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UrbanVolt designs, finances, installs, and maintains on‑site solar systems, so you only pay for the clean electricity you use. The rate is fixed for the full term of the agreement, and it is typically 30 to 50 percent lower than retail prices.
Highlights:
Control and transparency
You always know what you pay, with a fixed per kWh price for the full term, and real‑time generation and consumption tracking.
Immediate savings
No payback period. Enjoy lower energy costs and measurable carbon savings from day one.
Budget certainty
Fix your on‑site power price to protect against market volatility.
No upfront CapEx
We remove the financial barrier. UrbanVolt covers design, finance, installation, operations, and maintenance for the duration of the agreement.
Risk‑free operations
UrbanVolt’s revenue depends on delivering clean power reliably, so they specify investment‑grade components and proactively service and repair throughout the term, including year 19 of 20.
Solar as a Service is ideal for commercial and industrial organisations that want lower costs, carbon reduction, and certainty without capital outlay.
Best fit:
Typical outcomes:
| Feature | Solar as a Service | CapEx Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront investment | £0 | High, with payback often 7 to 9 years |
| Price per kWh | Fixed for full term | Variable, depends on financing and O&M |
| Operations & maintenance | Included and proactive | Your responsibility |
| Performance risk | UrbanVolt | You |
| Speed to savings | Immediate | After capital recovery |
| Cash preservation | High | Low |
In short, with Solar as a Service you preserve capital, gain price certainty, and remove operational risk while still achieving cost and carbon savings.
UrbanVolt is a B Corp and Ireland’s leading Energy‑as‑a‑Service provider, financed by one of Europe’s leading sustainability funds dedicated to removing barriers to low‑carbon adoption. They assume installation, operational, and performance risk, with success aligned to delivering uninterrupted clean energy over the long term.
Knowing what’s what with business energy contracts puts you in the driving seat when it comes to understanding your switching options and managing your existing agreements.
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