Where can farms and businesses put solar in Scotland?
Barn & shed roofs
Large, unshaded roofs with simple pitches are often ideal for roof-mounted solar.
Ground-mount arrays
Where suitable land is available and planning allows, ground-mounted systems work well.
Warehouse & unit roofs
Commercial buildings with high daytime electricity use benefit from on-site generation.
Mixed roof & ground
Some sites combine roof-mount with a ground array to maximise output.
Why add battery storage to commercial solar?
Battery storage lets a farm or business store daytime solar for evening use or to avoid peak tariff periods. For operations with high evening consumption — such as cold storage, milking equipment, or overnight processing — a battery can significantly increase the value of on-site generation. Batteries also support smart time-of-use tariffs. Read more on our battery storage Scotland page.
Can I add EV charging to farm or business solar?
Yes. EV charging pairs well with on-site solar and battery storage, letting you charge vehicles from your own generation. A combined system is designed around your vehicle fleet and energy use. This is particularly relevant for farms and businesses running electric vans, cars or machinery.
What tax relief is available for commercial solar?
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) may apply to qualifying expenditure on solar panels and battery storage for businesses, potentially letting you offset the cost against taxable profits in the year of spend. 0% VAT on solar and batteries applies until 31 March 2027. Whether these apply to your installation depends on your circumstances, so we recommend speaking to your accountant. We provide an itemised quote to support that conversation.
How is the grid connection handled for commercial solar?
Scotland has two DNOs. SP Energy Networks (SPEN) covers the Central Belt and South, and SSEN covers the Highlands and North East. Commercial systems usually need a G99 application rather than the simpler G98 notification. We handle all DNO notifications as part of every installation. Read the full detail on our DNO Scotland page.
What about planning for farm and business solar?
Roof-mounted solar on agricultural buildings often falls under Permitted Development, but ground-mounted arrays and listed agricultural buildings may need planning permission under Scottish Planning Policy. Conservation areas and National Scenic Areas have additional rules. We assess all planning requirements during your survey. See our commercial solar page for more.
How do I get a commercial solar quote?
Call 0141 230 0198 or fill in the form above. We arrange a no-obligation site survey to assess your roofs or land, electrical infrastructure, and energy use, then send a written, itemised quote. We respond within 2 hours during business hours and cover all of Scotland.