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Solar Funding Options for Businesses

Whether you want low-cost solar power, long-term asset ownership, or flexible financing, we’ll help you choose the route that fits your organisation – not ours.

Why funding matters

Solar can pay for itself — but how you fund it changes how it performs over time.
We offer three proven routes: PPA, Finance, or Outright Purchase.
Whichever you choose, the engineering quality stays the same.

1

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Zero capex. Zero hassle. Cheaper electricity from day one.

BeBa partners with multiple PPA providers to ensure you get the best possible service.

How a PPA works

  • PPA provider funds the installation, operation and maintenance
  • BeBa designs and installs the system
  • You buy the solar electricity at a discounted rate compared to your grid tariff
  • You pay only for what you consume
  • No capex, no system ownership responsibilities
  • Long-term price stability, no non-commodity charges

Perfect for:
Businesses wanting lower, predictable energy costs without capital outlay.

Check PPA eligibility

2

Finance

Spread the cost. Own the asset. Stay cash-flow friendly.

Explore finance options

As an approved SmartEase Channel Partner, BeBa can offer flexible payment plans designed specifically for commercial renewable energy projects.

What finance offers

  • Fixed monthly or quarterly payments
  • Spread the cost over X–Y years (can you confirm)
  • Immediate operational savings offset payments
  • You own the system at the end of the term
  • Suitable for organisations wanting a depreciable asset

3

Outright Purchase

Maximum ROI, full control.

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Simple, direct, and often the fastest payback route.

Why buy outright?

  • You own the system from day one

  • Access to AIA tax benefits

  • Highest lifetime ROI

  • You choose your O&M package

  • Suitable for companies with strong capex budgets or strategic ESG goals

Which option suits which business?

PPA

Logistics, manufacturing, public sector, large roofs, cash-constrained organisations

Finance

SMEs, multi-site companies, businesses wanting ownership without capex strain

Purchase

Farms, estates, owner-occupiers, capex-strong companies

Comparison table

Feature PPA Finance Purchase
Upfront cost £0 Low Full
Ownership Investor You (end of term) You (day one)
Energy price Discounted solar tariff Your rate Your rate
Maintenance Included Optional Optional
Ideal for Preserving cash Cash-flow balance Highest ROI
Help me choose

PPA FAQs

Most PPAs run for 15–25 years. This gives the funder enough time to recover the installation cost while giving your business long-term price stability. Your tariff is fixed or index-linked depending on the agreement, and doesn’t include non-commodity charges — so you’re insulated from many grid-related price rises.

Yes. At the end of the term, you usually have three options:

Take ownership of the system for a token amount,

Extend the PPA, often at an even lower rate, or

Choose system removal, paid for by the PPA provider.

Most businesses opt for ownership because the system still produces low-cost electricity for many years beyond the term.

PPAs can be transferred to the new owner or tenant. The process is straightforward because the PPA provider owns, insures, and maintains the system. You’ll just need to ensure the incoming party agrees to the existing PPA terms — which is usually attractive because it guarantees cheaper energy from day one.
No. Under a PPA, all operation, monitoring, maintenance, and insurance are included and handled by the funder (via their approved partners, such as BeBa). Your only cost is the discounted electricity you consume — nothing else.
For PPAs, VAT applies only to the electricity you buy, not the system itself. For financed installations (SmartEase Payment Plans), VAT is treated the same way as any other capital item — but the cost is spread across the term. Your finance provider will outline the VAT schedule so your accountant can easily manage reclaiming where applicable.
Yes. Both PPAs and financed installs can include battery storage, depending on your site profile and energy usage. Batteries may improve your savings if your peak demand doesn’t align with peak solar output. BeBa can model this during your feasibility assessment so you can see whether it offers a strong return.

Ready to explore funding?

end us a recent electricity bill and we’ll map the best route for your business.

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PPA feasibility check

Site Basics

Site Postcode
What best describes your site?
Do you own the building?

Energy Profile

Annual Electricity Spend
Operating hours
Is most of your electricity used during daylight hours?

Roof / Space Viability

Roof type
Estimated usable roof area
Any known constraints?

Timeline & Intent

When would you consider implementing a PPA?
Your role in the decision process

STRONG FIT

Based on your electricity spend and operating profile, your site looks well suited to a structured commercial PPA.
Next step: we’ll review a recent bill or half-hourly data to confirm system size and an indicative rate band.

Unlock your detailed feasibility review - leave your details below and we’ll send next steps via your preferred contact method.

POTENTIAL FIT

A PPA may be viable, but it will depend on your load profile and available roof/space.
Next step: a quick data review to confirm whether a PPA (or an alternative structure) is the best route.

Get a clearer answer - share your details and we’ll confirm viability and options (email summary, call or Teams).

REQUIRES REVIEW

A PPA can be more complex under the conditions provided (e.g., lower demand or lease constraints).
We can still advise on alternatives and whether a PPA could work with the right structure.

Still worth checking - leave your details and we’ll reply with the most suitable route for your site.

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