Teesside distribution centre solar: South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) logistics buildings (GE Vernova, Sirius Minerals, construction logistics); Teesport logistics (PD Ports, bulk handling and container distribution); Tees Valley logistics corridor (A66/A19 — DHL Middlesbrough, Fedex Teesside, Hermes). Northern Powergrid G99: 5-8 months for Teesside sites. Teesside Freeport ECA: 100% ECA within designated zones (South Tees, Teesport, Billingham). Self-consumption logistics 78-84%. After-ECA payback 3.5-4.5 years.
Local context — Teesside
Teesside DC solar: Freeport ECA 100% on qualifying capex within designated zones, Northern Powergrid improving G99 (6-9 months South Tees), Nissan Sunderland supply chain Scope 3 (Washington/Wearside DCs face assessment), 960-990 kWh/kWp/yr irradiance. After-ECA after-tax payback 3.5-4.5 years.
Recent install — Teesside
A 1.5 MW solar PV install on a South Tees Development Corporation logistics building (within Teesside Freeport zone). Freeport ECA: £125k additional tax shield. First-year generation 1.44 GWh. Self-consumption 81%. Annual saving £288,000. After-ECA payback 4.2 years.
Common questions — distribution centres in Teesside
Which Teesside areas are within the Freeport ECA zone?
Three designated tax sites: South Tees (former SSI Redcar site — STDC), Teesport (PD Ports bulk terminal), and Billingham (SABIC, Sembcorp). Check exact building eligibility at teessidefreezone.co.uk. South Tees is the largest new-build zone — all STDC new-build industrial and logistics units within the designated area.