Distilleries
Size: 150kWp–1MWp
Tariff: 11–15 p/kWh
Continuous-process heat demand, opportunity for combined heat-pump + PPA stack.…
Niche sectors
Solar PPA for niche commercial sectors
Twelve specialist UK commercial sub-types where PPA economics work — from distilleries to airports, garden centres to print works.
Breweries
Size: 100–500kWp
Tariff: 12–16 p/kWh
Refrigeration-heavy + brewing copper electrification = strong PV match.…
Industrial bakeries
Size: 200kWp–1MWp
Tariff: 11–15 p/kWh
24/7 oven + chilling load = high self-consumption; behind-the-meter ideal.…
Garden centres
Size: 100–300kWp
Tariff: 13–16 p/kWh
Daytime trading + heated polytunnels = good PV/load coincidence.…
Marinas
Size: 50–250kWp
Tariff: 13–17 p/kWh
Pontoon + clubhouse + boat-charging load on daytime.…
Self-storage
Size: 150kWp–1MWp
Tariff: 11–15 p/kWh
Vast roof, low base load — typically structured as in-front-of-meter PPA with SEG.…
Caravan & holiday parks
Size: 100–500kWp
Tariff: 12–16 p/kWh
Seasonal peak demand (April-October) coincides with high PV output.…
Stadiums & arenas
Size: 500kWp–2MWp
Tariff: 10–14 p/kWh
Roof-rich, daytime-event load light — REGO-claim driver for major venues.…
Regional airports
Size: 1–5MWp
Tariff: 9–13 p/kWh
Apron land + terminal roof; corporate PPA structure typical given covenant.…
Print works
Size: 200–500kWp
Tariff: 12–15 p/kWh
Press-room cooling + drying ovens = consistent daytime kWh.…
Vehicle hire depots
Size: 100–500kWp
Tariff: 12–16 p/kWh
Forecourt + workshop + EV charging — strong stacking case for solar + battery.…
Funeral home groups
Size: 30–150kWp
Tariff: 14–18 p/kWh
Multi-site portfolios suit a sleeved PPA structure.…
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