Derby distribution centre solar: Pride Park Business Park (DE24), Alfreton Road A38 logistics corridor (DE3/DE24), Raynesway (DE21) logistics and manufacturing cluster. WPD Western Power Distribution G99: 5-6 months for Derby area. Toyota Burnaston supply chain logistics operators: active Scope 3 programme requiring renewable energy evidence. Self-consumption for automated DC: 80-86%. Payback 4.5-5.5 years.
Local context — Derby
Derby DC solar: WPD 5-6 months G99, Toyota/Rolls-Royce supply chain Scope 3 requirements, 80-86% self-consumption for mid-automated DCs. Pride Park and Raynesway modern logistics buildings ideal for 300 kW – 2 MW ballasted PV.
Recent install — Derby
A 600 kW solar PV install at a Derby Raynesway distribution centre. WPD G99: 5.5 months. Self-consumption 82%. First-year generation 570,000 kWh. Annual saving: £114,000. Simple payback: 5.3 years. After-AIA: 4.1 years.
Common questions — distribution centres in Derby
Is Derby within a Freeport zone?
No — Derby is not within a UK Freeport designated zone. Standard 100% AIA applies. The nearest Freeport is East Midlands Airport Freeport (approximately 15 miles north-west at Castle Donington). WPD G99 connection is 5-6 months — a reasonable timeline. For IETF grants, Derby aerospace and automotive manufacturing operations at nearby Rolls-Royce Sinfin supply chain do qualify.