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On-site PPA: who carries which risk? Contract terms explained

Arthur Despiegelaere6 minUpdated

Quick answer

With a CleverNett on-site PPA, CleverNett finances, builds and operates the solar installation and battery on your roof or land. You only pay for the kWh you actually consume, at a price agreed upfront. Production risk, maintenance and market steering sit with CleverNett; for a sale, relocation or the end of the contract, clear options are agreed in advance.

Who is it for?

Businesses with their own roof or land: logistics sites, industrial buildings, farms and larger SMEs with substantial daytime consumption. Without a suitable roof, an off-site cPPA connects you to one of our installations.

Who carries which risk?

RiskCleverNettCustomer
Investment (CAPEX)FullyNone
Lower production or outageFullyNone — you pay delivered kWh only
Maintenance, monitoring, insuranceFullyNone
Negative prices and curtailmentSteered by our EMSNo market risk
Sale or relocationOffers transfer or buy-outChooses the route
End of contractRemoval, extension or buy-outChooses the option

1. Production risk

You only pay for kWh produced and consumed. Inverter outage or less sun costs you nothing. CleverNett provides 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, insurance and repairs.

2. Price and indexation

A fixed kWh price or a transparent indexation formula is set in the contract. No hidden fees.

3. Sale, relocation or roof renovation

  • Transfer: the new owner or tenant takes over the contract.
  • Early buy-out: at a transparent residual value agreed upfront.
  • Renovation: roof condition assessed beforehand, with agreements for temporary removal.

4. Negative prices and curtailment

Our EMS and the battery automatically steer charging, discharging and injection. You carry no financial market risk.

5. End of contract

  • Buy-out at a symbolic residual value.
  • Extension at a reduced service rate.
  • Free removal by CleverNett.

Frequently asked questions

Who carries the risk if the installation underperforms?

CleverNett. You only pay for kWh actually delivered.

What happens if we sell or leave the building?

The new occupant can take over the contract, or you buy the installation at a residual value agreed upfront.

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