Free Solar Panels for Businesses: What’s the Catch?

If you have ever seen offers for free solar panels, your first thought is probably the same as most business owners: “What is the catch?” After all, nothing in business ever comes free, does it?

At Sunpower Services, we hear this question all the time, and it is a fair one. The truth is simple: there is no catch.

We provide, install and maintain commercial solar PV systems for zero upfront cost. No hidden fees. No unpleasant surprises. Here is how it works.

How Can Solar Panels Be Free?

The answer lies in a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Instead of your organisation paying tens of thousands of pounds upfront to buy solar panels, we invest in the system for you.

We cover:

PV panels
Inverters and cabling
Switch gear
Grid applications
Metering and meter readings
Installation costs
Ongoing insurance and maintenance

In short, we take care of everything.

Your business simply pays for the electricity the panels generate, at a low fixed rate starting from just 18p per kWh.

Why It Works for Everyone

You save money on bills.
Our electricity rate is guaranteed to always be at least 10% below the all-in commercial rate you would otherwise be paying. If wholesale electricity prices ever drop significantly, we will reduce our rate to keep that guarantee in place.

No upfront costs.
Unlike buying panels outright, you do not spend a penny on equipment or installation.

Protection from price rises.
Your initial unit rate is fixed until 31 December 2025. From January 2026, it only rises in line with CPI (inflation), keeping things predictable.

Clean, renewable energy.
Your organisation reduces its carbon footprint, strengthens its sustainability credentials, and demonstrates corporate responsibility.

Trusted by others.
We are already working with organisations such as Swanley Council and Diggerland UK Theme Parks, who are enjoying lower bills with Sunpower Services.

What About Surplus Electricity?

During sunny periods, your system may generate more electricity than your business can use at that time. You are not charged for this surplus. It is exported back to the grid, and while Sunpower Services may receive income for it, your costs remain exactly the same.

The Bottom Line: No Catch, Just Savings

When we say free solar panels, we mean it. You pay only for the electricity you actually use, and always at a rate lower than the commercial market.

No hidden charges. No standing fees. No Climate Change Levy (CCL). Just clean, reliable and renewable energy powering your organisation, with the reassurance that your bills will stay lower than the grid’s.

Ready to Cut Your Energy Costs?

At Sunpower Services, we believe businesses should not have to choose between saving money and helping the planet. With our fully funded solar panel installations, you can do both starting today.

To learn more, visit our How it Works page or check our Trustpilot reviews to see what our clients are saying.