How It Works

For Solar Project Clients
NEED A ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION?

Project Setup

Contact, Technical & Economic Study

Complete our welcome guide and get a free consulting session. In the first 2 weeks, we review your past 12 months’ energy use, generator data, and site studies to ensure a successful project.

Sign Solar Contract

After becoming familiar with your situation and validating the most important technical and economical aspects, we are ready to sign our collaboration contract.

Construction & Commissioning

Once the contract is concluded, solar power construction will begin in earnest for 1-2 months. Supply of equipment Construction of solar plant Verification of compliance with safety standards and quality control Plant Commissioning

Contact, Technical & Economic Study

We provide steady management services even after installation. After sales service Real-time monitoring of equipment Execution of the annual maintenance plan Contract satisfaction management

Financing

We evaluate your financing and energy needs and assist in finding you the best option. We Provide Solar Financing to make your solar installation affordable and cost-effective with our financing options.

We provide the financing through various third-party vendors and seamlessly connect them to our clients through our platform.

Due to our outstanding vendor relationships, we are able to negotiate the best financing rates possible, providing the most competitive solutions available.

 

3 Steps for Successful Financing

Risk evaluation & Project validation

In our due diligence process we will evaluate your financial situation and evaluate the risk of the project. In case the evaluation has been successful, we can validate the project and proceed to step 2.

Equipment loan

We will provide equipment necessary for construction of the solar plant (60% ~ 80% of total project cost). A first down payment from the client will be necessary (20% ~ 40% (non-refundable)).

Monthly payback

The last step of succesful funding is the payback of the loan. The loan will be payed back in monthly installments and can be adjusted in time and amount of payback installment.

Financing Options

Pros Cons
Purchase with Loan or Cash In general, greater return on investment. Little or no upfront costs with loans. Possibility to receive direct tax credits and deductions, consult tax professionals to check and see if you qualify. You are typically responsible for repairs & maintenance. This may involve contacting different manufacturers who could go out of business during the 10–20 years components lifecycles. Some solar loans place a lien on your property. In those particular cases, if you miss a payment, a foreclosure can result or if it is difficult to sell your solar panel system or refinance your mortgage.
EcoLinks Financing Little or no upfront costs. Optional longer repayment period than the typical loan. Directly receive tax credits and deductions. Consult this professional to see if you qualify. If you do not make complete payments, this could result in foreclosure or be more difficult to sell the solar installment system.
Lease and PPA Little or no upfront costs. Solar Provider is responsible for all monitoring, maintenance, and repairs. Minimum energy production often guaranteed. Selling may be more complicated than with a purchased system. Solar Provider could go out of business during the contract period.

Purchase with Loan or Cash

EcoLinks Funding Home Run Loans Installment Credit Credit Card
Repayment Terms Up to 30 years Up to 25 years Up to 30 years Not applicable
Rate Structure Always fixed Always fixed Fixed or variable Compounding
Approval Time Within minutes Within minutes Up to a month or longer Same day
Approval Based on Credit Score No Yes Yes Yes
Obligation Shows on Credit Report No Yes Yes Yes
Loan on Property No No Yes No
Tax Deductible Interest Yes No Consult your tax advisor No
Rates 3.99% Rate / 6.58% APR 3.99% Rate / 6.58% APR Dependent on Credit Score 12.99% - 21.99% APR
Enhanced Consumer Protections No Yes No No

Solar Maintenance

Providing high-quality and reliable maintenance options is part of our aftersales service. Our platform also works as a brokerage between you and highly skilled technicians. Follow easy steps to get in contact with partnered technicians. Of course we will also provide you options to buy any materials you need for maintaining your solar system.

Find a Technician Following These Steps:

Get in touch with technicians

Get in contact with one of our validated partner technicians on our platform.

Procure necessary replacement materials

You have the option to either procure the materials yourself or ask an expert to make the necessary procurements. This guarantees a worry-free-service for your maintenance demand.necessary (20% ~ 40% (non-refundable)).

Book an Appointment

Finally agree with the trusted technician on a date to maintain your solar system!

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