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Using 100,000 kWh or more per month?
Let Us Finance Your Green Energy Solution!
South African corporates on GreenYellow agreements are cutting energy costs by 25–50% and paying less than their current Eskom rate.
Large-Scale Power? Zero Capital. Immediate Savings.
For businesses consuming 100,000 kWh or more per month, we finance, install, and maintain your entire solar solution.
Cut your energy costs for the long term, with zero capital outlay. Power your business with clean energy today!
How we help you: Strengthen your business’ balance sheet with GreenYellow’s CAPEX Free Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency solutions!
No CAPEX needed
- Savings GUARANTEED
- No engineering or technology risk
- INCREASE the profitability of the business
- Market-leading Technology Deployed
- Energy SAVINGS From Day 1
- FLEXIBLE contract terms up to 20 years
- Carbon CREDIT generation
GreenYellow SA finances large-scale C&I solar solutions for businesses using 100,000+ kWh/month.
With no initial investment required, you start saving on energy costs immediately while reducing your carbon footprint, and you pay less than your current Eskom rate.
GreenYellow takes care of the entire project. From the first assessment through design, construction, financing, and ongoing operation and maintenance, one team carries the whole process, so nothing lands on your desk.
Our Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Energy Efficiency Agreements (EEA) allow your business to access a range of energy solutions to best suit your unique needs.
Is GreenYellow right for your business?
We are the right partner if you:
- Run a business using 100,000+ kWh of electricity per month — roughly R150,000 or more in monthly electricity costs
- Want to reduce energy costs and switch to solar without using your own capital
- Operate in retail, manufacturing, logistics, mining, agriculture, or commercial property
- Want one experienced partner to finance, design, build, own, operate, and maintain your energy solution — whether installed on your premises or supplied from an off-site solar plant
Why Choose GreenYellow
Choosing GreenYellow means partnering with a leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 2007, GreenYellow has over 2,000 MWp of solar capacity and more than 3,500 Energy Efficiency Agreements installed or under way worldwide. Here at home, our team brings 15 years of combined experience in South Africa’s renewable energy sector, with more than 100 contracts implemented across the country — we understand the challenges and opportunities South African businesses face.
Recognised Globally and Locally
Following the success of GreenYellow in Europe, we expanded our footprint to South Africa in 2020, driven by a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. With local offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town and a presence in 15 countries around the world, we have the combined power of a global leader with the accessibility of local experts who are ready to take immediate action.
Accreditations
We are a proud member of SAPVIA (The South African Photovoltaic Association)
The GreenYellow Model:
Finance
Design & Develop
Construct
Operate & MaintainGreenYellow operates as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) meaning that we take full responsibility for the energy assets for the duration of our agreements.
Through these agreements, we help businesses in the commercial and industrial space by financing, owning, operating and maintaining the energy assets.
With GreenYellow covering the upfront costs, businesses are able to access renewable energy without acquiring the significant capital outlay required to have these systems implemented.
We retain ownership of the energy assets throughout the agreement period, which means that the commercial business doesn’t have to worry about depreciation, asset management, or any risks related to ownership.
Monitoring and maintenance also forms part of the agreement, which means you take care of your business and we ensure that systems perform optimally and efficiently through real-time monitoring, preventive maintenance, repairs, replacements, and system upgrades as needed, ensuring reliable performance and minimal downtime for you.
Fully insured
Every GreenYellow system is monitored, maintained and fully insured for the duration of your agreement. The assets and their performance are our responsibility, not yours.
Leading Your Energy Transition With
Shift Production
Shift Efficiency
Shift StorageShift Production
Transition to sustainable energy and enjoy the benefits of lower electricity costs.
GreenYellow’s Shift Production service offering is designed to provide your business with dedicated solar energy production that slots straight into your operations through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). With our Solar PPA, you can run on solar power without any capital expenditure (CAPEX) and avoid the complexities of operations and maintenance. Our solutions maximise your property’s potential by utilising unused space for solar installations, and they can be coupled with energy storage options to enhance your energy independence and efficiency.
Our range of installation types include:
How does our PPA work?
Our Power Purchase Agreements allow you to harness renewable energy without the upfront costs of installation, equipment or maintenance. You simply pay for the solar power produced, at a predictable long-term rate that is lower than your current Eskom rate, and benefit from immediate energy savings. With the unpredictability of the energy sector, our PPA model, SHIFT Production, allows you to lock in lower energy rates for the foreseeable future. We don’t just stop at financing and installation of the project, we monitor and maintain the plant for the duration of the agreement, ensuring that you achieve the best possible cost savings.
Our solutions maximise your property’s potential by utilising unused space for solar installations. By designing a custom solar solution that is tailored to your needs we are able to maximise energy generation from your available space, be it a rooftop, ground mount, carport or wheeling option. This can of course be coupled with energy storage options to enhance your energy independence and efficiency.
Shift Efficiency
Strengthen your competitive edge with increased energy savings and modernised equipment that move your business toward low-carbon operations.
