Preston manufacturing solar: BAE Systems Samlesbury (BB2 — Eurofighter/Typhoon production, 24/7, very high self-consumption); Walton Summit Industrial Estate (PR5 — mixed manufacturing and logistics); Red Scar Industrial Estate (PR2 — printing, manufacturing). WPD G99: 5-7 months PR postcodes. Irradiance: 930-960 kWh/kWp/yr. Aerospace manufacturing self-consumption: 88-93%. Defence Scope 3 requirements from BAE supply chain.
Local context — Preston
Preston manufacturing solar: BAE Systems Samlesbury aerospace — 24/7 operation, 88-93% self-consumption, defence Scope 3. WPD 5-7 months G99. 930-960 kWh/kWp/yr. Aerospace and precision manufacturing: 4-4.5 year payback.
Recent install — Preston
A 800 kW solar install at a Samlesbury (BB2) BAE Systems tier-1 aerospace supplier (precision machining, structural components). WPD G99: 6.5 months. Self-consumption 90%. Annual saving: £151k. BAE Scope 3 supplier audit pack delivered. Simple payback: 4.5 years.
Common questions — manufacturing in Preston
Does BAE Systems Preston supply chain need solar for Scope 3 compliance?
BAE Systems's Responsible Business Strategy requires tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers to demonstrate renewable energy adoption in supplier qualification processes. Samlesbury and Warton supply chain businesses in PR and BB postcodes are being asked to show on-site verified generation. We provide BAE-format Scope 3 verification certificates.