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For large scale project, Sustainable Energy Consulting and its partners offer financing solutions for power supply from renewable energy sources, for energy efficiency and for clean water supply.

Power Supply Financing (Power Purchase Agreement / PPA)

The aim of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is to sell electricity, mainly produced from renewable sources, to a host customer from the private or the public sector.

A PPA is a contract between a Service Provider or Independent Power Producer, who develops, owns, operates, and maintains a power plant for a predetermined period (10 to 30 years), and a Host, who agrees to host the power plant on its property and to purchase its electricity output. This financial agreement allows the host client to pay a stable electricity cost, secured by the terms of the PPA.

PPA mainly based on Solar Photovoltaic Power Supply – Benefits to the Host

  • Zero upfront capital required
  • Predictable energy pricing and production
  • Sustainable technology in lifetime and performance
  • No construction or development risk
  • No O&M responsibilities
  • Visibly improve environmental commitment
  • Reduce carbon footprint
  • Potential increase in property value
  • Support for local economy and job creation

Roles of SPAA Participants

Energy Efficiency Financing (ESCO)

Energy efficient renovations can be expensive and owners may not have the means to finance them. Financing is provided by an ESCO (Energy Services Company) . It aims at convincing the building owner that energy efficient solutions can generate substantial long term savings in his current operation.

Return-On-Investment is based on energy savings, profit is shared between the owner and the financing entity based on an ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contract).

Benefits:

  • Zero upfront capital requirements
  • Savings guaranteed
  • No construction or development risk
  • No O&M responsibilities
  • Free installation of new equipment

Energy Efficiency Financing

Water Supply Financing (Water Purchase Agreement / WPA)

Supplying water through Water Purchase Agreement (WPA). Similar to a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), a WPA is a financing vehicle that allows to build turn-key water production system at no capital expense to the end user.

Water produced by the system is sold at fixed or variable cost to the end-user throughout an agreement for a period from 10 to 30 years. A Water Purchase Agreement can be highly flexible and can take many forms.

WPA Benefits:

  • Zero upfront capital requirements
  • Reliable and drinkable water
  • Long-term pricing stability
  • No construction or development risk
  • No O&M responsibilities

Water Supply Financing