Cut Energy Costs & Carbon with Solar PV for Your Business

High-performance solar PV systems (50 kW – 5 MW), designed for UK businesses, local authorities and premium clients. Engineered for reliability, maximum yield and long-term value.

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Why Solar PV now?

Energy prices are volatile, carbon targets are tightening and businesses are under pressure to cut operating costs. Solar PV offers a proven, low-risk way to generate your own clean power, reduce grid reliance and improve your sustainability credentials. Once the initial investment is made, you’ll have low-cost electricity generation on-site, insulating you from volatile energy pricing in the future.

At the same time, solar PV hardware prices are at an all-time low and the sophistication of the systems is breathtaking. Quality PV panels are now achieving 24% efficiency and integration with energy storage and car charging has never been easier.

At Renewables First, we’ve been delivering complex renewable energy projects for over 20 years. Our design-led approach, premium hardware, and engineering expertise mean your system is built to perform for decades — safely, reliably, and with maximum return.

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HOW MUCH COULD YOU SAVE?  Solar Savings Calculator

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Solar solutions for every site type

Explore Solar Applications

Choose the option that fits your business.
Large commercial rooftop solar PV installation

Commercial Rooftop Solar PV

Turn unused roof space into an energy asset.

Large ground mounted premium solar PV installation

Ground-Mounted Solar PV

Generate energy from available land.

solar pv operations & maintenance services

Solar Car Ports / Covered Parking

Shade vehicles while generating clean energy

Large commercial rooftop solar PV installation

Commercial Rooftop Solar PV

Turn unused roof space into an energy asset.

Large ground mounted premium solar PV installation

Ground-Mounted Solar PV

Generate energy from available land.

solar pv operations & maintenance services

Solar Car Ports / Covered Parking

Shade vehicles while generating clean energy

Our Proven Process

From first idea to full operation, we guide you every step of the way. Explore each stage below to see how we make your project a success.

Free Initial Assessment & Detailed Feasibility

Our free detailed solar site assessment, and what is covered in Detailed Feasibility Study for larger projects.
Drone surveys performed to generate 3D site model for Solar PV feasibility study

Design & Consenting

Detailed engineering design, planning permission (where needed) and grid connection approval.
solar PV design & consenting

Installation

Our experienced installation teams work under full CDM compliance and handle commissioning, testing, and handover documentation.
commercial solar power installation

Ready to unlock the value of solar PV?

Request a free solar assessment today and discover how much your business could save.

Our Clients

Renewables First works with commercial businesses, farms, industrial operators and landowners across the UK to deliver high-performing renewable energy projects.

We do not just produce reports. We design, build and operate renewable energy systems that generate measurable results.

Landowners, Farmers and Estates

Commercial Clients

Utility Companies

Community Groups

Local Authorities

Investors

Private Residences

Educational Institutions

Conservation Groups

Landowners, Farmers and Estates

Commercial Clients

Utility Companies

Community Groups

Local Authorities

Investors

Private Residences

Educational Institutions

Conservation Groups

We don’t just talk and write reports – we actually build stuff!

Our Windpower Projects

Here are some examples of past Windpower projects.
wind turbine case study

Blacktoft Nursery, 500 kW EWT DW54 Wind Turbine

Feasibility, design, consenting and construction. Directly supplying an enormous commercial greenhouse.

Hibaldstow Farm 500kw EWT wind turbine project

Hibaldstow Farm, 500 kW EWT DW54 Wind Turbine

Design, project management and delivery. Supplying the chicken farm with electricity and surplus exported to the grid.

Baulker farm 500kw wind turbine on chicken farm

Baulker Farm, 500 kW EWT DW54 Wind Turbine

Complex integration of a large wind turbine into a constrained site with power used to supply the chicken farm.

Other Renewable Services we offer

Energy Storage Systems

For better alignment of your generation and demand profiles, and making best use of Time-of-Day electricity pricing

Heat Pumps

Specialists in water-source heat pumps and heat extraction from water courses, particularly rivers

Consultancy

Decades of experience of complex analysis, design, consenting and construction. We know how to solve problems, or avoid them completely

Solar PV

Large roof-top, ground-mounted, solar carports and floating solar, 50 kW to 5 MW+

Hydropower

Low, medium and high-head schemes and all turbine types, 25 kW to 2 MW+