EG Solar

What EG Solar does

EG Solar is a UK-based solar photovoltaic installation contractor operating as a brand under Elco Group, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Rochester, Kent (Unit C6, Spectrum Business Estate, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate). The company designs, installs, and maintains solar PV systems for commercial enterprises (factories, warehouses, retail chains), new-build construction projects (residential dwellings, apartment blocks, commercial warehouses, stadia, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, and agricultural buildings), and residential homeowners across the United Kingdom. Core technology is solar PV integrated with battery storage systems — the company is a Tesla-approved battery installer — and EV charging infrastructure compliant with BS 7671 wiring regulations and OLEV grant requirements.

The company's revenue model blends one-time hardware sales and installation fees with recurring service revenue. Customers can fund installations through full ownership, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) under 20–40 year leases structured via third-party investors, or green loans from partner financiers. Three tiers of operations and maintenance subscriptions — Silver (panel cleaning from £20/m²), Gold (£1,255 annual health check and certificate), and Platinum (£975 setup + £350/year remote monitoring) — provide recurring revenue after installation. Government incentives captured include the OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme (up to £350 per EV socket) and the UK 130% super-deduction capital allowance on qualifying Solar PV and EV charge point investments.

EG Solar operates a sales-led, enterprise-field-sales go-to-market, offering free, non-obligation Renewable Technologies Reports to generate leads and leveraging high-profile case studies (ExCel Centre, ALDI national framework, Everton FC Bramley Moore Dock Stadium, Liverpool FC Anfield Road, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham FC, Crystal Palace, KIA Oval) to build credibility with commercial prospects. The company holds a dense accreditation stack — MCS, NICEIC Approved Contractor, Constructionline Gold, CHAS, SMAS Worksafe, OLEV Approved Charge Point Installer — which functions as a procurement prerequisite for many enterprise and construction-sector buyers. Leadership includes Founder Darrell Steward, Co-Founder Esther Howards, Sales Manager Kristin Watson, and Managing Director Jerome Bell. No revenue, headcount, or external funding figures are disclosed.

Name

EG Solar

Legal name

Elco Group

Website

https://egsolar.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UK-based solar PV installation contractor operating under Elco Group, serving commercial enterprises, new-build developers, and residential customers with turnkey solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and tiered operations and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Commercial solar panels
• Battery storage systems
• EV charger installation
• Renewable energy contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar PV System Sales and Installation: Direct installation of solar photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential customers. Revenue generated from equipment sales, installation fees, and project management services. Offers multiple funding options including full ownership, PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), and Green Loans.
2. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Third-party investors provide free, fully maintained PV systems under 20-40 year lease arrangements. Customers purchase the clean energy produced at a reduced rate, generating recurring revenue for the investor partners and EG Solar's facilitation role.
3. Operations and Maintenance Services: Three-tiered maintenance packages (Silver, Gold, Platinum) providing panel cleaning, system health checks, generation reporting, and remote monitoring services. Recurring revenue through annual service contracts.
4. Battery Storage Systems: Integration and installation of battery storage solutions, enabling additional revenue streams through grid services. EG Solar is a Tesla-approved battery installer offering turnkey solutions.
5. EV Charger Installation: Installation of electric vehicle charging points for homes and businesses, including maintenance and aftercare services. Government grants of up to £350 per charge point available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EG Solar is a UK-based solar PV installation contractor that designs, supplies, installs, and maintains solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage solutions, and EV charging infrastructure for commercial, residential, and new build construction customers. The company offers turnkey solutions covering survey, planning, installation, and aftercare, and provides multiple funding pathways including full ownership, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), and Green Loans.

