The solar energy sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Once considered a niche technology, solar photovoltaics (PV) are now a cornerstone of the global energy transition. Falling technology costs, supportive policy frameworks, and growing investor confidence have driven exponential growth in solar deployment across the UK and Ireland. From utility-scale solar farms to integrated rooftop systems, solar is now one of the most cost-effective and scalable forms of renewable energy available.
As the sector matures, so too does the complexity of delivering successful solar projects. Developers must navigate a dynamic landscape of planning policy, grid constraints, environmental regulation, and community engagement. At the same time, there is increasing pressure to demonstrate biodiversity net gain, optimise land use, and ensure long-term operational resilience. Solar is no longer just about panels and inverters—it’s about integrated, sustainable infrastructure.
At Arthian, we’ve been at the forefront of this evolution. Our team has supported the development of solar projects across the UK and Ireland, from early-stage feasibility through to planning, design, construction, and post-consent optimisation. We understand the technical, environmental, and regulatory challenges—and we know how to overcome them.
We provide a full-lifecycle consultancy service for solar energy projects, combining planning, environmental, engineering, and safety expertise under one roof. Whether you’re developing a new site or expanding an existing portfolio, we offer tailored support across key project stages:
Solar projects are multi-faceted, and success depends on getting every stage right—from land acquisition to long-term operation. Arthian brings together a team of planners, engineers, environmental scientists, and safety professionals who understand the full project lifecycle and work collaboratively to deliver results.
We help clients identify and evaluate potential solar sites using a combination of GIS analysis, policy review, and environmental screening. Our feasibility studies consider solar irradiance, topography, access, grid proximity, and planning risk—providing clear go/no-go recommendations that de-risk investment decisions.
Our RTPI-accredited planners lead the preparation and submission of planning applications, coordinating inputs from landscape, ecology, heritage, and transport specialists. We manage stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and negotiations with planning authorities to secure timely and robust consents.
We also support:
Our environmental consultants deliver a full suite of assessments to support planning and EIA, including:
We ensure that environmental risks are identified early and mitigated effectively—supporting sustainable design and smooth planning outcomes.
Our engineers support the design of access roads, drainage systems, cable routes, and substation infrastructure. We also provide civil and structural input for panel mounting systems and battery enclosures. Our designs are buildable, cost-effective, and aligned with environmental and planning constraints. We also assisted in panel specification, electrical infrastructure, inverter selection, and integration with existing electrical equipment – ensuring seamless installation.
During construction, we provide:
We help ensure that construction is delivered safely, legally, and with minimal environmental impact.
Once operational, we support clients with:
We help demonstrate the real-world benefits of your solar project—environmentally, socially, and financially.
We’ve supported BESS projects up to 100MW+ across the UK.
Our team includes planners, engineers, environmental scientists, and sustainability consultants.
We work as one team, reducing handover risks and ensuring joined-up thinking across disciplines.
We stay ahead of evolving planning policy, grid codes, and environmental regulation.
We tailor our support to your site, your process, and your commercial goals.
We’d love to hear from you – whether you have a question, a project in mind, want to explore job opportunities, or just want to say hello.
