Solar for Retail in Ilford (IG3)
784 active retailers in the IG3 postcode district. Designed for installers, asset managers, and funders looking to deploy commercial solar in this niche.
Retail in district
784
active businesses
Typical kWp
150-750
rooftop range
Self-consumption
70%
typical on-site use
Annual yield
1,043
kWh / kWp
Why this combination matters
Retail parks, supermarkets, DIY and big-box stores. Strong daytime self-consumption profile.
With 784 active retailers in Ilford (IG3), the IG3 district is a meaningful market for sector-specific commercial solar. Most retail solar installations of 150-750 kWp would generate 156 MWh - 782 MWh per year, covering a large share of typical sector demand.
In the IG3 area as a whole, 4 solar planning applications have been submitted in the last 12 months, with an approval rate of 25%. This is the planning context any new retail solar project here will operate in.
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