# Commercial solar for Hospitality & hotels

Hotels and hospitality venues use energy from early morning to late evening — heating, hot water, kitchens, laundry and lighting. That long, steady demand suits funded solar PV and battery storage well, cutting costs with no upfront investment.

Hospitality runs a broad, all-day load: guest rooms, restaurants, kitchens, pools, spas and laundries. Solar covers the daytime portion directly, and battery storage carries generation into the busy early-morning and evening periods.

With energy a significant operating cost and guests increasingly valuing green credentials, on-site generation improves both the bottom line and the brand.

## Why it fits Hospitality & hotels

- **All-day demand** — Catering, hot water, heating and cooling create a long load profile that solar and storage offset across the day.
- **Guest-facing sustainability** — Visible renewables support green tourism credentials that matter to corporate bookers and leisure guests alike.
- **Protect margins** — A fixed PPA rate steadies a major, variable cost, helping protect thin hospitality margins.
- **Battery for peaks** — Storage helps cover breakfast and evening peaks when kitchens and rooms draw hardest.

## Frequently asked questions

**Our peaks are early morning and evening — does solar help?**

Solar covers the middle of the day directly, and battery storage lets you store that generation to cover breakfast and evening peaks, so you benefit across your busiest hours.

**Will installation disrupt guests?**

We plan works to minimise disruption, scheduling around occupancy where possible. Most roof-mounted installations have little impact on day-to-day guest experience.

## 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 arrange 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 Hospitality & hotels](https://ppafunding.com/commercial-solar-for/hospitality-and-hotels) · Contact: 01743 649 888 · info@ppafunding.com · https://ppafunding.com

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