Ipswich distribution centre solar: Ransomes Euro Park (IP3 — modern logistics estate), West End Road logistics (IP1-IP2), A14 Ipswich corridor. Freeport East ECA for qualifying ABP Wet Dock-adjacent buildings. UKPN G99: 4-5 months (UK fastest). East Anglian irradiance: 1,020-1,050 kWh/kWp/yr. Self-consumption ambient DC: 78-84%. Payback 4-5 years, or 3-4 years with Freeport ECA.
Local context — Ipswich
Ipswich DC solar: UKPN fastest UK G99 (4-5 months), Freeport East ECA on qualifying buildings, East Anglian irradiance 5-10% above UK average. 78-84% self-consumption. 4-5 year payback (3-4 with ECA).
Recent install — Ipswich
A 500 kW solar PV install on a Ransomes Euro Park (IP3) distribution centre. UKPN G99: 4.5 months. East Anglian irradiance: 1,030 kWh/kWp/yr. First-year generation 515,000 kWh. Self-consumption 80%. Annual saving: £90,000. Payback 4.8 years; after-AIA 3.7 years.
Common questions — distribution centres in Ipswich
Which Ipswich distribution centres benefit from Freeport East ECA?
Buildings within the Freeport East designated zone at Ipswich Wet Dock qualify — primarily ABP-managed port operational buildings and adjacent logistics estates (IP3 waterfront). Ransomes Euro Park buildings are generally outside the designated zone. We confirm building-level eligibility at free desk feasibility.