Niche sector

Solar PPA for caravan & holiday parks

Seasonal peak demand (April-October) coincides with high PV output.

Typical system size	100–500kWp
Year-1 tariff	12–16 p/kWh
Best-fit structure	On-site PPA (sleeved for multi-site groups)

A demand curve that follows the sun

Few commercial sites map onto a solar array as neatly as a holiday park. Occupancy is negligible through winter and surges from the spring bank holidays to October half-term, so the power a park draws — pool pumps, shower blocks, the clubhouse bar, the arcade and hundreds of pitch hook-ups — peaks in precisely the months when British daylight runs longest. That overlap between peak trading and peak generation is the single most attractive feature of a park agreement, and it lets on-park solar self-consume strongly without leaning on a battery.

Where a park burns its kilowatt-hours

Amenity buildings carry most of the load. Heated pools and splash zones, launderettes, catering kitchens and the refrigerated stores behind the bar all run hard through the daytime peak, while touring and static hook-ups add a diffuse base that climbs with occupancy. A typical site lands in the 100–500kWp band across clubhouse and amenity-block roofs, contracted at roughly 12–16 p/kWh — comfortably below standard commercial import. The on-site savings calculator will size an indicative figure against your own high-season consumption.

Structuring around the quiet season

Seasonality cuts both ways. In the near-empty winter, generation outstrips what the park needs and the surplus spills to export, so a well-drawn contract prices those shoulder months honestly rather than assuming a flat year-round demand. Parks also differ enormously — a coastal touring field behaves nothing like a lodge estate with a hot tub on every deck — which is why it pays to weigh a PPA against buying the system outright before you commit.

• Clubhouse and amenity-block roofs assessed against peak-season load
• Export terms that stay fair through the low-occupancy winter
• Metering that separates park facilities from sub-let concessions

Finding the right funder

Not every financier is at ease with revenue that arrives in a summer rush. It helps to see which funders back leisure-sector projects and to have your occupancy records ready, since they underpin every consumption assumption in the deal.

FAQs

Sector FAQs

What's the typical PPA tariff for a caravan & holiday park in 2026?

For caravan & holiday parks, indicative 2026 tariffs are 12–16 p/kWh. Specifics depend on system size, off-taker covenant and DNO context.

What system size suits a typical caravan & holiday park?

Typical 2026 systems for caravan & holiday parks range 100–500kWp. Larger sites suit the upper end of that range.

Why is this sector a good PPA fit?

Seasonal peak demand (April-October) coincides with high PV output.