Commercial Solar Panels in Leamington Spa
Free site survey, MCS-certified installation, and G99 DNO applications handled in-house for businesses across Leamington Spa and Warwickshire.
Leamington Spa has one of the strongest business communities in Warwickshire, and energy costs are a live concern for every commercial operator here, from independent retailers on the Parade to care homes in the CV32 postcode. Commercial solar PV lets you generate your own electricity, reduce dependence on the grid, and build a credible net-zero story for ESG reporting. We survey your roof or land, design a system sized to your actual consumption, and manage the entire process from planning to commissioning.
Where we differ from a generic solar firm is that we are NAPIT-registered electricians as well as MCS-certified solar installers. That means the electrical integration, G99 DNO application for systems over 30 kWp, and any battery storage or EV charging you want to add alongside your panels are all handled by the same crew under the same contract. No subcontractors, no finger-pointing if something needs attention after commissioning.
What's included
Every Leamington Spa job includes.
A detailed free site survey covering roof or ground structure, orientation, shading analysis, and a review of your existing electrical infrastructure, so the system design is grounded in the reality of your building before any proposal is written.
A written, itemised quote with no hidden costs, including a site-specific ROI projection based on your actual meter data or estimated consumption, giving you a clear picture of payback before you commit.
Full MCS-certified design and installation of commercial PV panels, inverters, and associated electrical works, carried out by our own NAPIT-registered engineers rather than subcontracted labour.
G99 DNO application to Western Power Distribution (National Grid Electricity Distribution) handled in-house for systems over 30 kWp, including all technical schedules and liaison with the network operator on your behalf.
Commissioning, system testing, and handover with full documentation including MCS certificate, DNO paperwork, warranty schedules, and a plain-English guide to monitoring your generation and export.
Post-installation support and a clear point of contact for any operational questions, inverter alerts, or future additions such as battery storage or workplace EV chargers, keeping your system performing across its full working life.
Local knowledge
Commercial Solar in Leamington Spa.
Leamington Spa's commercial building stock covers a wide range of ages and construction types, and that variety matters when you are planning a solar installation. The town's Regency and Victorian buildings in the conservation areas around the Parade and Newbold Terrace are generally not suitable for visible roof-mounted panels without Listed Building Consent or conservation area approval from Warwick District Council. However, the substantial number of 1930s and post-war commercial premises, light-industrial units, and purpose-built office stock across Sydenham, Heathcote, and the business parks to the south and east of the town centre offer near-ideal conditions: large, low-pitched or flat roofs with good south or south-west orientation, minimal shading, and structural loadings that comfortably accommodate modern panel systems.
Flat-roof installations are particularly common on the business parks ringing the town, including the Queensway and Tachbrook Park areas. Flat roofs suit ballasted mounting systems that avoid penetrating the membrane, which simplifies installation and preserves roof warranties. For schools, care homes, and larger SMEs in these zones, a well-sized system can offset a meaningful proportion of daytime consumption, which is where commercial solar delivers its strongest financial return. Leamington also has one of the highest EV adoption rates in our catchment area, meaning businesses that pair solar with workplace EV chargers can offer a credible, low-carbon benefit to staff and fleet operations simultaneously.
The Western Power Distribution network (now operating as National Grid Electricity Distribution) serves Leamington Spa, and the local grid infrastructure in the Heathcote and Sydenham industrial areas is generally robust enough to support export for systems in the 50-250 kWp range. That said, G99 connections above 30 kWp always require a formal DNO application and can involve a technical assessment of the local substation. We handle that process in-house, which removes the most common source of delay in commercial solar projects and gives you a realistic programme from the outset.
Why Leamington Spa
Why Leamington Spa chooses us.
Leamington businesses choose us because we cover the full scope in-house: MCS-certified solar design, NAPIT-registered electrical works, and G99 DNO applications handled without subcontractors.
We are MCS-certified for commercial solar and NAPIT-registered electricians, so the same qualified crew designs, installs, and commissions your system. There is no handoff between a solar firm and a separate electrical contractor, which removes a common source of delay and liability ambiguity on commercial jobs.
We manage G99 DNO applications in-house for systems over 30 kWp. That includes preparing the technical schedules, submitting to Western Power Distribution, and chasing the application through to approval. Most commercial clients have not done this before; we have, repeatedly, and it keeps your programme on track.
Every quote is free, written, and fully itemised with no hidden costs. We include a site-specific ROI projection based on your actual consumption data or a reasonable estimate, so you can take our proposal to your board or finance team with confidence.
We carry full public liability and employer's liability insurance, and all eligible installations come with an IWA insurance-backed guarantee. Your investment is protected beyond the standard manufacturer warranties on panels and inverters.
We are based in Redditch, 35 minutes from Leamington Spa, which means we can attend a site survey quickly, respond to snagging promptly, and support your system over the long term without the delays you get from a distant national installer.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Tell us your CV postcode and the rough size of your premises. We confirm we cover your area, check for any obvious grid or planning constraints on our system, and arrange a site survey at a time that suits your operations.
- 02Free site survey
One of our engineers visits your site to assess roof or ground structure, orientation, shading, and your existing electrical infrastructure. We review your consumption data where available. There is no charge and no obligation at this stage.
