Commercial solar for Bournemouth & Poole businesses
ROI-led, needs-sized commercial solar across Dorset. Around a 4-year payback, zero-export where it fits, and a real local commercial track record (1.2MW+ installed and managed). No oversell, no template quote.
- MCS & NAPIT certified
- RECC registered
- £2m public liability
★★★★★5.0 rating on Google
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What commercial solar looks like here
Factories, warehouses and big-daytime-load businesses, sized to your load, not a template
We've designed, installed and managed over 1.2MW of commercial solar across Dorset: 60kW, 100kW and ~200kW systems, plus a 54kW off-grid flagship for Max Events, a Dorchester events and glamping site. Every commercial system is needs-sized around your actual daytime load, often zero-export, so you're not paying for capacity you won't use. No template quote, no oversell.
The commercial case
The return on capital, and why commercial pays back faster than a home
A commercial system's daytime load usually matches generation closely, so the ROI case is stronger than residential. Needs-sized, often zero-export, and typically around a 4-year payback.
Commercial solar can usually go through the business. 20% VAT applies and offsets taxable profit, and capital allowances / tax relief may apply. We'll walk you through what applies at your free assessment. Exact ROI is confirmed against your load and roof, never a headline number sold on the phone.
A worked example
Typical ROI window
~4 years
Commercial installed & managed
1.2MW+
Sizing approach
Needs-sized, daytime-load matched
VAT treatment
20% VAT, offsets taxable profit
Who pays, who benefits: capex or finance
| Owner-occupier (capex) | Finance | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the system | You, from day one | You, once the finance is repaid |
| Ownership of the saving | Once repayments are covered by the saving | |
| Upfront cost | Full capex | Spread over the term |
| Available via | Direct purchase | Finance, subject to status |
| VAT treatment | 20% VAT, offsets taxable profit | Same VAT treatment applies |
Is your building right for solar?
Warehouses, factories and ground-mount, sized honestly, never oversold.
Warehouses & factories
Trapezoidal roofs are safest and cheapest to fit. Fibre-cement roofs are more fragile and costlier, and we'll tell you honestly which you have.
Ground-mount
Where roof space doesn't stack up, ground-mount on farmland or spare land, with planning typically taking 2–4 months.
Zero-export, needs-sized
We size to your daytime load first, and only add a battery where it genuinely pays. Never a bigger system than your business needs.
Large sites, wireless comms
Bigger commercial sites use wireless communication between inverters and monitoring, built for scale from day one.
DNO / G99 handled
We manage the DNO application and G99 notification for you, nothing left for you to chase.
Honest, needs-sized advice, never oversold
If a battery won't pay for itself on your load, we'll say so. Talking you out of overspending is the differentiator, not the upsell.
Survey to switch-on, with minimal disruption to your trading
Free commercial assessment
We look at your roof or site, your load profile and tariff, and design a needs-sized system, never a template quote.
Design & funding decision
Owner-occupier capex or finance, whichever suits your business, with the numbers laid out honestly.
DNO / G99 & planning handled
We manage the DNO application, G99 notification and any ground-mount planning for you.
Install, minimal disruption to trading
Even on large-scale commercial installs, we plan the work to keep disruption to your trading to a minimum.
Ready to discuss a commercial project? Get a free, no-pressure assessment.
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Real Dorset commercial installs
The numbers, not the sales pitch
We've designed, installed and managed over 1.2MW of commercial solar across Dorset, including 60kW, 100kW and ~200kW systems. Our flagship is Max Events, a Dorchester events and glamping site: a £150k+ grid-connection quote replaced with a ~£70k off-grid solar, battery and generator/ATS system, with a customer-projected saving of over £1m in diesel over the system's life.
Rated 5 stars, by homeowners and businesses alike
Real Google reviews.
5.0
Adam Khodabaccus
We recently had solar panels and battery storage installed at our property in Poole by New Gen Renewables, and I couldn't be more impressed with the service we received. From the very start, the team were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. We're already seeing the benefits of going solar.
Sue Windsor
I saw excellent reviews and wanted to use a local company. I was definitely not disappointed. From the start of the quote process right through to the final day of installation, I was impressed by every level of the staff at New Gen. They were not only professional but very friendly and helpful, even helping me work out Apps and the best electric company to deal with.
Neil Smith
Great service from New-Gen! Very personal and very reasonably priced. Had 24 panels installed with inverter and 2 batteries. All working perfectly.
How much does a commercial solar system cost?
Commercial systems are quoted against your actual load, roof and site. We don't publish a generic headline figure because a template number would be misleading for a business install. Your exact cost is confirmed at a free assessment.
Are solar panels worth it for a business?
For most Dorset businesses with a big daytime load, yes. Commercial ROI is typically faster than residential because generation matches your working-hours usage closely. We aim for around a 4-year payback on a needs-sized system, and we'll tell you honestly if the numbers don't stack up for your site.
Can I put solar panels through my business, and what tax relief applies?
20% VAT applies to a commercial install and offsets taxable profit, and capital allowances / tax relief may be available. We'll talk this through at assessment. Always check the detail with your accountant.
What size system does my warehouse or factory need?
It depends entirely on your roof and your load. Trapezoidal roofs are the safest and cheapest to fit, fibre-cement roofs are more fragile and costlier. We size every system to your actual daytime usage, often zero-export, and confirm the exact spec at a free assessment.
Are there grants or finance for commercial solar?
Commercial solar can be bought outright, and finance options are available, subject to status. We present capex and finance honestly. A third-party/PPA-funded model isn't something we offer yet, so we won't pitch you one.
Will a commercial install disrupt my trading?
We plan every commercial job to keep disruption to a minimum, even on large-scale installs. We manage the DNO application and G99 notification for you, so there's nothing left for you to chase.
Discuss a commercial project, or just call and ask
Honest, ROI-led advice from a team that's installed and managed 1.2MW+ of commercial solar across Dorset.