After more than a year of live performance data, Uniroyal Global has seen first-hand how onsite solar under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) delivers in the real world.
For a business operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, energy resilience, cost certainty and carbon reduction aren’t “nice to have” — they’re commercial priorities.
In the words of Managing Director Mark Heron, the decision to implement a solar PPA has proven to be a “no-brainer.”
Delivering Exactly as Forecast
From day one, performance has matched projections. The system is generating the kWh specified at financial close and is currently fulfilling approximately 33% of the company’s annual electricity demand. Importantly, integration has been seamless:
“The use of solar is automatic and prioritised, with no change to the way we operate.”
There has been no operational disruption, no process changes and no productivity impact, just lower-cost, lower-carbon electricity feeding directly into a continuous manufacturing environment.
Commercially Compelling. Without Upfront Capital
For many manufacturers, capital allocation is tightly controlled. Strategic investment must compete with core operational priorities.
The PPA structure removed that barrier.
“The PPA allowed a company like ourselves, with limited available funds for investment, to both benefit from a reduced price per kWh and to support our sustainability strategy.”
By eliminating upfront capital expenditure, Uniroyal Global secured:
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Immediate savings against grid electricity
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Long-term price visibility
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A hedge against market volatility
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A meaningful step forward in decarbonisation
For a 24-hour operation with consistent baseload demand, onsite generation is commercially logical and scalable.
“The PPA is a no-brainer. We are a 24-hour operation and are looking for alternative projects under a PPA to provide regular electricity, 24 hours per day.”
Strengthening ESG Credentials
Sustainability is increasingly embedded within customer procurement decisions.
Uniroyal Global measures and declares the CO₂e impact of its products, and the solar installation has materially improved this metric.
“Sustainability is more and more a key question from our customer base… The solar installation has improved this measure.”
For manufacturers supplying into regulated or sustainability-driven sectors, onsite solar is no longer just about cost; it’s about competitive positioning.
Fully Managed, End-to-End Delivery
From feasibility to commissioning and ongoing maintenance, the project was fully delivered and managed by Shawton Energy.
“The PPA is completely project-managed by Shawton Energy. The system is then serviced and maintained by Shawton Energy.”
Client involvement was minimal and structured:
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Regular project meetings
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Health & safety coordination
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Access scheduling
All contractors and services were provided and managed by Shawton Energy.
Critically, installation did not interrupt operations.
“For our install, the interface did not interrupt operations. The timings for the install were as originally planned.”
For 24/7 industrial sites, this certainty of delivery is as important as financial performance.
A Proven, Repeatable Model
After more than 12 months of performance:
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Generation meets forecast
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Costs are reduced
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Carbon intensity has improved
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Operations remain unaffected
As Mark Heron summarised:
“I believe the solar PPA to be a no-brainer, win–win choice for any company considering it.”
Looking to Reduce Energy Costs Without Capital Investment?
If your business operates continuously, carries significant baseload demand, or is under pressure to decarbonise, onsite solar under a PPA may be the most commercially effective route forward.
Speak to Shawton Energy about unlocking long-term energy savings and carbon reduction at your site — without upfront capital.
