Commercial Solar Panels in Worcester
Free site survey, MCS-certified installation, and G99 DNO applications handled in-house for Worcester businesses, schools, and care homes.
Worcester businesses are well placed to benefit from commercial solar PV. The city sits in one of the sunnier corridors of the West Midlands, and whether you operate from a modern Warndon industrial unit, a retail premises on the outskirts, or a school with a large south-facing roof, a well-specified system can significantly reduce your grid consumption and support your net-zero reporting obligations.
We are MCS-certified solar installers based in Beoley, roughly 35 minutes from Worcester via the M5. We handle everything in-house: the site survey, system design, G99 DNO application for installs above 30 kWp, scaffolding coordination, grid connection, and commissioning. You get one point of contact from first conversation to the day the system goes live, with no subcontracted surprises along the way.
What's included
Every Worcester job includes.
A thorough free site survey covering roof or ground-mount suitability, structural loading, shading analysis including western shade from the Malvern Hills, current consumption data, and export metering options, so your quote reflects your actual site.
Full system design with panel layout, inverter specification, and cable routes planned before any work is priced, giving you a detailed, itemised written quote with no hidden costs.
MCS-certified installation carried out by our own qualified engineers, including all mounting hardware, DC cabling, inverter commissioning, and generation meter fitting to DNO requirements.
G99 DNO application prepared and submitted in-house for commercial installs over 30 kWp, including all technical documentation, so you are not chasing your network operator yourself.
Handover pack including MCS certificate, electrical installation certificate, DNO confirmation, inverter monitoring set-up guidance, and the information your energy consultant needs for ESOS or ESG reporting.
Post-installation walkthrough with your facilities manager or site contact, covering monitoring dashboards, alarm responses, and routine maintenance expectations, so your team can manage the system with confidence.
Local knowledge
Commercial Solar in Worcester.
Worcester has a wide mix of commercial and institutional buildings that suit solar PV. The newer business parks and industrial estates around Warndon and the Shrub Hill corridor tend to have flat or low-pitch roofs with good south or south-east orientation, straightforward for ballasted flat-roof mounting systems that avoid roof penetrations entirely. Schools and care homes in the WR3 to WR5 postcode areas often have large, unbroken pitched roof sections ideal for high-density panel layouts, and the funding landscape for public-sector and social-care organisations makes solar a particularly strong business case right now.
One factor worth understanding for Worcester specifically is the Malvern Hills to the west. For buildings with any significant western roof pitch, afternoon generation in winter months can be reduced by horizon shading from the ridge. Our shade analysis during the free site survey accounts for this using horizon profiles, so your projected yield figures are conservative and honest rather than optimistic. South and south-east facing arrays are unaffected, and east-west split systems on flat roofs can actually benefit from the geometry by capturing morning generation more efficiently.
The cathedral quarter and parts of the city centre contain Georgian and Victorian commercial buildings where permitted development rights for solar do not always apply. Listed building consent or conservation area approval may be required before any installation proceeds. We flag this during the survey stage and can advise on what documentation you will need to obtain from Worcestershire's planning authority. We do not fit panels on listed buildings without the correct consents in place, both to protect your property and to protect your MCS certificate.
Why Worcester
Why Worcester chooses us.
Worcester businesses choose us because we are MCS-certified, locally based, and we handle every stage of the project ourselves without handing off the complex parts to third parties.
MCS certification covers both the business and the installation, which is a condition of Smart Export Guarantee eligibility and often required by commercial landlords and lenders before approving works.
We manage G99 DNO applications in-house for installs above 30 kWp, including all the technical paperwork. You do not need to appoint a separate electrical consultant or chase the network operator yourself.
Every quote is free, written, and fully itemised after a physical site survey. There are no hidden costs, no provisional sums, and no add-on charges when the scaffolding goes up.
We are NAPIT-registered electricians as well as MCS solar installers, which means the DC array, AC inverter wiring, grid connection, and generation metering are all certified under one roof and one certificate set.
We carry full public liability and employer's liability insurance, and our installations are eligible for IWA insurance-backed guarantees, giving you and any future owner of the building long-term protection on the workmanship.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Enter your WR postcode on our website or call 01527 337155. We confirm within the hour that Worcester falls within our coverage area and arrange a convenient time for the free site survey. No commitment required at this stage.
- 02Free site survey
One of our MCS-certified engineers visits your premises, assesses roof or ground-mount options, reviews your half-hourly consumption data or bills, models shading from the Malvern Hills where relevant, and discusses your ESG or net-zero targets.
- 03Quote within 48 hours
We prepare a fully itemised written quote covering system design, panel and inverter specification, mounting method, G99 application if applicable, and projected yield. No hidden costs. You can review it at your own pace with no pressure.
- 04Date booked
Once you approve the quote we schedule installation, coordinate scaffolding and any structural surveys, and submit the G99 DNO application if required so that approval lands before your install date.
