Core Product Suite
From custom design through to informed implementation, we manage the entire solar adoption process so you can be confident in your optimal energy solution.
Who We Serve
Solar Collective specializes in maximizing energy savings for a wide range of organizations, including:
Nonprofits
REIT’s
Farmers
Property owners
Educational institutions
Commercial Businesses
Financing Strategies
Customers now have more than 2 financing options. We created a 3rd option, the Solar Collective Commercial Solar loan, with fair rates and simple terms.
Cash
Customer Financed
What It Is
Paying cash means you own the solar assets, receive all the tax credits & benefits and get free electricity from the asset. There is no long term agreement.
Best-fit Customer
Well funded organizations that are able to come out of pocket for an upfront on-site solar system
Commercial
Solar Loan
What It Is
Loan from Solar Collective that enables you to purchase the solar system at no upfront cost. A solar loan is similar to a mortgage with no down payment.
Best-fit Customer
Organizations looking to own the solar system and receive all tax credits & benefits, without coming out of pocket upfront
PPA
Power Purchase Agreement
What It Is
Long term agreement in which Solar Collective owns and operates the solar system. Customer purchases electricity from Solar Collective at a predetermined, discounted rate.
Best-fit Customer
Organizations looking to realize immediate electricity savings without coming out of pocket upfront for an on-site solar system
Understanding Financing Options
We take the guesswork out of financing, so you can get the solar system that makes the most sense for you.
Your Benefits
Why it’s valuable
Upfront cost for you
Price of electricity for you
Who owns the system
Who maintains the system
Contracts you must sign
Solar Collective closing fees
Cash
Customer Financed
Simple. Most effective.
Cost of construction
$0
You do, from day 1
Solar Collective
Single Construction Contract
$0
Commercial Solar Loan
Simple. Fair rate.
$0
$0
You do, from day 1
Solar Collective
Solar Loan Agreement + Construction Contract
3% of loan value (included in monthly payments)
Power Purchase Agreement
PPA
Simple. Immediate savings.
$0
Discount to your current rate (target discount is 20%)
Solar Collective on day 1
Solar Collective
PPA + Construction Contract
$0
Understanding Commercial Solar Loans
We believe all customers that want to own a solar system should be able to.
We’re not just lenders, we’re solar experts.
Your Benefits
Rate
Term (in years)
Equipment Lien
Personal Guarantee
Days to close loan
Documents you must sign
Closing costs
Solar expertise
When loan payments begin
Early loan pay down
Solar Collective
Commercial Solar Loan
7.5%—Fair Rate
10, 15, 20
None
None
30 days
One single loan document
3%
Yes, over 20 years
No payments until you receive your 30% Federal tax rebate
Yes! You can pay 30% of your loan when you receive your Federal tax rebate
Local Commercial Bank
Commercial Solar Loan
12%—Unfair Rate
Max 10
Yes
Yes
90+ days
Many complex documents
8%+
None to limited
Loan payments due immediately
No! Typical pre-pay penalties can be 5%
CUSTOMER STORIES
“When we started our research on solar we felt like we were buying a used car. When Mike and his team stepped in, we finally were dealing with an honest and cooperative firm.”
JAY BYER, BUSINESS ANALYST
Mendon Upton School District
Learn more about our work with the Mendon-Upton School District
Build your own customized energy solution.
All we need is an electric bill to begin your custom energy audit.
Contact us to get started!
