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The Dublin firm, which operates a ‘solar as a service’ business model, says it will use the money to expand in Ireland and the UK.
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Most energy consultants who add solar to their proposition start from the same position: strong client relationships, a clear grasp of the commercial case for a PPA, and a reasonable concern about what happens when the conversation moves into territory they haven’t covered before. How does the system get sized? What happens if the client raises a technical objection? What if they want a proposal in front of them the same week?
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When UrbanVolt funds a system, the question of who owns it and who looks after it afterwards comes up early in most conversations. Reasonably so, since it’s different from a standard CAPEX handover. Here’s how it works.
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Organisations evaluating a solar PPA often ask about the associated tax position. It is a legitimate question, and the answer reflects the underlying structure of the agreement rather than a specific set of reliefs designed around it. This article sets out the accounting and tax treatment that applies under UrbanVolt’s model.
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A 20-year contract is a long time, and it’s reasonable to want to know what happens when it ends before you sign anything. The end of term isn’t really an ending at all, but rather a decision point, with several attractive options on the table. Here’s what they look like.
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Yes – leasing your building doesn’t rule solar out. It’s one of the most common questions we get from businesses looking into a PPA, and understandably so, since not owning the roof feels like it should be a blocker. In practice, most leasehold sites can go ahead, provided a couple of things line up.
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A question businesses frequently ask about commercial solar is how long it takes. It’s a reasonable place to start, but the answer depends on the process. The installation itself is relatively quick, but what takes time is the grid connection approval, and that’s in the hands of your Distribution Network Operator.
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Solar PPA
Solar PPA Pricing and Quantified Savings
The savings a solar PPA delivers aren’t a single headline figure – they depend on three things: how much of your site’s electricity consumption the solar system covers, what you currently pay per unit from the grid, and which pricing model you opt for. Get all three working in your favour and the financial case is compelling.
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The question comes up in every serious solar conversation: is it better to fund the system ourselves or use a Power Purchase Agreement? It is the right question to ask, and the answer is not the same for every business. The difference is in what each one costs your business, who carries the risk, and how long it takes to see a return.
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Solar PPA
What is Solar PPA
A Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a financing arrangement that allows your business to access solar energy without owning the solar system. Under a PPA, a third-party provider installs and owns the solar panels on your property, and your business pays only for the electricity generated by the system.
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