Norwich fulfilment centre solar: John Lewis Waitrose Norfolk Distribution Centre (Longwater), Next Norwich regional hub, Amazon Great Yarmouth adjacent logistics, Clipper Logistics Norwich. UKPN G99: 4-6 months. East Anglian irradiance: 1,000-1,050 kWh/kWp/yr. Self-consumption automated fulfilment 82-88%. Payback: 4-4.5 years.
Local context — Norwich
Norwich fulfilment solar: UKPN 4-6 months G99 (UK fastest), east Anglian irradiance (1,000-1,050 kWh/kWp/yr), 82-88% self-consumption. After-tax AIA payback 3-3.5 years. John Lewis Waitrose net zero programme, Next Scope 3: both satisfied by standard audit pack.
Recent install — Norwich
A 500 kW solar PV install on a Norwich retail fulfilment centre. UKPN G99: 4.5 months. East Anglian irradiance: 1,030 kWh/kWp/yr. First-year generation 515,000 kWh. Self-consumption 85%. Annual saving £103,000. Simple payback 4.1 years.
Common questions — fulfilment centres in Norwich
Why is Norwich fulfilment solar faster payback than Midlands?
Two factors: UKPN G99 speed (4-5 months vs 5-7 months for WPD East Midlands — means earlier start by 2-3 months, worth £25,000-£50,000 earlier generation value); East Anglian irradiance (1,030 kWh/kWp/yr vs 950 kWh/kWp/yr Midlands — 8% more annual generation, worth £8,000-£15,000/yr additional saving). Combined: approximately 0.5-0.7 years better payback.