# Commercial solar for Holiday & caravan parks

Holiday and caravan parks combine amenity buildings, pools, and power to pitches, with big roofs and open land. Funded solar, battery storage and EV charging cut energy costs and add guest appeal — all with no upfront investment.

Parks have a broad energy footprint: reception and amenity blocks, restaurants and pools, plus electricity supplied to pitches and lodges. Reception and leisure buildings offer roof space, and many parks have land suited to ground-mounted solar.

With guests increasingly expecting EV charging and green credentials, solar plus battery and chargers turns a rising cost into an amenity — funded through a PPA with no capital outlay.

## Why it fits Holiday & caravan parks

- **Broad, all-day demand** — Amenities, catering and pitch supply create a spread-out load that solar and storage offset well.
- **Roofs and land** — Amenity buildings and spare park land both offer options for a sizeable system.
- **Guest-ready EV charging** — Solar-backed chargers meet guest expectations while keeping charging costs down.
- **Green appeal** — Visible sustainability is increasingly part of what holidaymakers look for.

## Frequently asked questions

**Can solar help power our pitches and EV points?**

Yes. Solar and battery storage reduce the cost of the power you supply across the park, including EV charging, and cut your overall grid demand.

**We’re seasonal — does that affect the value?**

Peak season falls in the sunnier months, so generation and demand align well. We size the system to your real occupancy and load profile.

## Funding routes

| Route | Upfront | Payment | Ownership | Maintenance | Accounting | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) | £0 | Fixed rate per kWh | Yours for £1 at end of term | Fully included | Off-balance-sheet (operating cost) | Businesses that want no capital outlay, no risk and no maintenance — just lower bills from day one. |
| Outright Purchase (CapEx) | Full system cost | One-off capital cost | Yours from day one | Optional O&M package | Capital asset | Businesses with capital available that want the strongest long-term return and full ownership. |
| Hire Purchase (HP) | Deposit | Fixed monthly instalments | Yours at end of agreement | Optional O&M package | Asset on balance sheet | Businesses that want to own the system but spread the cost and protect their cash flow. |
| Leasing (Operating / Finance Lease) | Low / none | Fixed rentals (opex) | Return, extend or buy at end | Optional O&M package | Rentals as operating expense | Businesses that want minimal upfront cost and predictable, tax-efficient operating payments. |

**Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)** — Zero upfront. Pay only for the clean power you use.

Pros: No upfront cost or capital outlay; Rate guaranteed at least 30% below the grid; Fully funded, installed and maintained for you; System becomes yours for a nominal £1 at the end.

Consider: A long-term agreement (typically 15–25 years); You don't own the system during the term.

**Outright Purchase (CapEx)** — Own it from day one and keep 100% of the savings.

Pros: Best long-term return on investment; Own the asset and keep every kWh of savings; May qualify for capital allowances / full expensing; No financing or interest cost.

Consider: Ties up capital that could be used elsewhere; You're responsible for maintenance (we can provide it).

**Hire Purchase (HP)** — Spread the cost, own the system at the end.

Pros: Preserve working capital — pay over an agreed term; Own the system outright at the end; Tax-efficient: claim capital allowances and offset interest; Fixed, predictable monthly payments.

Consider: Interest applies over the term; Subject to finance approval.

**Leasing (Operating / Finance Lease)** — Low upfront, predictable rentals as an operating cost.

Pros: Little or no upfront cost; Rentals are typically 100% tax-deductible; Predictable, fixed payments; Flexible end-of-term options.

Consider: You may not own the system at the end (depends on lease type); Subject to finance approval.

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Source: [Commercial solar for Holiday & caravan parks](https://ppafunding.com/commercial-solar-for/holiday-parks-and-caravan-parks) · Contact: 01743 649 888 · info@ppafunding.com · https://ppafunding.com

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