Your Roof Is a Power Station. Start Using It

Warehouses and distribution centres have the UK's largest roof footprints — and the highest energy bills. At AI Edge UK, we turn dead roofspace into a revenue-generating asset that slashes your operating costs from day one.

The Numbers Speak for Themselves75% — Reduction in daytime electricity costs £120,000 — Typical annual saving — 10,000m² warehouse 6 years — Typical commercial payback period £1.2M — Average 25-year profit per large site

Why Warehouses Win With SolarLarge, flat or shallow-pitched roofs with minimal shading are the perfect solar installation. Most warehouses could offset the majority of their energy needs with the right system.

1. Massive Roof Area A 5,000m² warehouse roof can support 500–800 kWp of panels — generating over 450,000 kWh per year. That's equivalent to powering 120 average homes.
2. High Daytime Consumption Warehouses, logistics and manufacturing run heavy loads during daylight hours — exactly when solar generates most. Self-consumption rates of 80%+ are common.
3. Battery Extends the Window Add battery storage and you can store midday solar surplus for late shifts, evening dispatch, and EV charging — maximising the return on every panel.
4. 0% VAT Saving The UK government removed VAT on solar and battery installations entirely. On a £200,000 system that's a £10,000 saving before you've generated a single unit.
5. Property Value Uplift Commercial properties with solar command higher lease rates and sale values. Energy-efficient buildings are increasingly demanded by institutional tenants and buyers.
6. Net Zero & Scope 2 Solar directly reduces Scope 2 emissions — critical for businesses with net zero commitments, customer supply chain requirements, or public sector contracts.

Case Study: Distribution Centre, MidlandsA 12,000m² logistics facility with three large roofs, running two 10-hour shifts. High energy costs from refrigerated storage, automated conveyors and EV forklift charging. We designed and installed a 650 kWp solar system with 500kWh battery storage in just 8 days — zero operational disruption.£138,000 — Annual saving, year 1 5.8 years — Full payback period 71% — Energy self-sufficiency £1.9M — Projected 25-year profit

Our ProcessStep 1 — Free Roof & Energy Audit Drone survey of your roof, analysis of your energy bills, grid connection assessment. Completed within 48 hours of your enquiry.Step 2 — System Design & ROI Report Full technical design, savings projections, payback timeline, and finance options presented within 5 working days.Step 3 — Planning & DNO Application We handle all planning permissions and grid connection applications. Larger systems require DNO approval — we manage this entirely.Step 4 — Installation MCS-certified installation crew. Large commercial systems typically completed in 5–10 days. Nights and weekends available to avoid disruption.Step 5 — Live Monitoring & Annual Service Real-time performance dashboard, automated alerts, annual inspection included for 5 years. Your system never underperforms without us knowing.

Book Your Free Roof SurveySend us your postcode and energy bill and we'll tell you exactly how much you could save. No cost, no commitment.Call: 0800 123 4567 MCS Certified · Finance Available · Nationwide Coverage Covering all major industrial and logistics regions across the UK