services

PV Feasibility Study

An early-stage technical assessment used to determine whether a photovoltaic system can be realistically implemented on a specific building or site.

The study evaluates:

  • site constraints, roof geometry, and usable installation area

  • shading effects, orientation impacts, and layout limitations

  • indicative system size and grid connection considerations and risks

The output allows stakeholders to:

  • confirm technical feasibility at an early project stage

  • identify potential constraints affecting system size or layout

  • make informed go / no-go decisions before committing time and cost

The feasibility study helps avoid unnecessary design work, reduces early-stage uncertainty, and minimises technical risk before progressing to detailed design or permitting..

Technical–Economic Analysis of PV Systems

A structured technical and economic analysis providing a project-specific comparison of viable photovoltaic system variants to support commercial and investment decision-making.

The analysis defines:

  • an appropriate system size based on site conditions and consumption profile

  • comparison of PV-only and PV + battery system concepts

  • indicative energy yield, self-consumption levels, and financial performance

The output allows stakeholders to:

  • Evaluate different technologies and system configuration options

  • assess expected performance and economic viability

  • Select an optimal system concept before detailed engineering or procurement

This analysis supports confident system selection prior to final design, permitting, and contract award, reducing technical and financial risk at later project stages.

PV DESIGN SUPPORT FOR INSTALLERS

A design-only service for PV installers, providing a building-specific photovoltaic system design created in professional PV design software.

The service defines:

  • the maximum usable roof capacity and panel layout

  • a suitable mounting and structural concept

  • a technology and inverter strategy based on current market availability

  • expected energy yields and system constraints

This output allows installers to:

  • prepare accurate project pricing

  • order mounting structures and equipment

  • engage in grid connection discussions

  • proceed to construction without internal pre-engineering resources

The service replaces in-house engineering capacity and removes the need for dedicated PV design software licences, enabling faster quotations and reduced technical risk.

  • Yes. Designs are prepared in line with applicable UK electrical, PV and grid-connection standards relevant at the time of design.
    Installation, testing and certification remain the responsibility of the installer.

  • This service is designed for PV installers and EPC contractors who require external pre-engineering and electrical design support for commercial and residential PV projects.

  • No. MCS certification applies to the installer, not the design-only service.
    The designs are intended to support MCS-certified installers as part of their delivery process.

  • Yes. The outputs are structured to support accurate system pricing, internal cost planning and client proposals prior to procurement and installation.

  • Typical projects range from small commercial rooftops to larger C&I installations, including systems with battery storage and export limitations.

  • No on-site surveys are provided.
    Designs are developed based on available drawings, imagery and installer-provided information, suitable for early-stage design and detailed engineering.

  • Professional PV design and simulation software is used, including PV*Sol, PVSyst and SAM, depending on project type and required level of detail.

    These tools are used to define layouts, system configuration and performance assumptions.
    Installers do not require their own software licences to use the delivered outputs

  • Yes. Battery integration and system concepts can be included where required, depending on project scope and objectives.

  • Typical turnaround times range from a few working days, depending on project complexity and information availability

  • Item descriptionYes. Systems with export limitations and grid constraints can be assessed and reflected in the design approach.