Leicestershire combines Magna Park (UK's largest dedicated logistics park, 60+ DCs) with the wider East Midlands Golden Triangle logistics belt. Major 3PL operators include Wincanton, GXO, DSV, plus retailer flagship NDCs.
Local context — Leicestershire
Leicestershire logistics operations benefit from Magna Park's reinforced grid capacity, Western Power Distribution DNO, and the Golden Triangle's mature commercial solar supply chain. Building stock predominantly modern (post-2010) with PV-ready specifications.
Modelled scenario — Leicestershire
A 2.8 MW solar PV install on a Magna Park 480,000 sqft NDC operated by major UK grocery retailer. First-year generation 2.62 GWh. Self-consumption 78%. Annual saving £535,000. Simple payback 4.8 years; 25-year IRR 24%.