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Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Guide: Pros, Cons, and Everything In Between

How a PPA works, the pros and cons, and the types of agreement.

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How Much Will Commercial Solar Panel Costs Your Business?

What drives the cost, example package prices and how businesses pay.

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Solar Panels Capital Allowances – Are They Tax Deductible?

How AIA and the 50% first year allowance cut your net cost, worked examples at 25% tax.

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What Size Solar System Does My Business Need?

Usage, roof space and budget: what actually sets your system size.

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Can You Get Solar Panels For A Home Business?

Suitability, panel count and cost for businesses run from home.

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Most installers sell you one way to pay. We show you all four.

The right route depends on your cash position, your lease and how much power you use in daylight. Your free assessment models each one against your own bills, starting with what you can save before a single panel goes up.

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Review your electricity tariff whilst planning your solar installation

UpfrontNothing
TimescaleContract dependent
You ownNothing changes
TermYour next contract

Best for: Any business on an out-of-contract or uncompetitive tariff

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Own from day one

Buy outright

Pay upfront, keep every pound of the saving

UpfrontFull system cost
PaybackModelled for your site
You ownThe system, day one
Tax reliefAIA, if eligible

Best for: Profitable businesses with cash or an existing facility, and a long lease or freehold

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Spread the cost

Hire purchase

Spread the cost, with ownership at the end of the agreement

UpfrontNil or small deposit
Term5 to 10 years
You ownAt the end of the term
Cash flowCompare savings and repayments

Best for: Businesses that want ownership without tying up working capital

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No capital outlay

Power purchase agreement

Fully funded. You just buy cheaper electricity

Upfront£0
TermUp to 25 years
MaintenanceCovered by the agreement
You payAn agreed rate per kWh

Best for: Sites with a large roof and daytime demand that want savings with no capital or maintenance

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Finance and fully funded options are subject to eligibility, survey and contract terms. Savings, repayments and tax relief depend on your circumstances.

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Savings
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Grants
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Local
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