Yes — UK warehouse solar PV is worth it for most owner-occupiers and long-lease tenants. Typical economics: 4-6 year simple payback, 22-30% 25-year IRR after 100% AIA tax shield. Combined with EPC compliance (MEES EPC B by 2030) and customer Scope 3 audit pack benefit, the commercial case is overwhelming.
When solar is most valuable
High-self-consumption sectors (cold chain, fulfilment, manufacturing): payback 4-5 years. Low-self-consumption sectors (cross-dock, self-storage): payback 6-8 years. Owner-occupiers: capture full AIA tax shield. Long-lease tenants: capture energy savings + customer audit benefit.
When solar may not be worth it
Leases under 5 years remaining without PPA option. Buildings with asbestos cement roofs requiring £150-500k re-roof first. Sites with severe DNO capacity constraints. Buildings with very low daytime baseload (some self-storage). We are honest during desk feasibility — we will tell you if your site doesn't suit solar.
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Detailed economics: /warehouse-solar-costs/. PPA option: /ppa-for-warehouses/. Sector economics: /sectors/.