East Midlands Gateway is one of the UK's major Amazon-customer fulfilment centres, alongside major brand fulfilment (M&S, Nestlé, Kuehne+Nagel). 24/7 conveyor and robotics operations deliver exceptional solar self-consumption (88-94%).
Local context — East Midlands Gateway
East Midlands Gateway fulfilment operations run continuous robotics, conveyor, and HVAC loads — driving 88-94% self-consumption ratios. Customer Scope 3 mandates from Amazon (Climate Pledge Friendly tier) and major retailers create contract-tier value beyond the direct energy saving.
Modelled scenario — East Midlands Gateway
A 1.8 MW solar PV install on a 480,000 sqft Amazon-customer fulfilment centre at East Midlands Gateway. First-year generation 1.66 GWh. Self-consumption 91%. Annual savings £340,000. Simple payback 4.3 years; 25-year IRR 25%. Awarded Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly tier status.