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Factories & Manufacturing sub-vertical
Solar PPA for metals, foundries, glass & cement
Heavy daytime load; PPA + battery storage often economic for peak-charge management. Some sites also qualify for Energy Intensive Industry Compensation.
2026 indicative PPA profile
| Typical system size | 500kWp-2MWp |
| Year-1 tariff | 10-13 p/kWh |
| Year-1 saving | £80k-£350k |
| Parent sector | Factories & Manufacturing |
Why this sub-vertical fits PPA economics
Heavy daytime load; PPA + battery storage often economic for peak-charge management. Some sites also qualify for Energy Intensive Industry Compensation. In our experience, sub-verticals that share these characteristics — daytime load matching solar generation, sufficient roof or land area, and a 15+ year occupancy horizon — see the strongest PPA economics within the broader factories & manufacturing sector.
Sub-vertical mechanics
Key PPA mechanics to understand for metals, foundries, glass & cement:
- How a PPA works — the seven steps from quote to commissioning
- PPA pricing — what drives the typical tariff range for this sub-vertical
- Contract term — why 20 years is typical and when to negotiate shorter
- Off-taker covenant — how your credit rating affects the tariff
Get a tariff for your metals, foundries, glass & cement site
60-second form. We match metals, foundries, glass & cement to vetted PPA providers and return an indicative 10-13 p/kWh tariff within one working day.
Indicative tariff for metals, foundries, glass & cement sites
A 60-second form. We'll match your metals, foundries, glass & cement site to PPA providers and return a 10-13 p/kWh indicative tariff.
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