Enabling Commercial-Scale Solar PV Systems through Solar Investment Partnerships: The SolEquity Solution

In today’s burgeoning U.S. solar market, tax credits are the incentive used to close the financial gap and make commercial scale Photovoltaic (PV) systems cost effective.

Unfortunately, public and non-profit organizations are not in a position to take advantage of these incentives.  This represents a significant barrier to organizations that may be motivated to incorporate solar PV into their energy solutions but also have to demonstrate fiscal prudence.  Without these tax benefits, these organizations must pay a premium in order to acquire and operate a solar PV system.

Additionally, the capital-intensive nature of solar power generation may discourage organizations that wish to utilize solar energy, but are under increasing pressure to do more with limited budgets.  Some may also find that deploying their capital elsewhere yields greater financial returns.

SolEquity provides the solution to these challenges by enabling the development of commercial solar PV systems through its Solar Investment Partnerships.  Solar Investment Partnerships clearly define and structure the various elements of the solar PV value proposition.  The Host enjoys the electricity generated from a Renewable Energy source, while the utility rebates, tax credits and depreciation tax benefits are assigned to a commercial partner (the Investor) who can realize the greatest advantage.  In this manner, Solar Investment Partnerships create a market-enabling mechanism for advancing the widespread adoption of solar energy technology.