Northgate Logistics, Leeds
Installed November 2024
- System size
- 250kWp
- Battery
- Not included
- First-year gen.
- 218,000kWh
- Payback
- 5 years
Verified annual saving
£54,000
Commercial & industrial
A commercial solar installation delivers measurable, auditable financial returns from year one — with a tax-efficient capital structure your finance director will recognise.
The corporate ROI playbook
Measurable, auditable financial returns from year one — with a tax-efficient capital structure your finance director will recognise immediately.
| Financial metric | Commercial System (50kWp) | Industrial System (250kWp+) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual energy cost saving | £10,000–£20,000 | £50,000+ |
| Full Expensing benefit | 100% capital deduction year 1 | 100% capital deduction year 1 |
| Annual Investment Allowance | Eligible | Eligible |
| Typical payback period | 4–6 years | 4–7 years |
| 25-year projected ROI | 250%+ | 300%+ |
All figures illustrative only; confirmed during your corporate desktop audit.
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Request My Corporate AuditESG & Net Zero
Solar generation creates verifiable, auditable carbon reduction evidence for compliance and reporting frameworks. For listed companies and public tender applicants, these disclosures carry direct commercial value.
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme audit documentation supported.
Verifiable kWh generation data for mandatory energy reporting.
Climate risk disclosure framework compatible.
Measurable CO₂ offset per kWp, calculable for NZC targets.
System scale
10kWp
Small retail, offices — typical saving £2,000–£5,000/year
50kWp
Warehouses, larger retail — typical saving £10,000–£20,000/year
250kWp+
Industrial, logistics, agricultural — typical saving £50,000+/year
Commercial case studies
Northgate Logistics, Leeds
Installed November 2024
Verified annual saving
£54,000
Brook Farm, Essex
Installed June 2024
Verified annual saving
£21,500
St Anne's Primary, Manchester
Installed August 2024
Verified annual saving
£9,800
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