Indicative solar PV potential for Unit 4a, B31 3PH. Site-specific irradiance, real EPC data, and PPA economics for UK manufacturers.
Unit 4a, Lightning Way in E08000025, postcode B31 3PH, is a UK industrial/manufacturing facility in the UK Solar Fund commercial solar PPA programme. Manufacturing represents around 17% of total UK industrial electricity consumption. Energy is one of the largest controllable cost lines for manufacturers, and Solar PPAs cut it without diverting capital from production.
| Site address | Unit 4a, Lightning Way |
| Postcode | B31 3PH |
| Local authority | E08000025 |
| Property type | General Industrial and Special Industrial Groups |
| Floor area | 400 m² |
| EPC asset rating | D |
EU JRC PVGIS modelling for B31 3PH shows annual solar yield of 813 kWh per kWp per year — -7% vs UK average.
Manufacturing facilities typically have 5,000-50,000 m² of suitable roof space supporting 500kWp to 5MWp+ installations. High daytime electricity demand from production aligns with solar generation. Stable shift patterns and predictable demand let funders price the PPA confidently.
For ESG-focused supply chains (FMCG, retail, food), solar PPAs provide audit-ready Scope 2 reductions superior to "100% renewable tariff" purchases.
No capital diversion from production line
20-40% below grid for 10-25 year term
Annual servicing, monitoring, insurance, repairs
Around production shifts, no operational disruption
Audit-grade renewable generation for supply chain customers
Asset transfers to operator for free electricity afterwards
For a tailored site-specific PPA assessment, our team conducts a free on-site survey covering roof condition, structural capacity, electrical integration (harmonics, power factor), and detailed consumption analysis. Indicative PPA rate, system specification, and savings forecast within 5-10 working days.
Figures shown are indicative based on UK Non-Domestic EPC register data and PVGIS solar irradiance. Actual PPA economics depend on site-specific factors and are confirmed during a free on-site assessment.
Get an indicative PPA rate and savings forecast for your site within 5-10 working days. No obligation, no upfront cost.
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