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Warehouses & Logistics sub-vertical
Solar PPA for cold storage / refrigerated 3pl
Highest daytime self-consumption profile within warehousing — behind-the-meter PPA structures win. Routinely 1MWp+ systems.
2026 indicative PPA profile
| Typical system size | 750kWp-3MWp |
| Year-1 tariff | 9-12 p/kWh |
| Year-1 saving | £110k-£420k |
| Parent sector | Warehouses & Logistics |
Why this sub-vertical fits PPA economics
Highest daytime self-consumption profile within warehousing — behind-the-meter PPA structures win. Routinely 1MWp+ systems. In our experience, sub-verticals that share these characteristics — daytime load matching solar generation, sufficient roof or land area, and a 15+ year occupancy horizon — see the strongest PPA economics within the broader warehouses & logistics sector.
Sub-vertical mechanics
Key PPA mechanics to understand for cold storage / refrigerated 3pl:
- How a PPA works — the seven steps from quote to commissioning
- PPA pricing — what drives the typical tariff range for this sub-vertical
- Contract term — why 20 years is typical and when to negotiate shorter
- Off-taker covenant — how your credit rating affects the tariff
Get a tariff for your cold storage / refrigerated 3pl site
60-second form. We match cold storage / refrigerated 3pl to vetted PPA providers and return an indicative 9-12 p/kWh tariff within one working day.
Indicative tariff for cold storage / refrigerated 3pl sites
A 60-second form. We'll match your cold storage / refrigerated 3pl site to PPA providers and return a 9-12 p/kWh indicative tariff.
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