1. The PPA Model (Funded by Cody Earth Solutions)
- Upfront Cost: £0
- Maintenance: 100% covered by us for 25 years.
- The Saving: You buy the solar energy at a Fixed Discount (e.g., 14p/kWh) vs. Grid Prices (currently averaging 24p-27p/kWh in 2025).
- Good for: Rapid deployment without impacting the council’s capital budget.
2. The CapEx Model (Direct Council Investment)
- Upfront Cost: ~£140,000 (standard 80-bay install).
- Simple Payback: 4.5 – 6 years.
- 20-Year Profit: Projected surplus of over £450,000 (including energy inflation).
3. The Bond Funded Model* (Direct Council Investment)
- Upfront Cost: ~£25,000 (standard 80-bay install).
- Pay us the nominal cost of Electricity every year till system paid for.
- Simple Payback: 5 – 7 years.
- 20-Year Profit: Projected surplus of over £400,000 (including energy inflation).
- Best for: Rapid deployment without impacting the council’s capital budget and long term community benefit.
*We issue bonds to investors who get paid back over 5 yrs.