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2.2MWp PPA Rollout Across 14 Retail Stores
A 2,200 kWp solar PPA at 11.8 p/kWh over 20 years delivers a year-1 saving of £280,000 for this retail client.
Anonymisation note
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 | Retail |
| System size | 2,200 kWp |
| PPA tariff (year 1) | 11.8 p/kWh |
| Contract term | 20 years |
| Year-1 saving | £280,000 |
The site
National DIY retail chain rolling out across 14 stores in the South of England.
The challenge
Net-zero 2030 commitment; planning constraint on rooftop solar at 3 high-street locations; corporate treasury wanted off-balance-sheet treatment.
The PPA solution
2.2 MWp aggregated PPA across 14 stores; 20-year term; corporate-PPA structure with single contract covering all sites. 11.8 p/kWh tariff with 1.5% fixed escalator.
Outcome
Year-1 saving £280,000; full IFRS 16 off-balance-sheet treatment; Scope 2 100% renewable claim; investor briefing referenced as sustainability lever.
Watch-outs we learned
3 of 14 sites required planning consent — added 6 months. Landlord roof rights complex on 4 leased stores.
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