BrightGridWarehouses can be strong candidates for commercial solar because they often combine large roof areas with significant daytime electricity demand.
Why warehouses can suit solar
- Large roof areas
- Daytime electricity consumption
- Lighting loads
- Refrigeration
- Material handling equipment
- Office electricity use
- Potential EV charging
Warehouse roof assessment
Roof age, structure, waterproofing, access and available installation area should be assessed before solar design.
How large should the system be?
The ideal system should be based on electricity consumption, roof area, solar resource, export value and future business requirements.
Should warehouses add batteries?
A battery may provide value where electricity demand shifts throughout the day or where tariff and demand-management opportunities justify the additional investment.
Solar and warehouse EV charging
Warehouses with electric delivery vehicles or employee charging can potentially use solar generation to support EV infrastructure.
Start with your electricity data
Half-hourly electricity consumption data can provide a much stronger basis for commercial solar sizing than roof area alone.
Assess your warehouse for solar
Model your roof, electricity demand and future energy requirements for a commercial solar project.
Request a Commercial AssessmentFrequently asked questions
Is solar suitable for warehouses?
Warehouses can be strong candidates where large roof areas and daytime electricity demand are available.
How much solar can a warehouse roof hold?
The amount depends on usable roof area, panel dimensions, roof structure, access and electrical design.
Can warehouse solar include batteries?
Yes. Battery storage can be considered where the load profile and tariff structure support the business case.
Can warehouses use solar for EV charging?
Yes. Solar can potentially support workplace and fleet EV charging.
Benjamin Clarke
Commercial Solar Engineer at BrightGrid Energy
