'No-deal' threat drives logistics players into a gamble with warehouse leases
Logistics companies face a gamble with long-term leases if they are to cope with the impact of ...
The UK logistics sector is urging government support in transitioning to solar power following the prime minister’s announcement that the business energy price cap will be scrapped from April.
Rishi Sunak announced on Monday that the energy support scheme, put in place after costs surged following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, would be replaced by a tiered system of discounts.
Under the new system, discounts of £19.61 per megawatt hour (MWh) apply when wholesale electricity prices exceed £302 per MWh, while for gas ...
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Comment on this article
Amy Jones
January 11, 2023 at 2:34 pmHi Alex
You did an excellent job on this post!
According to a survey, placing solar panels on the rooftops of UK warehouses may increase the country’s solar capacity and save carbon emissions by two million tonnes annually.
Given the energy crisis and those seeking to strengthen their ESG credentials, the logistics industry has a wonderful chance to make the financial and sustainable argument for solar PV on warehouse rooftops. The solution is straightforward: invest now and save later.