Unlock trapped capital and scale faster with solar project funding, backed by world-leading funds and pre-agreed eligibility.
Add funding to your solar projects
Power Your Customers With Solar as a Service
Solar as a Service is a form of Power Purchase Agreement that is considerably less onerous.
No upfront investment is required and the customer pays a fixed price for their energy consumption.
The customer receives all the power whilst UrbanVolt takes care of all operations and maintenance.
No surprises or hidden costs – the price is fixed for the length of the contract.
The first cost the customer incurs is the first monthly charge for the energy consumed.
Your Roof
Your Energy
Our Responsibility
No Fuss, No Hassle, No Complications
UrbanVolt funds your projects – backed by HSBC with £40m ready to deploy, so you can scale without capital constraints.
Get instant PPA estimates through our easy-to-use partner portal, helping you move deals forward faster.
Close deals faster with simple PPAs – our agreements are just a few pages, not a corporate rulebook.
You retain your customer relationship – we simply support you with funding, expertise and deal closure when needed.
Earn alongside UrbanVolt: trade part of your fee today for a share in tomorrow’s energy revenues – while customers keep their full savings.
Benefits for Your Customers
Our Solar as a Service solution provides businesses with the ability to transition to clean energy without the need for investment nor the effort of managing and maintaining an installation.
Zero CAPEX
Prioritise capital investment into business improvements, rather than energy usage.
Low Risk
UrbanVolt owns the installation, so it’s on us to make sure it’s performing optimally.
Hassle-Free
UrbanVolt takes care of any repairs and maintenance, the customer doesn’t lift a finger.
Benefits for You
With access to our unique Solar as a Service model, you can overcome adverse market conditions and unlock trapped capital.
Attract New Customers
Appeal to customers who prefer funded projects.
Progress Projects
Rejuvenate projects that stall due to budget constraints.
Remove Barriers to Scale
Take on more projects and increase your scope without financial friction.
It's never been easier
Obtain an indicative PPA estimate in seconds. Simply input your design’s details into the UrbanVolt partner portal.
How Does It Work?
It’s never been easier to fund your solar projects.
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Input high-level data into our Partner Portal’s estimator tool
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Agree to our funding checklist
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Customer interested? We’ll provide you with a proposal in your branding
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Trade upfront margin for ongoing revenue share
Our Funding Checklist
At UrbanVolt, we set clear standards to ensure safe, reliable and high-performing solar installations. Our key requirements include:
Smart Design, Reliable Returns
Optimised layouts and P90 methodology ensure dependable energy yields and strong ROI
Safety Above All
Built to meet regional HSE standards, with UrbanVolt oversight and stop-work authority
Tier 1 Technology
Tier 1 panels and Solis inverters with long warranties, full connectivity, and handover of all manufacturer guarantees
Transparent Costs, Full Traceability
Clear pricing, staged payments, and complete tracking of all major equipment
Support Customers Can Trust
Two years of preventative maintenance and smooth handover for lasting performance
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Interested in finding out more about partnerships with UrbanVolt? Our team can talk you through the process. Learn how partners across the UK are adding funding to their solar projects.
FAQs
Who are UrbanVolt?
UrbanVolt are a leading provider of affordable, clean solar energy in the UK and Ireland. We offer fully funded, clean energy solutions, with over 400 projects build and under operation across the UK, Ireland, USA, and continental Europe. Our flagship solution is Solar-as-a-Service.
What is Solar-as-a-Service?
UrbanVolt’s Solar-as-a-Service offering provides your customers with access to rooftop solar installations without any upfront costs or complexities. We work with EPCs to handle the cost, design, installation, and maintenance, allowing the customer to pay only for the energy they use from the solar panels.
What is the value in partnering with you vs just arranging a loan for the customer?
With a loan, the customer must take on debt and commit capital. With Solar as a Service, there’s zero capex – they just pay for the clean energy they use. Payments are tied to the actual energy generated, so costs always align with savings. Therefore, we are incentivised to maintain the system’s performance for the contract term.
How is UrbanVolt’s PPA different?
UrbanVolt uses a less onerous form of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model, where the customer only pays for the energy they consume from the solar system. The rate is generally lower than traditional utility costs, offering immediate financial savings.
What are the contract lengths and rates?
UrbanVolt contracts typically range from 10 to 25 years, providing stability for the customer by locking in fixed, guaranteed rates that are targeted at 30-40% savings vs grid.
What happens if the customer moves or sells the property?
UrbanVolt’s contracts are transferable to the new property owner or tenant. This allows flexibility for businesses that may relocate or sell their property during the contract term.
Many of my customers lease their properties. Are they still eligible?
Absolutely. We actively collaborate with landlords to highlight the advantages of Solar-as-a-Service. Our fixed rates reduce energy costs and the installation of solar boosts the EPC rating of buildings, making properties more appealing to prospective buyers, tenants, and landlords. We can also align to a customer’s lease length.
Are there particular segments where Solar-as-a-Service works best?
UrbanVolt primarily services mid-large I&C customers. Installations over 100kWp with high self-consumption are ideal for Solar-as-a-Service. Example industries include manufacturing, food and beverage, and agriculture. Of course, UrbanVolt can assess the viability of a customer during qualification.
How do you fund projects?
We’re backed with £40m project funding from HSBC to expand our project portfolio. We also hold the financial security of being part of Verdane – one of Europe’s leading sustainability funds.
What size of projects do you fund?
We fund projects of 100kWp up to 3MW for I&C customers.
Are there any specific credit requirements?
The end customer requires a credit score of 75 or above on Experian. Failing this, we would look to explore alternate contracting entities or a parent company guarantee.
Can I bring you deals that are already in late-stage design?
Yes! We would simply need to validate design, yield, and adherence to our funding checklist.
Are your partnerships short or long term?
Both! We’re happy to partner with EPCs for both one-time projects and multiple installations.
How do I track my deals?
You can track your deals through the UrbanVolt partner portal. We’ll send you updates as your lead progresses.
Will you support sales training and onboarding?
Yes! UrbanVolt has extensive experience rolling out Solar-as-a-Service in partner organisations and are happy to work with you on your L&D requirements.
Can I white-label or co-brand?
Yes! All our desktop proposals are white labelled. UrbanVolt act as your supplier, providing support when needed.
What geographies do you work in?
We partner with EPCs in both the UK and Ireland. If you’re located elsewhere in Europe, we’re happy to consider this on a case-by-case basis.
Do you work with EPCs of a particular size or market focus?
We work with I&C EPCs. Providing the EPC meets our certification and compliance requirements, we are more than happy to worth with I&C EPCs of all sizes.
What is P90 methodology?
P90 is a conservative production estimate that the solar system is 90% likely to exceed. It reflects a downside case based on uncertainty in weather, system performance, and modelling assumptions.
Think of this as your ‘bankable’ energy output. Investors use the P90 figure when structuring returns to ensure projects still work financially in a low-sun year.
Do you require use of any specific equipment?
We require Tier 1 panels (referring to the Bloomberg classification of PV panels) and Solis inverters.