Product overview

EG Solar is a solar installation contractor offering a unified suite of renewable energy services. The core offerings include New Build Solar installation for residential and commercial new construction projects, Commercial & Retro-fit Solar for existing buildings, Solar Operations & Maintenance (with Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers), Battery Storage solutions (as a Tesla approved installer), and EV Chargers installation. The company also provides a free Renewable Technologies Report as a consultancy service. These services are designed to work together as an end-to-end renewable energy solution—solar PV installation pairs with battery storage for energy independence, while EV charger installation supports the broader electrification of transportation. Funding options include Full Ownership, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), and Green Loan to accommodate different customer financial preferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Build Solar Solar PV installation services for new construction projects including residential dwellings, apartment blocks, commercial warehouses, stadia, leisure facilities, educational buildings, conversions, healthcare facilities, religious buildings, hotels, and agricultural buildings. Designed for main contractors, housebuilders, and developers needing to meet Energy Performance Certificate and sustainability requirements.
• Commercial & Retro-fit Solar Commercial solar panel installation services for existing buildings and retro-fit projects. Includes a free non-obligation carbon reduction report with design pack, ROI analysis, and multiple funding options (Full Ownership, PPA, Green Loan). Targeted at factories, warehouses, offices, and retail buildings seeking ROI in 4-5 years.
• Solar Operations & Maintenance Three-tiered maintenance packages for installed solar PV systems: Silver (panel cleaning from £20/m2), Gold (full health check, fault finding, generation reporting at £1,255), and Platinum (remote monitoring with £975 setup fee and £350/year after year one). Provides panel cleaning, system health checks, generation reporting, and remote monitoring services.
• Battery Storage Battery storage system installation and integration with solar PV systems, offered as a Tesla approved installer. Enables time shifting, peak avoidance, and additional revenue through grid balancing services (FFR/EFR), Capacity Market participation, and Short-Term Operating Reserve (STOR) services.
• EV Chargers EV charge point installation services for homes and workplaces, with OLEV approved three-year warranty and access to Workplace Charging Scheme grants of up to £350 per socket. Installation compliant with BS 7671 regulations, including aftercare and maintenance services.
• Renewable Technologies Report Bespoke renewable technologies report analyzing how businesses can reduce carbon footprint and electricity bills by up to 80%, provided free with no commitment. Includes design pack and serves as a consultancy and lead-generation service.

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI in 4-5 years for commercial solar installations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Rolec EV: UK-based manufacturer and installer of EV charge points with OZEV approval. Direct overlap with EG Solar's EV charger product line and the same Workplace Charging Scheme grant channel, though focused on EV-only rather than full solar+battery+EV.

Broad incumbents

• Lightsource bp: Global utility-scale and commercial solar developer with major UK presence, owned by bp. Competes for large enterprise rooftop and ground-mount frameworks and brings significantly more capital and engineering depth than EG Solar.
• EDF Renewables UK: UK arm of EDF Renewables, a major utility-scale and distributed solar developer. Competes for large commercial rooftop and new-build solar frameworks and benefits from EDF's balance sheet and corporate customer relationships.
• Solarcentury (Statkraft): One of the UK's largest and longest-established solar PV EPC firms, acquired by Statkraft. Operates across commercial rooftop, utility-scale, and new-build housing, with full battery/EV stack — a much larger incumbent competing for the same UK commercial and housebuilder deals.
• Tesla Energy: Global battery storage and solar PV provider whose Powerwall products EG Solar is approved to install. Competes indirectly in the integrated solar + battery space and sets the benchmark product and pricing against which EG Solar's offering is judged.

Direct peers

• Solarsense UK: Long-established UK solar installer focused on commercial, public sector and residential solar PV, battery storage and EV charging. Comparable multi-product offering, MCS/NICEIC accreditations, and UK regional delivery model.
• Joju Solar: UK-based solar PV, battery storage and EV charging installer serving commercial, new-build and community customers with similar accreditation stack (MCS, NICEIC). Direct competitor for the same enterprise and housebuilder customer base.
• British Solar Renewables: UK commercial and utility-scale solar EPC contractor delivering rooftop and ground-mount projects for enterprises and developers. Closely comparable in service scope (PV + battery + EV) and UK enterprise customer base.

Emerging players

• Naked Energy: UK solar technology company focused on innovative building-integrated PV (BIPV) thermal and electrical products. Adjacent competitor in commercial and new-build solar, differentiated by proprietary product design.
• Engensa (Engensa Renewables): UK-based solar EPC and energy services provider targeting commercial, industrial and new-build customers. Smaller and more regional than Lightsource bp but overlapping on the UK commercial rooftop segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Elco_Group_Ltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/elcogroupltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elco-group-ltd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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