- 05Job done, photos sent
Our engineers install and commission the system, carry out all electrical certification, and walk your facilities contact through the monitoring dashboard. We send before and after photos, your MCS certificate, and your full handover pack the same day.
Our work
Recent Commercial Solar installs.
A selection of our recent commercial solar work across the Midlands.
Often booked together
Pairs well with.
Commercial battery storage paired with solar maximises self-consumption and protects against export curtailment during peak generation hours, which is particularly relevant for Worcester businesses with high daytime loads or variable grid tariffs.
Solar-powered EV charging is a strong combination for Worcester business parks and schools. Excess generation feeds workplace chargers directly, reducing grid draw and supporting fleet electrification and ESG reporting in one install.
CCTV is often installed at the same time as commercial solar on industrial and retail sites, as scaffolding access and cable containment routes are shared, reducing disruption and overall project cost.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Worcester.
Flat-roof commercial installs in Worcester typically use ballasted mounting frames, which add dead load to the roof structure. Before booking, check whether your roof has a recent structural survey; if not, we will advise on commissioning one before work proceeds to avoid any issues with your building insurer.
Commercial installs above 50 kWp require a G99 DNO application to Western Power Distribution's successor network, and approval timelines can vary. Build at least eight to twelve weeks into your project plan for DNO correspondence, especially if your site requires a new export limiting device or metering upgrade.
If your premises are in or adjacent to a conservation area around the cathedral or the historic city core, permitted development rights for solar may be restricted. Check with Worcestershire Planning before the survey if you are unsure, so your timeline accounts for any consent process.
FAQs
Worcester questions.
How much does commercial solar cost for a Worcester business?
Every site is different, so we do not publish price lists. The cost depends on system size, roof type, mounting method, whether a G99 DNO application is needed, metering upgrades, and scaffolding requirements. What we can promise is a free site survey followed by a fully itemised written quote with no hidden costs. There is no obligation to proceed, and the quote breaks down exactly what you are paying for so you can compare it fairly against any other proposals you receive. Call 01527 337155 to arrange your survey.
Do I need planning permission for commercial solar panels in Worcester?
For most commercial buildings, solar panels are permitted development and do not need a formal application. However, if your premises are a listed building, in a conservation area around the cathedral quarter or historic city core, or if the system would significantly alter the roofline visible from a public road, you may need prior approval or listed building consent from Worcestershire Planning. We flag this during the free site survey and advise you on what consents to obtain before we price the work, so there are no delays once you approve the quote.
What is a G99 application and does my Worcester install need one?
G99 is the technical approval required from your distribution network operator before connecting a generation system above 30 kWp to the grid. It involves submitting detailed electrical and protection relay documentation, and the network operator reviews it before granting permission to connect. Approval timelines vary but eight to twelve weeks is a reasonable planning assumption. We handle the G99 application in-house for all qualifying installs, so you do not need to appoint a separate engineer or manage the DNO correspondence yourself. This is included in your project, not charged as an extra.
Will the Malvern Hills affect the output of solar panels on my Worcester building?
For south or south-east facing arrays, the Malvern Hills have no meaningful effect. The issue arises with west-facing roof pitches, where the ridge can reduce late-afternoon generation in winter months when the sun is low. During our site survey we carry out a horizon shading analysis for your specific building orientation so the yield projections in your quote reflect the actual profile rather than a generic average. For flat roofs, an east-west array layout can sidestep the issue entirely while also maximising panel density per square metre of roof space.
Can you install commercial solar on a flat roof in Worcester?
Yes, flat roofs are one of the most common commercial solar configurations we install. We use ballasted aluminium mounting frames, which sit on the roof membrane without penetrations in most cases. The ballast weight is calculated to meet wind uplift requirements for the Worcester area. Before we finalise the design we will ask for a recent roof structural survey or arrange for one to be carried out, as the dead load must be within the roof's rated capacity. Ballasted flat-roof systems are typically faster to install and carry a lower risk of membrane damage than penetrated alternatives.
What return on investment can Worcester businesses expect from commercial solar?
Return on investment depends on your consumption profile, the size of the system, export revenue via the Smart Export Guarantee, whether you add battery storage, and your current energy tariff. Because every site is different, we calculate a projected ROI specific to your building and usage pattern as part of the free quote rather than quoting an industry average that may not reflect your situation. We can also produce the generation and carbon offset data you need for ESOS compliance or ESG board reporting. To get figures that actually apply to your site, the free survey is the right starting point. Call 01527 337155.
Our commitment
We take on a carefully managed number of commercial projects each month so that a project engineer is available to each client throughout the job. Commercial solar has too many variables, DNO timelines, structural checks, metering upgrades, planning consents, to run well as a volume operation. Keeping the workload focused means your install does not get deprioritised when another site hits a problem.
Who we are
Djuka Electrics is based in Beoley, Redditch, and covers Worcester and the surrounding Worcestershire area as part of our regular patch. We are MCS-certified solar installers and NAPIT-registered electricians. Our reviews and installation photos are on our website, and we are happy to share references from comparable commercial sites before you commit.
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