GreenYellow’s Shift Efficiency service offering focuses on enhancing your energy savings by designing solutions that optimise energy consumption, minimise waste, and significantly lower your carbon footprint through comprehensive Energy Efficiency Agreements (EEA) or Utilities as a Service (UaaS) contracts. These agreements ensure that our tailored solutions align with global environmental standards, providing effective strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impact.
We enable companies to enhance their energy efficiency strategies through:
How does our EEA work?
Our teams begin with a detailed energy audit of your facility that identifies your energy use patterns, energy inefficiencies, potential areas of improvement and opportunities for significant savings. We then create a personalised solution to fit your operational needs, whether that means upgrading your lighting systems or optimising refrigeration and HVAC. This solution is designed using our GreenYellow Shared Savings model where the customer benefits from a portion of the energy savings generated through our interventions.
Why consider energy efficiency practices within your business? Well, SHIFT Efficiency is not just about saving money on energy bills—it’s about creating a smarter, more sustainable operation that benefits your bottom line and the environment.
Shift Storage
Turnkey Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), 100% financed.
GreenYellow’s Shift Storage service offering delivers complete Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions, fully financed through a Battery as a Service (BaaS) agreement or your PPA. Store surplus solar power, draw on cheaper energy when grid prices are low, and keep your operations running through load shedding.
Our storage configurations include:
How does our BaaS work?
Our teams begin with an analysis of your energy requirements and a full BESS feasibility study covering capacity, cost and profitability, planned around your grid constraints and maintenance shutdowns. GreenYellow then supplies and connects the complete system, including all electrical and civil works, as one integrated project.
For the life of the agreement we control, monitor and maintain the system to your needs, from peak-load reduction and load shifting to grid synchronisation. Batteries last up to 20 years, around 90% of battery components are recyclable at end of life, and performance and availability are contractually guaranteed.
“GreenYellow executed the project with precision and excellence, showcasing their commitment to top-notch results. From planning to implementation, their team’s expertise and professionalism exceeded our expectations. We are extremely satisfied with the financial benefits and overall outcome achieved.”
Malcolm Smith
CFO – Retailability
Common questions
These are the questions C-suite and facilities teams actually ask us — about the agreements, the savings and who carries the risk. If yours is not here, a GreenYellow specialist is one enquiry away.
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The offer, in one line
No CAPEX, savings from Day 1, energy costs cut by 25–50%, at a rate below what you pay Eskom today.
Savings & who qualifies
What you save, and whether your business fits the profile.
How much can my business save?
South African corporates on GreenYellow agreements are cutting their energy costs by 25-50%, and paying less per kWh than their current Eskom rate. Your exact saving depends on your site, load profile and tariff. The assessment is free.
Who qualifies for a GreenYellow agreement?
Commercial and industrial businesses using 100,000 kWh or more per month, typically an electricity bill of R150,000 or more. Retailers, manufacturers, logistics operations, mines, farms and commercial property owners across South Africa.
Do I need capital expenditure for GreenYellow solutions?
No! GreenYellow's solutions require no CAPEX from your business. We cover all upfront costs for financing, design, construction, and installation. You start saving on energy costs from Day 1 without any initial investment.
What are the benefits of working with GreenYellow?
Benefits include: guaranteed energy savings from Day 1, no CAPEX required, no engineering or technology risk, increased business profitability, market-leading technology deployment, flexible contract terms up to 20 years, and carbon credit generation. GreenYellow handles everything from design through operation and maintenance.
The agreements
How PPAs and EEAs work, and who stands behind them.
What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) allows you to harness renewable energy without the upfront costs of installation, equipment or maintenance. You simply pay for the solar power produced and benefit from predictable, long-term and immediate energy savings. GreenYellow finances, owns, operates and maintains the solar plant for the duration of the agreement.
What is an Energy Efficiency Agreement (EEA)?
An Energy Efficiency Agreement (EEA) is a comprehensive solution that begins with a detailed energy audit identifying energy use patterns and inefficiencies. We then implement customised solutions such as lighting upgrades, HVAC optimisation, and refrigeration improvements using our Shared Savings model where you benefit from a portion of the energy savings generated.
What types of solar installations does GreenYellow offer?
GreenYellow offers multiple installation types including rooftop solar, ground mount systems, solar carports, solar farms with wheeling agreements, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to maximise your property's potential and energy independence.
Who is responsible for maintenance of the solar system?
GreenYellow retains ownership and is fully responsible for all monitoring, maintenance, repairs, replacements, and system upgrades throughout the agreement period. We ensure optimal performance through real-time monitoring, preventive maintenance, and minimal downtime for your business.
Where does GreenYellow operate?
GreenYellow operates in 15 countries around the world, with South African offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We expanded to South Africa in 2020 and have implemented over 100 contracts across the country. We are a proud member of SAPVIA (The South African Photovoltaic Association).
What is GreenYellow's experience in renewable energy?
Established in 2007, GreenYellow has over 1,950 solar power plants installed or under construction, 2,000 MWp of capacity, 3,500 Energy Efficiency Agreements and 1,300 GWh of annual energy savings worldwide. Our team brings 15 years of combined experience in South Africa's renewable energy sector.
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Tell us about your operation. A GreenYellow specialist will come back to you within one working day.