Cut Energy Costs & Add Value with Solar for Construction & Real Estate

From construction sites to commercial developments, auron delivers high performance solar energy systems that reduce costs, improve compliance, and enhance long term asset value.

Power Your Projects with Solar & Maximise Site Efficiency

Discover how solar can reduce energy costs, support planning approvals, and increase ROI across your construction or real estate portfolio. Get a free forecast and expert advice, no obligation.

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Why More Developers & Real Estate Investors Are Switching to Solar

From planning approvals to long term asset performance, energy strategy is now central to every stage of property development and management.

Solar offers a high impact, low risk way to reduce operational costs, improve sustainability credentials, and protect the long-term value of your developments.

At auron, we work with contractors, developers, landlords, and asset managers to design solar systems that align with your commercial goals, whether you’re delivering new build schemes, optimising existing portfolios, or managing construction site demand.

Switching to solar gives you:

  • Lower operating costs – reduce site or portfolio energy bills by up to 70%

  • Improved EPC ratings – boost asset value and compliance

  • Planning & ESG support – strengthen applications and investor reports

  • Energy independence – stabilise energy costs from day one

  • New revenue potential – trade surplus energy back to the grid

Whether you’re building from the ground up or managing long term assets, auron delivers solar systems built for scale, performance, and long term value.

Switching to Solar helps your developments perform better:

1. Reduce Energy Costs

From temporary site energy to long term landlord bills, solar allows you to generate your own power and reduce reliance on expensive grid electricity.

That means lower OpEx from day one, and better value for tenants, buyers, or investors.
Construction sites and managed portfolios face mounting energy costs. With solar, you reduce these expenses significantly, free up capital for growth, and insulate yourself against rising grid prices. For developers, solar enhances build efficiency. For landlords, it boosts yield.

2. Improve ESG & Compliance

Solar helps you meet sustainability requirements for planning applications, EPC and BREEAM targets, and investor ESG reporting, all while reducing your carbon footprint.
Buyers, lenders, and tenants are prioritising sustainable buildings. Solar contributes directly to Scope 2 emissions reduction and helps you secure planning, attract funding, and meet evolving net zero regulations with ease.

3. Achieve Energy Independence

Solar with battery storage (BESS) gives construction sites, mixed-use developments, and commercial properties greater control over their energy use, even in areas with unreliable supply or peak time pricing.
Energy autonomy protects your build timeline and long-term asset performance. With solar + storage, you stabilise energy costs across your estate, protect tenants from disruptions, and reduce reliance on national grid volatility.

4. Maximise Long Term ROI

Solar improves the financial performance of your project or property. Most developments see payback in 2–4 years, with decades of profit and carbon offset to follow.
Beyond energy savings, solar supports higher asset valuations, improved EPC ratings, and stronger appeal to institutional investors. It’s a value add that works in your appraisal, on your balance sheet, and for your future pipeline.

Your Installation.
Handled from Start to Finish

Step 1 - Free Site Assessment

We assess your site remotely or onsite to understand energy use and identify the best solar setup.

Step 2 - Custom System Design

Your system is designed to match your energy profile, no one size fits all solutions here.

Step 3 - Funding Options That Work for You

Choose from PPA, lease, or purchase, all with zero upfront costs available.

Step 4 - Quick & Professional Installation

Our certified team installs with minimal disruption to your daily operations.
+ Ongoing maintenance and support.

Turn Energy Costs Into Cash Flow

Energy is one of the most significant operating expenses across construction and real estate, from powering cranes, cabins, and onsite tools to lighting, lifts, and HVAC in managed properties.

With auron’s solar and battery systems, you can reduce electricity costs by up to 70%, and even generate new income by exporting unused energy back to the grid.

Lower energy costs free up capital for reinvestment, helping you improve build margins, enhance portfolio returns, and meet sustainability commitments without compromising profitability.

How Much Could Your Site Save?

Whether you’re managing active construction sites, new build schemes, or long term rental portfolios, solar can deliver substantial financial and environmental returns.

With auron’s high performance solar and battery systems, you can cut your energy costs by up to 70%, reduce grid reliance, and even generate additional income through grid export.

Here’s what typical savings could look like across real estate and development settings:

Graph Showing different annual savings of commercial construction and real estate installing solar panels | How much can my construction and new build development save with solar panels and energy | auron Energy Commercial Solar Installation

*These figures are based on common benchmarks, your site’s savings will be modelled as part of your free, no-obligation consultation.

