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Commercial Solar in Reading – Save Money & Support Sustainability

Looking for commercial solar panels in Reading? Solar energy is not only environmentally friendly – it’s a smart business investment.

Why Reading Businesses Choose Solar:

  • Lower Energy Bills: Rooftop panels reduce electricity costs and reliance on the grid. Request a free Reading solar survey here.
  • Reliable Long-Term Returns: Typical installations pay back in under 4 years and provide decades of energy savings.
  • Increase Property Value: Solar PV enhances commercial property value while improving sustainability credentials.
  • Earn from Surplus Energy: Export extra electricity to the grid to create an additional revenue stream.
  • Support Local Net Zero Goals: Reduce carbon emissions and align with Reading’s climate and sustainability objectives.

With Absolar, Reading businesses gain efficient, reliable, and locally tailored solar solutions, delivered by a trusted team with deep technical expertise and local knowledge.

Certified, Local, Trusted: Commercial Solar in Reading

Supporting Reading’s Clean Energy Ambitions

Absolar delivers commercial solar installations across Reading, helping businesses transition to renewable energy. From warehouses and office blocks to bespoke retail and hospitality systems, our team combines technical expertise with local knowledge.

We’ve helped organisations across the borough reduce energy costs, cut emissions, and achieve energy independence with systems tailored to their operational needs.

Reading has ambitious sustainability goals, and Absolar is proud to contribute. Using AI-powered design tools and our in-house engineering team, each project is built for long-term performance and maximum ROI.

With Absolar, Reading businesses gain reliable, high-performance solar solutions while contributing to a greener, more resilient energy future.

Absolar engineers delivering landmark solar projects for Draper Tools

Certified, Local, Trusted: Commercial Solar in Reading

Supporting Reading’s Clean Energy Ambitions

Absolar delivers commercial solar installations across Reading, helping businesses transition to renewable energy. From warehouses and office blocks to bespoke retail and hospitality systems, our team combines technical expertise with local knowledge.

We’ve helped organisations across the borough reduce energy costs, cut emissions, and achieve energy independence with systems tailored to their operational needs.

Reading has ambitious sustainability goals, and Absolar is proud to contribute. Using AI-powered design tools and our in-house engineering team, each project is built for long-term performance and maximum ROI.

With Absolar, Reading businesses gain reliable, high-performance solar solutions while contributing to a greener, more resilient energy future.

Absolar engineers delivering landmark solar projects for Draper Tools
Matt Sheen, CEO of Draper Tools
"Both our warehouses are very large and not without challenges, but the Absolar team managed the entire process efficiently and crucially, with minimal disruption to our daily operations. "
130 Tonnes
CO2 saving per year
520 kW
Peak Power Capacity
904
No of Panels Installed
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Dr Stephen Rowe, Managing Director
"Having had our system for 3 years, we have experienced amazing ongoing collaboration and support. I could not be happier with our PV system and the support we get from Absolar… just awesome..."
29 Tonnes
CO2 saving per year
131 kWp
Peak Power Capacity
292
No of Panels Installed
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Suitable Sectors for Solar

Across these sectors Absolar have installed solar PV systems that have successfully reduced energy bills without any disruption to their business operations.

Distribution & Logistics

Large roof space availability. Significant energy bill reduction with additional income stream from energy export.

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Office building

High electricity demand from office appliances, matching solar PV generation pattern.

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Manufacturing

As an energy-intense industry, manufacturing facilities benefit significantly from having free, clean solar energy.

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Property Portfolios

Consistent building upgrade with property value and ESG benefits. Significant operational cost savings.

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Agricultural

Optimal roof space available for solar panels. Low installation costs and potential for export income

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Laboratories

Significant energy demand could be offset by solar energy, reducing operational costs.

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Retail & hospitality

Complex roof structure requires solar simulation modelling, matching demand profile with solar generation.

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Printing

High energy usage by printing equipment offset by renewable electricity, significantly reducing operational costs

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Industrial Parks

Large rooftop spaces for electricity generation, reducing operational costs significantly.

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Universities

Energy simulation to match consumption profile with roof space assessment.

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Urban Office Complex

Improving ESG, reducing energy costs, future-proof building with energy system upgrade.

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IT & Software

Electricity usage in computing equipment met by renewable energy, improving ESG and energy independence.

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Precision Engineering

Constant electricity demand from the use of CNC machines has been offset by clean, free solar electricity.

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absolar engineers installing solar panels on landmark commercial buildings

Driven by Engineering Excellence in Reading

Quality, Reliability, and a No-Nonsense Approach

At Absolar, engineering excellence is central to every project. Every Reading commercial solar installation begins with detailed site analysis and tailored design, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. We use proven technologies and industry-standard components for safety, efficiency, and durability.

Our in-house engineering team brings decades of experience across electrical, structural, and renewable energy disciplines. This expertise allows us to anticipate challenges, providing clients confidence throughout feasibility studies, planning, and commissioning.

We support every project with robust quality assurance, performance monitoring, and post-installation support. Whether it’s a rooftop array on a logistics centre or a ground-mounted system for a manufacturing facility, Reading businesses trust Absolar to deliver long-lasting, high-performance solar solutions.

Wherever you are on your solar journey, we're here to help.

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Site Survey and Appraisal
Detailed assessment and tailored proposals by Absolar's in-house solar engineers.

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Unlock Full Potential
Absolar maximises your savings from tailored energy trading, monitoring, and continuous optimisations.

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Every project is designed with your building's needs in mind
Feasibility & Structural Safety
Comprehensive surveys ensure roofs and structures can safely support solar systems.
Compliance & Certification
MCS-accredited installations fully compliant with UK building regulations and electrical standards
Performance & Monitoring
Remote monitoring ensures your system delivers predicted energy
Project Management
We coordinate every step with your team, keeping installation smooth and operational impact low.
Long-Term Support & Maintenance
Proactive maintenance prevents downtime, so your system keeps saving energy for years.
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Request a free solar survey in 2 minutes!

For Reading businesses, you can request a free remote solar survey within 2 minutes. It's fast, accurate, and zero obligation.

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Help you cut through complexity

The process of a typical project

Commercial solar projects involve multiple parties, and their development can be a complex and lengthy procedure. We summarise the start-to-finish into 5 key steps to help you visualise the process. We have also published a detailed timeline diagram, which can be found here.

Absolar starts every project by presenting clients a remote solar survey report, which details the building's feasibility, estimated project cost, financial viability and payback period estimate. You can request a remote survey for your building here. It's free and totally zero-obligation. After that, Absolar engineers will visit your property for a site survey, collecting internal building information, proceeding to a Grid Application, which is required by UK National Grid for any solar PV project. As the grid application takes up to 3 months, Absolar engineers will work with you during this period to obtain other required paperwork such as planning permission and structural survey.

After the collection of all permissions, Absolar engineers will arrange with you a project commencing date. The entire project will not cause any disruption of your business operations, and the whole process is likely to take 2 - 5 weeks, depending on project size.

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Request a free solar survey in 2 minutes!

For Reading businesses, you can request a free remote solar survey within 2 minutes. It's fast, accurate, and zero obligation.

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