No. Our solar panel systems are installed by accredited experts with minimal disruption in mind. Most work happens on rooftops and external areas, and we schedule activity during low-occupancy periods where possible. Plus, our experts will be in communication with you the whole way, so we can plan together how to make your installation as smooth as possible.
Solar for hospitality
Solar Panels for Hospitality & Leisure Businesses
Simplify your energy needs with solar and instantly gain more control and long-term resilience. From hotels and restaurants, to leisure centres, and even stadiums - getting smarter with solar is your future-proof solution, with sustainability at the core.
How would solar benefit my hospitality business?
Why Solar?
With energy bills climbing and margins under strain, hospitality and leisure venues of all sizes need intelligent approaches to reduce costs and sustain profitability. Solar and battery storage can be that solution.
Control unpredictable energy bills
Volatile energy costs are all part of running a business with long operating hours and high demands, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re a hotel, restaurant chain, or leisure centre, solar helps stabilise operating costs by reducing reliance on fluctuating grid rates. Not only will you see your lighting, heating, cooling and catering costs go down, going green will give you control and long-term stability too.
Protect your profits
Cash-flow friendly payment options and a strong return on investment are all possible when you transition to a commercial solar PV system – it’ll help you protect your margins, and support your business’ long operating hours. Simply store your excess energy and discharge it during peak hours, or during the night shift, to avoid reliance on expensive grid electricity.
Become sustainable, long-term
Reducing costs is just the start. It’s no surprise that solar for your business is also the sustainable choice. Meet ESG expectations and increasingly strict government targets, and position your hospitality business as a sustainability leader – because guests notice the difference.
How much do solar panels cost for hospitality & leisure businesses?
Bespoke quote
There isn’t one set cost for businesses looking to switch to solar. Kitchens, HVAC systems, and hot water tanks all need to be considered, and we’ll generate the perfect quote for your specific needs.
Quote
Your bespoke quote
Your energy needs are unique, so your quote will be too. It’s not about fitting as many panels as you can onto your roof. Our solar experts conduct thorough site surveys and consider roof size, system size, and consumption, before you get to install – all to give you the best value.
Funding
Flexible payment options
Our funding options are designed to be cash-flow friendly, to make your transition to renewable energy easier and more affordable. Whether you’d rather spread costs over time, or opt for zero-upfront PPA that delivers savings from day one, without any CAPEX or OPEX risk – we’ve got you covered.
Returns
Return on investment
So far, our solar projects are saving businesses over £3m. In fact, our rooftop system for The Utilita Bowl will pay for itself within just five years under a loan agreement. We’ll work with you make sure we’re in line with the ROI you expect for your hospitality or leisure business.
Export
Store, use or sell!
Your high demand for energy means installing battery storage can ramp up your solar returns even quicker. Make best use of daylight hours to store energy to use at key times – plus, sell any excess back to the grid for maximum savings.
Quote
Your bespoke quote
Your energy needs are unique, so your quote will be too. It’s not about fitting as many panels as you can onto your roof. Our solar experts conduct thorough site surveys and consider roof size, system size, and consumption, before you get to install – all to give you the best value.
Funding
Flexible payment options
Our funding options are designed to be cash-flow friendly, to make your transition to renewable energy easier and more affordable. Whether you’d rather spread costs over time, or opt for zero-upfront PPA that delivers savings from day one, without any CAPEX or OPEX risk – we’ve got you covered.
Returns
Return on investment
So far, our solar projects are saving businesses over £3m. In fact, our rooftop system for The Utilita Bowl will pay for itself within just five years under a loan agreement. We’ll work with you make sure we’re in line with the ROI you expect for your hospitality or leisure business.
Export
Store, use or sell!
Your high demand for energy means installing battery storage can ramp up your solar returns even quicker. Make best use of daylight hours to store energy to use at key times – plus, sell any excess back to the grid for maximum savings.
How does solar work?
Solar explained
Hospitality and leisure businesses are often perfectly suited to maximise the benefits of solar energy generation. Here’s exactly how installing a commercial solar PV system works.
Generating your electricity
Business solar panels work by using Photovoltaic (PV) cells which are designed to absorb daylight. Once absorbed, your panels will produce a flow of electricity called Direct Current (DC), which is converted by your inverter into usable Alternating Current (AC) electricity.
Powering your daytime operations
Hospitality businesses often have large open roof spaces, which makes them perfect for roof-mounted solar PV. Installing panels across an entire site captures daylight at scale and provides enough electricity to power every aspect of your business – in a way that’s cheaper and more predictable.
