- 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
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 and we pay for the green electricity we use.”
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: £22,000 in the first year, rising annually, with a total of more
than 100,000 over the course of the 7 year lease• Reduction in electricity from the grid: 26%
There are over 250,000 hectares of commercial rooftops that could take solar in the UK, generating 250GW – way more than the 2030 UK budget.
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, Director of Urban Logistics REIT, 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.
