UK’s Solar-Powered Fresh Dog Food: Years Teams Up with Electron Green and Urban Logistics

• Nottingham-based Years.com creates fresh wholefood meals for dogs, cooked by in-house chefs
• Unique steam-cooking process now powered by rooftop solar panels

04/02/2025, Nottingham, UK: The UK’s most popular pet is now part of the climate change solution, thanks to Nottingham-based fresh dog food company Years.com, which has partnered with leading solar developer Electron Green and commercial landlord Urban Logistics to harness solar power for its operations.

The new rooftop solar installation, which commenced on 5th January, is projected to reduce Years.com’ reliance on the electricity grid by over 26%, delivering projected electricity savings of almost £22,000 in its first year alone. Years.com specialises in nutritionally balanced meals for dogs, using natural ingredients such as seasonal wholefoods, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and prime cuts of meat. Its Gently Steam Fresh™ process—where meals are freshly prepared by in-house chefs—will now be powered by clean, renewable solar energy directly from the rooftop.

Darren Beale, Founder of Years.com, commented:

“At Years.com, our mission is to help dogs live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Protecting our environment is part of that bigger picture, and we are thrilled to have solar power in place. We had been considering this for some time, but with competing business priorities, it always seemed out of reach. Thanks to Electron Green and our landlord Urban Logistics, the solar system is free .”

The Solar Installation

The solar panels were installed in January 2025, covering 761 square metres of rooftop space with 390 panels. The entire installation was funded by landlord Urban Logistics, with Years.com purchasing the clean electricity it generates. The solar energy will feed directly into the Years facility, effectively powering the steam-cooking process, which accounts for approximately 26% of the company’s total power demand. Because the solar is on the roof of Years.com, the supply has guaranteed provenance and is not subject to transmission losses associated with renewable electricity fed through the grid.

Projected Benefits for Years:

• Energy cost savings: £21,943 in the first year, rising annually, with a total of more than 130,000 over the course of the 7 year lease
• Reduction in electricity from the grid: 26.6%

Daniel Green, CEO and Co-Founder of Electron Green, said:

“British businesses consistently tell us they need greater certainty over their future energy costs, alongside practical, off-the-shelf solar solutions that reduce emissions. The Years.com and Urban Logistics partnership is a great example of taking decisive action, benefitting both businesses as well as the environment. We’re here to provide businesses with flexibility on how they manage and pay for electricity. With energy demands expected to rise by 50% over the next decade, businesses need confidence in their energy supply and greater control over their costs.”

Richard Moffitt, CEO of Urban Logistics’ Investment Adviser, commented:

“This is an excellent example of strong asset management from Urban Logistics, working in partnership with our tenant to deliver a sustainable, cost effective solution that is easily replicable and to the benefit of all stakeholders.”

About Electron Green

Electron Green is a leading international solar developer headquartered in London. The company focuses on bridging the gap between the increasing demand for commercial electricity driven by net zero targets and the current underutilisation of commercial and industrial rooftop space for solar generation. To learn more, visit www.electrongreen.com.

About Years.com

Years.com offers fresh dog food crafted with natural ingredients to support pets’ health and wellbeing. With a commitment to quality and nutrition, each recipe is carefully formulated to provide balanced meals personalised to different breeds and life stages. Years.com sources only the finest ingredients, ensuring that every bite is packed with essential nutrients. Trusted by pet owners, Years.com is dedicated to delivering wholesome, delicious food that helps pets thrive every day.

About Urban Logistics REIT

Urban Logistics REIT plc (LON: SHED) is a FTSE 250 property investment company. The Company is the only London listed REIT offering exposure to the specialist last mile / last touch logistics sector, with a single-let tenant base which delivers essential goods within the UK. The Company’s strategy is to invest in mid-sized logistics properties with the objective of generating attractive dividends and capital returns through active asset management and asset recycling to generate significant valuation uplift. Urban Logistics’ investment adviser team has significant experience in investing in the fast-growing logistics sub-sector within the broader real estate market. The team’s ability to source important and strategically located mid-sized single let properties, with high-quality tenants, off-market at favourable terms, creates considerable value for shareholders. Tenants include Amazon, XPO, DHL, Evri, DPD, Unipart (for NHS), Royal Mail and J Sainsbury Plc. Buying well and pursuing additional value enhancing asset management initiatives has driven the Company’s growth, enabling Urban Logistics to grow from a £10m market cap company at IPO in April 2016 to a FTSE 250 constituent with a portfolio valued at over £1bn.

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