1. I’m renting and don’t want to (or the owners don’t allow me to) install solar panels on my roof. Is there any way I can still benefit from solar self-consumption?
Yes, there is. You can join a smart solar community located within 2 km of your location. There’s no commitment period, no construction work involved, and no need to invest in the plant. You’ll just pay a one-time joining fee and then a monthly membership fee. While the savings might be slightly lower than with your own installation, you’ll still enjoy the benefits of generating part of the energy you consume.
If you share your location, we can check whether there’s a smart solar community available in your area. If not, and we detect interest from other neighbors (or you help us find them), we can set one up for your community.
2. I have a roof suitable for solar installation, but my consumption is much lower than what I could generate. Can I make the most of the rest of the roof or the extra energy?
Absolutely. You have several options. You could store the excess energy in a battery or a hot water tank for later use. You could also sell it to the market, store it in a virtual battery (if your electricity retailer offers this), install EV charging stations, or even use your roof to set up a smart solar community in your area. You could lease the space or sell the energy directly to your neighbors. If you’d like, we can manage everything for you.
3. If I have another building or house, can I use the surplus energy generated in one for the other?
If they’re within 2 km of each other, you can register your system as a collective self-consumption installation and allocate the energy between the two however it suits you.
If they’re farther apart, you’ll need to use a retailer that allows compensation of surplus energy from one site with the consumption at the other, based on a pre-agreed rate.
4. I have several hectares of unused land — can I build a solar plant there and sell the energy? What’s the minimum power I would need to install?
You’ll need to ensure there’s an electrical grid connection point nearby with available capacity to inject the energy. Also, keep in mind that building on rural land requires special land-use permits and is subject to environmental permitting. These factors can heavily influence the timeline — installations may take several years or, depending on the location and land type, may not be viable at all. Once access to the grid and permits are resolved, you’ll have the same options as a rooftop installation.
4.I have several hectares of land — can I lease it for a solar PV installation?
That’s a great option, as long as you’re aware that lease agreements need to be long-term (typically 25 years) due to the scale of the investment. The permitting process can also take several years, during which no income will be generated. A grid connection point with available capacity nearby is also essential to make the project viable.