Development
Our PPA Model
A Unique Partnership Opportunity
Distributed Sun (D-Sun) develops, builds, and operates commercial solar systems – rooftop, ground mount, and carport – using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Our host clients buy the electricity generated by D-Sun’s solar systems at contractually determined rates that are below the cost of conventional electricity. These rates typically drop to zero after the 20 year PPA term expires, creating major long term savings.
The complexities of design, procurement, engineering, construction, policy and finance can make solar projects seem daunting. We simplify this complex process using analytical tools, creating a manageable and transparent partnership for our partners. For projects to be selected for development and receive finance, they must pass our rigorous Aquiris™ project selection and truSolar™ underwriting criteria.
Using these proprietary tools for project selection and underwriting, D-Sun chooses projects with strong economic fundamentals and covers all upfront development and construction costs. Our host partners can confidently sign a D-Sun PPA knowing that we have the finance and the experience to get their solar project built. They then benefit from a reduced and predictable cost of electricity and green-branding opportunities.
For a mid-sized office building, savings over the lifetime of a solar system typically range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. Thus the solar PPA model enables us to deliver the social and environmental benefits of alternative energy while also supplying electricity at a lower cost to our clients.
