01 / PURCHASE
Buy outright
Fund the installation yourself and own the system. Assess the capital cost alongside expected generation, operating costs and long-term returns.
SOLAR FUNDING
Commercial Solar Funding, Finance & PPA OptionsChoose the route
that suits your business.
Compare the commercial structure as carefully as the equipment. The right option depends on your priorities and the terms available.
THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
A funding route that fits your priorities.
The right solar project needs the right commercial structure. Some businesses want to own an asset outright; others want to preserve capital or buy the electricity it generates. Enerbee helps bring the equipment and funding conversations together, so you can compare the full picture.
01
Choose your priorities first
Think about available capital, your planned time at the premises and how much responsibility you want for the system. A route that works for one organisation may not be the right fit for another.
02
Compare the whole agreement
Look beyond the initial payment. Review the full term, ongoing charges, maintenance responsibilities, insurance and what happens when the agreement ends. Compare options against the same energy assumptions.
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Bring your decision-makers together
Finance, facilities and sustainability teams often look at a project differently. A clear proposal helps align the commercial case with the practical realities of the building and its energy use.
Ask for a transparent model showing expected generation, on-site consumption, purchased electricity rates and any export income. Understand which figures are fixed, which are estimates and how a different operating pattern might change the outcome. Include maintenance, equipment replacement allowances and the cost of finance where relevant.
For a power purchase agreement, review the electricity price, any escalation, the term and the treatment of unused generation. For finance, compare the deposit, repayments, total payable and ownership provisions. Your finance or tax adviser can assess accounting and tax treatment for your business; this should not be assumed from a general illustration.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Plan your next step with confidence.
Is a PPA the same as owning the panels?
Usually the provider owns the equipment during the agreement while your business buys electricity under agreed terms. Check the precise ownership and end-of-term provisions.
Can funding work for leased premises?
It may be possible, depending on landlord consent, lease length, site rights and provider requirements. Discuss these at the outset.
Are grants included in the proposal?
Grant availability and eligibility vary. Do not assume grant income unless a specific scheme and award have been confirmed for your project.
What is the best first step?
Share your electricity use, site details and preference for ownership or preserving capital. We can help frame the options for a more detailed discussion.
LET’S TALK ENERGY
Your site. Your energy.
Your next opportunity.
Let’s explore what solar and battery storage could do for your business.