Sunseam

Commercial solar in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

915
Commercial roofs ranked
271.6 MWp
Combined rooftop potential
265
At energy Band D–G

Together these roofs represent an estimated £44,478,876 in potential annual electricity savings from on-site solar.

Frequently asked questions

How many commercial roofs suit solar in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Sunseam ranks 915 large commercial roofs in Newcastle upon Tyne, with a combined rooftop-solar potential of about 271.6 MWp.

Which buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne face MEES pressure?

Around 265 of the ranked buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.