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320kWp PPA Across a Cornwall Hotel Chain
A 320 kWp solar PPA at 14.0 p/kWh over 20 years delivers a year-1 saving of £28,000 for this hotels 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 | Hotels |
| System size | 320 kWp |
| PPA tariff (year 1) | 14.0 p/kWh |
| Contract term | 20 years |
| Year-1 saving | £28,000 |
The site
Independent Cornwall hotel chain with 4 hotels (1× 5-star country house, 3× 3-star coastal) totalling 240 rooms.
The challenge
Energy costs 7% of revenue; growing OTA pressure for sustainability credentials; Booking.com Climate filter dropping less-green properties.
The PPA solution
320 kWp aggregated PPA (largest site 140 kWp; smallest 45 kWp) over 20 years at 14 p/kWh.
Outcome
Year-1 saving £28,000; OTA Climate filter eligibility achieved; trade-press coverage 'Best ESG Hotel Group South West 2026'.
Watch-outs we learned
Country house property listed Grade II — solar limited to lower stable block roof only. Original 5-star site dropped 50% of planned kWp due to heritage.
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