UK-headquartered distributor Segen has partnered with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to launch Segen Finance, a tailored end-to-end offer that enables commercial and industrial customers (C&I) to install solar and storage systems with no upfront costs.
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Segen Finance will be available exclusively through Segen’s network of approved C&I installers in the UK and Germany, with plans to expand across Europe. Installers can provide tailored lease quotes alongside their technical solutions, offering a seamless experience for end customers.
Installers can offer financing package
“This partnership addresses one of the key barriers to clean energy adoption—initial investment costs,” says Pascale Favre, Head of Technology Lifecycle Solutions at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. “By combining our financial expertise with Segen's technical knowledge and distribution capabilities, we're making sustainable energy solutions accessible to more businesses while supporting their cash flow management.”
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“This partnership addresses one of the key barriers to clean energy adoption—initial investment costs,” says Pascale Favre, Head of Technology Lifecycle Solutions at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. “By combining our financial expertise with Segen’s technical knowledge and distribution capabilities, we’re making sustainable energy solutions accessible to more businesses while supporting their cash flow management.”
Key benefits for installers:
• Complete solution provider: Installers can now offer financing as part of their installation quote, acting as a one-stop shop for solar and storage solutions.
• Improved cash flow: Access to Segen hardware at zero cost enables installers to free up working capital and scale their businesses more effectively.
Key benefits for end customers:
• Cash-efficient solution: The entire installed system is wrapped in a single lease agreement with fixed, predictable payments for maximum convenience.
• Capital preservation: Cash reserves can be directed towards other strategic business initiatives.
• Full ownership: Customers gain complete ownership of the solar solution upon completion of the payment schedule.
• Spread capex over equipment life.
• Premium components: All system components will be sourced exclusively from Segen, providing customers with access to audited supply chains, authenticity certifications and market-leading warranty coverage. (hcn)
