A solar PPA is usually worth it for businesses that use a lot of electricity during daylight hours, have a suitable roof or land, and want to cut bills without capital outlay. The more of the generated power you use on site, the better the value. A free assessment gives you the real numbers for your site.
When a PPA is worth it
If you run through the day, pay a high electricity rate and have unshaded roof or land, a PPA tends to deliver strong, immediate savings with no upfront cost — and no maintenance to worry about.
When it may be less suitable
If your site uses very little power, has a small or heavily shaded roof, or you plan to leave the premises shortly, the case is weaker. An honest assessment will tell you if it does not stack up — we would rather say so than oversell.
How to know for sure
The only reliable answer comes from your own figures: your consumption profile, current rates and site details. That is exactly what a free, no-obligation proposal provides — with no pressure to proceed.
This guide is general information, not financial or tax advice. Your circumstances determine what applies — please confirm with your accountant or advisor. Get a tailored proposal →
Frequently asked questions
What if a PPA is not worth it for my site?
We will tell you. If the numbers do not work, we would rather be honest than sell you something that does not suit you. There is no cost or obligation to find out.
How quickly do the savings start?
As soon as the system is live you begin paying a lower rate for the solar you use, so savings start immediately — with no upfront cost to recover first.
Related guides
- Capital allowances on commercial solar: full expensing & AIA explained
- How solar improves your commercial EPC (and helps with MEES)
- How much can your business save with commercial solar?
See our funding options, commercial solar and solar by industry pages.