Commercial & Industrial Solar in Torrington (EX38)

Data-driven view of commercial solar potential in the EX38 postcode district. We track 216 active commercial and industrial businesses in this area, with 52 Display Energy Certificates on record. Designed for installers, landlords, and funders assessing where to deploy solar PPA projects.

Active C&I businesses

216

commercial & industrial

Annual yield

1,012

kWh per kWp installed

Solar planning 12m

2

0% approved

Avg DEC rating

C

52 certificates

Solar potential in Torrington (EX38)

A typical south-facing roof in EX38 produces approximately 1,012 kWh per kWp of installed capacity each year. For a mid-sized commercial installation of 250 kWp, that translates to roughly 253 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, 2 solar planning applications have been submitted in the EX38 area, with an approval rate of 0%. 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 EX38

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

  • Construction of buildings, 18 active businesses
  • Real estate, 18 active businesses
  • Specialised construction, 15 active businesses
  • Food service, 14 active businesses
  • Retail trade, 11 active businesses

Wider area

The EX38 postcode district sits within DEVON. Grid connection capacity and planning trends at the wider council level are a material input into any commercial solar project in the area.

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