Factory Solar — Capital Purchase vs PPA Comparison
Capital purchase delivers highest 25-year NPV. PPA delivers day-one positive cash flow with zero capex. The right answer depends on your cost of capital.
Factory Solar — Capital Purchase vs PPA Comparison — FAQs
What changes if my factory is in Scotland or Wales?
Mainly DNO connection timelines (faster in Scotland) and grant programmes (Welsh Government Energy Efficiency Loan, Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund). Core economics unchanged.
Is the answer different for a tenant vs owner-occupier?
See our dedicated tenant vs landlord guide for full ownership-model analysis.
How do I get an honest comparison for my specific site?
Submit a quote request with your annual electricity spend and roof type. We model both options against your half-hourly meter data and share the side-by-side NPV/IRR/payback.
Want a side-by-side comparison for your site?
Free desk-based feasibility within 7 working days. Modelled against your actual half-hourly meter data, not industry averages.
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