Commercial Solar Power Purchase Agreements for UK Businesses
Cut your energy costs with zero upfront investment from an award winning, customer-focused company based in Cheshire.
Commercial Solar Experts In Cheshire
At Green Squirrel Energy, we help businesses reduce electricity costs and achieve net-zero targets without investing capital in solar infrastructure.
Through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), we design, fund, install, own and maintain a solar energy system on your premises. Your business simply purchases the electricity generated at an agreed rate that is typically lower than grid electricity prices.
Invest in solar & battery storage — your way
Cut energy costs from day one, protect cash flow and turn your energy spend into an investment.
Commercial solar and battery storage can start delivering financial value as soon as the system is operational. By generating your own electricity and storing surplus power for use when it is most valuable, your business can immediately reduce the amount of energy it needs to buy from the grid.
That means the money you currently spend on electricity can instead help fund an energy asset for your business.
With the right system design and finance structure, the monthly energy savings generated by solar and battery storage can help offset — and in some cases exceed — the monthly finance payments. This creates the potential for a self-funding investment, where the savings created by the system contribute towards paying for it from day one
Purchase outright
Buy the system outright and you benefit from the energy savings from the moment it is switched on. With no finance payments to make, the reduction in your electricity bill contributes directly towards recovering your initial investment.
Once the system has reached payback, the ongoing savings can continue to deliver value for many years, helping to improve operating margins while reducing exposure to future energy price increases.
Finance the investment
Finance can allow your business to install solar and battery storage without tying up significant capital.
Instead of making a large upfront payment, the cost is spread over an agreed term. At the same time, the system begins reducing your electricity costs. Where projected savings are aligned with the finance payments, the investment can effectively pay for itself from the savings it creates.
This can mean:
- Financial benefit from day one through lower grid electricity consumption.
- Little or no large upfront capital requirement when using finance.
- Energy savings helping to fund the monthly payments.
- Improved cash-flow predictability through more controlled energy costs.
- A valuable business asset once the finance term is complete.
- Continued savings for years beyond the repayment period.
From energy expense to business asset
Most businesses already have a substantial electricity bill. Solar and battery storage changes where that money goes.
Instead of continually paying an energy supplier with nothing to show for it, part of that existing expenditure can be redirected towards infrastructure that generates and manages your own power.
You are already paying for energy. The opportunity is to use that spend to help pay for an asset that reduces your future energy costs.
Outright or financed — both can deliver strong returns
If capital is available, outright purchase can maximise long-term savings and provide the fastest route to full ownership.
If protecting cash reserves is more important, finance can provide a route to installation where the savings generated by the system help support the cost of the investment.
Whichever option you choose, the principle is simple:
Generate your own energy. Buy less from the grid. Use the savings to recover the investment — and continue benefiting long after it has paid for itself.
Actual savings, payback periods and whether finance payments are fully covered by energy savings will depend on system size, energy consumption, electricity tariffs, finance terms and other site-specific factors.
How Does a Commercial Solar PPA Work?
1. We Assess Your Site
We evaluate:
- Annual electricity consumption
- Roof space and structural suitability
- Existing energy tariffs
- Future energy requirements
2. We Fund the Project
Green Squirrel Energy and our funding partners cover:
- Solar PV equipment
- Installation
- Monitoring systems
- Maintenance and insurance
No upfront investment is required.
3. You Purchase Low-Cost Electricity
Over a 15–25-year agreement, your business purchases electricity generated onsite at a predetermined price, providing long-term energy cost certainty and protection from market volatility.
Why Businesses Choose Solar PPAs
Zero Capital Expenditure
Preserve working capital for growth rather than infrastructure.
Immediate Savings
Reduce electricity costs from day one.
Energy Price Stability
Protect against rising grid prices with predictable long-term costs.
Net Zero Progress
Reduce Scope 2 emissions and demonstrate environmental leadership.
Fully Managed Solution
Green Squirrel Energy manages:
- Full design
- Installation
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- Performance optimisation
Ideal Businesses for Solar PPAs
Commercial solar PPAs are particularly suited to organisations with high daytime electricity usage, including:
Manufacturing
Factories with continuous daytime production.
Warehousing and Logistics
Large roof areas and substantial energy consumption.
Hotels and Leisure
Consistent demand throughout the day.
Food Processing
Energy-intensive operations with refrigeration loads.
Agriculture
Dairy farms, poultry units and grain storage facilities.
Schools and Care Homes
Long-term occupancy and stable electricity demand.
Example 1: Manufacturing Facility
Outcome – Midland Precision Engineering achieved immediate savings without using working capital and improved its sustainability credentials with customers and supply chain partners.
Midland Precision Engineering Ltd
Location: Birmingham
Annual Electricity Consumption: 1,200,000 kWh
Grid Electricity Price: 28p/kWh
Challenge
Rising electricity costs were impacting margins and reducing competitiveness.
Solution
Green Squirrel Energy installed a fully funded 800 kWp rooftop solar system.
- Annual electricity saving; £84,000
- Capital Investmest; £0
- Carbon reduction; 180 tonnes CO2
Example 2: National Distribution Warehouse
Outcome – Northgate Logistics improved profitability while supporting customer ESG requirements.
Northgate Logistics Ltd
Location: Yorkshire
Warehouse Size: 110,000 sq ft
Annual Electricity Usage: 900,000 kWh
Challenge
Increasing operating costs and pressure from major clients to reduce carbon emissions.
Solution
Green Squirrel Energy developed a 600 kWp solar array under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement.
- 35% reduction in imported electricity.
- £65,000 annual energy savings
- Zero capital expenditure
- Long-term energy price certainty
- Significant reduction in scope 2 emissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Most requested questions answered below:
Who owns the solar system?
Green Squirrel Energy or our investment partners own and maintain the system throughout the agreement.
What happens if the system underperforms?
We assume the performance risk and maintain the equipment.
Can I buy the system later?
Yes. Buyout options can be included within the agreement.
What size business is suitable?
Businesses spending over £50,000 per year on electricity generally achieve the greatest benefit.
Is there any upfront cost?
No. The entire system is funded through the PPA structure.
Why Choose Green Squirrel Energy?
Fully Funded Solutions
No capital investment required.
Independent Advice
We design solutions around your energy profile.
Long-Term Partnership
From feasibility to ongoing operation and maintenance.
UK Expertise
Commercial and industrial rooftop solar specialists.
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Book a consultation with Green Squirrel Energy and discover how much you could save on your commercial energy costs.
