Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
At Lumi-Novo, we understand the unique challenges faced by housing providers in the social housing sector. With rising energy costs, fuel poverty affecting 20% of residents, and the need to meet Net Zero and decarbonisation targets, the pressure is on to act now. Our Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model offers a fully funded solution that enables social housing providers to install solar PV and battery systems with no upfront costs, helping to solve these issues and more.
Why Choose Our PPA Solution?
We’re dedicated to providing a sustainable, long-term solution with lower electricity rates
It’s important you grasp your carbon footprint responsibility amid the push for Net Zero. We’ll help you align with future government regulations, ensuring compliance and sustainability
This solution helps alleviate fuel poverty, reduce arrears risk, and provide tenants with long-term energy security
Our systems typically deliver an uplift of around 1.5 SAP bands, improving property energy efficiency and helping housing providers meet regulatory standards for decarbonisation.
How it works
Feasibility Study & Property Selection: We start by identifying suitable properties and analysing energy consumption to optimise the solar PV and battery system sizing.
Installation: Our expert installation team uses top-tier panels and battery storage systems, installed externally for easy access and minimal disruption to tenants.
Ongoing Maintenance & Monitoring: We manage the continuous performance of the systems, ensuring optimal energy savings with fully managed servicing and monitoring, all included in the 25-year agreement.
Key Benefits of Our PPA Social Housing Solution
Fuel Poverty Reduction:
By lowering energy costs for tenants, we help reduce the financial stress that many residents face, ensuring they no longer have to ration energy or face arrears
Carbon Reduction & Net Zero:
Our solar PV systems reduce reliance on fossil fuels, directly contributing to decarbonisation efforts, meeting ESOS and Net Zero goals.
Property Compliance & Value:
With an average EPC SAP uplift of 1.5 bands, your properties will not only meet regulatory requirements but also increase in value and futureproof housing stock for years to come.
No Financial Burden:
With fully funded systems and no upfront costs, this is a cost-neutral solution for housing providers that also qualifies for government-backed funding opportunities.
No Roof Lease:
The roof is licensed, meaning it doesn’t impact your balance sheet, ensuring the system installation is financially neutral without any encumbrance on your property’s assets.
Scalable & Future-Proof
Our solution is designed to scale with your needs, making it ideal for large-scale deployments. Whether you’re working with a handful of properties or planning a full portfolio rollout, our model ensures a smooth, risk-free transition to renewable energy.
Ready to get started?
- LET's assess your housing stock and determine how our solution can benefit your properties
Lumi-Novo offers a simple, fully managed process that allows housing providers to bring affordable, sustainable energy to their tenants—without the financial strain. With our PPA solution, we remove the barriers to solar adoption and offer a pathway to a greener, more cost-effective future.