Sector · Offices
Solar that matches when offices actually use power.
Office buildings have near-perfect solar match: peak generation lines up with peak demand. Add EV charging for tenants and you’ve got the modern Class A spec at a fraction of the operating cost.
Why Office Buildings and Business Parks?
Commercial property owners and managers face increasing pressure to provide sustainable, energy-efficient spaces.
EPC Requirements
Minimum EPC ratings for commercial lettings are tightening. Solar PV and heat pumps significantly improve ratings, ensuring compliance and maintaining property value.
Tenant Expectations
Corporate tenants increasingly demand sustainable buildings and EV charging. These amenities help attract and retain quality tenants willing to pay premium rents.
Daytime Demand Match
Office consumption peaks during working hours when solar generation is highest, maximising self-consumption and value from solar installations.
Multi-Tenant Solutions
We design shared infrastructure for multi-tenant buildings with metering and billing systems to fairly allocate costs and benefits between landlord and tenants.
BREEAM & Sustainability
On-site renewable energy contributes to BREEAM ratings and helps occupiers meet their corporate sustainability targets and reporting requirements.
Reduced Service Charges
Lower energy bills from solar reduce service charges for common areas, benefiting both landlords and tenants. Or retain savings as additional landlord income.
Solutions for Offices & Business Parks
Workplace EV Charging
EV charging is rapidly becoming an essential tenant amenity. Provide charging for employees and visitors to differentiate your property and support sustainable commuting.
- Essential tenant amenity
- Workplace Charging Scheme grants
- Per-tenant billing systems
- Scalable infrastructure
Rooftop Solar PV
Generate clean electricity to power common areas, reduce landlord costs, or supply tenants. Solar improves EPC ratings and demonstrates sustainability credentials.
- Improve EPC rating
- Reduce operating costs
- Tenant power purchase options
- Aesthetic solutions available
Heat Pump Systems
Replace gas boilers with efficient air source heat pumps for heating and cooling. Dramatically improve EPC ratings and reduce carbon emissions.
- Major EPC improvement
- Heating and cooling from one system
- Future-proof against gas phase-out
- Enhanced Capital Allowances
Battery Storage
Maximise solar self-consumption, reduce peak demand charges, and provide backup power for critical systems. Particularly valuable for buildings with high demand charges.
- Peak demand reduction
- Maximise solar value
- Backup for critical systems
- Future grid services
Office Building Considerations
Listed Buildings & Conservation
Many prime office locations are in conservation areas or listed buildings. We specify discreet, all-black solar panels and work with planning authorities to find acceptable solutions.
Multi-Tenant Metering
For multi-let buildings, we design metering and billing systems that fairly allocate solar benefits and EV charging costs between landlord and multiple tenants.
Aesthetic Considerations
Office buildings often have aesthetic requirements. We offer all-black panels, integrated roof systems, and thoughtful layouts that complement building design rather than detract from it.
Weekend Generation
Offices have low weekend consumption but solar still generates. Battery storage captures weekend generation for Monday use, and SEG payments provide income for exports.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can design various allocation models: landlord retains solar for common areas, tenants purchase power at agreed rates, or hybrid arrangements. Sub-metering allows accurate measurement and billing. The optimal approach depends on your lease structures and tenant mix.
EV charging is increasingly a deciding factor in office location decisions, particularly for tech and professional services firms with high EV adoption among employees. Buildings without charging risk losing tenants to competitors. It's becoming as essential as parking itself.
The improvement depends on your starting point and building fabric. Solar PV typically improves ratings by 10-20 points, and heat pumps can provide even larger improvements by replacing inefficient gas heating. Combined, these can transform a building from failing MEES requirements to exceeding them comfortably.
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