ChargeServe owns the system
ChargeServe funds, owns, insures, monitors and maintains the rooftop solar asset.
PPA explained
A solar PPA lets you buy the power, not the system.
A power purchase agreement is a commercial arrangement where ChargeServe owns the rooftop solar asset and the host buys the electricity it produces.
How it works
The structure is simple when the roles are clear.
Your business buys the power
You pay for the electricity the system generates and your site uses, under agreed commercial terms.
The agreement runs long term
The contract is structured around the useful life of the asset, commonly measured over decades.
Risk allocation
The point of the model is to make ownership risk visible.
The host does not buy the solar system. ChargeServe owns it, so the asset responsibilities sit with ChargeServe rather than being pushed onto the building operator.
ChargeServe carries
- Capital cost of the solar asset.
- Installer procurement and delivery management.
- Asset ownership, insurance, monitoring and maintenance.
- Long-term performance responsibility for the system.
The host carries
- Paying for the output used under the agreement.
- Providing site access where required.
- Keeping agreed site and roof obligations clear.
- Notifying ChargeServe of changes that affect the building or energy use.
End of term
The end position is agreed before the asset is installed.
A good PPA does not leave the final year vague. The agreement should explain what happens when the original term ends.
FAQ
Common PPA questions.
A PPA is easier to understand when ownership, payment and end-of-term responsibilities are separated clearly.
What is a solar PPA?
A solar PPA is a power purchase agreement. In this context, ChargeServe owns the solar system and the host buys the electricity it produces.
Who owns the equipment?
ChargeServe owns the rooftop solar asset for the agreement term unless a later purchase route is agreed.
Who maintains the system?
ChargeServe monitors, maintains and insures the system because it remains the asset owner.
What happens at the end of the agreement?
The agreement should define the end-of-term route before installation, including renewal, extension, purchase or removal options.
Why are fixed rates not shown on the website?
Pricing depends on the site, generation potential, energy use, term, delivery requirements and risk allocation.
Next step
A site assessment turns the model into a site-specific proposal.
ChargeServe does not publish fixed PPA pricing because each site depends on roof suitability, generation potential, demand profile and the agreement structure.