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Suerickx Energies also invests in solar panel projects itself: under a 'right of superficies' agreement, rent is paid for the roof or land, after which the electricity is sold at an attractive price (as an independent producer – IPP).

Third-party financing

This way, industrial companies or the government do not have to invest themselves, but can still benefit from the photovoltaic opportunity through cheap and green electricity. We sometimes have co-investment opportunities in large projects for potential capital investors.

Naturally, PV investors can also come to us for the EPC for their project.

Third-party financing, also known as solar financing, is an approach whereby an external party, such as a solar energy company or a financing institution, takes on the investment and installation of solar panels at your business. In exchange, you pay the third party an agreed amount or fee over a specified period. Here are some advantages of third-party financing for solar panels:

Advantages

Lower initial costs

One of the main advantages is that you do not need to make a large initial investment for the purchase and installation of solar panels. The third party bears the costs for the solar panels, installation and any maintenance costs.

Direct cost savings

Despite paying a fee to the third party, your monthly electricity costs are likely to be lower than if you were to purchase traditional electricity from the grid. This can result in immediate cost savings, even with the fee paid to the third party.

No operational risk

The third party is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the solar energy system. If there are any malfunctions or maintenance is required, this is the responsibility of the third party and not your company.

No worries about technology upgrades

As solar panel technology improves over the years, you will not need to worry about upgrading your system. The third party is responsible for any technological upgrades to improve the efficiency and performance of the system.

Simple implementation

The third party is responsible for the entire process, from design and installation to maintenance. This means that you do not need any technical expertise and can spend less time and effort managing the solar energy system.

Flexible financing options

Third parties may offer various financing models, such as hire, leasing or power purchase agreements (PPAs). This allows you to choose the financing model that best suits your financial situation and business needs.

Risk diversification

As the third party is the owner and operator of the solar energy system, this party bears the risk relating to system performance, maintenance and any technical problems.

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A special solution financed by third parties

Depending on the location and consumption profile, investments in solar energy can yield an average payback period of 3 to 8 years. Decision-makers with a patrimonial strategy usually prefer a direct investment and therefore benefit from the highest return.

However, most industrial, retail or large property owners will prefer a third-party financed solution, allowing them to benefit from immediate P&L savings (opex) while keeping available capital fully dedicated to their core business.