A commercial solar assessment is most useful when it combines the site with the way your business uses energy. You do not need every detail before speaking to an installer, but a few pieces of information can help create a more realistic first view.

Start with the site postcode, building type, ownership or lease position, and any plans or aerial images you already have. Note the approximate roof age, roof coverings, available land, parking areas, skylights, plant and obvious shading. If there are several buildings, list how they are used and whether they share an electricity supply.

Your electricity information is just as important as the roof. An annual bill is a useful starting point, while half-hourly data gives a much clearer picture of demand, peaks, seasonal changes, operating hours and self-consumption. Include any plans for EV charging, heat pumps, refrigeration, expansion or changes to production.

It is also helpful to explain your priorities. You may be focused on reducing operating costs, improving energy security, supporting sustainability reporting, planning fleet electrification or finding a sensible funding route. A good proposal should reflect those priorities and show its assumptions clearly.

Bring your questions too. Ask about structural surveys, planning, grid connection, disruption, monitoring, maintenance and what happens after commissioning. Pinkgroup Renewables can use the information you have to outline sensible next steps, without asking you to commit before the opportunity is understood.