Solar for Hotels in Edinburgh 2026
Commercial solar PV for Edinburgh hotels — typical install size, paybacks, PPA vs CapEx.
Quick answer
Hotels in Edinburgh typically install 60-180kWp of commercial solar PV. The payback depends on how much of the output the site uses during the day, so we model it from your own data, and under the 100% Annual Investment Allowance a company can deduct the cost from its taxable profit in year one.
Why hotels in Edinburgh make ideal solar candidates
- Strong year-round occupancy in Edinburgh tourism market
- Day loads (kitchen, laundry, HVAC, lifts) align with solar generation
- ESG signal increasingly valued by corporate + leisure travellers
- Large flat-roof potential on most modern hotel builds
- WCS-fundable EV charging combination unlocks staff + guest benefit
Three funding routes
- CapEx — outright purchase. Best IRR. 50% first-year capital allowance.
- Lease — fixed monthly payments, zero upfront cost.
- PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) — third-party owns the asset, you buy electricity at a fixed lower rate. Zero CapEx.
DNO process in Edinburgh
Most commercial installs above 3.68 kW per phase (16 A — the G98 limit) require a G99 application to the local DNO. We submit, track and chase on your behalf — typical connection-offer timeline 6-12 weeks.
What's included in our quote
- Site survey + structural assessment
- Half-hourly meter data analysis
- IRR / NPV / payback financial model
- DNO G99 application
- Detailed engineering design
- Procurement (Tier-1 panels + inverters)
- Construction by in-house team + vetted MCS-certified trade partners
- Commissioning + MCS certification
- Optional O&M contract
Next step
Free feasibility study for any hotels business in Edinburgh. Call 03330 384 380.
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