6 min read · 2026-05-26
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, with 5-8 year paybacks on CapEx route. Capital allowances cover roughly 50% of CapEx in year-one tax relief.
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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