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Lease to Own Solar Panels

With no upfront investment, fixed monthly lease payments, and a production guarantee that ensures performance, you can cut energy costs with confidence today and gain the option to own your system at the end of the lease term.

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Meaning

What is Lease to Own?

Lease to Own is a flexible financing option where your business leases a solar energy system over an agreed period, with ownership transferring to you at the end of the term. It combines the advantages of spreading costs with the long-term value of full ownership.

Results

Why choose Lease to Own?

This model avoids large upfront investment while letting you enjoy lower energy costs and sustainability benefits from day one. Fixed lease payments make budgeting easier, and at the end of the lease you gain a valuable energy-generating asset that continues to deliver returns.

System Ownership

Who owns the system during and after the lease?

During the lease term, the system is owned and maintained by the financing provider. Once the lease is complete, ownership automatically transfers to your business, giving you full control of the asset, long-term savings, and continued carbon reduction.

Understanding the Basics

What is Lease to Own Solar?

Lease to Own is a practical and cost-effective way for businesses to transition to solar energy without the challenge of a large upfront capital outlay. Rather than purchasing the solar PV system outright, you make fixed monthly lease payments over an agreed period. These payments are predictable and typically lower than the cost of buying the same electricity from the grid, giving your business immediate savings and positive cash flow from day one.
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During the lease term, everything is taken care of for you,  the system is fully insured, maintained, and backed by a production guarantee, so you can be confident in its performance. If the system underperforms, you’re reimbursed for the shortfall, making it a risk-free investment in your energy future.

 

At the end of the contract, you have the flexibility to take ownership of the system. This means your business can secure long-term energy independence, lock in even greater savings, and benefit from decades of clean energy production at just a fraction of the original cost.

 

Unlike traditional leasing models, Lease to Own provides a clear pathway to ownership. It lowers financial barriers, makes renewable energy accessible to a wider range of businesses, and empowers you to achieve sustainability goals while cutting costs. Whether you’re looking to protect your business against rising energy prices, reduce your carbon footprint, or strengthen your ESG commitments, Lease to Own offers a solution tailored for the future.

Our Step-by-Step Process

How does Lease to Own work?

Lease to Own offers a simple path to solar. We design a system, install it with certified partners, and you pay a fixed monthly lease. At term end, you can buy the system, securing energy independence and savings without upfront investment or hidden costs.
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Key Processes of Lease-to-Own

Consultation Assessment

We begin with a detailed energy review. By analysing your electricity bills and half-hourly consumption data, our team designs a solar PV system that is perfectly sized to your needs. This ensures maximum self-consumption of the power you generate, helping you save more and avoid unnecessary reliance on the grid.

Professional Installation

Once the design is approved, one of our trusted, fully certified installation partners will fit the system on your roof or ground space. All partners are trained to the highest industry standards, ensuring that your system is safe, reliable, and built to last for decades. Installation is carefully planned to minimise disruption to your operations.

Fixed Lease Agreement

Instead of a heavy upfront investment, you simply pay a predictable monthly lease fee over the 15-year term. These payments are typically lower than the cost of buying the same electricity from the grid, giving you positive cash flow and immediate savings. The lease also inclu

Ownership Option

At the end of the lease term, you have the flexibility to purchase the system outright. This means you can continue to benefit from clean, renewable energy at a fraction of the long-term cost, while securing energy independence and protecting your business against rising electricity prices.
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Who It’s For

Is Lease to Own right for your business?

Lease to Own solar is built for organisations that want to save money while supporting sustainability goals. It’s ideal if your business:

  • Consumes a high amount of electricity during the day, such as in manufacturing, logistics, cold storage, or large offices.
  • Has more than 700m² of roof or ground space available for solar installation.
  • Owns or expects to remain in its current building for the foreseeable future.
  • Wants to reduce exposure to rising energy costs and achieve measurable ESG impact.

If your company meets these criteria, Lease to Own can deliver immediate savings and a long-term path to energy independence.

Maximising Efficiency

Why the Right System Size Matters?

The effectiveness of a solar PV system depends on how well it matches your business’s energy profile. Oversized systems can lead to wasted energy being exported back to the grid, while undersized systems may not deliver the savings you expect. That’s why every Lease to Own project begins with a detailed energy assessment, using your consumption data to design a system that maximises self-consumption and minimises reliance on grid power. 

A correctly sized system ensures your business gets the best value from solar, delivering consistent savings, predictable cash flow, and faster returns. With Lease to Own, you benefit from a tailor-made solution designed around your unique needs, ensuring that every kilowatt produced works to reduce your energy bills.

The Benefits

Why consider Lease to Own for your business

Lease to Own offers a smarter way for businesses to adopt solar without the heavy upfront costs. By combining predictable lease payments with guaranteed performance and full maintenance, it delivers both financial and environmental rewards from the very first day. Here’s how your business benefits:

FAQ’S

FAQ’s about Lease to Own financing

Do I need to pay anything upfront?

How much can my business save?

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Is my business eligible?

Does Lease to Own replace my electricity bills?

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Get in touch with us

EvoEnergy, 27 Eldon Business Park, Nottingham, NG9 6DZ
info@evoenergy.co.uk
0844 815 0200
EvoEnergy Team UK