Is leasing an option?

Yes, for 1–10 MWh installations, operating or finance leasing is common and does not require a project finance structure.

What DSCR is acceptable?

Banks typically expect a minimum DSCR of 1.25 for contracted revenue, and a higher buffer when part of the revenue is merchant-based.

Do you assist with the due diligence process?

Yes, we provide a complete set of technical documentation, datasheets, test reports and certificates for the due diligence process.

Process · financing

Financing and grants for energy storage

Short answer

A bank financing a BESS project typically requires 25–35% equity, contracted revenue for a minimum of 10 years, and a supplier guarantee package covering performance, availability and the LTSA.

25–35% equity contribution under project finance
Capacity market agreement or tolling agreement as the basis for bankability
Independent technical advisor report (IE report)

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Financing structure

A typical structure involves a special purpose vehicle, project debt with a 10–15 year tenor, and contracted revenue covering a minimum DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) of 1.25. Banks discount merchant revenue conservatively.

What the bank expects from the supplier

10-year / 70% state-of-health (SOH) capacity guarantee, confirmed by a capacity test
System availability guarantee of 97–98%
LTSA (long-term service agreement) for 10–20 years with defined response times
Cell manufacturer volume track record and bankability report
Performance bond equal to 10% of the contract value

Public support

For the industrial segment, investment programs are available to support storage systems paired with renewables and to improve energy efficiency. Scope and budgets change annually — we verify them at the offer stage.

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Send us the project scale in MWh, the site location and the available grid capacity. We reply with a configuration, CAPEX range and delivery schedule.

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