Chain-wide energy management
Does your business have multiple sites? No problem. We know every business has different needs, and we can rollout multi-site solar solutions with minimal disruption during installation, so you can take charge of your entire portfolio.
Full installation process
Solar solutions built for hospitality & leisure
Hospitality solutions
We understand hospitality and leisure sites come in all shapes and sizes, but rest assured, no matter your business, we’ll work with you to create the right solar package for your needs.
Stadiums & Arenas
Large venues with extensive energy loads can offset a significant portion of daytime usage and support long-term sustainability goals with solar.
Leisure Centres & Pools
Facilities with hot water, filtration and heating needs benefit from predictable daytime energy generation that supports essential operations.
Hotels & Resorts
Solar supports high daytime energy use from guest services, climate control, and on-site facilities, helping hotels stabilise costs and improve sustainability.
Restaurants & Cafés
Venues with busy kitchens and long opening hours can lower daytime electricity spend by powering key equipment and services with solar.
Gyms & Fitness Centres
With high usage from lighting, ventilation and equipment, solar helps gyms reduce operational costs during peak daytime periods.
Chains & Franchise Groups
Solar can be deployed consistently across multiple locations, helping groups manage energy use, costs, and reporting across their entire portfolio.
Stadiums & Arenas
Large venues with extensive energy loads can offset a significant portion of daytime usage and support long-term sustainability goals with solar.
Leisure Centres & Pools
Facilities with hot water, filtration and heating needs benefit from predictable daytime energy generation that supports essential operations.
Hotels & Resorts
Solar supports high daytime energy use from guest services, climate control, and on-site facilities, helping hotels stabilise costs and improve sustainability.
Restaurants & Cafés
Venues with busy kitchens and long opening hours can lower daytime electricity spend by powering key equipment and services with solar.
Gyms & Fitness Centres
With high usage from lighting, ventilation and equipment, solar helps gyms reduce operational costs during peak daytime periods.
Chains & Franchise Groups
Solar can be deployed consistently across multiple locations, helping groups manage energy use, costs, and reporting across their entire portfolio.
Case studies
Solar benefits in action
Don’t just take our word for it, see how we’re helping businesses lead the way in the UK’s shift to cleaner, greener energy.
Southampton
Utilita Bowl
With £1.8m saved, installing solar panels as part of its rooftop solar project was a common-sense move for Utilita Bowl. The Utilita Bowl’s golf course, spa, Hilton Hotel, wedding venue, and conference center have high and varied energy needs. Now they’re seeing savings over £100k each year and are reducing the campus’s annual carbon footprint by 80 tonnes CO2e.
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Portsmouth
Pompey in the Community
Pompey in the Community (PITC), have a new purpose-built stadium, and with solar they’re seeing savings over over £600,000. For a not-for-profit, switching to a greener, solar powered stadium isn’t just about sustainability, it’s a chance to save money and reinvest in community projects.
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Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth have had over 600 solar panels installed at their training ground. Giving back to the community is a top priority for both Utilita and AFC Bournemouth – which is why we’re their official energy and sustainability partner.
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Why choose Utilita for hospitality and leisure?
Why Choose Us
Our team is here to provide hospitality and leisure businesses with trusted support and commercial solar expertise, so you can be sure installing solar panels is the right decision to help future-proof your operations.
Bespoke experience
Our experienced commercial installation teams are based all across the UK, and are ready to create bespoke designs for hospitality energy profiles. Not only that, we operate to the highest industry standards. We’re a Solar Energy UK and Renewable Energy Consumer Code member, while our teams are Microgeneration Certification Scheme certified with decades of experience.
Ongoing support
We’re all about long-lasting partnerships. Solar cells, bird protection, inverters, cleaning and a yearly system performance check are all included as standard in the price we quote. Our installations also come with a 20-year warranty – plus, a two-year workmanship guarantee.
Minimal disruption
We’ll install your bespoke solar system with minimum disruption to your business. The experience with us is seamless at every step – from your consultation and site survey, to creating your system design, and all the way through to our considerate installation planning.
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Solar for Hospitality FAQs
Yes, our solar panels systems are designed around your high energy demands including pools, gyms, saunas, spas, lighting as well as catering and kitchen needs.
Solar gives you control over your energy costs. It’s a great way of managing energy when you’re in an industry that experiences volatility, seasonal revenue patterns and complex energy demands. Solar is all about long- term control.
Yes. With our Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) you can enjoy the benefits of solar power without initial expenses, paying only for the energy generated at a fixed, lower rate. There is no initial investment and predictable, lower energy costs.