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Solar power needn't be complex, but everyone will want to understand how they can lower their bills.
Take a look at the frequently asked questions we get from installers, landlords and businesses looking to work with us and save on their energy bills. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team today.
Simply get in touch with the HDM Energy team by submitting an enquiry form via our website.
We'll talk through your experience, explain how the programme works, what support we can offer you and discuss whether becoming part of our installer network is the right fit for your business.
You’ll also need to be a registered HDM Solar wholesale customer, giving you access to a great range of products and market leading customer service.
Often, yes.
As you've installed the system, you'll normally have first refusal on future operations and maintenance work, including annual inspections, servicing and replacement work where required.
Where it's appropriate, we can also fund EV charging infrastructure as part of the overall project. The benefit to the customer is that this can provide them with additional revenue as part of a profit share agreement with us.
Yes.
We include battery storage in most installations because it helps customers use more of the electricity they generate and maximise their savings.
If a business has at least 100 m2 roof space, uses a reasonable amount of electricity during the day and wants to reduce its energy bills, it's worth a conversation.
We've worked with manufacturers, sports clubs, schools, charities, farms, schools, community organisations, warehouses, care homes and many more.
We fund commercial systems from around 30kWp upwards.
That means many small and medium-sized businesses can now access fully funded commercial solar through our installer network.
No – we will close our own leads but need partners to install the system. You’re also invited to bring your own leads to us and we will support you with onboarding them.
We work with installers across the UK and can provide pre-qualified opportunities, sales support and marketing resources to help you win more work.
Our in-house design team can produce the system design and support the customer journey from start to finish. Your feedback post site survey will be taken into account to complete the final design.
If you'd rather design the system yourself, that's absolutely fine too. We can mirror your design as a starting point and work together on any changes that may be needed. We'll provide the tools and support you need.
You'll carry out site surveys, submit the DNO application, complete the installation, including labour, scaffolding and the AC side of the installation.
We'll supply the core solar equipment and support you throughout the project.
Fast.
Once the system has been commissioned, we'll pay you within seven days.
We also free-issue the core equipment, so you don't need to tie up your own cash or credit buying hardware before the installation starts.
Partnering with HDM Energy means that you can offer fully-funded commercial solar to businesses that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. You’ll also get access to projects for customers who have signed up to our Fixed Solar Saver tariff, in partnership with British Gas.
We fund the solar, battery system, and installation backed by £100 million funding from Paragon Bank, so your customer doesn't need to find the upfront capital. This will open up a much bigger market for you, while you continue doing what you do best, designing and installing quality solar systems. What’s more, you’ll get paid within seven days of installation completion.
Most commercial buildings with suitable roof space and good daytime electricity usage could be suitable.
We'll carry out a site assessment before making any recommendations.
Every property is different, so we'll discuss the options with you.
Our team will explain how the agreement works and help find the most practical solution for everyone involved, which can include transferring agreements to your new tenant.
We do.
We monitor, maintain and manage the system so it continues performing as expected.
Every property is different, but installing solar panels can improve a building's sustainability credentials and may enhance its EPC rating, often by one grade, making commercial premises more attractive to prospective tenants.
HDM Energy owns and maintains the equipment throughout the term of the agreement.
That means you don't need to worry about ongoing maintenance or unexpected repair costs.
HDM Energy funds the installation.
That means there's no upfront capital investment required from the landlord or tenant for the solar and battery system.
In many cases, yes.
If your tenant has a suitable electricity demand and wants to reduce their energy costs, our team can help structure a solution that works for everyone.
If you own or occupy a commercial building with suitable roof space and daytime electricity usage, there's a good chance you are.
The quickest way to find out is to speak to our team. We'll assess your site and explain what's possible.
Yes.
Where suitable, EV charging can also be included as part of the project, helping future-proof your business while supporting staff, visitors or fleet vehicles. The benefit to you is that thanks to our revenue share agreement, you can make additional income from people charging at your site. What’s not to love about that!
Yes.
In fact, most of our installations include batteries because they help businesses use more of the electricity they generate and increase overall savings.
Yes.
We monitor and maintain the system throughout the agreement, so you don't need to worry about ongoing maintenance.
Every project is different, but most commercial installations are completed within around six to eight weeks once approvals are in place.
Yes.
We fix the price you pay for your solar energy for ten years or more (depending on what’s best for you), giving you greater certainty over your future energy costs.
You'll receive your usual electricity bill from your existing supplier for any electricity you import from the grid.
You'll also receive a separate bill from HDM Energy for the solar electricity you've used, via email and in the HDM Energies app.
No.
You can keep your existing electricity supplier. You'll continue buying any additional electricity you need from them, while purchasing the solar energy your system generates from HDM Energy.
Alternatively if you’d prefer to receive just one electricity bill combining all of your usage, you can easily switch to our Fixed Solar Saver tariff with British Gas.
No.
We cover the cost of designing, installing and maintaining your solar and battery system.
Every business is different, but many customers reduce their electricity costs by up to 30%, subject to a site assessment.
A Power Purchase Agreement is a simple way to get commercial solar without paying for the system upfront.
HDM Energy funds, installs and maintains the system. You simply pay for the electricity it generates and use in your building.
Read more below.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a simple way for your business to reduce its electricity costs by up to 30%, without paying for a commercial solar system upfront.
Instead of buying the solar panels yourself, HDM Energy funds, installs and looks after the system. You only pay for the electricity you use in your building.
You don't buy the solar and battery equipment. You buy the power that it generates.
The electricity is generated by solar, on your roof, so it doesn't have to travel through the grid in the same way. That helps keep costs down, which is why many businesses can save up to 30% on their electricity bills and fixing the tariff they pay for their solar energy for ten years or more.
Here's how it works:
In a typical installation, we'll design the system to generate up to 60% of your electricity needs. That means up to 40% of the power you use can come from your roof at a lower, fixed price, while you continue buying the remaining electricity from your existing supplier.
The result? Many businesses reduce their electricity costs by around 20% - 30% from day one.
For many businesses, the biggest barrier to installing solar isn't the roof space, it's the upfront investment.
A PPA removes that barrier.
Instead of finding tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds to invest, you can start benefiting from solar immediately, lower your electricity costs and gain greater certainty over your energy spend for the next ten years.
Energy can be complicated. Paying less for it shouldn't be.
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Where to find us
We are located just outside of Hull in sunny East Yorkshire.
3 Carmel Park, Saltmarsh Court, Priory Park East, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7DZ
Please note, we are open to customers by appointment only.