Fund & own the solar.
You invest in the system and receive income from the solar electricity sold to your tenant.
02 / For commercial landlords
Your roof generates power.
Your property generates income.
In a landlord-funded solar project, you own the system. Your tenant buys the electricity it uses at an agreed price. CS Concept designs, delivers and manages the system.
Use & pay for the power.
The tenant buys metered solar electricity at an agreed price, with the aim of reducing its energy bill.
Deliver & manage it.
We assess the project, coordinate installation, monitor performance and provide ongoing maintenance.
How the money works
Tenant pays for solar used → You receive energy income → Agreed costs are deducted to show your net return.
The tenant still buys any additional electricity from its supplier. Expected savings and landlord returns are assessed for each building before an agreement is made.
Review your property or portfolioFrom the first roof to the whole portfolio
How it works,
step by step.
Start with one building or a full estate. The process is the same: establish the opportunity, agree the terms and keep the system working.
- 01
Review the property
We check the roof, electricity use, lease terms and grid connection. For a portfolio, we identify which buildings to start with.
- 02
Agree the business case
You see the installation cost, expected energy income, tenant saving and ongoing costs before deciding whether to proceed.
- 03
Set the tenant agreement
Agree who owns the system, the solar electricity price, metering and responsibilities, including what happens at a lease change.
- 04
Install & start supplying
CS Concept coordinates delivery. Metering records the solar electricity supplied to the tenant and any export.
- 05
Manage & review
We monitor and maintain the system, report performance and review the commercial results across your property or portfolio.
After installation
One annual management fee.
Monitoring, routine operations and maintenance, reporting and annual electrical inspection and certification are included within the agreed scope.
The landlord questions
Know where
you stand.
Funding, tenants, payments and the day-to-day responsibilities.
Who pays for the installation?
In the landlord-funded model, you pay for and own the system. We can also assess tenant-funded or third-party-funded options where suitable. Ownership, income and responsibilities depend on the funding structure agreed.
How does the tenant pay for the electricity?
The tenant pays for metered solar electricity under an agreed energy supply contract, often called a power purchase agreement (PPA). The price and any future price changes are agreed in advance. Metering, billing and collection responsibilities are set out before installation.
Does the tenant still need an electricity supplier?
Yes. Solar will not cover demand at all times. The tenant retains a grid supply for the remaining electricity they need and continues to pay the applicable supplier charges.
What if the tenant leaves or the building is empty?
We address tenant changes, vacant periods, roof access and future lease arrangements before contracts are agreed. On-site energy income can fall during a vacancy, so the business case must account for this.
What happens to electricity the tenant does not use?
Depending on the site and permissions, spare electricity may be stored in a battery or sold under an export arrangement. We can also assess energy sharing between sites. Each option is modelled separately.
Can you do this across several properties?
Yes. We review the portfolio, prioritise suitable buildings and manage each installation through one coordinated programme. You can start with one property and build from there.
Your next move
Let’s talk about your business or property.
We'll help you identify the right next step, from a new project to ongoing management of an existing asset.
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