO), permissions and project management for you so there’s no extra workload on your team. Once complete, you’ll have a clean, future-proof energy system with instant savings.
Yes – many businesses choose to spread project costs over time with flexible finance options.
Depending on your setup, monthly repayments can be offset by energy savings – meaning the project is often cash-positive from year one.
Our team can talk you through your options, including asset finance, PPAs (power purchase agreements) or capital investment – helping you choose the route that best suits your cashflow and goals.
Yes – several tax allowances and incentives can help reduce costs:
• Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) – 100% of project cost deductible from taxable profits (up to £1m)
• 50% First-Year Allowance (FYA) if above AIA threshold
• Business rates exemptions for solar in many areas
• Potential VAT reductions on qualifying systems
We’ll guide you through available options and help with any paperwork to make sure you claim what’s available.
Absolutely. On-site solar directly reduces Scope 2 emissions and helps you hit key Net Zero milestones.
You can also improve ESG reporting, strengthen green credentials and engage customers and investors who increasingly expect businesses to lead on sustainability.
Many businesses now integrate solar with battery storage and EV charging, creating a full smart energy system that helps deliver measurable progress toward Net Zero.
Yes – systems from LIME are designed to be modular and scalable. You can integrate battery storage or EV charging from day one or add these features later as your needs grow.
Battery storage helps you make more use of your solar power, avoid peak tariffs and increase energy independence. EV charging supports growing fleet needs or staff/customer usage.
We’ll design your system with future flexibility in mind so you can expand as required.
We only install premium, best-in-class systems – solar panels, inverters and batteries from trusted global manufacturers.
Solar panels typically perform for 25–30 years, maintaining strong efficiency even after two decades of use.
Inverters and batteries have expected lifespans of 10–15 years, with manufacturer warranties to match.
With the right design and aftercare, your solar system will deliver long-term savings and an excellent return on investment.
At LIME, we believe support is key to long-term success. You’ll receive:
• Full system monitoring – track performance, savings, carbon impact
• Ongoing expert advice and optimisation
• Direct access to our in-house support team – no call centres
• Strong product warranties and workmanship guarantees
We also include aftercare and monitoring at no extra cost – so you’re supported for the lifetime of your system.
One of our team will be in touch!
Our team is happy to chat through your options and help you decide if solar is right for your business.
