COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SOLAR EPC
Switch to Solar Power with OPEX Solar
Access a solar power system designed around your facility, typically funded and owned by a third-party provider, while you pay for the electricity under an agreed contract
- Provider-funded solar model
- Tailored EPC scope
- Commercial & industrial solutions
Since 2008
Solar industry experience
End-to-End
Solar EPC project support
OPEX SOLAR OVERVIEW
Use Solar Power Without Funding the Entire Plant Upfront.
OPEX solar is a model in which a third-party provider typically invests in and owns the solar plant, while the business pays for the electricity under an agreed contract. The exact ownership, tariff, maintenance and contract terms depend on the project agreement.
- Explore a solar arrangement designed around your electricity use and site conditions.
- Understand the proposed tariff, project scope and expected generation before signing an agreement.
- Clarify ownership, billing and operating responsibilities from the start.
- Assess potential savings by comparing the proposed solar tariff with your current electricity costs.
Planned around your facility
Feasibility, project development and agreed delivery scope
OUR CAPABILITIES
OPEX Solar Project Services
From feasibility and project design to installation and commissioning, a well-planned OPEX project aligns technical requirements with the agreed commercial arrangement.
Assess Site Feasibility
Review electricity consumption, roof or land suitability, shading, structural considerations and project requirements.
Engineering & System Design
Develop a project-specific layout and electrical design, including system capacity and key component selection.
Project Installation
Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, safety checks and site activities within the agreed project scope.
Operations & Maintenance Planning
Define monitoring, performance reporting, maintenance and grid coordination responsibilities as part of the project agreement.
HOW IT WORKS
A Clear Process from Feasibility to Solar Power
Each project follows a structured approach, with commercial terms, responsibilities and timelines confirmed after technical assessment.
Understand Energy Needs
Review electricity bills, operating hours, site location and business goals.
Assess Site Feasibility
Check rooftop or land suitability, system capacity, grid requirements and site constraints.
Commercial & Technical Proposal
Outline system design, proposed tariff or PPA structure, contract terms and delivery responsibilities.
Install & Commission
Complete the agreed installation, testing, safety checks and commissioning activities.
Operate & Monitor
Follow the agreed process for monitoring, maintenance, billing and performance reporting.
WHY CONSIDER OPEX SOLAR?
Benefits of OPEX Solar for Businesses
OPEX solar may help businesses access clean electricity while preserving capital for core operations. The actual benefits depend on the project design and contract terms.
Lower Upfront Investment
In many OPEX arrangements, a third party funds and owns the solar asset during the contract period.
Plan Energy Costs
An agreed solar tariff can help businesses plan energy costs; actual savings depend on the contract and utility charges.
Focus on Core Operations
A suitable provider-led arrangement may reduce the need for the customer to manage the solar asset directly.
Defined Responsibilities
Agree on maintenance, monitoring, billing and performance responsibilities before the project starts.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
OPEX Solar: How the Model Works
In a typical OPEX model, a third-party provider invests in the solar plant and the customer pays for electricity under agreed terms. Confirm the exact arrangement in the contract.
OPEX Solar
A provider typically funds and owns the solar asset, while the customer purchases electricity under a contract.
- Provider typically owns the system during the agreement
- Usually lower or no upfront customer investment in typical arrangements
- Customer pays according to the agreed tariff and billing terms
- Operation and maintenance may be included, depending on the contract
CAPEX Solar
The customer funds the system upfront or through financing and typically owns the solar asset.
- Customer invests in the system
- Customer typically owns the solar asset
- Customer uses the generated electricity and manages operating arrangements
- Maintenance can be managed internally or contracted
Actual ownership, payment, maintenance, savings and responsibilities depend on the contract. OPEX/RESCO arrangements vary by provider and project.
Have a Opex Model Solar in Mind?
Start with a project discussion. Share the site location and your approximate energy or capacity goals to identify the next steps.
START YOUR SOLAR PROJECT
Planning an OPEX Solar Installation?
Share your facility location and electricity requirements. The Natural Power team can discuss OPEX solar feasibility and the next steps for a commercial or industrial project.
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