Two Popular Ways to Implement Commercial Solar
Every business approaches capital differently.PV Power models both structures so the decision is based on financial performance - not assumption.
Option 1 - Capital Purchase
Full ownership from day one.
- Upfront capital investment
- Immediate retention of all energy savings
- Eligible for NZ’s 20% Investment Boost deduction*
- Standard depreciation applies
- Strong long-term IRR
Best suited for:Businesses with surplus capital seeking long-term infrastructure returns.A capital purchase delivers the strongest lifetime savings - but requires capital allocation upfront.
Option 2 - Structured Finance
Preserve capital. Secure the upside.
- Zero upfront capex
- Repayments structured below current electricity spend
- Immediate net cashflow benefit
- Capital preserved for core operations or growth
- Eligible for the 20% Investment Boost incentive*
- Depreciation allowances and potential finance deductibility apply
With the right structure, the system funds itself through operational savings.
You’re already paying for electricity. Finance simply redirects part of that spend toward owning an asset — at a lower effective rate.
Commercial Solar - Structured for Performance
No Capex. Positive Cashflow. Strategic Control.
Commercial solar doesn’t fail on performance. It fails on capital allocation.PV Power structures projects so you don’t use your own capital — while still securing the financial upside.With the right finance model:
- Zero upfront investment
- Repayments structured below current electricity spend
- Immediate net cashflow benefit
- Long-term insulation from energy price escalation
Solar becomes a financial instrument — not a capital burden.
Stronger Returns in the Current NZ Environment
Under New Zealand’s Investment Boost incentive, eligible businesses can claim a 20% upfront tax deduction on new productive assets, in addition to standard depreciation (subject to accounting advice).Combined with:
- Depreciation allowances
- Potential deductibility of finance costs
- Structured repayments below current power spend
The effective return profile can materially improve. This significantly enhances early-year cashflow and overall project IRR.
Built for Commercial Decision Makers
We treat solar as infrastructure - not hardware.Every proposal is modelled against:
- Half-hourly load data
- Current electricity pricing
- Cashflow impact
- Finance structure
- Long-term return profile
The objective is simple:Convert a rising operating expense into a controlled, income-producing asset — without tying up capital.
When the finance term concludes, the savings remain for 15–25+ additional years.That’s long-term cost control secured upfront - without deploying capital.