A cooperative bringing sustainable energy solutions to local businesses since 2024
Solar Harvest is a community cooperative that enables local businesses and organisations to transition to solar power through crowd-funded capital. We work by pooling the funds from members’ purchase of shares to fund solar installations, creating a win-win situation where businesses reduce their energy costs and members receive potential returns on their investment.
The process involves:
Businesses partnering with Solar Harvest receive numerous advantages. Our project partners tell us that one of the greatest advantages is having someone they trust to manage the whole process of installing solar. They also appreciate the reduction in energy costs and sense of doing good for the environment. Our innovative funding model removes the financial barrier to solar adoption while providing long-term energy security.
Benefits include:
Membership in Solar Harvest starts with a minimum purchase of one share, costing $100 plus $5 administration fee per share. As a member, you become part of a community-driven initiative while potentially earning returns on your investment.
Member benefits include:
Returns on investment are generated through the lease repayment terms on our solar installations. While specific returns can vary based on expected project performance and energy prices, we aim for sustainable returns that benefit both our members and partner businesses.
Factors affecting returns include:
All financial projections and actual returns are transparently communicated to members through regular updates and annual reports.
Solar Harvest employs a rigorous selection and management process to ensure project success. Each potential installation undergoes an assessment considering technical, financial, and social factors.
Our project management process includes:
Solar Harvest includes protective clauses in all agreements to safeguard member investments. In the event of business closure or sale, several options are available:
All scenarios are covered by legal agreements that protect both member investments and business interests.
Risk management is central to Solar Harvest’s operations. We employ multiple strategies to protect member investments and ensure project success:
Solar Harvest stands apart through our community-owned cooperative model that benefits all stakeholders. Unlike traditional solar providers, we:
Businesses interested in partnering with Solar Harvest can begin the process by contacting us for an initial consultation. There should be a link to an online registration of interest form.
The application process involves:
We welcome inquiries from community organisations and businesses of all sizes – check our preferred site criteria here
We believe in the power of collective action to create positive change in our community.
Every project contributes to reducing our region's carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy.
We're pioneering new ways for communities to fund and benefit from solar energy.
Solar Harvest is led by a diverse board of directors bringing expertise in:
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