5 min read · 2026-05-28
Solar for Pubs in Scotland 2026
Pub solar — kitchen + cellar refrigeration + lighting all align with daytime generation. 5-7 yr payback.
Quick answer
Pubs in Scotland typically install 20-60kWp of commercial solar PV, with 5-7 year paybacks via CapEx. Capital allowances cover roughly 50% of cost in year-one tax relief.
Why pubs in Scotland make ideal solar candidates
- Year-round refrigeration + lighting + kitchen loads
- Smaller commercial installs — quicker DNO process
- BIM Spirits + Heineken UK sustainability programmes align
- Workplace Charging Scheme for staff EV chargers
- Cellar cooling alignment with generation curve
Three funding routes
- CapEx — outright purchase. Best IRR. 50% first-year capital allowance on commercial.
- Lease — fixed monthly payments, no upfront cost.
- PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) — third-party owns the asset, you buy electricity at a fixed lower rate.
DNO process
Most commercial installs above 17kW per phase require a G99 application to the local DNO. We submit, track and chase on your behalf — typical connection-offer timeline 6-12 weeks.
Next step
Free feasibility study for any pubs business in Scotland. Call 03330 384 380.
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