Energy with Integrity
AB Renewables is a trusted UK solar EPC company, specialising in commercial and utility-scale solar installations that help businesses cut energy costs and reduce grid reliance.
Trusted by leaders of British Industry, AB Renewables provides end-to-end turnkey commercial solar solutions – from system design and supply, to installation and maintenance, enabling you to reach your sustainability goals.
Generate clean, renewable energy, lower your carbon footprint, and even earn through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) by exporting excess power back to the grid.
Safeguard your profits with solar – reducing long-term energy expenses and protecting your bottom line from price volatility.
AB Renewables – powering British business with precision, trust, and innovation.
We offer a turnkey service for Solar Photovoltaic System (PV) installations to our commercial clients. Our aim is to be with you from design through to completion and beyond:
EPC, which stands for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, has been the predominant business model in the commercial solar energy sector for the past ten years.
Engaging a solar EPC company means hiring a single entity responsible for designing your solar system, sourcing the necessary components, and constructing the solar installation at your site.
Working with an EPC solar company ensures you have one dedicated contact for all matters concerning your solar system.
Should any questions arise or issues occur during the installation of your solar PV plant, you’ll know precisely who to reach out to. It is their duty to handle and resolve any concerns, freeing you from this responsibility.
In essence, a solar EPC company serves as a one-stop shop, ideal for customers seeking a comprehensive solar installation package.
It’s a fully turnkey solution.
While the EPC model dominates the solar industry, it might not be the ideal solution for every company or situation. If you’re hesitant about fully committing to solar, the EPC approach can be more challenging.
An EPC solar company offers a comprehensive package of services, including a feasibility study, design, and construction of your solar system. However, this one-size-fits-all approach means that every customer receives the same set of services. You cannot select individual services; you must opt for the entire package.
If you’re not ready to fully commit to solar, you might consider the design-bid-build approach, commonly used in other areas of the construction industry.
This piecemeal method allows you to select and purchase services as needed. Essentially, you act as your own general contractor, responsible for sourcing, managing, and contracting with the appropriate vendors for each aspect of your solar project, from structural design to final commissioning.
This means finding a company to conduct the site survey and design your solar system, as well as sourcing vendors for the solar panels, battery storage system, and all necessary equipment. You will then need to hire another vendor to handle the final construction of your solar plant. If any issues arise or components are missing during construction, it’s your responsibility to resolve these with the contractor to keep the project on track.
There are significant drawbacks to this approach. Firstly, it requires considerable effort, especially for someone managing a solar installation project alongside a full-time job. Secondly, the lack of collaboration between vendors can result in a solar system that doesn’t fully meet your needs.
Fortunately, there is an alternative: the design-build approach. This method combines the convenience of the EPC model with the flexibility of the design-bid-build approach.
Design-build begins with the same foundation as the EPC model. You still enter into a single contract with one company responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction of your solar project. You will always know who to contact for any questions or concerns.
The key difference is that design-build is more adaptable to your specific needs compared to the rigid EPC model. It’s essentially EPC on steroids.
At AB Renewables, we embrace the design-build approach in all our projects. Our unique methodology in the solar industry provides flexibility and allows us to tailor our offerings to better meet the needs of our customers.
Design-build fosters a long-term partnership between the provider and the customer, making it the ideal approach for companies exploring commercial solar implementation.
We can collaborate with you at any stage of your solar energy integration journey. Whether you need a single service or the complete package, we offer the flexibility to provide exactly what you require.
By partnering with us, we can design, install, and maintain a solar system tailored to your specific needs and timeline.
An additional advantage of our business model is that when you work with AB Renewables, you’re working directly with our team members. From the initial site survey, design, and engineering to financing, construction, and final commissioning, our cross-functional teams work closely with you and with each other throughout every phase of the project.
This integrated approach ensures that you receive a solar plant perfectly suited to your needs.
To ensure that each solar system we design and build operates smoothly for decades, we also provide ongoing maintenance services. While solar systems generally require minimal upkeep, regular inspections and maintenance help guarantee peak performance and maximise your return on investment.
Annually, our technicians conduct a comprehensive examination to identify any factors that could impair your system’s energy production. This includes checking for damage to panels, wiring, or frames, as well as identifying potential issues like overgrown vegetation shading the panels.
As the commercial solar energy industry evolves over the next decade, we will witness significant technological convergence. This convergence will require solar providers to be integrated, collaborative, and cross-functional, which is at the core of AB Renewable’s design-build philosophy.
