£0 UPFRONT COMMERCIAL SOLAR PPA AGREEMENTS

Lower Your Electricity Bills by Up to 50%* — Fully Funded, Fully Managed

Solar energy for commercial and agricultural sites. No upfront cost, fixed pricing, and full maintenance included.

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* Guaranteed below the ONS commercial energy rate. Offset up to 100% of your electricity demand. Zero capital required.

REDUCEELECTRICITY COSTSBY UP TO50%

Sunbase SME Commercial Solar Rooftop Installation

ON-SITE GRID GENERATION

Standardised 100kWp – 2MWp PV Arrays

Why It Works

Five Reasons UK Businesses Choose a PPA

NO UPFRONT COST

Funding, installation, and maintenance are fully covered.

FIXED PRICING

Lock in a low electricity rate for 10–20 years.

SAVE UP TO 50%

Reduce operational electricity costs from day one.

CARBON CREDIT REFUND

Annual carbon credit returns for the full term.

YOURS FOR £1

Full asset ownership transfers at agreement end.

Maximum Commercial Advantage

Core Business Advantages & USPs

Explore the market-leading features that define a zero-cost commercial solar deployment.

No Upfront Costs

Installation, premium equipment, grid connection, and ongoing maintenance are covered 100%.

15 Years Fixed Energy Price

Pay a lower, locked-in price per kWh — protected from rising energy costs.

Operational Savings

Reduce reliance on grid electricity and lower business energy bills from day one.

Sustainability & Compliance

Cut carbon emissions, support net-zero goals, and reduce CCL costs.

Hassle-Free Maintenance

All monitoring, servicing, and repairs are handled on your behalf at no cost.

Option to Own (£1 at Year 15)

Buy the system anytime using savings, or own it outright for £1 at Year 15.

Enhanced Corporate Image

Improve brand reputation and appeal to eco-conscious clients and partners.

2× EV Chargers Installed Free

Two commercial EV chargers included — earn up to 50% of generated revenue monthly.

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* Savings up to 50% are illustrative and vary per contract based on individual site requirements and current grid tariffs.

How It Works — Enquiry to Ownership

Our process handles every detail.

Here's what happens from your initial enquiry through to full system ownership.

Submit Your Usage Data

Send us your last 12 months of electricity consumption in kWh and your site address. That's all we need at this stage — no site visit required to get started.

Receive Your Free Savings Projection

We analyse your usage data and size a solar system to your consumption. You receive a clear savings projection outlining your expected cost reduction, your locked-in rate, and what the agreement covers. No cost. No commitment.

Review and Sign the Agreement

Once you're satisfied with the proposal, you sign the Power Purchase Agreement. This locks in your discounted electricity rate for the full contract term — typically 15 years, with agreements spanning 10 to 20 years depending on site and system size. You review the terms, raise any questions, and proceed when ready.

Full Installation at No Upfront Cost

Our developer partners finance and manage the complete installation. Equipment, electrical work, grid connection — all included. Your organisation bears no installation costs and requires no project oversight. Installations are scheduled to minimise disruption to your daily operations.

Immediate Cost Reduction Begins

Once operational, your site draws power directly from the solar installation at your agreed rate. Any excess electricity generated is automatically exported back to the grid. Your standard grid connection remains active as backup — no action required on your part.

Fully Maintained Throughout

The developer retains ownership of the system for the duration of the agreement and handles all monitoring and upkeep. Preventive maintenance, system monitoring, and any repairs — all provided at no additional charge to you.

Purchase or Renew at Contract End

When your contract term ends, you have two options: purchase the solar installation outright for a nominal £1, or sign a new agreement and continue buying electricity at a discounted rate. Systems purchased at end of term typically carry 10 to 15 years of remaining operational capacity — from that point, your organisation produces electricity at virtually no cost.

Each installation is unique. Final savings figures, system specifications, and contract terms are confirmed during your complimentary assessment.

HOW A COMMERCIAL SOLAR PPA WORKS

What Is a Power Purchase Agreement?

