Independent Solar Advice — No Installer Bias
Unlike solar installers who have a vested interest in selling you their own systems, Smart Match Energy provides truly independent advice. We assess your site, your consumption profile, and your financial goals before recommending a system size and structure — and we can help you compare quotes from trusted installation partners.
We work with businesses across a range of sectors, from warehousing and manufacturing to offices and retail. Whether you’re looking to install roof-mounted panels, a ground-mounted array, or explore a third-party-owned solar arrangement with no upfront capital cost, we’ll help you find the right approach.
Make the Most of the Power You Generate
If your solar installation produces more electricity than you use on-site, the surplus can be exported to the grid — or sold directly to nearby consumers under a Licence Exempt Supply arrangement. Smart Match Energy can help you secure a competitive export tariff or structure a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that gives you long-term revenue certainty from your generation.
We also advise on battery storage solutions that can increase your self-consumption rate and reduce your dependency on grid imports, improving the overall return on your solar investment.
Frequently asked questions
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Most commercial premises with available roof or ground space can benefit from solar PV. Key factors include your electricity consumption levels, the orientation and condition of your roof, any planning constraints, and your financial objectives. We carry out a free initial assessment to give you a clear picture.
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Returns vary by site, but commercial solar typically delivers payback periods of 5–8 years, with systems lasting 25 years or more. The combination of reduced electricity bills, export income, and carbon savings makes solar one of the strongest energy investments available to businesses today.
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There are several alternative funding models available, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) where a third party installs and owns the system and you simply purchase the electricity it generates at a discounted rate — with no upfront capital required.
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