Capital Solutions

Structured to finance itself.

ESQ's in-house finance team has structured over $480M in commercial energy projects across Australia. We model, fund and close the right capital stack for your site, balance sheet and tax position.

$480M
Projects Financed
$0
Typical Downpayment
30%
Battery Booster Rebate
25 yr
Standard PPA Term
01 — Capital Stack

Four finance models, structured to your tax position.

MDL.01

Cash Purchase

100%
Down

Highest lifetime IRR. Full ownership, immediate access to instant asset write-off (where eligible) and full STC / LGC value. Best for cash-positive operators with tax appetite.

  • STC + LGC value
  • Asset write-off
  • 25-year ownership
Payback4 — 7 yrs
MDL.02

Power Purchase Agreement

$0
Down

ESQ owns, operates and maintains the system. You buy electricity at a fixed discounted c/kWh rate for 10–25 years. Zero capital outlay, instant operating cost reduction.

  • 20–35% bill saving
  • Zero CAPEX
  • Hedged tariff
PaybackImmediate
MDL.03

Chattel Mortgage / Asset Finance

$0
Down

Fixed monthly repayment against the asset. Interest and depreciation are deductible; ownership transfers at end of term. Preserves working capital while building equity.

  • Tax-deductible
  • Fixed monthly
  • Ownership at term
PaybackMonth 1
MDL.04

Operating Lease / ESA

$0
Down

Fixed monthly Energy Services Agreement. Treated as operating expense — useful for entities preserving balance-sheet capacity or local-government CAPEX limits.

  • Off balance sheet
  • Fixed monthly
  • Buyout option
PaybackYear 1
02 — Process

From enquiry to financial close in 90 days.

  1. Day 1 — 14

    Feasibility

    Site assessment, interval-data modelling, preliminary IRR.

  2. Day 15 — 45

    Term Sheet

    Capital structure, rate negotiation, credit review.

  3. Day 46 — 75

    Engineering

    Final design, DNSP application, council approvals.

  4. Day 76 — 90

    Close & Mobilise

    Funding, EPC mobilisation, construction start.

Schedule Modelling Call

Run the numbers on your site.

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