A PPA removes the cost, complexity, and risk of going solar. Here's what that means for your business.

1. Fully Funded by the Developer

The solar installation is funded entirely by the developer through pre-secured green-energy finance. Sunbase is an affiliate website and we do not install anything. Your business contributes nothing — no capital, no loan guarantees, no cash flow commitment. All financial exposure across equipment, installation, and grid connection sits with the developer throughout.

2. You Pay for the Electricity — Nothing Else

The developer recoups their investment by supplying electricity to your site at a fixed contracted rate — a price that can be as low as 16p/kWh across a 10 to 20 year term. No hidden fees, no management charges. If system output falls, so does developer revenue — keeping their interests firmly aligned with yours.

3. Yours for £1 at Contract End

When the agreement concludes, full ownership of the solar installation transfers to your business for £1. The system arrives with no outstanding liabilities and an estimated 10 to 15 years of productive life remaining — a fully operational energy asset acquired at no meaningful cost.

Your existing grid connection is retained throughout as an automatic backup. Power continuity is guaranteed regardless of solar output.

Learn More About How It Works

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about going solar with a zero-cost PPA.

A PPA is a long-term energy supply contract. A third-party provider installs and owns a solar system on your premises. You purchase the electricity it generates at a fixed rate — typically lower than your current grid tariff. You pay nothing upfront and take on no ownership responsibilities during the contract term.

No. The solar installation is fully funded by the provider. There are no capital costs, installation fees, or maintenance charges at any point during the agreement.

Your existing grid connection stays active throughout the contract. If solar generation falls short of demand at any point, your site draws the remainder from the grid automatically. There is no interruption to your operations.

Standard agreements run between 10 and 20 years. Your electricity rate is fixed for the duration, protecting your business from grid price increases.

Ownership of the solar system transfers to your organisation for a nominal fee of £1. At that point, the electricity your roof generates costs you virtually nothing.

The provider retains full responsibility for the system throughout the contract. Monitoring, servicing, and any repairs are covered at no additional cost to you.

A PPA is typically suited to commercial and industrial properties with sufficient roof space and a meaningful annual electricity spend. A desktop suitability screening is carried out before any commitment is made, so you'll know quickly whether your site qualifies.

An initial desktop assessment is completed within 24 business hours of receiving your site details. If your site qualifies, a full proposal follows shortly after.

No significant involvement is required from your team. The installation is managed entirely by the provider and is designed to cause minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations.

None. The initial screening and proposal are provided free of charge with no obligation to proceed.

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Comparing Alternatives

PPA vs. Traditional Purchase

No upfront cost, no maintenance liability, and a fixed electricity rate for up to 20 years — here's how that stacks up against the alternatives.

Operational Feature	PPA Agreement	Direct Purchase	Unprotected Grid
Upfront Capital Investment	£0 (Fully Funded)	£25,000 – £250,000+	£0
Servicing Costs	£0 (Provider Responsibility)	Variable (Owner Expense)	£0
Electricity Rate Lock	10–20 Years Guaranteed	Day-1 Free Power (Post Payback)	Unprotected Market Fluctuations
Asset Ownership	Yours for £1 at term end	Immediate (On-Balance Sheet)	None
Tenant Transferability	Seamlessly Assumed or Purchased	Requires Property Sale Negs	Standard Account Switch

Suitable Sectors

Any commercial, agricultural, or institutional property meeting the baseline demand profile.

Manufacturing & Warehouses

High daytime baseloads and expansive roof space provide the perfect alignment for large solar array footprints.

Retail & Commercial Hubs

Air conditioning and cooling demands during peak sunlight hours are offset immediately with zero capital expense.

Agriculture & Cold Storage

Dairy, sorting, and refrigeration machinery are shielded from volatile distribution rate hikes.

Schools, Care Homes & Charities

Non-profit organisations protect operating budgets by locking in long-term stable utility discounts.

Ready to Realise Your Savings?

A free, no-obligation energy assessment is available. Detailed billing and roof analysis is conducted to map precise, guaranteed savings.

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