 

Average Solar System Size

80–200 kW

Typical ROI

2–4 years

Annual Savings Potential

£15,000–£60,000+

Average Annual Carbon Offset

25–45 tonnes CO₂

Equivalent Trees Planted Annually

~1,200–2,000 trees

*Figures based on UK commercial property and construction benchmarks. Actual impact depends on energy usage, system size, and site configuration.

Why choose auron

  • Expert installers who understand development and property infrastructure
  • Zero upfront capital required*, with flexible funding built for projects and portfolios
  • 25-year panel warranty for long term security and peace of mind
  • Grid trading enabled to turn unused energy into added revenue
  • Real time monitoring and performance reporting
  • Designed for high demand, multi phase environments
  • Backed by our UK based commercial energy team

Whether you’re powering a live construction site, enhancing a commercial asset, or delivering a new residential scheme, auron delivers scalable solar solutions engineered for performance, profit, and long term value.

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Flexible Funding That Works
for Construction & Real Estate

We believe access to solar shouldn’t be limited by upfront cost, especially when it can strengthen planning, boost ROI, and improve long term asset value.

That’s why auron offers flexible funding models designed to protect your capital and deliver measurable returns from day one.

Choose the model that suits your business best:

  • Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
    Pay nothing upfront. We install and maintain your solar system, and you simply buy the electricity it generates, at a lower rate than your current supplier.

  • Lease to Own
    Spread the cost of your system over manageable monthly payments. You own the system at the end of the term and enjoy the full benefits throughout.

  • Outright Purchase
    Maximise long term returns with a single upfront investment. Full ownership, full savings, full control from day one.

All options include full installation, monitoring and performance support.

Finance is available for most UK developments and properties, subject to eligibility.

Not sure which option is right for you?
We’ll talk you through it during your free consultation.

Got Questions? We’ve Got You Covered.

We know solar is a big step, and a smart one. Here are the questions we get asked most by developers and real estate professionals just like you:

Yes. Solar contributes directly to EPC improvements, BREEAM scoring, and net zero targets, often strengthening planning applications and future proofing your buildings against tightening regulations.

Absolutely. We can deliver temporary or permanent solar setups for construction sites to reduce diesel generator reliance, cut emissions, and lower energy costs during the build phase.

No problem. We design systems that can serve entire developments or specific units. We’ll work with you and your managing agents to structure systems that work within your occupancy and leasing models.

Yes, solar improves building efficiency, lowers running costs, and supports green building credentials. This often translates into stronger resale value, rental appeal, and reduced void periods.

Yes. Our PPA and lease-to-own models allow you to install solar with zero CapEx and pay from the energy savings it generates, protecting your cash flow and project IRR.

In most cases, rooftop commercial solar is permitted development. For listed buildings or conservation areas, we’ll guide the process and handle any necessary approvals.

Once your system is installed and generating electricity, any surplus energy not used onsite can be exported back to the grid. This is done through an export tariff or grid trading scheme, depending on your energy provider and setup.

We ensure your system is fully grid trading enabled, and we’ll walk you through the process of registration and connection. This turns excess energy into an additional revenue stream, especially useful during low occupancy periods or for developments with high generation potential.

Solar saves you money by reducing your electricity bills often by up to 70% and adds long term value by improving building efficiency and ESG performance.

You can also generate revenue through grid export when your system produces more energy than your site consumes. Over time, most systems pay for themselves in 2–4 years, and continue generating value both financially and environmentally for decades.

Solar adds immediate value by reducing the buyer’s future energy bills and helping meet sustainability requirements like EPC and Future Homes Standard. This strengthens marketing appeal, supports planning approvals, and helps you sell homes faster, often at a premium.

For longer term revenue, some developers choose to retain ownership of the solar system and sell electricity to residents via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This creates a recurring income stream while still offering lower than grid pricing to buyers.

Alternatively, solar can be sold as a value added upgrade, increasing overall property value and enhancing ROI at the point of sale.

Partner with auron for Your Solar Energy Needs

Partnering with auron means more than just installing solar panels. It means building smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable developments, with clean energy that reduces costs and increases long term asset value.

We combine advanced solar technology with deep construction and real estate insight to help you meet planning requirements, improve ROI, and unlock recurring energy revenue whether you’re breaking ground or managing an established portfolio.

Ready to future proof your development?

Book your free consultation today and discover how solar can power your site, support your ESG goals, and boost profitability across your projects.

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