Sunseam®

Commercial solar in County Durham

Sunseam ranks every suitable commercial roof in County Durham (North East) by solar opportunity, so installers find qualified sites and owners see what their roof is worth.

1,400
Commercial roofs ranked
400.5 MWp
Combined rooftop potential
434
At energy Band D–G

Together these roofs represent an estimated £64,807,561 in potential annual electricity savings from on-site solar.

Frequently asked questions

How many commercial roofs suit solar in County Durham?

Sunseam ranks 1,400 large commercial roofs in County Durham, with a combined rooftop-solar potential of about 400.5 MWp.

Which buildings in County Durham face MEES pressure?

Around 434 of the ranked buildings in County Durham sit at EPC Band D–G. The minimum to let is Band E today; the government's long-term MEES target is EPC B for large non-domestic buildings (over 1,000 m²), expected around 2031, so the biggest, lowest-rated roofs have the clearest future-proofing reason to act.

Figures are estimates modelled using standard assumptions, indicative, not quotes.