Plastic manufacturing
Plastic Engineering Solutions
£25,182 projected annual savings
- 150 kWp system
- 23% projected bill reduction
- 2.8 years payback
- Installed in 2 weeks, zero downtime
For businesses
A solar decision your board can sign off.
One evidence base, one tender brief and our panel of vetted installers, run end to end in your own secure tender portal.
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50+
commercial projects and tenders handled
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10,000+
solar panels installed through CH Group projects
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£1.5m+
estimated annual energy bill savings for our clients
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8 MW
of projects awarded in 2026
The same tender, before and after CH Group.
| Today | With CH Group |
|---|---|
| Every installer quotes on their own assumptions | One tender brief, the same assumptions for all |
| Quotes you can't compare like for like | Every proposal normalised, side by side |
| Paperwork scattered across spreadsheets, emails and PDFs | Everything live in one secure tender portal |
| You chase installers and run the process yourself | We run the whole tender for you, end to end |
| An unclear decision to take to the board | A clear, board-ready recommendation |
Six steps. You stay in control throughout.
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Assess
- Energy assessment We review your bills, half-hourly data, operating hours and site.
- Project definition We set site constraints, objectives, target system and funding route.
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Tender
- Controlled tender One consistent brief goes to selected, vetted EPC partners.
- Proposal comparison Every proposal is normalised on the same key variables.
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Decide & deliver
- Recommendation We present the strongest options, the trade-offs and the preferred route.
- Appointment & delivery We support final selection, survey handover and the move into delivery.
Throughout, you follow every step live in your own tender portal.
Your whole tender, live in one place.
We run the tender end to end, and you follow every step in your own portal. It replaces the spreadsheets, email chains, messages and PDF quotes.
- Verified baseline
- Twelve months of half-hourly data, checked before anyone quotes.
- One brief, one deadline
- Every installer quotes on the same assumptions.
- Normalised results
- Price, returns, funding and carbon on one basis.
- Funding compared
- Capex, asset finance and PPA modelled side by side.
- Board-ready report
- A recommendation pack your directors can sign off.
- Private by design
- Only the people you name can see it. Installers never see each other's quotes.
Better procurement doesn't remove choice. It makes choice useful.
Every proposal, line by line.
We normalise each proposal on the same ten variables, so you compare like with like.
- System size
- kWp proposed for your roof and demand
- Generation
- Expected annual output, on one basis
- Self-consumption
- How much of the power your site actually uses
- £/kWp
- Installed price per kilowatt peak
- Equipment
- Panels, inverters and mounting, by manufacturer
- Warranties
- Product, performance and workmanship cover
- Savings
- Annual savings on your verified tariff
- Payback
- Years to recover the investment
- Programme
- Time on site and the delivery plan
- Commercial terms
- Deposit, payment stages and contract terms
One solar opportunity. Three ways to fund it.
| Capex (direct ownership) | Asset finance (spread the cost) | PPA (funded solar) | |
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| How it works | You fund the system and keep all the long-term savings. | Spread the cost over an agreed term. | A third party funds it. You buy the power at an agreed rate. |
| Upfront capital | Required | Not required (loan financed) | Not required |
| Ownership | You, from day one | You, now or at end of term | The funder |
| Best suited to | Available capital and a long-term ownership view | Preserving working capital while owning the asset | Larger sites, subject to suitability and funder terms |
We compare the structure as well as the system: cash flow, ownership, savings, contract term and suitability. All funding routes are subject to suitability and funder terms.
Is your site worth tendering?
A few answers give you an indicative saving, system size and payback for your site, and a first read on how ready it is for a tender. We verify every figure with twelve months of half-hourly data before any installer quotes.
Not every EPC becomes a CH Group partner.
Our panel of vetted EPC partners is chosen for capability, pricing discipline and delivery standards.
Track record
Proven experience at commercial scale
- Demonstrable commercial solar track record
- Experience at relevant project scale and sector types
- Credible client references
- Financial stability
- Professional, transparent proposals
Commercial discipline
Transparent, comparable proposals
- Clear, transparent pricing
- Consistent assumptions and scope
- No hidden extras
- Realistic performance estimates
- Commercial terms that stand up to comparison
- Willing to work in a structured tender
Technical & delivery
Safe, compliant and reliable delivery
- Appropriate accreditations (MCS, NICEIC)
- Full insurance cover (PL, EL and PI)
- Robust health and safety standards
- Quality equipment from bankable manufacturers
- Clear design, installation and commissioning
- Responsive project management and aftercare
Real projects. Real savings.
Plant & machinery hire, Bristol
Kelston Sparks
£20,075 projected annual savings
- 116 kWp system
- 232 panels
- 2 yrs 10 mths payback
- Installed in 1 week, zero downtime
See all four projects
Projected figures supplied for each case study. Savings depend on each site's energy use, tariff and system.
Frequently asked questions
How is CH Group paid?
Our fee is agreed in writing before you commit to anything. Our installer partners also pay us to develop and run tenders, and every partner bids against the same brief, so no installer can buy a better place in your comparison. The numbers behind our recommendation sit in your portal, so you can check them yourself.
Do we have to run a tender to work with you?
No, but it is where the value is. The tender is what makes proposals comparable. If you already hold quotes, we can put them on a single basis and tell you what they actually say. That is often the fastest route to a decision.
Who can see our portal?
Only the people you name. Each tender runs in a private, access-controlled workspace that search engines never see. Installers never see each other's responses or your commercial position.
What if the tender says we should not proceed?
Then that is the recommendation, and you will have the evidence behind it. A structured process that stops a weak project being built has done its job.
How do you choose the installers?
Not every EPC becomes a CH Group partner. Our vetted panel is chosen for track record, commercial discipline and safe, reliable delivery, including MCS and NICEIC accreditation and full PL, EL and PI insurance.
Which businesses do you work with?
Businesses across the UK and Ireland, most often manufacturers and other energy-intensive sites that own or control their roof.
Can we still go solar if we rent our building?
Often, yes. A rooftop system on a leased building needs landlord consent and a lease long enough to support the term. We check both early, before anyone prices the project.
Can we sell excess power back to the grid?
Yes, through an export agreement. Export rates are well below your import price, so a system should be sized around your daytime demand first. The demand profile in your energy assessment settles that question.
Let's look at your site.
A short call with Harry or James. We get to know your site, energy use and objectives, and show you how a structured tender would work for you.
Initial review We get to know your site, energy use and objectives.
Energy assessment We analyse your energy data and solar potential.
Structured tender Our vetted EPC partners compete for your project, and we give you a clear recommendation.
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Prefer to talk now? Call Harry on +44 7488 893313.