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615kWp PPA Across 7 Schools in a MAT
A 615 kWp solar PPA at 13.5 p/kWh over 25 years delivers a year-1 saving of £62,000 for this schools 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 | Schools |
| System size | 615 kWp |
| PPA tariff (year 1) | 13.5 p/kWh |
| Contract term | 25 years |
| Year-1 saving | £62,000 |
The site
Multi-academy trust running 7 primary + 2 secondary schools across South Yorkshire.
The challenge
Energy bills up 65% since 2021; ESG narrative pressure from parents and governors; PSDS oversubscribed.
The PPA solution
615 kWp PPA aggregated across 9 sites (average 68 kWp/site); 25-year term with sleeved-PPA structure to handle individual site half-hourly metering. 13.5 p/kWh tariff.
Outcome
Year-1 saving £62,000 across MAT; STEM curriculum integration; positive Ofsted reference in sustainability.
Watch-outs we learned
Faculty / diocesan approval for 2 church-school sites added 9 weeks. Asbestos roof on 1 site discovered during survey — site dropped from PPA.
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