Solar panels for UK holiday parks and campsites
Cheap daytime generation, sub-metering to lodges, EV chargers for arriving guests and a Green Tourism story that sells rooms. Here's how UK parks are turning roofs and canopies into revenue.
Typical holiday park solar sizes
Small campsite (20–40 pitches)
10–25 kWp on reception / amenity block. £10k–£24k. £2k–£5k/yr savings. Payback 5–7 years.
Mid-size holiday park (100 pitches + pods)
40–100 kWp across shower blocks, restaurant and pool. £36k–£95k. £7k–£19k/yr savings.
Large holiday village (250+ units)
150–500 kWp mix of rooftop, carport and ground-mount. Often paired with EV chargers and a private-wire retail supply to lodges.
Multi-site park operator
PPA-funded portfolio rollout across 5–30 parks. Central branding — 'Powered by Sunshine' badges convert on the booking journey.
Sub-metering lodges and EV charging
Private-wire supply to individual lodges lets parks recover the full installed cost through a per-kWh margin. Pair with 7–22 kW AC chargers on carports and you have a highly marketable EV-friendly park.
FAQ
Do UK holiday parks benefit from solar year-round?
Yes — even out of season, shower blocks, refrigeration, lighting and security use significant baseload. In-season, peak demand is 4–8pm which pairs beautifully with a small battery to shift daytime generation into evening peak.
How much do solar panels cost for a holiday park?
£900–£1,150 per kWp installed at 40–500 kWp scale. A mid-size park with 100 pitches typically pays £36k–£95k for a 40–100 kWp array and saves £7k–£19k/yr.
Can we sub-meter and re-sell power to lodges or caravans?
Yes with a licensed exemption or private-wire arrangement — many parks recover the full installed cost through a modest per-kWh margin on lodge electricity.
Do glampsites and yurts benefit from solar?
Off-grid glampsites are one of the strongest solar cases in the UK. Small solar+battery systems eliminate diesel-generator noise, cost and complaint risk while providing 24/7 lighting, USB and lodge heating.
Does solar help with Green Tourism accreditation?
Significantly. On-site renewable generation with monitoring is one of the highest-scoring single actions toward a Gold Green Tourism award, and increasingly a differentiator on booking platforms.
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