How is the correct solar PV system size determined?

The appropriate system size depends on the property's energy consumption, load profile, available roof or installation space, electrical infrastructure and grid connection. We assess these factors before developing the solar PV design.

Does Elect manage DNO applications for solar PV?

Yes. Where export approval or changes to the existing connection are required, we can coordinate the relevant application and technical information with the Distribution Network Operator.

Can solar PV connect to an existing LV distribution system?

Yes, subject to assessment. We review the existing electrical distribution infrastructure, available capacity and proposed connection arrangement to determine whether any modifications or upgrades are required.

Can solar PV be combined with battery storage?

Yes. Battery energy storage can be incorporated into the wider system, allowing more of the solar energy generated on site to be stored and used when it is required.

Can solar PV work alongside EV charging infrastructure?

Yes. Solar PV, battery storage and EV charging can be considered together as part of a coordinated site energy system. The design must reflect the site's generation, charging demand and available electrical capacity.

Can solar panels be installed while the site remains operational?

Yes. The installation programme can be coordinated around working hours, access requirements and operational constraints to minimise disruption.

What is included within commissioning and handover?

Handover can include system testing, electrical certification, commissioning information, solar monitoring setup, system documentation and the information required to operate the completed installation.

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The infrastructure behind smarter solar energy.

A commercial solar PV system has to do more than place panels on a roof. It must respond to how the property uses energy, the available installation space, the existing electrical infrastructure, the grid connection and future demand.

Elect brings solar PV design, electrical integration, DNO coordination, battery storage, installation and commissioning into one clearly managed route. We assess the complete energy requirement, identify technical constraints early and deliver a system shaped around the property and its operation.

What We do

Solar PV capabilities.

From initial feasibility through to final commissioning, Elect provides the technical and electrical capability required to deliver effective commercial solar PV and supporting energy infrastructure.

Discuss a PV Project

01

Solar PV System Design

We assess the property, its energy demand and the available installation space to develop a practical solar PV system designed around current usage and future requirements.

● Site and roof feasibility surveys
● Energy consumption and load-profile reviews
● Solar PV system sizing and generation modelling
● Solar panel and inverter layout planning
● Equipment selection and specification
● Future demand and expansion planning

02

Grid & Energy Integration

We coordinate how the solar PV system connects with the building, the existing electrical infrastructure and the wider grid, ensuring every element works together effectively.

● Existing electrical infrastructure assessments
● DNO applications and export approvals
● LV connection and distribution requirements
● Export limitation and protection coordination
● Battery energy storage system integration
● Metering, monitoring and control strategies

03

Installation & Commissioning

Elect coordinates and installs the complete solar PV system, from the panels and associated cabling through to electrical connection, testing and final handover.

● Access and installation programme planning
● Mounting system and solar panel installation
● Inverter installation and configuration
● DC and AC cabling and containment
● Connection to existing LV infrastructure
● Inspection, testing and commissioning
● Certification, monitoring setup and handover

Where we work

Solar PV designed around the property and its energy demand.

Commercial solar PV performs best when it is designed around the environment it serves. We work across commercial property, operational sites and larger estates, adapting each system to the available space, electrical demand and long-term energy strategy.

Large-scale solar PV systems designed around substantial roof areas, operational energy demand and existing industrial electrical infrastructure.

Examples include:

● Warehouses and storage facilities
● Distribution centres
● Manufacturing sites
● Production facilities
● Industrial estates

On-site solar generation designed to support commercial buildings, shared workplaces and organisations looking to manage their daytime energy demand more effectively.

‍Examples include:

● Corporate offices
● Company headquarters
● Business parks
● Commercial campuses
● Multi-occupancy workplaces

Commercial solar PV systems for customer-facing environments with significant property footprints, car parks and consistent daytime energy requirements.

‍Examples include:

● Retail parks
● Shopping centres
● Supermarkets
● Vehicle dealerships
● Leisure and hospitality venues

Carefully planned solar PV installations for public-facing and operational environments where safety, continuity and programme coordination are essential.

‍Examples include:

● Schools and academies
● Colleges and universities
● Medical centres
● Healthcare facilities
● Care environments

Solar PV and supporting electrical infrastructure planned into new-build developments, refurbishments and wider property improvement programmes.

‍Examples include:

● New commercial developments
● Mixed-use developments
● Speculative industrial units
● Commercial refurbishment projects
● Landlord property upgrades

How We Work

A clear route from energy demand to solar generation.

Successful solar PV begins with understanding how the property uses energy—not applying a standard system to every site. Elect assesses the energy profile, available space, electrical infrastructure and grid requirements before defining the right solution.

We coordinate the technical design, network requirements, solar installation and commissioning through one clearly managed delivery process, providing confidence from initial assessment through to final handover.

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Project assurance

Completed properly. Documented clearly.

Quality electrical work should leave the client with more than a functioning installation. It should provide clear evidence of what has been completed, tested and handed over.

Our approach places safety, compliance and project documentation at the centre of delivery.