Meeting MEES 2027 with a Solar PPA
How a solar PPA can lift your EPC rating to B by April 2030 — and the modelling required to prove it to the asset manager.…
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Fifteen in-depth posts on UK commercial solar PPAs — mechanics, procurement, legal, tax, technical and compliance. Written for procurement, finance and facilities teams comparing PPA against alternatives.
How a solar PPA can lift your EPC rating to B by April 2030 — and the modelling required to prove it to the asset manager.…
1,700 words · 6 min read
Two very different deals: PPA pays you in cheap kWh; rooftop lease pays you in cash. 25-year DCF model for a 500kWp roof.…
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Change-in-law clauses determine who carries the cost when policy changes mid-contract. Anti-dilution, pass-through and force-majeure mechanics explained.…
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Most PPAs include change-of-control and assignment clauses. What buyers will demand and how to structure the term sheet upfront.…
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Lenders to PPA SPVs reserve step-in rights — meaning the funder can replace the operator if the SPV fails. What this means for off-takers.…
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Every UK solar PPA has an escalator — and getting it wrong costs hundreds of thousands over 25 years. A practical guide for off-takers in 2026.…
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Why a £20m revenue business pays a different PPA tariff to a £200m business — and how to negotiate when your covenant is the constraint.…
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Virtual (synthetic) PPAs and on-site PPAs solve different problems. Decision framework with example p&l for each.…
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Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certificates determine whether you can claim the green branding. PPA contract drafting matters.…
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If your PPA generates more than you can use, where does the surplus go and at what price? SEG and PPA export tariffs compared.…
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Step-by-step RFP guide for businesses going to market for a solar PPA. Brief structure, bidder questions, scoring matrix and red flags.…
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Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding vs PPA — which route suits NHS, schools, councils and universities better in 2026?…
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Are PPA payments operating expense, lease accounting under IFRS 16, or capital? HMRC guidance and accounting practice for 2026.…
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Performance ratio (PR) is the metric that defines whether a PPA system is generating as promised. What good PR guarantees look like in 2026.…
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Battery storage stacks well with PPA — but the contract drafting and revenue stack split are non-trivial. What the typical 2026 structure looks like.…
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