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Why Are Businesses Choosing Corporate PPAs Over Direct EPC?

When it comes to going solar, more and more companies are choosing Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) instead of directly owning and operating their own solar systems through an EPC contract.

✅ Zero CapEx: With a PPA, businesses can switch to solar without investing upfront capital. The developer covers the cost of design, installation, and maintenance.
✅ Energy Savings from Day One: Companies benefit from lower electricity rates compared to the grid without the operational burden.
✅ Risk Transfer: Performance, technology, and maintenance risks are shouldered by the developer, not the consumer.
✅ Carbon Reduction Simplified: A long-term PPA supports decarbonization targets and ESG goals without adding complexity to internal operations.
✅ Flexibility: PPAs can be structured on rooftops, carports, or even offsite farms, based on space, load, and business continuity needs.
✅ Experience and Quality: Developers who offer PPAs are well equipped and experienced to use the best practices in the industry.
✅ Operations and Reliability: Developers who offer PPA solutions usually have developed top notch operational activities that provide long-term reliability.

At Orbit Sustainability, we help clients structure solar solutions that match their financial, operational, and sustainability priorities, whether through PPA or direct EPC ownership.