Plastics & injection moulding
Commercial solar for plastics & injection moulding
Injection moulding and plastics processing draw heavy, continuous electrical power — machines, heaters, chillers and compressors run around the clock.
Injection moulding and plastics processing draw heavy, continuous electrical power — machines, heaters, chillers and compressors run around the clock. Funded solar and battery storage cut a major production cost, with no upfront investment.
Moulding machines, granulators, dryers and chilled-water systems make plastics processing one of the more electricity-intensive forms of manufacturing. The load is large and steady, so solar generated on site is used immediately.
Because energy is such a significant part of unit cost, a lower, fixed rate directly improves competitiveness. A PPA delivers that with no capital outlay, keeping cash free for tooling and materials.
Why it fits
Why plastics & injection moulding suit solar & battery
Heavy continuous load
Machines and chillers run through the day, so solar self-consumption is very high.
Improve competitiveness
A lower energy rate cuts unit cost in an energy-intensive process.
Hedge price volatility
A fixed PPA rate protects margins from wholesale market swings.
Own it if you prefer
A PPA needs no capital, but hire purchase or outright purchase can suit firms wanting the asset and allowances.
Fund it your way
Zero upfront, or own it outright
Most plastics & injection moulding choose a PPA for zero upfront cost and a fully managed system. If you would rather own the asset and claim the tax benefits, hire purchase or outright purchase (CapEx) may suit you better.
Questions
Plastics & injection moulding solar FAQs
Our plant runs 24/7 — how much can solar cover?
Solar covers daytime demand directly and battery storage extends it, but for continuous processing it reduces rather than removes grid draw. Even so, the savings on such a large load are significant.
Should we buy the system to claim allowances?
If owning the asset and claiming capital allowances matters to you, hire purchase or outright purchase may suit better than a PPA. We compare the options with you.
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