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Nottingham & East Midlands

Nottingham: East Midlands Logistics & Industrial Solar

Nottingham is a major East Midlands logistics node, positioned at the intersection of the A52, A46 and M1 that connects it to the Golden Triangle distribution corridor. Substantial warehouse and DC capacity exists on the Riverside Business Park, the Castlewood Business Park (near junction 28 of the M1) and the Sherwood Energy Village near Ollerton. Larger operators — including grocery retailers' regional DCs and B2B parcel carriers — occupy sites ranging from 80,000 to over 500,000 square feet.

For Nottingham-based logistics occupiers, solar payback periods have shortened significantly as electricity prices have remained elevated. A 300kW system on a 75,000 sqft DC now typically delivers savings of £75,000–£90,000 per year, achieving payback in under 4 years. For tenants in leased buildings, a Solar PPA arrangement means the system is funded by the provider — you simply pay a reduced unit rate for the power generated, with no capital expenditure required.

See our full guide: Solar Panels for UK Logistics & Warehouses — Golden Triangle Guide