Wolverhampton manufacturing solar: Black Country foundry and metals IETF (25-35%), glass manufacturing IETF (35-50%), galvanising (25-35%), i54 Business Park (JLR Engine Manufacturing Centre, Moog, GKN Aerospace — Scope 3 mandate). WPD G99: 5-7 months WV postcodes. Irradiance: 950-980 kWh/kWp/yr. Continuous foundry self-consumption: 90-95%. Payback with IETF: 3.5-4.5 years.
Local context — Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton manufacturing solar: Black Country IETF cluster (foundry 25-35%, glass 35-50%) + JLR Scope 3 mandate at i54. WPD 5-7 months G99. 90-95% self-consumption foundry and glass. 3.5-4.5 year payback for IETF qualifying operators.
Recent install — Wolverhampton
A 1.5 MW solar install at a Black Country hot-dip galvanising facility (WV14 — continuous bath process, 24/7 operation). IETF 32%: £336k. AIA: £250k. Net effective capex: £914k. Annual saving (93% self-consumption, 26p/kWh): £360k. After-grant payback: 2.5 years.
Common questions — manufacturing in Wolverhampton
What IETF rate applies to Black Country foundry operations?
Cast metal foundry operations in the Black Country (Wolverhampton WV postcodes) qualify for IETF Phase 3/4 at 25-35% depending on specific process. Glass manufacturing (Pilkington/NSG adjacent) qualifies at 35-50%. Galvanising (hot-dip zinc) at 25-35%. We assess all Wolverhampton manufacturing for IETF eligibility at free desk feasibility.