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Michelin IETF · ceramics · food processing · WPD 5-7 months G99 · M6 J15/16

Manufacturing Solar in Stoke-on-Trent

Specialist manufacturing solar delivered across Stoke-on-Trent and West Midlands. 300 kW – 5 MW typical typical. 3-year typical payback (Michelin-scale) payback. PPA, asset finance, or capital purchase.

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Stoke-on-Trent manufacturing solar: Michelin UK tyre plant (one of Europe's largest, IETF 30-40%), ceramics manufacturing cluster (Royal Doulton, Portmeirion, Emma Bridgewater — IETF 20-30%), food processing (McVitie's, Steelite). WPD G99: 5-7 months ST postcodes. Irradiance: 940-970 kWh/kWp/yr. Self-consumption continuous manufacturing: 85-92%. Payback with IETF: 3-4 years.

Local context — Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke manufacturing solar: Michelin IETF 30-40% + ceramics IETF 20-30%. WPD 5-7 months G99. 85-92% self-consumption. 3-4 year payback for IETF qualifying operators — one of the Midlands' richest manufacturing solar clusters.

Recent install — Stoke-on-Trent

A 1.2 MW solar install at a Stoke ceramics manufacturing facility (kiln firing, glaze application — continuous IETF eligible). IETF 28%: £224k grant. AIA: £140k. Net effective capex: £436k. Annual saving (88% self-consumption, 25p/kWh): £264k. After-grant payback: 1.65 years.

Common questions — manufacturing in Stoke-on-Trent

Does Michelin Stoke-on-Trent qualify for IETF?

Yes — tyre and rubber manufacturing qualifies for IETF Phase 3/4 at 30-40% intervention rate. Michelin's scale (one of Europe's largest tyre plants at Stoke) means the IETF award could be substantial. Ceramics (kiln firing — energy-intensive) qualifies at 20-30%. We assess all Stoke manufacturing for IETF eligibility at free desk feasibility.

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