Glasgow is Scotland's largest commercial solar market — Eurocentral logistics park and LCITP grants make the case for early action.
Glasgow solar economics
Irradiance 830-860 kWh/kWp/yr. Grid retail 23-25p/kWh. Standard DC payback: 6.5-8yr. With LCITP: 4.5-6yr. Cold chain: 5-6.5yr.
Eurocentral M8
Scotland's largest logistics park (ML1 — M8 J6). Amazon Scotland FC (Climate Pledge active), DHL, Tesco DC, XPO. SP Networks G99 at ML1: 8-10 months.
LCITP and food & drink manufacturing
SME: 30-35%. Large business: 20-25%. Glasgow food and drink: AG Barr Cumbernauld (carbonated drinks IETF 25-30%), Tunnocks Uddingston (IETF 20-25%). IETF + LCITP stacking for qualifying Scottish food manufacturers.
SP Networks: submit immediately
8-12 months for 200 kW-3 MW. ML1 Eurocentral: 8-10 months. G51 Clyde dock: 9-11 months. Pre-application engagement recommended above 1 MW.
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Glasgow guide: /guides/warehouse-solar-glasgow/. Edinburgh guide: /guides/warehouse-solar-edinburgh/. Contact: /contact/.