Photovoltaics Contracting: Solar power from your own roof without any investment
With photovoltaic,Contracting CUBE CONCEPTS invests in the system on your roof and takes over the entire project, from analysis and planning to construction and commissioning, to maintenance and servicing. They purchase the solar electricity through a fixed-price power supply contract for 20 years, saving up to 30 euros in % electricity costs without their own financial resources or personnel costs. Their only contractual partner is CUBE CONCEPTS.
CUBE CONCEPTS invests
Savings on electricity costs
for the fixed price
Roof systems and solar carports
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Contracting The easy way to cheap solar power
As a contractor, CUBE CONCEPTS takes on all tasks, including all consultations with grid operators and structural engineers, for rooftop installations as well as for solar carports. Financing, construction, and operation of the system are entirely handled by CUBE CONCEPTS. They bear no economic risk and continue to focus on their core business.
The fixed price for 20 years gives you long-term price certainty for the solar power. CUBE CONCEPTS works with partners to finance the project, including the Swiss infrastructure investment manager SUSI Partners.
For your photovoltaic project, you only enter into contracts with CUBE CONCEPTS. CUBE CONCEPTS takes on the entire project management and coordinates all partners.
Their advantages in photovoltaic Contracting
No hidden costs: CUBE CONCEPTS finances the installation in full.
From planning to operation, you have a single point of contact. CUBE CONCEPTS takes over the entire project management.
They purchase the solar electricity directly at the site (on-site PPA) at the contractually secured fixed price.
CUBE CONCEPTS assumes the risk of direct marketing. There is no contractual obligation to purchase.
The service that CUBE CONCEPTS requires is secondary. The real estate value is not reduced; the property’s value retention and saleability remain unaffected.
Business interruption insurance and lasting cost certainty, including the dismantling and reconstruction of the facility during a roof renovation.
Thanks to the Solarteur network from CUBE CONCEPTS, construction can begin no later than 8 to 12 weeks after the grid connection is approved.
A purchase option is generally also provided for contractually during the term of the agreement.
Read the article to learn what distinguishes photovoltaic Contracting from simple roof leasing. Solar roof rental vs. Contracting.
The three steps in photovoltaic Contracting
From the initial planning phase to ongoing operation: CUBE CONCEPTS provides these services as a contractor.
Planning of the facility, network compatibility and tender.
- Planning and design of the facility based on the current and future electricity demand and the local conditions, for example the size and characteristics of the roof areas
- In Germany: Planning according to DIN VDE 0100-712, clarification of necessary arrangements, controllability and connection to the network in accordance with the Technical Connection Conditions (TAB) of the network operator, and in accordance with VDE-AR-N 4105 (low voltage) and VDE-AR-N 4110 (medium voltage)
- Application for the network compatibility assessment with the network operator; in other countries, according to the local requirements
- Analysis of network compatibility and potential additional costs, for example for medium-voltage systems, in order to maintain existing protection and shutdown requirements, including the required system certificate
- Examination of local conditions, such as glare near airports or increased pollution from neighboring industries
- Planning and simulation with PV*SOL, a software accepted by banks
- Separation of third-party consumers and meter management
- Cooperation with internal departments such as fire protection, the works fire department, environmental protection and occupational safety
- Assistance with the structural analysis; the system structural analysis is provided by CUBE CONCEPTS
- Planning the future charging infrastructure with a GHG concept
- Listing of installations in the CUBE solar power network according to a standardized or country-specific performance list
Procurement, construction supervision, commissioning and start-up.
- Evaluation of Solarteur offers based on qualitative, technical, commercial and local criteria using the CUBE internal scoring model
- Ordering the remote control technology, commissioning the plant certificate and protective technology
- Selection of the direct marketer and conclusion of the direct marketing agreement, interface specifications and hardware ordering
- When dividing the services into DC and AC: Negotiations with the implementing companies, definition of interfaces and contract drafting
- Drafting of the construction contracts with the executing companies, including optimized payment targets to protect against construction risks
- Coordination of delivery and construction deadlines
- Documentation of the locations of switchgear and control cabinets, as well as the cable routes, to minimize questions on the construction site
- Drone flights with photo documentation before construction begins, during the construction phase, and after commissioning
- Creating a roof transfer protocol
- Account control of the performing solar installers
- Ongoing construction management
- Recording of the EEG commissioning
- Registration of the facility in the market data register
- Scheduling coordination with the network operator, monitoring and recording of network operations
- Training in plant operation and fault analysis
- Onboarding of the system and integration into CUBE Vision, optionally with a screen for on-site display
Insurance, reporting, billing, maintenance and reporting.
