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220kWp PPA at a Speyside Distillery
A 220 kWp solar PPA at 12.8 p/kWh over 20 years delivers a year-1 saving of £22,000 for this distilleries client.
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This is an anonymised composite based on three or more comparable UK PPA deals signed 2024-2026. Numbers are accurate to ±10% of real deals; site location and operator details are fictionalised.
| Deal summary | |
|---|---|
| Sector | Distilleries |
| System size | 220 kWp |
| PPA tariff (year 1) | 12.8 p/kWh |
| Contract term | 20 years |
| Year-1 saving | £22,000 |
The site
Speyside single-malt distillery producing 1.8m litres/year; 6 acres of land + maltings roof.
The challenge
Scotch Whisky Association net-zero pledge by 2040; major brand customers (Diageo, Beam Suntory) demanding supply-chain disclosure.
The PPA solution
220 kWp ground-mount PPA combined with heat-pump retrofit (separate contract). 20-year term at 12.8 p/kWh with REGO transfer.
Outcome
Year-1 saving £22,000; full Scope 2 (electricity) renewable claim; pathway visible for Scope 1 via electrification of stills.
Watch-outs we learned
Ground-mount in SSSI-adjacent terrain required SNH (NatureScot) habitats assessment — added 5 months.
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