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720kWp PPA for a Coventry Auto-parts Factory
A 720 kWp solar PPA at 12.2 p/kWh over 20 years delivers a year-1 saving of £82,000 for this factories 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 | Factories |
| System size | 720 kWp |
| PPA tariff (year 1) | 12.2 p/kWh |
| Contract term | 20 years |
| Year-1 saving | £82,000 |
The site
Coventry Tier-2 auto components manufacturer, 12,000 m² portal-frame factory, 2.1 GWh annual electricity import.
The challenge
Tier-1 customer (German OEM) demanding Scope 1+2 disclosure by end-2024. Site freehold; £2m capex programme already committed to production line upgrade. No appetite for additional capex.
The PPA solution
720 kWp rooftop PPA over 20 years with corporate-PPA specialist; 12.2 p/kWh tariff fixed (no escalator). Included 480 kWh battery for peak-shaving and Tier-1 reliance.
Outcome
Year-1 saving £82,000. Battery shaves £15k of TNUoS peak charges. Tier-1 audit passed; £8m supply contract retained.
Watch-outs we learned
Battery integration required additional fire-risk classification (ESS Class IV). Insurance premium up 8% post-install.
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