Solar for warehouses, UK-wide analysis

Logistics and storage facilities with large, unshaded roofs, typically the highest-yielding rooftop sites in the UK commercial stock.

Active UK businesses

0

in warehouses

Typical system

250-2000 kWp

rooftop range

Solar planning 12m

227

41% approved

Self-consumption

45%

typical on-site use

Why warehouses are a strong solar fit

The warehouse sector typically sees 45% of solar generation consumed on-site, which is the single biggest driver of PPA economics. Higher self-consumption means more of the solar output displaces expensive grid electricity (currently ~28p/kWh for commercial tariffs) rather than exporting at the lower SEG rate (~5p/kWh).

A typical 250-kWp rooftop system on a warehouse site generates around 225 MWh per year, covering a meaningful share of typical sector demand and locking in ~25 years of price-certain electricity via a PPA structure.

Typical warehouse solar economics

Mid-size project

250 kWp

~225 MWh/year generation

Large project

2000 kWp

~1.8 GWh/year generation

Typical PPA term

25 yrs

long-term grid price hedge

Get an indicative quote, warehouse solar

Tell us about your site, we'll come back within 1 working day with an indicative PPA rate, payback estimate, and what would be needed to take it forward.

By submitting, you agree to our privacy policy.

Explore other sectors