Absolar Solutions

What Absolar Solutions does

Absolar Solutions Limited is a UK-based commercial solar specialist, headquartered at Southampton Science Park, that targets industrial operators, landlords, agriculture, offices, retail, hospitality, laboratories and public sector bodies with an integrated survey-to-install service. The company's product surface spans an AI-powered remote solar survey (marketed under the SolarWatcher sub-brand), end-to-end installation delivered by in-house engineers, ongoing energy management and monitoring, export tariff management, portfolio assessments, grant advisory and a Carbon Reduction Plan service aligned with PNN 06/21 procurement. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, the entity is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, and coverage spans England, Scotland and Wales (with Northern Ireland explicitly excluded).

The core technology stack combines satellite imagery, LiDAR-derived 3D structural mapping and computer-vision AI to produce instant remote feasibility assessments — claimed at 98% accuracy and sub-60-second turnaround — without an initial site visit. Outputs feed into predictive solar radiation and shading simulations that quantify generation, grid import/export, financial returns and carbon savings at 30-minute resolution. Customers acquire Absolar through a mix of direct enterprise field sales, a self-service PLG-style assessment funnel on its website, and a NatWest-funded referral channel that pairs remote surveys with Lombard asset finance options. Installation projects to date range from small commercial systems (50-100 kWp) up to multi-MW phased portfolios, with named customers including Draper Tools, Southampton Science Park, University of Southampton, DEKRA, Bidwells, Hobbs the Printers, Newlands Farm and South Coast Building Supplies.

Name

Absolar Solutions

Legal name

Absolar Solutions Limited

Website

https://absolar.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Absolar Solutions is a Southampton-based UK commercial solar specialist that uses AI and LiDAR remote sensing to assess, install and monitor solar PV systems for industrial, agricultural, office, retail, laboratory and public sector customers, distributing through direct enterprise sales, a self-service survey platform and a NatWest-funded channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Solar Installation Services

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop) (EUAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH), Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG)

Keywords

• Commercial solar installation
• Remote solar assessment
• Solar PV engineering
• Property portfolio solar
• Solar energy monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Southampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Installation Services: End-to-end solar installation services for commercial properties including system design, project management, installation, and commissioning. Revenue is project-based, calculated on system size and complexity.
2. Remote Solar Survey: AI-powered remote feasibility assessments delivered as one-page survey reports reviewed by accredited Solar PV Engineers. Provided on a per-assessment basis with free initial instant results.
3. Detailed Solar Audit and Consultancy: Comprehensive engineering assessments and financial feasibility analysis delivered by qualified engineers. Billed on time and materials basis with hourly rates ranging from £75 to £174 depending on role.
4. Ongoing Maintenance and Monitoring: Long-term support services including solar performance tracking, energy management, and system optimisation. Provided as ongoing service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Absolar Solutions designs, installs, and manages commercial solar PV systems for UK businesses and property portfolios. Its offering spans an AI/LiDAR-powered remote solar survey that produces instant feasibility reports without site visits, followed by in-house engineering-led installation, portfolio-wide solar strategy, and ongoing monitoring/optimisation with export tariff management. Core deliverables are installed solar capacity (kWp), tailored financial payback models, and live energy/carbon dashboards for commercial property owners, landlords, and SMEs.

Product overview

Absolar Solutions is a commercial solar specialist offering an integrated suite of products and services spanning AI-powered remote solar assessment, portfolio management, installation, and ongoing energy monitoring. The core offering centers on the Remote Solar Survey platform, which uses geospatial AI and LiDAR technology to deliver instant feasibility reports within 60 seconds. This integrates with Portfolio Solar Management for multi-site assessments, and feeds into the Solar Installation service delivered by in-house engineers. Post-installation services include Energy Management & Smart Monitoring with live dashboards, Export Tariff Management for grid revenue, and a Client Portal for ongoing data access. The product portfolio is supported by grant facilitation through NatWest partnerships and Lombard financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SolarWatcher: Remote solar survey technology platform used for assessing building solar potential

