Commercial & Industrial Solar in Steyning (BN44)

Solar potential in Steyning (BN44)

A typical south-facing roof in BN44 produces approximately 1,125 kWh per kWp of installed capacity each year. For a mid-sized commercial installation of 250 kWp, that translates to roughly 281 MWh of generation each year, enough to offset a significant portion of typical warehouse, logistics, or light-industrial electricity demand.

Actual yield varies with roof orientation, pitch, shading, and inverter efficiency. The figure above represents clear-sky, unshaded south-facing potential.

Planning context

Over the last 12 months, 3 solar planning applications have been submitted in the BN44 area, with an approval rate of 33%. This is a signal of local planning authority appetite for solar, installers and funders should factor this into risk assessments for new projects.

Commercial activity mix in BN44

The top commercial sector groups by active business count in this postcode district are:

• Real estate, 82 active businesses
• Management consulting, 58 active businesses
• Business support, 55 active businesses
• IT services, 48 active businesses
• Other professional, 44 active businesses

Wider area

The BN44 postcode district sits within WEST SUSSEX. Grid connection capacity and planning trends at the wider council level are a material input into any commercial solar project in the area.