- 03Written quote issued
We send a fully itemised written quote with a site-specific system design, ROI projection based on your consumption, and a clear programme including the G99 DNO application timeline if applicable. No hidden costs, no vague line items.
- 04Date booked
Once you accept the quote, we agree an installation date that fits your business. We lodge the DNO application ahead of the works so grid connection does not hold up commissioning, and we keep you updated at each stage.
- 05Job done, photos sent
Our crew installs, tests, and commissions your system. We hand over all MCS certificates, DNO paperwork, warranty documentation, and monitoring guidance. You receive before-and-after photos and a direct contact for any future questions or additions.
Our work
Recent Commercial Solar installs.
A selection of our recent commercial solar work across the Midlands.
Often booked together
Pairs well with.
Adding battery storage alongside your commercial solar system lets you store surplus generation for use in the evening peak, improving self-consumption and strengthening your ROI calculation. We design and install both together under a single contract.
Leamington has high EV adoption rates among business users. Pairing solar with workplace EV chargers lets you charge fleet vehicles or offer a staff benefit using your own generated electricity, which materially improves the utilisation of your solar output.
Commercial solar installations on business park roofs are a theft target. Installing CCTV at the same time as your panels uses the same access equipment and electrical routes, reducing cost and disruption compared with a separate visit.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Leamington Spa.
Conservation area and listed building rules apply to parts of central Leamington Spa. If your premises fall within a designated area, you will need to check with Warwick District Council before installation. Permitted development rights for solar on commercial buildings do not override conservation area restrictions, so early clarification avoids abortive design work.
Flat-roof systems on business park premises typically use ballasted racking to avoid membrane penetration, but your roof warranty and structural survey should be reviewed before installation. An ageing single-ply or felt membrane may need attention before panels go on, and factoring that into the programme avoids surprises mid-project.
G99 DNO applications for systems over 30 kWp can take several weeks for Western Power Distribution to process, and in some parts of the Leamington network a substation capacity assessment adds further time. Starting the application early, ideally before final order, keeps your go-live date on track and avoids grid connection becoming the critical path item.
FAQs
Leamington Spa questions.
How much does commercial solar cost for a business in Leamington Spa?
We do not publish prices because every commercial system is sized and designed for the specific building, consumption profile, and grid connection at your site. What we do provide is a free, written, fully itemised quote after a free site survey, including a site-specific ROI projection based on your actual or estimated energy use. There are no hidden costs and no obligation to proceed. Contact us to arrange a survey and we will give you the full picture.
How long does a commercial solar installation take in Leamington Spa?
For most business park or flat-roof installations in the Leamington area, the physical installation takes between two and five days depending on system size. The longer lead time is usually the G99 DNO application for systems over 30 kWp, which Western Power Distribution can take several weeks to process. We start that application as early as possible in the programme so it does not delay your commissioning date. We will give you a realistic timeline in your written quote before you commit.
Do I need planning permission for commercial solar in Leamington Spa?
Most commercial solar installations benefit from permitted development rights, meaning no formal planning application is needed. However, if your premises are within Leamington's conservation areas or the building is listed, permitted development rights may not apply and you will need prior approval or Listed Building Consent from Warwick District Council. We check this at the site survey stage and will flag any planning requirement clearly in your quote, so there are no surprises after you have committed to the project.
What is a G99 DNO application and do you handle it?
A G99 application is the formal notification to Western Power Distribution (National Grid Electricity Distribution) required for solar systems exporting more than 30 kWp to the grid. It involves technical schedules, protection settings, and sometimes a substation capacity assessment. The process can take several weeks. We handle the entire application in-house as part of your commercial solar project, including preparation, submission, and chasing through to approval. You do not need to engage separately with the network operator.
Can schools and care homes in Leamington Spa get commercial solar installed?
Yes. Schools and care homes are among the most suitable commercial solar candidates because their daytime electricity consumption aligns closely with solar generation hours. We have experience designing systems for educational and care settings, including the additional compliance documentation those sectors sometimes require. The MCS certification and IWA insurance-backed guarantee that come with every eligible installation provide the assurance that procurement and governance teams typically need. Contact us for a free site survey and we will design a system around your specific consumption and roof configuration.
Can I add battery storage or EV chargers to a commercial solar system in Leamington Spa?
Yes, and combining them is increasingly common, particularly in Leamington given the area's high EV adoption rate. Battery storage improves self-consumption by storing surplus generation for use outside daylight hours, which strengthens the financial case for solar. Workplace EV chargers allow you to use your own generated electricity to charge fleet vehicles or offer a staff benefit. We design and install all three technologies together under a single contract, which simplifies procurement and ensures the electrical integration is done correctly from the start.
Our commitment
We take a controlled number of commercial projects at any one time. That is a deliberate choice. A commercial solar installation involves structural, electrical, and regulatory threads that all need to run in parallel, and trying to manage too many sites at once is how details get missed. When you book with us, you get engineers who know your site, not a rota of unfamiliar faces.
Who we are
We are Djuka Electrics, based in Beoley, Redditch, covering Leamington Spa and the wider Warwickshire area. We are MCS-certified for solar and NAPIT-registered for electrical work. Every job is documented with real site photos and we ask every client for an honest review. Call us on 01527 337155 or request a free site survey online.
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