Warehouses offer some of the best conditions for commercial solar — large flat roofs, significant daytime electricity consumption and outstanding financial returns. Leeds Solar specialises in large-scale industrial solar across West Yorkshire.
Industrial and logistics properties offer several characteristics that make them particularly well-suited to commercial solar. Large, unobstructed roof areas maximise panel capacity. Significant daytime electricity loads — LED lighting, racking systems, conveyors, forklift charging, compressors and office HVAC — align well with solar generation periods. And the economics of scale mean larger systems benefit from a lower cost per kWp, improving the overall return on investment.
Leeds Solar has installed systems ranging from 30kWp on smaller industrial units to 250kWp on large logistics warehouses across West Yorkshire. We're experienced with steel-frame industrial structures, profiled metal roofing, concrete structural considerations and the DNO processes required for large commercial G99 connections.
We understand that warehouse operations cannot simply be shut down for installation. Our project management process is designed to minimise disruption — roof-level work first, with the electrical connection scheduled during a brief planned operational pause, agreed well in advance with your facilities team.
Warehouse roofs can accommodate systems from 50kWp to 500kWp+, generating enormous amounts of electricity and delivering the greatest possible saving on your energy bills.
Warehouse operations — LED lighting, forklift charging, refrigeration, compressors and conveyors — run all day. Solar generation aligns perfectly with this consumption profile, maximising self-consumption.
Large industrial systems achieve payback in 3–5 years. With 100% first-year capital allowances, the after-tax cost and payback period improve significantly for limited companies.
Pair your warehouse solar system with EV charging bays to charge your delivery vehicles or electric forklift fleet on free solar electricity — dramatically reducing energy costs for electric operations.
Reduce your Scope 2 carbon emissions significantly and meet supply chain sustainability requirements from major retailers, public sector clients and logistics customers who require ESG evidence.
Remote monitoring of generation, self-consumption and export data — accessible online 24/7 so your facilities team can track performance and our maintenance team can identify any issues proactively.
| Warehouse Type | System Size | Annual Generation | Annual Saving | System Cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small industrial unit | 30kWp | 25,500 kWh | ~£6,100 | ~£28,000 | ~4.6 yr |
| Medium warehouse | 75kWp | 63,750 kWh | ~£15,300 | ~£60,000 | ~3.9 yr |
| Large distribution centre | 200kWp | 170,000 kWh | ~£40,800 | ~£140,000 | ~3.4 yr |
Based on 850kWh/kWp/yr, 24p/kWh unit rate, 85% self-consumption. Actual results vary by site.
Free site assessment, structural review and detailed financial modelling for your industrial property.
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