Finance
Solar Finance Explained
Solar finance gives your business the flexibility to adopt solar energy without the burden of large upfront costs. Whether through loans, leasing, or third-party agreements like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), financing allows you to spread the investment over time while still benefiting from lower energy bills and improved sustainability. It’s a smart way to unlock the advantages of solar while preserving capital for other areas of your business.
Finance Example
Company Type and Region: Industrial Cleaning Company, Greater Manchester
System Size: 154.88 kWp
Estimated Consumption (90%): 128.93 kWh/year
Estimated Cost of Electricity (Based 2025): 22p
Assumed Inflation of Electricity: 4%
Project Cost @ £600 per kW: £93,000
Total Cost of Project over 5 Years Finance: £103,000 = £1,716pcm
Total Cost of Consumed Electricity over 25 Years @ 4% Inflation: £1.128 million
Total Saving after Finance over 25 Years: £1,032,761
Annual Payment: £20,599 (5 Years)
Savings on Electricity Year 1: £28,366
Difference / Actual Savings Year 1: £7,767