Commercial Solar PPAs by Sector

Whether solar pays depends most on when your site uses electricity. Choose your sector to see how a solar PPA fits its load profile, with a worked example.

• Warehouses & logistics

  Large, low-pitch roofs and long operating hours make warehouses one of the best fits for a solar PPA.

• Manufacturing

  Daytime process loads mean factories use almost all the solar they generate.

• Cold storage & food

  Refrigeration peaks in summer, exactly when solar generates most.

• Retail & shopping centres

  Opening hours, lighting and HVAC load line up with daylight; car parks add canopy space.

• Offices

  Weekday HVAC and IT loads fit solar; smaller roofs suit smaller systems.

• Schools & education

  Term-time daytime demand and teaching value, with approvals and holiday export to plan for.

• Farms & agriculture

  Barn roofs and ground-mount land, with dairy, irrigation and cold store loads.

• Hotels & leisure

  Pools, laundries and kitchens create year-round demand.

• Healthcare & care homes

  24/7 load, NHS net zero targets and a need for resilience.

• Landlords & commercial property

  Rent-a-roof income, green leases, EPC uplift and tenant PPAs.