As you investigate whether solar is the right fit for your business, it is imperative to educate yourself on the commercial solar financing options available.
Typical buyers include for-profit commercial entities with adequate cash on hand to self-finance their solar investment, as the upfront cost is the full project price. Typical IRRs (internal rate of return) are in the 15-30% range, with a payback of 3-5 years.
Typical buyers include for-profit commercial entities who wish to finance their solar investment. There is no upfront cost required, though a downpayment will reduce the loan term and/or payments, and a typical loan term duration is 5-10 years, during which time monthly payments are fixed. The interest portion of loan repayment is eligible for financing deductions. IRRs (internal rate of return) vary by system, but you can expect to be cash-flow positive from year 1 onward.
Benefits of owning your solar system through self-financing or a commercial loan include:
Typical buyers include non-profit organizations and houses of worship. There is no upfront cost required, though a downpayment will reduce the energy purchase rate of the PPA. A typical PPA term duration is 15-20 years, during which time there is an annual escalator of 0-2% and monthly payments are variable based on monthly solar generation. This option offers buyout financing after 3-5 years and the option for system removal or buyout at the end of the PPA term. There a mandatory buyout at the end of the operating lease term, where you would pay the greater of FMV or 15% of original lease value. IRRs (internal rate of return) vary by system, but you can expect to be cash-flow positive from year 1 onward.
Typical buyers include for-profit commercial entities who are unable to take advantage of solar tax incentives. There is no upfront cost and a typical lease term duration is 7 years, during which time there is no annual escalator and monthly payments are fixed. Lease payments are fully deductible as is the interest on buyout financing. This option offers buyout financing after 3 years and requires a mandatory buyout at the end of the operating lease term, where you would pay the greater of FMV or 15% of original lease value. IRRs (internal rate of return) vary by system, but you can expect to be cash-flow positive from year 1 onward.
Typical buyers include for-profit commercial entities who are unable to take advantage of solar tax incentives. There is no upfront cost and a typical lease term duration is 7 years, during which time there is no annual escalator and monthly payments are fixed, and the interest portion of lease repayment is eligible for financing deductions. IRRs (internal rate of return) vary by system, but you can expect to be cash-flow positive from year 1 onward.
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