YEEP! breezes past 2,000 UK parcel lockers mark as solar powered roll-out gathers pace nationwide
YEEP! reports the milestone of over 2,000 lockers now live across the UK, including more than 700 running entirely on solar power. All of these were developed and are supplied by kernTerminal.
“This milestone isn’t just about numbers, it’s about momentum,” says Noël Shapton, CEO and Co-Founder at YEEP!. “From 1,000 to 2,000 lockers, while launching the UK’s first solar powered network, shows that our approach is resonating with both hosts and customers.”
Each locker consolidates multiple parcel drop-offs into a single local point, with the aim of cutting van journeys, lowering emissions, and offering 24/7 secure collection and returns.
“Consumers want convenience, hosts want simplicity,” says Shapton. “Our lockers tick both boxes: no mains connection, no groundworks, no hassle. Whether they’re battery or solar-powered, they help people collect and return parcels on their own schedule, 24/7, securely and sustainably. And now, we’re scaling faster than ever.”
As part of its partnership with DPD, YEEP! is installing 8,000 lockers over the next five years.
“Crossing 2,000 lockers is a big moment for our team and our partners,” Shapton concludes. “With new installations happening weekly and more hosts joining, we’re excited to keep expanding convenience, sustainability, and access across the UK.”
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Parcel lockers were a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.
We received a record number of entries and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
For a full rundown of all of the shortlisted entries, click here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC in Central London on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
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