A Commercial Solar PPA from Sustainable Capital Finance allows businesses and nonprofit organizations to go solar with zero upfront cost. Through a solar Power Purchase Agreement, SCF finances, owns, and operates the system while you purchase clean electricity at a predictable, below utility rate.
Pair your solar PPA with EV charging to reduce energy costs, create new revenue opportunities, and meet sustainability goals. All without capital investment or maintenance responsibility.
What Is a Solar Power Purchase Agreement
A solar Power Purchase Agreement, often called a solar PPA, is one of the most common forms of commercial solar financing.
Under a PV commercial PPA, Sustainable Capital Finance installs a solar PV system on your property at no cost. Instead of purchasing the system, you agree to buy the electricity it produces for a fixed rate over a long term contract.
This structure allows organizations to benefit from commercial solar without owning or maintaining the equipment.
How a Commercial Solar PPA Works:
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SCF designs, finances, installs, owns, and maintains the solar PV system on your property.
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You purchase the electricity generated by the system at a fixed rate, typically lower than your utility rate.
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SCF assumes all performance, maintenance, and ownership risk.
- Most solar PPAs run for 15 to 30 years.
For an independent explanation of this model, visit the U.S. Department of Energy overview of solar PPAs.
Benefits of a Commercial Solar PPA
A Commercial Solar PPA is designed to remove financial and operational barriers to solar adoption.
Key benefits include:
SCF structures solar PPA financing to maximize savings while minimizing risk for property owners.
At No Extra Cost
SCF integrates solar powered EV charging stations into your site as part of the overall energy strategy. This allows your organization to capture additional value from your property while advancing sustainability goals.
With solar and EV charging combined, your organization can:
Solar PPA financing provides predictable electricity pricing, while EV charging introduces the ability to generate new revenue streams. This combination allows organizations to improve operating margins and sustainability outcomes without deploying capital.
Why Organizations Are Choosing Solar and EV Charging PPAs
Across the United States, businesses and nonprofits are increasingly turning to solar PPAs as a preferred form of commercial solar financing.
A PV commercial PPA allows organizations to deploy solar and EV charging while maintaining financial flexibility.
Key advantages include:
Solar PPAs simplify the path to clean energy adoption while preserving capital for core operations.
Sustainable Capital Finance is a national solar PPA provider focused exclusively on commercial, nonprofit, and municipal projects.
We combine technology, capital, and execution expertise to deliver scalable commercial solar solutions.
What sets SCF apart:
Case Study: Commercial Solar PPA at John Muir Health
John Muir Health partnered with Sustainable Capital Finance to install a rooftop solar PV system on its Walnut Creek Medical Center parking garage through a Commercial Solar PPA.
The project is expected to generate approximately 580,000 kilowatt hours of clean electricity each year and deliver more than $1.4 million in energy savings over the life of the agreement.
In addition to cost savings, the project supports local and state greenhouse gas reduction goals, demonstrating how healthcare organizations can lead through sustainable energy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Commercial Solar PPA?
A Commercial Solar PPA is a financing agreement where a third party—like SCF—installs, owns, and maintains a solar energy system on your property. You agree to purchase the electricity the system generates, typically at a lower rate than your utility.
Can a Commercial Solar PPA include EV charging stations?
Yes. SCF can bundle EV charging infrastructure into your PPA, allowing your business to support electric vehicles and earn additional revenue from charging.
What are the benefits compared to leasing or purchasing solar?
Unlike a lease or loan, a Commercial Solar PPA requires no upfront investment, keeps debt off your balance sheet, and transfers all ownership and maintenance responsibilities to the provider.
What happens at the end of the PPA term?
At the end of a typical 15–30 year term, you can renew the agreement, purchase the system at fair market value, or have it removed.
Sustainable Capital Finance helps organizations turn energy into long term value through solar PPA financing and EV charging solutions.
Explore how a Commercial Solar PPA can reduce costs, generate revenue, and advance sustainability with no upfront investment.