Products and services

• Remote Solar Survey AI/LiDAR-powered remote assessment of building solar potential that delivers instant feasibility reports (in under 60 seconds with 98% accuracy) without site visits, reviewed by accredited Solar PV Engineers. Used by over 4,000 UK businesses to evaluate commercial rooftop solar potential.
• Property Portfolio Solar Management Portfolio-level solar strategy service for landlords, investors, and property owners managing multiple commercial buildings. Identifies suitable properties based on feasibility and ROI, then delivers a phased solar rollout (e.g., consistent national portfolio assessment for Moto service stations and AP Loveridge trading estate).
• Commercial Solar Installation End-to-end commercial solar PV installation service delivered by in-house solar engineers, covering system design, project management, installation, and commissioning with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Typical installations range from ~50 kWp to over 1MW (e.g., Draper Tools 520 kW, Southampton Science Park 1,240 kWp).
• Energy Management and Smart Monitoring Ongoing solar performance tracking and energy monitoring as a service contract, providing real-time web dashboards for energy production, carbon savings, and energy costs to maximise system performance, generation, and export revenue.
• Export Tariff Management Service enabling clients to sell unused energy generated by their solar PV systems back to the grid, maximising revenue from export tariffs.
• Solar Audit and Engineering Consultancy Detailed solar audits and engineering/financial feasibility consultancy delivered by qualified engineers. Billed on a time-and-materials basis with published hourly rates (£75–£174 + VAT) covering Director/Project Leader, Solar Feasibility Surveyor, Chartered/Solar Engineer, Energy Analyst, and Technician roles.
• Commercial Solar Grant Advisory Advisory service that identifies and applies existing grant opportunities for commercial solar installations, including NatWest-funded remote assessments and Lombard-financed installation options, to reduce upfront capital barriers for buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 520 kW peak capacity system covering 73% of facility power needs at Draper Tools
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• NatWestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNatWest partnership enables UK businesses to receive remote solar assessments funded by NatWest and access potential finance options provided by Lombard for solar installations. This partnership serves as a key customer acquisition channel, with joint marketing through NatWest's business banking platform.
• LombardsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFinance partner providing lending options for commercial solar installations, accessed through the NatWest partnership channel. Enables customer acquisition by removing financing barriers for solar investments.
• SolarEdgesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing solar inverter and monitoring solutions. Absolar is a licensed SolarEdge installer, integrating their technology into Absolar's solar installations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MyGridGB: UK commercial solar EPC focused on businesses and property owners. Comparable as a UK-based competitor targeting the same industrial, commercial and agricultural customer segments with rooftop solar installations.
• OpenSolar: Free solar design and sales platform combining satellite-based remote assessments with end-to-end proposal workflow. Comparable as a remote-assessment-first software platform targeting solar installers, though more skewed toward residential.
• Solargis: Provider of solar resource data and PV performance modelling used by developers and EPC firms globally. Comparable for Absolar's solar radiation simulation, shading and performance prediction capabilities.
• Aurora Solar: Industry-leading cloud-based solar design and sales platform using satellite and LiDAR data for remote assessment. Most direct functional comparison to Absolar's SolarWatcher remote assessment product, serving commercial installers globally.
• Clean Solar Solutions: UK commercial solar installer offering rooftop PV for warehouses, offices and agricultural buildings. Comparable as a regional UK commercial solar EPC competing for similar SME and mid-market customers.

Broad incumbents

• Lightsource bp: Global utility-scale solar developer with UK operations. Comparable as a developer and EPC contractor for solar projects, operating at much larger scale and competing for the same commercial and industrial solar customers in the UK.
• EDF Renewables UK: Large UK renewable energy developer and operator with a commercial and industrial solar portfolio. Comparable as a UK-based commercial solar developer with significantly greater capital and project scale, providing a competitive benchmark for Absolar's commercial solar offering.
• SunPower UK: Established global solar PV manufacturer and installer with a UK commercial offering. Comparable as a premium solar installer serving commercial customers, though typically larger-scale than Absolar's typical project.
• Statkraft (Solar Century): Statkraft acquired Solar Century, a UK solar developer and installer. Comparable as a UK commercial solar EPC with broad market reach across industrial, commercial and public sector customers.
• Octopus Energy (Solar): Octopus Energy operates a UK commercial solar arm providing rooftop solar and battery solutions for businesses. Comparable as a UK commercial solar installer with strong consumer brand recognition and embedded energy supply relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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