Solar For Landlords & Commercial Property Owners
Landlord-owned solar. Tenant-aligned energy. Professionally managed.
For commercial properties, PV Power delivers landlord-owned solar infrastructure supported by full asset management, performance monitoring, and revenue-grade reporting.
Where appropriate, landlords supply solar energy to tenants under a private PPA, with PV Power providing the metering, data, and operational oversight required - without acting as the electricity retailer.
How the model works
- The solar system is owned by the landlord as part of the building
- PV Power designs, installs, commissions, and operates the system
- A private PPA may be established between landlord and tenant
- PV Power provides revenue-grade metering and validated reporting
- The landlord controls tenant pricing and commercial terms
- PV Power is not an electricity retailer and does not bill tenants
Solar is integrated into the asset - not run as a separate utility.
Why landlords choose this approach
- Retain ownership of long-life infrastructure
- Future-proof assets against rising energy costs
- Improve tenant retention and lease resilience
- Support quicker reletting through asset differentiation
- Reduce exposure to energy price volatility
- Avoid internal capability build or reactive maintenance
Why tenants value it
- predictable energy pricing over the lease term
- reduced exposure to inflationary electricity increases
- access to on-site renewable energy without capital outlay
- improved sustainability and ESG outcomes
This supports stronger, longer-term landlord–tenant relationships.
Asset management, monitoring & O&M
PV Power provides a premium asset management and O&M service, ensuring the system performs as intended throughout its operating life.
This Includes:
- continuous system monitoring
- revenue-grade energy metering
- monthly performance and billing data
- preventative maintenance and fault coordination
- panel cleaning and scheduled inspections
- performance KPIs and uptime oversight
The result: zero maintenance burden with full performance accountability.
Capital deployment & funding flexibility
Solar can be funded via:
- direct capital investment, or
- long-term, low-interest finance (where capital preservation is preferred)
On an equivalent basis, the long-term cost of energy produced by a solar system compares favourably to prevailing market electricity rates, while providing long-term cost certainty.
This flexibility allows landlords to structure tenant pricing in a way that can recover costs and, in most cases, support positive net cashflow, subject to site and tenancy profile.
This flexibility allows landlords to structure tenant pricing in a way that can recover costs and, in most cases, support positive net cashflow, subject to site and tenancy profile.
Is this suitable for every property?
No.This approach is best suited to:
- industrial and logistics assets
- high day time energy users
- office buildings
- retail centres
- multi-tenant commercial properties
Commercial projects begin with a building and energy level assessment.We work with landlords and advisers to:
- confirm suitability
- assess metering and tenancy structure
- define installation and management scope
Solar for Residential Rentals
- Designed for landlords.
- Trusted by property managers.
- Clear for tenants.
Installing solar in a rental property doesn’t need to involve tenant billing, energy contracts, or added management complexity.
PV Power provides a rental-specific solar solution that treats solar as a long-term property upgrade, not an electricity product.
PV Power provides a rental-specific solar solution that treats solar as a long-term property upgrade, not an electricity product.
How the model works
- The solar system is owned by the landlord and installed as a property improvement
- Any value is reflected through overall rent positioning, rather than charging tenants for electricity
- Tenants are not billed for power and do not enter separate agreements
- Installations are completed at vacancy, or offered as an opt-in during scheduled rent reviews
- Property managers continue to collect rent as normal
- This approach keeps the arrangement simple, defensible, and tenancy-safe.
This approach keeps the arrangement simple, defensible, and tenancy-safe.
Why landlords choose this approach
- Improves tenant appeal in family and premium rentals
- Supports rent resilience and longer tenant retention
- Reduces vacancy risk
- Adds long-term value to the property
- Avoids utility-style contracts or tenant disputes
Solar becomes part of the home — not a separate product to manage.
Why property managers are comfortable supporting it
- No tenant billing or energy charging
- No trust account changes
- No new compliance risk
- No additional admin
PV Power works alongside property managers, not around them.
Ongoing asset management & monitoring
Solar systems are long-term assets. PV Power offers optional asset management and monitoring for a small monthly fee to ensure:
- System performance is monitored
- Faults or outages are identified early
- Responsibility for performance is clear
- Landlords and PMs don’t need to oversee the system themselves
Monitoring can be discontinued if no longer required.
How to get started
Most landlords are introduced via their property manager. If you’d like to explore whether your property is suitable, we can:
- confirm property fit
- outline upgrade options
- explain typical funding approaches
FAQ's
Is this suitable for every rental?No. This model is intentionally designed for: Family homes Higher-quality rentals Properties where tenants value modern features and stabilitySuitability is confirmed before any commitment.
Do tenants pay for the solar system?No. Tenants are not billed for electricity and have no separate agreements.
Is rent itemised or split?No. Rent remains a single amount. Solar is reflected through overall rent positioning.
When can installations be done?At vacancy, or offered as an opt-in during a scheduled rent review.
Who owns the system?The landlord owns the solar system outright.
Is monitoring required?Monitoring is recommended and available for a small monthly fee, but can be discontinued if no longer required.
Does this guarantee energy savings?No. Solar performance varies by property and usage. No savings or output guarantees are provided.
Do tenants pay for the solar system?No. Tenants are not billed for electricity and have no separate agreements.
Is rent itemised or split?No. Rent remains a single amount. Solar is reflected through overall rent positioning.
When can installations be done?At vacancy, or offered as an opt-in during a scheduled rent review.
Who owns the system?The landlord owns the solar system outright.
Is monitoring required?Monitoring is recommended and available for a small monthly fee, but can be discontinued if no longer required.
Does this guarantee energy savings?No. Solar performance varies by property and usage. No savings or output guarantees are provided.
