Zero capex. 10% below your current tariff.
As a national independent power producer and EPC, we fund, build, own and operate state-of-the-art solar and battery storage on your site. You buy the power at a contracted rate, with no plant to run or maintain.
Buy your power at a contracted rate, with no plant to fund, run or maintain
A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract between Northlands Energy and your business for the purchase and sale of electricity, typically over 10 to 25 years. There is no capital outlay, and fixed pricing is available.
- R0 upfront. We carry the full capital cost of the plant.
- We own and maintain it. Maintenance and repairs stay with us.
- Contracted rates, capped escalation.
- Buyout options. Take ownership of the system later if you choose.
We carry the plant. You buy the power.
At a contracted rate. The plant stays ours to run and maintain.
Six reasons businesses switch
Our technology partners include Sigenergy, ATESS, SolarEdge and IES.
Sized to your site
Solar, storage and generator integration, designed around how your site uses power.
Track record
20 MW+ total self-installed and managed capacity.
Agreed pricing
A contracted rate, with escalations you agree to upfront.
Upkeep stays with us
We fund, build, own and operate the plant on your site, including maintenance and repairs.
Project development
We handle design and construction end to end.
Energy independence
Generation and storage on your own site, with the grid there when it is needed.
From assessment to energised in four steps
Site assessment
We analyse your consumption, tariffs and roof to confirm feasibility.
PPA proposal
A proposed tariff, term and savings model. Terms typically run 10 to 25 years.
We build & own
We build the plant at our cost, then own, operate and maintain it for the term of the agreement.
You buy the power
A contracted rate, with buyout options.
A PPA is one of four ways in
Outright purchase, asset finance, a structured lease (5 to 20 years) or a PPA (10 to 25 years). Each carries the same engineering and support.
| Compare | PPABuy the power | Structured leaseFixed payments | Asset financeSpread the cost | Outright purchaseOwn it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| You pay | Only for the electricity you use, at a contracted rate | Fixed monthly payments | Repayments to a finance provider | The full system price |
| Capital outlay | R0 upfront | No capital outlay | Spread over the finance term | Paid at purchase |
| Term | 10 to 25 years | 5 to 20 years | Set with your finance provider | None |
| Ownership | Ours, with a buyout option | Optional buyout | On your finance terms | Yours, on your balance sheet |
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Turn roof space into income
Host a Northlands plant on roof space you are not using, and earn rental from it. We handle the metering, billing and maintenance.
- Earn revenue from roof space rental
- Combine with smart prepaid metering: meter every tenant, reconcile against the bulk supply and see where energy goes missing
What people ask before they sign
Who owns the equipment in a PPA?
We do. Your business doesn’t own the system, but you reap the full benefits of the electricity it generates. Northlands Energy buys, owns and maintains the solar panels, batteries and inverters. Your business pays only for the electricity it uses.
What are the key features of a PPA?
The agreement spells out:
- The electricity to be generated and the plant’s technical details
- The term, typically 10 to 25 years
- The pricing structure: fixed, variable or a mix of both
- Payment terms
- Performance commitments
- Grid connection and who is responsible for what
- Force majeure, termination and dispute resolution
How does a PPA compare with financing?
Finance puts the system on your balance sheet, with repayments to a provider and the upkeep with you. A PPA is R0 upfront. You pay only for the electricity you use, at a contracted rate, and maintenance and repairs stay with us.
Can a PPA include battery storage?
Yes. We size solar, storage and generator integration to how your site consumes power. Storage options are high-voltage lithium-ion: IES batteries with ATESS power conversion, or an integrated Sigenergy system.
Can I buy the system later?
Yes. PPAs and structured leases carry a buyout option, so you can take ownership of the system later if you choose.
Get a free PPA proposal for your site.
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