Vaux Solar
For commercial landlords

One decision. Many roofs.

If you own several commercial units, one solar programme can cover the lot: a single assessment process, one funding partner and panels across your portfolio, with nothing to pay upfront.

The opportunity

Roof space you're not using yet.

Industrial estates, trade parks and retail parks have large areas of flat or low-pitched roof above tenants who use power all day. Solar puts that space to work.

Tenants get cheaper electricity generated on site. You get buildings that cost less to occupy, and a portfolio that's better placed as energy standards for let commercial property rise.

Because the funding partner pays for the systems, it can make sense to treat the portfolio as one project rather than a series of separate decisions.

Across a portfolio

How it works for landlords.

  1. Send us your addresses

    A list of sites is enough to start. We'll review every roof from the desk: size, orientation and likely capacity.

  2. We shortlist the strongest roofs

    Sites are ranked by roof size, condition and how much power the tenants use, so you start where the numbers are best.

  3. One funding partner, one framework

    Rather than negotiating unit by unit, we bring one funder to the portfolio, aiming for consistent terms across your sites.

  4. Tenants pay less for power

    Depending on the structure, the funder sells electricity to each tenant below their grid price, or to you to supply on. We'll set out which fits your leases.

Why landlords do it

What's in it for you.

  • LettabilityUnits with on-site solar and lower running costs are easier to let and to keep let.
  • Energy ratingsSolar can improve a building's EPC rating, which matters as minimum standards for let commercial property are expected to tighten.
  • ReportingMeasurable renewable generation across the portfolio for ESG and sustainability reporting.
  • No capitalFunded projects need no outlay from you.
  • Ageing roofsRoof replacements can often be included in the funded project.

Tenants and leases

Solar on a let building needs the right agreements between you, your tenants and the funder. We'll map that out site by site before anything is signed.

Send us your portfolio.

A list of addresses is all we need to start. The desk review is free and there's no obligation.

Start a portfolio review