Plymouth logistics warehouse solar: Derriford Business Park (PL6 — M5 corridor), Plymouth International Business Park, Langage Business Park (PL7). Plymouth & South Devon Freeport ECA: qualifying buildings at Devonport and Sherford. Best UK commercial irradiance: 990-1,050 kWh/kWp/yr. WPD G99: 5-7 months PL postcodes. Self-consumption logistics: 78-84%. After-ECA payback: 3.5-4.5 years.
Local context — Plymouth
Plymouth logistics solar: Freeport ECA for qualifying sites + UK best irradiance = 3.5-4.5 year payback. WPD 5-7 months G99. South West irradiance advantage compounds over 25 years to £500k+ extra NPV versus Midlands equivalent.
Recent install — Plymouth
A 700 kW solar install at Plymouth International Business Park. Plymouth Freeport ECA qualifying site. WPD G99: 6 months. Self-consumption 81%. Annual saving: £144k at 28p/kWh South West tariff. Freeport ECA + AIA: £210k year-one tax shield. After-ECA effective payback: 3.9 years.
Common questions — logistics warehouses in Plymouth
Which Plymouth logistics sites qualify for Freeport ECA?
Plymouth & South Devon Freeport designated tax sites: Devonport Dockyard adjacent logistics, Sherford Enterprise Zone (new-build), Plymouth Airport redevelopment. Not all PL postcodes qualify — confirm at plymouthfreeport.co.uk. Sherford is the easiest-access qualifying zone for new logistics developments.