For East Lothian businesses with high daytime electricity use, commercial solar is one of the most direct ways to cut energy costs. Generation happens during business hours, offsetting grid electricity at the times you pay the most for it. With large, simple roof areas common across the county's industrial and commercial premises, many businesses have the space to install a meaningful system.
Roof-mounted commercial solar
Warehouses, offices, retail units and industrial buildings across East Lothian typically have large flat or low-pitch roofs ideal for solar PV. Roof-mounted systems keep generation close to where the electricity is used, avoid taking up land, and can be sized to match your daytime demand profile. Our MCS-certified partners assess roof condition, orientation, structural load capacity and any overlay issues before design.
Ground-mount solar for businesses
Where roof space is limited, unsuitable or already in use, ground-mount arrays are an alternative for businesses with available land. Ground-mount systems can be larger than roof systems and oriented for optimal generation. They are common on farms and rural business premises in East Lothian where open land is available.
Reducing grid reliance
Commercial solar directly offsets grid electricity purchases during the day. Pair it with commercial battery storage and you can also store surplus generation for evening use or peak periods, further reducing grid reliance and peak demand charges.
Three-phase supply
Most commercial premises in East Lothian have a three-phase electricity supply, which is well suited to larger solar installs. Our partners design the system around your supply capacity and your existing electrical infrastructure.
East Lothian business sectors
Prime arable farming (historically called the 'granary of Scotland'), golf tourism around Muirfield, Gullane and North Berwick, holiday lets, Glenkinchie Distillery at Pencaitland and Belhaven Brewery at Dunbar, plus Torness Power Station. These sectors typically have large roofs or open ground and high daytime energy use — strong candidates for commercial solar.
Finance and next steps
Interest-free finance available, subject to status. We can talk you through spread-cost options when you request your quote. Solar on most homes is permitted development in Scotland; listed buildings and conservation areas need consent — check with East Lothian Council.
For farms specifically, see our farm solar page. For rural estates and holiday lets, see our rural properties page. Or use the quote form below to get started.
Last updated: 20 October 2026