COMMERCIAL TENANTS

Enabling commercial tenants to access cleaner, cheaper solar energy

Save up to 30%
on energy

Lease aligned Contracts

Zero upfront
cost

Energy price guarantee

We provide all the benefits of rooftop solar, on a pay per kWh basis, aligned to your lease. Solar as a Service makes it easy for commercial tenants who lease their business properties to get solar. We work with your landlord to install and maintain the system, so you can benefit.

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The benefits for you

Save money

Get access to electricity which is up to
30% less expensive compared to grid
energy suppliers. Prices starting as low as
14p/kWh.

Zero upfront cost

There is no upfront cost for the system –
we fund it for you. No CapEx spend or
loans required from you or your landlord.

Flexible contracts

Our PPA contracts start from as little as 3
years and are aligned to the length of
your lease. This makes it easier for you
to plan ahead in your business.

Fixed prices

We can fix the price of your energy for up
to 7 years without inflation being applied.
This gives you peace of mind for financial
planning and forecasting.

Reach climate goals

100% of the green energy credentials of
your rooftop solar are applied to your
business. Helping your company reach its
climate goals and save money at the
same.

No risk

You get all the benefits of rooftop solar
without taking on the long-term
investment, maintenance and return
risks associated with renewable energy
assets. We even provide a price
guarantee.

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How it works

We fix your energy price for a duration that suits you. Our fixed Solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) flex between 3 and 7 years and can be aligned to your property lease agreement. The longer the contract, the cheaper the solar energy.

You buy the solar energy generated by the panels. Any extra energy needed during higher usage or winter months is supplied by your grid energy supplier.

If you renew your lease, your PPA rolls over so you continue to benefit.

If you move out at the end of your lease, you have nothing to worry about as your PPA agreement with us will end.

When your fixed term ends your contract will automatically renew for 12 months with an inflation adjusted increase. At any point outside of your fixed term we can agree a new fixed term at an agreed price.

Our Fair Price Guarantee. If at any time outside of your fixed PPA term our energy price is more than what you are currently paying to your Energy Supplier then we will attempt to beat that price. If we can’t, we will match it. You will not see this from other PPA providers. (Terms and conditions apply)

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We make it easy for you

You get energy pricing per kWh

Continue to buv enerav on a per kWh
basis. It’s easy to understand and factor
into your existing business energy needs.

We work with your landlord

We deal with your landlord and have an
agreement with them to keep solar
panels on the roof.

We manage the system

We insure, monitor, manage and
maintain the system so it operates at
peak performance for you.

We fund the system

There are no upfront costs and no need to
spend your own CapEx or have any loans
Or leases.

We plan the system

We look at your energy needs and design
a system that works for the building and
for your energy needs.

Clean energy guarantee

We give you regular energy generation
updates to include in your ESG and
sustainability reporting.

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Battery Storage

If you don’t use most of your energy when the sun shines, then we can provide a battery storage option to help you maximize your cheaper solar energy.

This produces less CO2 emissions than using grid energy. In some instances, your battery can be setup as a backup power source for critical and low power loads.

If requested, we will size a battery, based on your requirements and give you a simple monthly price for the service. This service will have the same contract term as your solar energy contract (Power Purchase Agreement), so you can make the right choice for your situation and get the most from your solar panels.

FAQ’s

1. How much does the installation cost?

Nothing. We fund all the equipment and the solar installation. There is no upfront cost to you.

2. Will there be any ongoing fees?

The only ongoing fees will be for any energy generated by the solar system. Our contracts start from only 3 years.

3. How much will you charge me for solar energy?

Once we have completed our survey and scoped out the size of system you will need, we will be able to give you a fixed price per kWh of solar energy generated and give you an indication of how much this will save you compared to your current bills. We aim to save you at least 10% of your current electricity bill, but often the savings are much larger.

4. How long does it take to install the solar system?

Once the contract is signed, we will work to secure the required funding. Once achieved we will contact our installers and depending on a few factors it would typically be installed within 5-9 months. The actual install takes 2 – 6 weeks depending on the size of the solar install. In the current economic climate, funding is harder to secure, which can delay these timelines somewhat. Either way, we will keep you fully informed throughout the process.

5. Will your solar system save us more compared to buying our own system?

This depends on a lot of factors, but typically speaking if you are going to remain in your leased property for 10+ years and you have the upfront capital to invest, then the savings will be better if you purchased your own solar system. However, if you are not planning on spending 10+ years in your leased property, or you don’t have the upfront capital or don’t want to spend your own capital on solar, then our Solar as a Service solution is almost certain to generate a larger savings, over this period.

6. How much will your Solar as a Service solution save me?

This depends on many factors, but assuming we can install enough solar panels at your property then we will typically save you between 10% – 30% of your electricity bill, with no upfront investment required.

7. What happens if I no longer want to buy the solar energy from you?

You must purchase the solar energy from us for the duration you remain in the property, up until the solar system reaches its end of life. However, we do provide a Price Guarantee, which means we will always beat or at worst match the rate you are currently paying your Energy Supplier, giving you the peace of mind that you won’t be over charged.

8. Can our landlord put up our rent because we now have access to cheaper solar energy?

We do not get involved with the negotiations between you and your landlord and so cannot influence these decisions. However, your landlord does not take on additional risk or cost with our solution, unlike all other solar options, and they get several benefits from our Solar as a Service and so there should not be a need to increase your rent for this reason.

9. We have a full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease, is this an issue?

No. We will need to make some changes to your existing lease via an addendum, but this is relatively easy to do, as all parties benefit from our Solar as a Service offering and we will provide the required paperwork for this.

10. How is this different to a PPA?

PPA pricing is typically a fixed first year rate followed by an inflationary increase in cost every year for a long term duration such as 20-30 years. At Unbound, you benefit from fixed term pricing followed by grid price reviews to ensure you’re always getting a fair deal. At Unbound typical fixed terms are 3-7 years with reviews there-after.