Solar Panels for Hotels & Hospitality
Get a quoteBy investing in solar, hotels can cut energy costs, improve their EPC rating and make real progress toward net zero.
Solar Panels for Hotels & Hospitality
At Kembla, we understand the pressures hotel businesses face, rising energy bills, tightening EPC standards and growing net zero expectations from guests, investors and corporate clients. We’ve delivered solar installations for hotels and hospitality venues, and our approach is built around how they actually run, round the clock demand and no disruption to guests.
Why Kembla?
We’ve designed and installed solar panel and battery systems for hotels and hospitality sites across the UK.
Josh Chadwick General Manager, The Tawny Hotel“It was a really seamless process with Kembla. They gave us all the data we needed, and any questions we had, they had great answers for. We felt confident they could deliver – and we’re already seeing massive benefits, even before peak summer.”
Why Solar Panels for Hotels and Hospitality?
Energy is one of the biggest running costs for any hotel. Heating, hot water, laundry, kitchens and lighting all run for long hours, often well into the evening. Solar tackles that directly, and pairing it with battery storage means you can use your own power when demand peaks after sunset.
The numbers:
- Cut energy costs across heating, hot water, laundry and kitchens
- Improve your EPC rating and prepare for tighter standards
- Reduce carbon emissions and progress toward net zero
- Use battery storage to cover evening and overnight demand
- Meet guest and corporate expectations around sustainability
- Add EV charging for guests, a growing amenity that drives bookings
The result is lower running costs, a stronger green reputation and a more resilient business.
Improve your EPC Rating and Reach Net Zero
EPC standards for commercial buildings are rising. The government has confirmed that larger rented non-domestic buildings are expected to need an EPC B from 2031, and lenders, investors and buyers already look closely at ratings.
On-site solar generation reduces your building’s carbon emissions, which can improve your EPC rating. It also gives you a clear, measurable step toward your net zero targets.
- Lower carbon emissions from day one
- Support a stronger EPC rating ahead of tightening standards
- Protect the value and lettability of your property
- Back up your sustainability reporting with real data
Requirements vary by ownership and location. Speak to us about your property.
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Discuss Your Solar Energy Options
Looking to reduce energy costs, improve your EPC rating and boost your sustainability credentials? Whether you run a single hotel or a wider group, our team can help you identify the best solution for your sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hotels have long operating hours and steady demand for heating, hot water and laundry. On-site generation cuts energy costs and gives you more control over rising bills.
Yes. Solar generation lowers your building’s carbon emissions, which is a key factor in the rating. The exact impact depends on your building, so a survey and EPC assessment will confirm what to expect.
Current rules require an EPC E for rented non-domestic buildings. The government has confirmed plans for EPC B from 2031 for larger rented buildings over 1,000 square metres, where cost-effective, subject to legislation. We recommend checking how this applies to your lease or ownership structure.
Yes. On-site generation reduces the carbon you draw from the grid, and battery storage and EV charging extend that further. We can help you model the likely carbon savings for your site.
Solar generates in daylight, but battery storage lets you store excess power and use it in the evening, when hotel demand is often at its highest.
In most cases, no. Work is planned around occupancy and busy periods, with controlled access and agreed working hours so guests are unaffected.
Often, yes, though extra consents may apply. We assess your building early and advise on options, including less visible roof areas or ground mounted systems.
Many corporate clients and guests now factor sustainability into their choices. Solar gives you a visible, verifiable commitment you can feature in your marketing and tenders.
Yes. EV charging can be added alongside solar, letting you power chargers with your own generation and offer a valued amenity.
Yes. We can assess a portfolio, prioritise the strongest sites and phase installation to suit your business.
Options include capital investment, asset finance and PPA models with no upfront cost. The right choice depends on your ownership structure and budget.
A professional survey assesses roof condition, structural capacity, orientation and shading. Many hotels have large, well suited roof areas.
Many installations fall under permitted development, but this varies by building type, listed status and location. A project assessment confirms what applies.
Very little. Periodic inspections, performance monitoring and occasional cleaning, with systems designed to last 25 to 30 years or more.
A feasibility assessment is the best starting point, reviewing your energy use, roof suitability, savings and funding options.