As Britain races toward net zero, industrial solar installations are becoming a cornerstone of the country's clean energy future. From modest commercial rooftops to sprawling warehouse facilities, the case for solar in industry has never been stronger, and the government agrees.

At Wright Renewables, we deliver tailored solar panel installation for businesses across Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire, helping you cut energy costs, boost energy independence, and meet your environmental goals.

A National Drive for Solar Growth

The UK Solar Roadmap 2025 sets out a bold ambition: to increase the UK’s solar capacity from 18GW to 45–47GW by 2030, with the potential to hit 57GW if commercial rooftops and small-scale projects are fully embraced

This isn’t just aspirational policy — the data stacks up. The roadmap identifies up to 15GW of untapped rooftop potential just within the UK’s largest warehouses.

According to the UK Warehousing Association, widespread rooftop deployment could cut electricity costs by up to 80% across the sector.

Solutions for Every Scale

Whether you're running a single unit in Worksop or managing a logistics hub across multiple counties, Wright Renewables can design and install a system that fits your energy profile.

Small to Medium Units:

We offer solar roof installations that deliver strong returns on investment — even with modest energy consumption.
Systems are compatible with battery storage, allowing you to use stored energy during peak-rate hours or outages.
Lower operational costs and an improved EPC rating also add long-term value to your premises

Large-Scale Sites:

Our team of commercial solar installers can deploy expansive rooftop or ground-mounted systems.
We offer guidance on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and can support projects under the Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.
These larger installations contribute significantly to decarbonisation while protecting your business from energy market volatility.

Planning, Permits and Payback

Good news: the barriers are coming down.
In 2025, the Government scrapped planning permission for non-domestic rooftop solar projects over 1MW — a huge win for commercial sites looking to scale their onsite generation.

The Roadmap also details future opportunities in solar carpark canopies, floating solar and plug-in solar tech — all areas we’re tracking closely to bring value to our commercial clients.

Why Now?

The price of a typical rooftop solar system has dropped significantly in the last decade — down to around £6,500 for a 3.5kW system, and with commercial-scale systems benefitting from even better economies of scale.At Wright Renewables, we’re proud to be an approved partner of OVO Solar & Heating, delivering high standards through our experienced, local engineers — no subcontractors, no shortcuts.

As our commercial expert, explains:

“Businesses in the East Midlands are waking up to solar. They’re looking for energy security, better margins, and to show leadership in sustainability — and we’re helping them deliver all three.”