Solar PPA for marinas
Pontoon + clubhouse + boat-charging load on daytime.
Quick answer: marinas PPAs
A solar PPA for marinas typically prices at 13–17 p/kWh in year one on a 50–250kWp system, versus 21–25 p/kWh grid import. The provider funds, owns and maintains the system over 15–25 years and you buy only the power generated — no capital outlay.
| Typical system size | 50–250kWp |
| Year-1 tariff | 13–17 p/kWh |
| Best-fit structure | On-site PPA (sleeved for multi-site groups) |
A waterside load that peaks in the sunshine
Marinas draw power in exactly the pattern solar likes. Shore-power pedestals feed berthed vessels, the boat hoist and travel-lift run through the working day, the boatyard workshop hums, and the clubhouse, chandlery and restaurant serve a summer crowd. All of it concentrates in the daylight, warm-season months when a rooftop is at its most productive — and as electric and hybrid boats grow more common, daytime charging demand at the pontoons is climbing fast.
Modest systems, premium value
Marina arrays are among the smaller ones we see, typically 50 to 250kWp, sited on boat sheds, dry-stack buildings and clubhouse roofs. Tariffs correspondingly sit at the upper end, around 13–17 p/kWh — still a genuine saving on grid import for a coastal site where standing charges and network costs often bite hard. Because your busiest, sunniest months line up with the highest berth occupancy, self-consumption stays strong through the season.
Charging the electric-boat future
Pairing panels with battery storage lets a marina buffer daytime generation and release it into evening pedestal and vehicle charging, smoothing the peaks that would otherwise mean expensive grid draw. It is a practical way to offer green berthing and EV points without simply passing a rising energy bill to your members.
Worth checking at survey
- Salt-air corrosion rating of the mounting and inverter hardware — coastal specification matters.
- How shore-power metering is arranged, and whether pedestal load is separately billed to berth holders.
- Roof access and wind loading on exposed waterfront structures.
See how the arrangement works, compare funding routes, and meet the providers we work with when you are ready to scope it.
Sector FAQs
What's the typical PPA tariff for a marina in 2026?
For marinas, indicative 2026 tariffs are 13–17 p/kWh. Specifics depend on system size, off-taker covenant and DNO context.
What system size suits a typical marina?
Typical 2026 systems for marinas range 50–250kWp. Larger sites suit the upper end of that range.
Why is this sector a good PPA fit?
Pontoon + clubhouse + boat-charging load on daytime.
Get an indicative tariff for your marina
A 60-second form gives us enough to match your site to providers and return a tariff within one working day.
Get an indicative PPA tariffAsk us what a PPA would cost at your site
Solar PPA for marinas — tell us about your site and we'll return an indicative p/kWh tariff for it. Reply by email within one working day.