CAPEX Model

In the CAPEX model, the consumer pays for and owns the solar plant outright, capturing the full electricity savings from day one. It delivers the best lifetime economics for anyone who can deploy the capital.

Typical Indian paybacks run 3–5 years for commercial consumers and about 4 years for subsidised homes, followed by ~20 years of near-free power. Businesses add accelerated depreciation benefits on top.

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