Our Models
Financial Flexibility to Start your Solar Journey
Yali Energies understands that a clean energy transition must align with your financial strategy. To ensure solar adoption is achievable for all our clients, we offer three widely adopted and flexible financing models: CAPEX, OPEX, and PPA. Each model is designed to meet different capital, operational, and long-term savings goals, providing the cost certainty and improved efficiency needed to demonstrate leadership in the clean energy transition.
These frameworks collectively support the quicker adoption of renewables across Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu, giving every client the flexibility to integrate solar energy in a way that best aligns with their financial priorities and sustainability goals. By leveraging the right model, companies and individuals alike unlock long-term value, gain energy security, and ensure a higher return on their sustainable investment.
The CAPEX Model
Ownership and Maximum Return
The CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) model is the path to full ownership and control of your solar installation. In this scenario, the client—whether a homeowner, commercial entity, or industrial firm—pays the initial upfront investment for purchasing the solar panels, inverters, and installation, bearing all the costs upfront.
Key Features of CAPEX Solar:
- Ownership: The buyer is the sole owner of the solar power plant and enjoys long-term energy cost savings for the entire 25+ year lifespan.
- Decades of Savings: After the typical payback period of 3–5 years, the power generated is essentially free, maximizing your long-term return on investment.
- Financial Benefits: Since the client owns the system, they directly benefit from government incentives, tax benefits (like accelerated depreciation for businesses), and complete control over system maintenance and energy usage.
- Zero Recurring Payment: Except for minimal upkeep, there is zero payment for power consumption made every month after installation.
This model is ideal for those with capital ready to invest and a focus on achieving the highest possible return and long-term energy independence.
The OPEX and PPA Models
Zero Upfront Cost, Fixed Savings
The OPEX (Operational Expenditure) and PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) models provide an asset-light approach to solar adoption, making it immediately accessible even for clients with low upfront capital budgets. Both models shift the financial and operational burden away from the consumer.
OPEX: The “Pay-as-You-Save” Approach
In the OPEX model, a third-party solar service company (Yali Energies) installs and owns the solar system on your rooftop or land. The customer or firm only pays for the consumed electricity through a long-term agreement.
- No Upfront Cost: Zero capital investment is required for installation or maintenance expenses.
- Fixed Rate: Customers pay a fixed, pre-agreed rate per unit of consumed electricity, which is typically much lower than the prevailing grid tariff, guaranteeing savings from day one.
- Maintenance-Free: Yali Energies, as the system owner, handles all operations, insurance, and maintenance, providing the client with true ease and a hassle-free experience.
PPA: Long-Term Price Protection
The PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) is a contractual agreement that secures long-term clean power at a fixed rate. Similar to OPEX (which is often structured as a PPA), it is sometimes referred to as the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) or BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer) model. The developer (Yali Energies) builds and operates the plant, and the consumer agrees to purchase the power generated at the agreed-upon tariff. This approach is powerful for Industrial and Commercial clients as it:
- Provides Cost Certainty: Offers predictable energy costs and shields businesses from the volatility and rising prices of grid electricity.
- Guarantees Clean Energy: Allows the client to meet sustainability targets without any capital expenditure risk.
Both OPEX and PPA are excellent choices for businesses seeking zero upfront costs, fixed per-unit costs, and guaranteed savings.