01The challenge
Lighting large floors for long hours
How we solve it
Solar meets lighting demand at source through the day. We size the array from your half-hourly data so generation follows your real load, not a guess.
Solar panels for warehousesthat put big roofs to work
Solar panels for warehouses turn large, open roofs into low-cost power for lighting, chillers and EV fleets. Every system is sized to your shifts and roof.
MCS certified installerTypical weekdayPeaks 07:00–17:00
Your demandSolar used on site
Roof typesMetal, standing seam, flat
Demand patternShift-led, strong in daylight
Add-onsBattery and fleet charging
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When a warehouse uses its power
Most warehouses ramp up with the first shift, run hard through the day and tail off into the evening. That daytime plateau sits neatly under the solar curve.
- Day-shift lighting, conveyors and chillers line up with solar output, so most generation is used on site.
- Evening and early shifts fall outside peak sun. A battery shifts surplus midday power into those hours.
- Vans charging on site during the day can soak up surplus that would otherwise be exported for less.
Typical weekdayElectricity demand vs solar generation, by hour
Site demandSolar generationSolar used on site
Illustrative profile. Your proposal is modelled on your own half-hourly data.
Warehouse energy challenges, and how we solve them
Big buildings bring big bills. Here’s where warehouse energy costs come from and how solar, storage and smart design bring them down.
Talk to our team02The challenge
Chilled and temperature-controlled stock
How we solve it
Chillers work hardest on warm, sunny afternoons, exactly when panels peak. We model cooling load in the design so that overlap turns into savings.
03The challenge
Rooflights and fragile roof sheets
How we solve it
We survey every roof, map rooflights and fragile areas, and choose fixings to suit the sheets and structure. Safe access is planned before we start.
04The challenge
Electrifying vans and site vehicles
How we solve it
We design solar, battery and EV charging as one system and check grid capacity with your DNO early, so your fleet can charge on power you generate.
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The system we’d design for a typical warehouse
A starting point, not a fixed package. Your roof survey and half-hourly data decide the final design.
Core
Rooftop solar array
Large metal and flat roofs host big arrays that cover daytime lighting, chillers, conveyors and office loads.
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Battery and EV charging
Stores midday surplus for later shifts and charges vans and staff cars on power from your own roof.
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Optional
Energy monitoring
Shows generation against use by shift, so you can spot waste and plan heavy loads into sunny hours.
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Featured project
Proof, not promises. A recent project of ours.
+£642,030
Projected 25-year saving · Hengistfield, Sittingbourne, Kent
Hengistfield in Sittingbourne, Kent runs on a 78 kWp rooftop system. It shows how we model savings, payback and on-site use before you commit.
System78 kWp
Payback4–5 years
Figures are projections from the customer’s proposal.
Real installHengistfieldSittingbourne, Kent
Warehouse solar: your questions answered
Straight answers to the questions we’re asked most. Pick a question to read the answer.
Often, yes. Large roofs leave room for a sizeable system, and daytime operations mean much of the power can be used on site, which is where the biggest savings come from. We’ll model generation, savings and payback for your warehouse so you can judge the return.
Most metal, standing seam and flat warehouse roofs can. We assess the roof’s condition and structure during the survey, and a structural check confirms it can carry the panels where needed.
We map rooflights and fragile areas during the survey and keep the layout clear of them. Safe access and edge protection are planned before work starts.
We schedule the work around your operations, and most of it happens on the roof. Any short shutdown to connect the system is agreed with you in advance.
Most commercial rooftop systems fall under permitted development, so planning isn’t usually needed. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent. Larger systems will need a G99 grid application, which we handle for you.
Yes. We can add EV charging for vans, cars and staff vehicles, and pair it with battery storage so more of your own solar power goes into your fleet.
Cost depends on system size, roof type, whether you add battery storage or EV charging, and your grid connection. We don’t quote generic prices. Your tailored proposal sets the investment alongside projected savings, payback and a 25-year cash flow, for both outright purchase and finance.
Are solar panels for warehouses worth it?
Often, yes. Large roofs leave room for a sizeable system, and daytime operations mean much of the power can be used on site, which is where the biggest savings come from. We’ll model generation, savings and payback for your warehouse so you can judge the return.
Can my warehouse roof take solar panels?
Most metal, standing seam and flat warehouse roofs can. We assess the roof’s condition and structure during the survey, and a structural check confirms it can carry the panels where needed.
What about rooflights and fragile areas?
We map rooflights and fragile areas during the survey and keep the layout clear of them. Safe access and edge protection are planned before work starts.
Will installing solar panels on my warehouse disrupt operations?
We schedule the work around your operations, and most of it happens on the roof. Any short shutdown to connect the system is agreed with you in advance.
Do I need planning permission for warehouse solar?
Most commercial rooftop systems fall under permitted development, so planning isn’t usually needed. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent. Larger systems will need a G99 grid application, which we handle for you.
Can solar power EV charging at our warehouse?
Yes. We can add EV charging for vans, cars and staff vehicles, and pair it with battery storage so more of your own solar power goes into your fleet.
How much do solar panels for warehouses cost?
Cost depends on system size, roof type, whether you add battery storage or EV charging, and your grid connection. We don’t quote generic prices. Your tailored proposal sets the investment alongside projected savings, payback and a 25-year cash flow, for both outright purchase and finance.
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