Helping You Reduce Electricity Costs
Without Upfront Spend
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) offer businesses, schools and other institutions a practical way to reduce energy costs, stabilise future tariffs, and access solar power — without CAPEX.
Why Opt for a PPA?
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1. No Capital Expenditure
Implement solar power without any upfront investment.
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2. Lower-Cost Electricity
Secure a stable and predictable energy supply at a reduced rate compared to Eskom.
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3. No Operational Burden
The PPA provider handles all maintenance, monitoring, and repairs of the solar system.
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4. Flexible Contracts
Tailored agreements designed to meet the unique needs and financial cycles of your business.
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5. Fully Approved & Compliant
Ensure all installations adhere to local regulations and safety standards.
Kommetjie Primary School - A PPA Case Study
In May 2025, we installed a solar PV system at Kommetjie Primary School in Cape Town under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The school pays only for the electricity generated by the system at a contracted tariff. The system is funded, owned, operated, and maintained by us.
Actual Performance for Kommetjie Primary: First 8 Months
Projected Year 1 Savings: R21,000
Long-Term Savings Outlook
Savings increase over time due to the capped solar tariff escalation (maximum 6% per year or lower if municipal increases are lower).
- Year 10 projected annual saving: R70,000
- Year 20 projected annual saving: R211,000
- Projected 20-year cumulative savings: R2.2 million!
Feasibility & Implementation Process
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01 - Initial Call
Short call to answer questions and understand your setup.
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02 - Electricity Bills
Provide the last 12 months of electricity bills to assess usage patterns and viability.
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03 - Data Logging (4 Weeks)
We install a data logger to measure real electricity demand and optimise system design.
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04 - Tailored PPA Proposal
- Expected savings
- Tariffs
- System size
- Contract terms
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05 - Approvals & Applications
We handle submissions to:
- Municipality or Eskom
- Department of Public Works
- WCED or other governing bodies
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06 - Structural Engineering Assessment
Roof loading and PV design reviewed and signed off.
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07 - Installation
Typically 2–3 weeks. Scheduled to minimise disruption to your operations. Includes AMI smart meter installation.
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08 - Commissioning & Compliance
- Electrical CoC
- Pr Eng commissioning report
- Final approval from Municipality or Eskom
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09 - Operation & Billing
System goes live. You pay only for electricity used from the solar system. Reduced reliance on Eskom from Day 1.
The Engineers behind 8m20s
Darcy Ocker
Darcy is a Systems Engineer and registered installation electrician with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from UCT. Since 2015, he has specialized in the design and installation of solar and electrical systems for residential and commercial use. His experience in the defence industry brings technical rigor and systems-thinking to renewable energy infrastructure.
Karel Rautenbach
Karel is a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registered with ECSA. He focuses on renewable energy compliance, technical project management, and municipal grid integration. His expertise ensures that installations adhere to SSEG compliance and meet the regulatory requirements for professional engineering sign-off.
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