Is battery storage finance available for homes?

No. We arrange commercial finance for battery storage acquired for business purposes, including systems at business premises and eligible commercial energy projects. We do not provide consumer or homeowner battery finance.

Can we finance a battery system separately from our solar array?

Yes. If you already have an existing commercial solar PV installation, we can arrange finance specifically for retrofitting a commercial battery energy storage system (BESS). We can also seek finance for combined solar and battery installations.

Is security required for BESS finance?

In a typical commercial asset finance agreement, the battery system itself forms the primary security. However, depending on the business profile, the lender may also require a director's personal guarantee or other forms of security. This is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the participating lender.

Battery Storage

Commercial battery energy storage (BESS) finance

A commercial battery energy storage system (BESS) allows your business to store self-generated renewable power or draw from the grid during off-peak times. We broker finance for commercial BESS installations, enabling you to spread the substantial upfront cost over a fixed term. This finance is strictly for commercial purposes, subject to credit approval and specific lender criteria. We operate as a credit broker, sourcing competitive facilities from our commercial lender panel.

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Commercial Finance Solutions

Commercial BESS units
Solar & battery combinations
Grid-scale storage
Energy management systems

Important NoteSorbus Finance acts as a credit broker and not a lender. Commercial and business finance only. Subject to status and lender criteria.

Assets we can help finance

We arrange commercial debt facilities for a wide variety of renewable assets. Below are examples of the equipment our lender panel can consider.

Commercial lithium-ion BESS units

Containerised battery storage systems

Hybrid solar and battery installations

Commercial battery inverters

Energy management and control systems

Grid connection and switchgear

Why Sorbus Finance?

A clear, commercial approach

Spread the investment cost

Commercial battery storage is a major capital investment. Asset finance allows you to implement the technology now while paying for it over time.

Independent market access

We are an independent broker with a panel of 150+ commercial lenders. We can consider relevant options for your business.

Commercial focus

We do not arrange domestic battery finance. Our expertise lies entirely in understanding corporate financials and commercial borrowing requirements.

Clear communication

We do not guarantee financial savings or grid revenues. Our role is to broker the commercial debt facility clearly and transparently.

In almost all circumstances we do not charge a broker fee. Should a broker fee be chargeable you will be made aware clearly in advance and it will be agreed in writing before you proceed. Read our Initial Disclosure.

Who you could speak to

Arran Turner

Managing Director

General commercial finance and how Sorbus works

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Graham Nash

Commercial Finance Director

Business loans, cash flow and wider commercial funding

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STEP 1
A conversation with a broker
You talk to a real Sorbus broker about the business, the purpose and what is affordable. No application at this stage.
STEP 2
Credit placement
If you choose to go further, we prepare the case and decide which lenders on our panel of 150+ are worth approaching.
STEP 3
Lender assessment
The lender, not Sorbus, underwrites and makes the credit decision. Approval is never guaranteed.
STEP 4
Documentation
If a lender offers terms and you accept, we help coordinate agreements and payout paperwork with you.

Every step after the first is optional. You can stop after the conversation. Sorbus is a broker, not a lender.

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