- Integration into the CUBE insurance package, including business interruption insurance for additional costs due to external power supply, loss of revenue, and costs for reconstruction and reconstruction
- Reports to the network operator, the main customs office (electricity tax) and other authorities
- Submission of all legally required reports and invoices, or their preparation in a form suitable for signature
- Processing and checking all invoices
- Monitoring with CUBE Vision: individually customizable view, alternatively free access via a programming interface (API)
- Billing of third-party consumers through a qualified service provider
- Complete project documentation, online or offline
- Automated reporting, such as monthly reports and an annual report as an addendum to business and sustainability reports
- Maintenance and remote monitoring, continuation of the plant documentation
- Optional: Review of your residual current contract and obtaining comparison quotes
With or without battery storage
Photovoltaics Contracting can be combined with a large-capacity battery storage system. A storage system, for example for load peak management, can also be added at any time; the contracts will then be adjusted accordingly.
More about it on the page Battery storage.
With CUBE Discover® Calculate the photovoltaic potential of your company easily and quickly.
Contracting or purchase
- No own investment, CUBE CONCEPTS invests
- Power supply contract at fixed price for 20 years
- Planable electricity cost savings of up to 30 %
- Operation, maintenance, insurance and the risk of direct marketing are borne by CUBE CONCEPTS.
- Purchase option is available during the term of the contract
- A partner for the entire project
- Own investment, The facility belongs to your company
- CUBE CONCEPTS is implementing the project from a single source
- Bank-compliant economic calculation for your location
- Maintenance, monitoring with CUBE Vision and insurance package through CUBE CONCEPTS
- A partner for the entire project
Frequently asked questions about photovoltaic Contracting
CUBE CONCEPTS takes full responsibility for financing, construction and operation of the facility. There are no investment costs, no economic risk and no personnel costs for your company.
They obtain the solar electricity from the plant through an on-site power purchase agreement (PPA) at a contractually secured fixed price. The contract runs for 20 years.
Exclusively with CUBE CONCEPTS. CUBE CONCEPTS takes over the entire project management and coordinates all partners.
Up to 30% of % your electricity costs. The analysis of your electricity consumption and electricity supply prices shows how much savings you can achieve at your location.
No. There is no contractual obligation to deliver. CUBE CONCEPTS assumes the risk of direct marketing.
The service that CUBE CONCEPTS requires is secondary. The real estate value is not reduced; the property’s value retention and saleability remain unaffected.
The insurance package from CUBE CONCEPTS includes the dismantling and reconstruction of the facility during a roof renovation, as well as a business interruption insurance.
Yes. A purchase option is generally also provided for contractually during the term of the agreement.
Thanks to the Solarteur network from CUBE CONCEPTS, construction can begin no later than 8 to 12 weeks after the grid connection is approved.
With CUBE Vision. The monitoring system works across plants and locations, regardless of manufacturer or component, and provides yield forecasts. In addition, it provides automatic reporting, such as an annual report that serves as a basis for your business and sustainability reports.
CUBE CONCEPTS installs photovoltaic systems Contracting from 500 kWp, as a rooftop installation or as a solar carport.
CUBE CONCEPTS Contracting invests, and you purchase the solar power through a power supply contract for a fixed price over 20 years. When you buy, you invest yourself; the system belongs to your company.
Realized Projects with Industrial Companies
CUBE CONCEPTS develops and implements energy projects across Europe. A selection of the industrial partners:
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An overview of all photovoltaic solutions from CUBE CONCEPTS.
Your own solar system, realized by one hand.
Calculate the photovoltaic potential of your company.
Monitoring for your photovoltaic system.
Solar power from your own roof, without any investment on your part.
CUBE CONCEPTS analyzes your electricity consumption, your electricity purchase prices, your grid connection, and your roof and parking space areas, and shows you which system is suitable for your site. The initial consultation is free and non-binding.
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