Where are we with solar?
Solar energy solutions for warehouses are becoming more attractive and affordable in the current economic climate. Until recently, the growth in this sector has been slow due to various supply market factors, regulations and affordability. In the UK only 5% of warehouses currently have any solar panels on their roofs. Where panels have been installed, they usually only cover 10% to 25% of the available space. The issue has been mainly about cost and financing, but prices are coming down and more investment avenues are opening.
If a third of all warehouses in the UK utilise solar generation on their roofs, they could double the UK’s solar capacity and also, deliver the entire requirement for the UK’s 2030 target. This is one of the findings from a recent research report by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA). It highlights the potential benefits of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on the nation’s warehouse rooftops.
