6 min read · 2026-05-24
Solar for Offices in Glasgow 2026
Glasgow office solar — owner-occupier vs landlord PPA structures.
Quick answer
Offices in Glasgow typically install 30-150kWp 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 offices in Glasgow make ideal solar candidates
- Working-hours load aligns with generation
- WCS-fundable EV charging for staff retention
- BREEAM credit eligibility
- PPA structures work well for multi-tenant buildings
- Mixed-use commercial blocks attract longer leases with renewables
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 Glasgow
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 offices business in Glasgow. Call 03330 384 380.
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