Solar Power for
Warehousing & Logistics

The Best Solar Candidate in Yorkshire

Warehouses and logistics centres are arguably the strongest candidates for commercial solar in the Yorkshire and Humber region. With vast, largely unshaded roof spaces and high daytime energy consumption — lighting, conveyor systems, refrigeration, dock levellers, and increasingly EV fleet charging — the alignment between solar generation and consumption is near-perfect.

In logistics hubs like Hull, Goole, Doncaster, and Leeds, businesses are using solar to insulate operational costs from energy price volatility. YEERS specialises in installing large-scale arrays from 200kW to 2MW on trapezoidal steel roofs and flat membrane roofs common in modern logistics construction.

Yorkshire Logistics Hubs We Serve

The Yorkshire and Humber region has the highest concentration of logistics and distribution infrastructure in northern England. YEERS works across all major logistics corridors:

• Hull & Humber: The Port of Hull handles 10 million tonnes of cargo annually, supporting over 40 transit sheds and 230,000 sqm of covered storage. The eastern Saltend and Marfleet/Hedon Road corridor is densely packed with logistics buildings. The Humber Freeport designation provides Enhanced Capital Allowances for qualifying sites.
• Goole: The 5.5 million sq ft Freeport 36 development at Goole represents a major new logistics opportunity. Modern buildings at this scale accommodate 250kW-1MW rooftop solar each. Freeport tax incentives apply.
• Doncaster iPort: One of the UK's largest logistics parks at 6.25 million sq ft, with road, rail, and canal access. Multiple occupiers with large south-facing roof areas and high energy demand.
• Leeds Distribution Park: The M62 corridor between Hull and Leeds is one of the UK's most important logistics arteries, with large fulfilment centres and distribution hubs throughout.
• Sutton Fields, Hull: Hull's largest industrial estate with 550 businesses across 160 hectares. A mix of modern and older industrial buildings, all assessed for solar potential as part of our Hull commercial strategy.

Technical Considerations for Logistics Buildings

Warehouses and distribution centres have specific engineering requirements that our commercial solar team is trained to address:

• Structural Loading: Modern steel portal frame buildings are designed to accommodate up to 30kg/sqm of additional loading — sufficient for most solar panel systems. Older buildings require independent structural surveys which we commission as standard before any specification.
• Roof Types: Trapezoidal profiled metal roofing, standing seam, sinusoidal corrugated, and single-ply membrane flat roofs all have specific mounting solutions. We assess roof type and condition during desktop survey before recommending the appropriate system.
• Grid Connection: Warehouse-scale systems typically require G99 applications to Northern Powergrid, managed entirely by our team. For sites within Humber Freeport zones, connection capacity studies are often prioritised.
• Rooflights and Vents: Distribution centres often have rooflights and ventilation panels that reduce usable roof area. Our CAD-based roof design works around all obstructions to maximise capacity while maintaining required light levels.
• Fire Safety: Compliance with BS EN 62446, fire service access requirements, and coordination with your fire risk assessment is standard in all our commercial designs.