Commercial solar is one of the smartest financial decisions a NI business can make right now. With electricity prices continuing to rise, businesses across Northern Ireland are turning to solar PV to cut costs, reduce carbon emissions and protect long-term profitability.
And the numbers speak for themselves:
3–5 years
Most commercial systems pay back
20%
Some businesses receive funding
Massive
Long-term savings with larger roofs
Whether you're a factory, warehouse, farm, or office, our leading solar installation experts in NI can design a commercial system that delivers real ROI.
Specialized agricultural solar systems for milking parlours, grain drying & refrigeration.
(hotels, restaurants, cafes)
Northern Ireland's agricultural sector presents one of the strongest cases for commercial solar, particularly for dairy farms, poultry units and large storage sheds.
Learn more about solar for farms in Northern IrelandTypical installed prices:
Small to medium businesses
£25,000–£35,000
Medium businesses
£50,000–£75,000
Large businesses
£90,000–£130,000
Industrial / Large facilities
£200,000+
Larger systems deliver huge savings and fast returns.
Commercial savings typically hit:
£5,000–£30,000/year
Payback: 3–5 years
Massive long-term reduction in operational costs
Fixed-price energy for 20+ years
Many NI businesses save hundreds of thousands of pounds over system lifetime.
Businesses can access:
Usually via NISEP or supplier-funded programmes.
Capital allowances may apply.
Sell excess energy.
Full guide: Solar Grants Northern Ireland
Adding a commercial battery provides:
Peak shaving
Grid independence
Backup resilience
Better ROI
More usable solar energy
Night-time usage
This is becoming increasingly popular across NI.
Solar protects against rising costs
Meet sustainability goals
No more surprise bills
Customers value sustainability
3-5 year payback
Reduce overheads permanently
Solar is no longer "green tech"…
It's smart business strategy.
Most installations take 1–10 days depending on system size.