2025 Edition
With 89% of the public backing solar panels on industrial rooftops, warehouses are uniquely placed to lead the UK’s “Rooftop Revolution.” Yet today, only around 5% of warehouses have installed solar.
To accelerate change, UKWA has launched the Solar Toolkit—a free step-by-step guide covering planning, installation, financing, insurance, and optimisation of rooftop solar projects. Backed by Government and industry, the Toolkit gives occupiers the practical knowledge they need to futureproof their business, cut energy costs, and take a leading role in sustainable change.
The UKWA Solar Toolkit is both a practical guide and a business resource, designed to help warehouse owners and operators take confident steps towards rooftop solar.
Inside, you’ll find:
The Solar Toolkit was produced by UKWA with the support of leading industry sponsors and features a foreword from Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP.
It reflects the latest developments in:
Note: This free resource is available to all warehouse owners and operators, whether or not you’re a UKWA member.
Whether you’re ready to take your first steps into solar, or want to explore ways to expand your existing system, the UKWA Solar Toolkit gives you the knowledge and confidence to move forward.
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