Solar panels for manufacturers and factories 

Trusted renewable expertise since 1999. We’ll design, install and support a commercial solar system built around your business.

Solar is one of the smartest investments any manufacturing business can make.

As a B Corp with 25 years of renewable energy expertise, Good Energy helps you get even more from that investment, with expert system design, market-leading export rates for the power you generate, and renewable electricity that helps reduce Scope 2 emissions further.

Not just a supplier. A partner.

We design your system, forecast your savings, and stay with you long after installation. Our service runs for as long as your panels do.

Trusted, premium hardware.

Best-in-industry solar panels with top-of-the-line safety and optimisation, so you get the maximum amount of power without compromising on safety.

Your business is our business.

Installation is built around you and your operations. We keep downtime and disruption to a minimum, so all you see is the savings.

Solar is just the beginning.

We’re a renewable energy company too – so we’ll pay you a leading rate for your power, and help cut your Scope 2 emissions with clean electricity from our UK generator community.

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Not all solar is created equal

  • Premium hardware, backed by strong warranties: we only install SolarEdge optimised systems – recognised globally for their performance and safety, and built to last.
  • Track performance in real time: powerful digital insights mean you always know exactly how your system is performing.
  • Ongoing support from our team: so you never lose power, and your panels stay optimised for as long as you own them.

Manufacturers like you are already saving with solar – here’s why

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    Deceuninck

    Determined to cut Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 60% by 2030, Deceuninck invested in a factory solar installation which is already delivering significant savings.
    • Annual savings: £158,000
    • Annual CO2 reduction: 498 tonnes
    • Return on investment: 4–5 years
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    GW Martin

    A long-established precision manufacturer, GW Martin took a phased approach to solar with Good Energy — starting with a 50kW system in 2013 to prove the case, then scaling up over three separate installations as confidence grew.
    • Annual savings: £75,000
    • Annual CO2 reduction: 88 tonnes
    • Total installation size: 240kWp
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    bigHead

    Committed to reducing its carbon emissions and achieving greater energy security, manufacturer bigHead invested in a rooftop solar installation designed and delivered by Good Energy. The system is already cutting energy bills in half and significantly reducing reliance on the grid.
    • Annual savings: £8,000
    • Annual CO2 reduction: 9.2 tonnes
    • Installation size: 49.05 kW
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  • “We have every aspect of the roof that could be covered in panels, covered. The solar energy will help us offset rising energy costs, but will also generate huge environmental savings, further reducing our CO2 emissions, and allowing fabricators to benefit from the saving.”
    Darren Woodcock, Operations Director Deceuninck

Get solar in 3 steps

1. Tell us about your business

We start with a no-obligation call to understand your site, energy use and priorities. We’ll follow up with clear design options, a costed proposal, and a forecast of your savings and carbon reduction.

2. We handle the planning and preparations

We visit your site to refine the design, costs and financing, then manage the groundwork – grid applications, structural checks, and any planning or finance support you need.

3. Install, support and optimisation

Our accredited teams manage the project from start to finish with minimum disruption. Once your solar panels are up and running, we can keep your system optimised through remote monitoring, maintenance and ongoing support.

Expertise you can rely on

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Commercial solar funding options

Commercial solar projects can be funded to suit your capital strategy, cash flow and ownership preferences, with guidance on grants and government funding where available.

  • CAPEX purchase: Invest upfront and maximise long-term returns. You own the system from day one, and after payback your solar electricity is effectively free.
  • Asset finance: Own your system while protecting cashflow. Costs are spread over several years with little or no deposit, often offset by your savings.
  • Power Purchase Agreement: Get savings and price certainty with no upfront cost. For larger systems (250kWp+). A third party funds and owns the system; you buy the electricity it generates at a discounted rate.
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Let’s explore what’s possible for your site

Request your free solar assessment below and we’ll be in touch to arrange a call. We’ll then prepare a tailored, no-obligation estimate of your potential energy cost savings and carbon reductions. 

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Still got questions about solar systems for manufacturers?

Cost depends on your site, energy usage and system size. We’ll give you a fully costed proposal after an initial call, so you know exactly what to expect before committing to anything.

Learn more: Commercial solar panel costs explained

Most manufacturing roofs can support solar, even where the roof type isn’t straightforward. We carry out a free feasibility assessment to confirm what your specific roof can support before you commit to anything.

Most commercial rooftop solar installations don’t need planning permission, but this can depend on your building and location. We’ll check this as part of the site visit and handle any applications needed.

Keep reading: 10 things to know about commercial solar panels

Commercial solar systems are low-maintenance, but a few things keep them performing well over their 25+ year lifespan: remote monitoring to catch any dips in performance early, periodic cleaning (typically 1–2 times a year, depending on site conditions), inverter servicing every 10–15 years, and occasional electrical, structural and vegetation checks. We offer ongoing monitoring plus optional cleaning, inspections and preventative maintenance, so your system keeps performing at its best with minimal effort on your part.

Solar can be funded in different ways depending on your capital strategy, cashflow priorities and ownership preference. We’ll help you compare the options clearly, so you can choose the structure that works best for your business. We can also help secure relevant grants a government funding where possible. 

CAPEX purchase 

For businesses that want to invest upfront and maximise long-term returns. You own the system from day one, benefit directly from the energy it generates, and after payback your solar electricity is effectively free. 

Asset finance 

For businesses that want to own their system while protecting cashflow. The cost is spread over several years, often with little or no upfront deposit, and the savings from solar can help offset repayments. 

Power Purchase Agreement 

For larger systems, typically above 250 kWp. A third-party investor funds, owns and usually maintains the system, while your business buys the solar electricity it generates at a discounted rate, giving you savings and long-term price certainty without upfront capital investment.

Yes. Commercial solar systems can offset a significant share of a factory’s electricity use, even with continuous, energy-intensive equipment. At GW Martin, a precision manufacturer running a fleet of CNC machines, solar now generates around 30% of the site’s electricity on-site, with the rest covered by a 100% renewable tariff – making their electricity use zero carbon.

Most manufacturing roofs can support solar, even where the roof type isn’t straightforward. We’ll carry out a free feasibility assessment to confirm what your specific roof can support before you commit to anything.

Yes. We work with manufacturers across single and multi-site operations, and can assess sites individually or as part of a wider programme. We’ve done this at scale for multi-site estates – for example, delivering a 12-site solar rollout for the E-ACT Academy Trust across three UK regions in under a year.

We install commercial solar panel systems for businesses across mainland UK, including Scotland, England and Wales. Our team can support projects from initial design and consultation through to installation and ongoing support.