Commercial & Industrial Solar in Bideford (EX39)

Solar potential in Bideford (EX39)

A typical south-facing roof in EX39 produces approximately 1,015 kWh per kWp of installed capacity each year. For a mid-sized commercial installation of 250 kWp, that translates to roughly 254 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, 1 solar planning applications have been submitted in the EX39 area, with an approval rate of 100%. 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 EX39

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

• Real estate, 138 active businesses
• Construction of buildings, 114 active businesses
• Specialised construction, 111 active businesses
• Retail trade, 98 active businesses
• Accommodation, 85 active businesses

Wider area

The EX39 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.