On-site Installation PPA
The buyer uses available rooftop or adjacent land to operations to build a solar or, less often, wind facility. It is uncommon for on-site wind as wind resource is highly location specific.
Procured vs. Installed
Option 1
Procured
NO CAPITAL OUTLAY
Purchase the output without having to draw capital from operations.
NO MAINTENANCE
Never worry about warranties, repairs, or replacement parts.
SCALE
Utilize low pricing achieved through economies of scale on cheap land.
Option 2
Installed
CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
Solar projects are capital intensive and require access to cheap capital.
POSSIBLE HEADACHES
Especially when installations are across wide geographic spans and many roofs.
PIECEMEAL DEVELOPMENT
Rooftop installations take more time and cost more money.
Cost Breakdown
Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System Cost Benchmark: Q1 2018
Note: Prices converted from USD to CAD.
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