Solar for Retail in Durham (DH1)
233 active retailers in the DH1 postcode district. Designed for installers, asset managers, and funders looking to deploy commercial solar in this niche.
Retail in district
233
active businesses
Typical kWp
150-750
rooftop range
Self-consumption
70%
typical on-site use
Annual yield
952
kWh / kWp
Why this combination matters
Retail parks, supermarkets, DIY and big-box stores. Strong daytime self-consumption profile.
With 233 active retailers in Durham (DH1), the DH1 district is a meaningful market for sector-specific commercial solar. Most retail solar installations of 150-750 kWp would generate 143 MWh - 714 MWh per year, covering a large share of typical sector demand.
In the DH1 area as a whole, 7 solar planning applications have been submitted in the last 12 months, with an approval rate of 86%. This is the planning context any new retail solar project here will operate in.
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