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Large-Scale Warehouse Solar Installation, Leeds
Scott Electrical delivered a large-scale rooftop solar PV installation across multiple warehouse buildings within a busy industrial facility in Leeds.
Project Overview
This project involved the installation of a large-scale solar PV system as part of a planned warehouse roof refurbishment programme at an industrial site in Holbeck, Leeds.
By aligning the solar installation with the roof works, the client was able to deliver a single, coordinated upgrade, improving the building fabric while introducing on-site renewable energy generation.
The system was deployed across multiple roof elevations, with careful planning to maximise usable space, maintain safe access, and work within structural constraints, all while the site remained fully operational.
Key Project Statistics
274.8
kWp System Size
256,928
kWh Annual Energy Generation
99
% Self-Consumption Rate
120
Tonnes Of Carbon Saved Annually
458
Solar Panel Modules
94.6
% Performance Ratio
Inverter Configuration
5 × Solis commercial string inverters
Installation Type
Roof-parallel system across multiple buildings
Project Highlights
System Design & Engineering
The system was engineered to balance performance, efficiency, and site practicality.
A roof-parallel mounting system was deployed across several buildings, with mixed north/south orientations used to maximise generation across all viable roof space.
Designed as a grid-connected system with high self-consumption, the installation aligns closely with the site’s consistent energy demand — ensuring minimal exported energy and maximum financial return.
Installation & Delivery
The project was delivered in carefully coordinated phases, aligned with ongoing roof replacement works.
Key elements included:
- Full scaffold access and edge protection systems
- Crane operations for lifting materials to roof level
- Installation across multiple buildings simultaneously
- Integration of DC isolators, string cabling, and inverter systems
- Close coordination between roofing contractors and electrical teams
This approach ensured the installation was completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to the client’s operations.
Performance & Impact
The system delivers strong, measurable performance driven by the site’s high and consistent energy usage.
With ~99% of generated energy consumed on-site, the installation significantly reduces reliance on grid electricity while maximising cost savings.
The system also contributes to meaningful environmental impact, saving approximately 120 tonnes of CO₂ annually, supporting the client’s sustainability objectives.
Outcome & Benefits
This installation highlights how industrial facilities can effectively integrate renewable energy into existing infrastructure:
- Reduced operational energy costs
- Lower carbon emissions and improved sustainability performance
- Enhanced energy resilience through on-site generation
- Efficient use of available roof space across multiple buildings
- Scalable system design for future expansion
By combining solar installation with roof refurbishment, the client benefits from a joined-up investment strategydelivering both structural and energy performance improvements.
Outcome
This project demonstrates Scott Electrical’s capability to deliver complex commercial solar installations within live industrial environments.
Through careful planning, phased delivery, and a robust design approach, the result is a high-performing solar solution that delivers long-term operational, financial, and environmental value.
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