Compare your options
PPA vs buy vs staying on grid
There is more than one way to go solar, and doing nothing has a cost too. Here is how the three options stack up for a Gold Coast business, so you can see which fits best.
| Compare | Buy outright | Solar PPA | Stay on grid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Full system cost | $0 | $0 |
| Who maintains it | You do | We do | Not applicable |
| Savings from day one | Yes | Yes | No savings |
| Exposure to price rises | None on solar | Low (fixed rate) | Full exposure |
| Owns the asset | You do | We do (buy-out later) | Not applicable |
| Best lifetime return | Strongest | Good | None |
Indicative comparison. We model your specific PPA rate, purchase return and current grid costs against each other before you decide.
Which suits you
Find your fit
Buy outright if
- You have capital to invest
- You want maximum lifetime savings
- You want to own the asset now
- You can use the depreciation benefit
Choose a PPA or payment plan if
- You want little or no upfront cost
- You'd rather not maintain equipment
- You want predictable, below-grid power
- You prefer to keep cash in the business
Don't stay on grid if
- Your daytime power use is high
- Your bills keep climbing
- You want lower operating costs
- Sustainability matters to your customers
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