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Venture Installations are ready to assist you in making the change to renewable energy. We help remove the financial barriers between businesses and solar investment. While many of our customers opt to self-finance due to the reductions offered in their corporation tax from the first year’s investment, many companies opt for other finance options that make solar panels more viable for them. If you are unsure what finance option is best for you then the Venture team will be happy to discuss your options and help you make an informed decision.
Self-Finance
Capex
PPA
Green Loans
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CAPEX Investments
Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) are funds used by a business to upgrade your premises, Equipment, or infrastructure. Solar Panels count towards a CAPEX Investment as they offer a financial benefit to your business moving forward.
Key Points of CAPEX Investments
- Is an investment of goods for your business such as solar panels. The purchase appears on your balance sheet rather than your expensed income statement.
- CAPEX allows you to spend more on your company’s growth by investing in long term infrastructure improvement.
- As solar panels have usability of over one year, they are considered CAPEX investments rather than OPEX.
- CAPEX investments make the purchasing of solar panels much more viable for many businesses.
Green Loans
Green loans are provided by many lenders for businesses who want to invest in sustainable technologies. Providing your business meets specific criteria many lenders will be happy to provide you with a green loan over a period of 5-10 years.
Key Points of a Green Loan
- Green loans for solar energy are likely to be approved if criteria are met
- Gives you the funds to outright purchase your solar panels
- Gain all the benefits of solar investment
- Could result in high monthly repayments
- Your business must meet eligibility requirements
Lease to Own
Leave your business cash flow positive with a lease to own agreement for solar panels. By leasing your solar panels, you remove the high upfront payments and agree to a long-term lease of monthly payments to cover the costs of the solar panels and their maintenance. Upon the end of the lease period, once fully paid you will own the solar systems installed.
Key Points of a Lease to Own
- Removes high upfront costs
- Lease periods can be as long as 15 years
- Your leaser reserves the right to sell the excess electricity created.
- Once contract is settled you own the solar installation
- Gain all the benefits of solar power
PPA Agreements
Make an agreement with energy suppliers otherwise known as Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). By using a PPA an agreement is made to buy and sell a set amount of energy over a prolonged 10–20-year period. During this time the energy supplier owns the solar technology, once the agreement comes to end you are free to renegotiate new terms or opt for the solar infrastructure to be removed.
The Benefits of a PPA
- With a PPA energy rates are fixed protecting you from future price rises.
- Will help you get the amount of solar energy needed to be a sustainable business.
- Reduces the risk attached to electricity sales
- A PPA can help you forecast your energy expenditure for a longer 10-20 year period.
- Avoid the high upfront costs of investment
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Benefit From Government Backed Incentives
Smart Export Guarantee
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government backed scheme in which you can sell your excess energy back to the national grid once you are at capacity. While prices may vary depending on need and location you can begin to gain a consistent passive income from your solar energy.
Enhanced Capital Allowances
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA). The government will allow you to deduct the cost of your energy systems from your annual profits. If you are investing in solar energy storage, then further tax savings are possible.
Climate Change Agreements
Receive savings on the climate change levy thanks to the Climate Change Agreements (CCA). You can receive discounts on your energy use thanks to your creation of green energy and lowering your carbon emissions.