QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Photovoltaic contracting is a model in which an external provider (contractor) installs, operates and maintains a photovoltaic system on a customer's roof or open space. The customer does not pay for the purchase of the system, but receives either rental income (full feed-in) or the opportunity to use the solar power produced by the system at a low cost (surplus feed-in). The contractor remains the owner of the system until the end of the contract term (15-20 years), after which it becomes the property of the customer at no further cost.

Contracting eliminates the investment costs for the purchase and installation of the system as well as any maintenance and operating costs, as these are borne by the contractor. The customer benefits from regular rental income for the space provided (full feed-in) and/or low energy costs through the purchase of green solar power from the system (surplus feed-in). At the end of the term (15-20 years), the system becomes the property of the customer at no additional cost.

With photovoltaic contracting, the contractor remains the owner of the photovoltaic system for the entire term and is responsible for operation, maintenance and repairs. At the end of the term (15-20 years), the system becomes the property of the customer at no additional cost.

PV contracting agreements generally have terms of 15 to 20 years, which enable the contractor to amortize the investment costs for the purchase and installation of the system over a longer period of time.

At the end of the PV contracting agreement, the customer can either take over the system at its residual value, renew the contracting agreement or arrange for the contractor to dismantle the system at his own expense.

A solar carport is a roof structure to protect vehicles from the weather, which is equipped with photovoltaic modules to generate green electricity.

As a cost-effective and practical combination of vehicle roofing and sustainable energy generation, solar carports offer a wide range of benefits. They not only provide a practical parking option, but also protect the vehicles from the weather, extending their service life and reducing maintenance costs. Integrated charging stations for vehicles and e-bikes also create additional added value for users. Through the sustainable generation of green electricity, solar carports help to reduce CO2 emissions and reduce dependence on external energy suppliers, thus protecting against rising electricity prices. The use of self-generated electricity not only reduces electricity costs, but also generates additional income by feeding surplus capacity into the grid. In addition, a solar carport increases the attractiveness and comfort of a property and enhances its appearance.

Yes, there are various subsidies and grants for solar carports from state institutions at state and federal level. We will be happy to advise you on the possibilities for your specific project.

Yes, solar carports can also be installed without investment costs as part of PV contracting.

Yes, the solar carports can also be upgraded with optional equipment such as e-charging stations for vehicles and e-bikes or modern battery storage systems.

An energy community (EC) is an association of several players based on the Renewable Energy Expansion Act (EAG) that produce, store, share, consume and sell energy across different properties. An energy community consists of at least two members or shareholders who set up an EC as an association, cooperative or partnership/corporation.

There are currently four different types of energy communities in Austria: community generation plants (GEA), local and regional renewable energy communities (EEG) and citizen energy communities (BEG).

This depends on your consumption and the size of your PV system. We will be happy to advise you!

Yes! Higher self-consumption saves you electricity costs in the long term and makes you less dependent on price increases.

Yes, our storage solutions are flexible and can also be integrated at a later date.