Blockpower is at the forefront of modern energy solutions, emphasising renewable energy and energy efficiency. Our Energy as a Service (EaaS) model revolutionises how residential estates, businesses, and shopping centres manage energy needs by removing the traditional barriers associated with energy infrastructure investments. Here’s an expanded look at what our EaaS offering entails and the benefits it brings to our clients:
Comprehensive Setup: Blockpower handles the complete design and installation of the energy systems, including solar panels, energy storage systems, and other relevant technologies. This ensures that the infrastructure is installed to the highest standards.
Ongoing Maintenance: We provide continuous maintenance to ensure that the systems operate at peak performance. This includes routine inspections, repairs, and updates, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency.
Real-Time Monitoring: Our advanced monitoring systems track energy production and consumption in real-time, allowing us to identify and address any issues quickly.
Predictive Maintenance: By using data analytics, we anticipate potential problems before they occur, reducing downtime and extending the lifespan of the equipment.
Operational Optimisation: We adjust and fine-tune energy systems to maximise efficiency and performance.
We Pay the Utility Bill: Blockpower will collect the prepaid metering payments through a metering agent and settle the electricity bill on the Body Corporate’s behalf.
Lower Carbon Footprint: By leveraging clean energy solutions, clients contribute to environmental sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint.
Enhanced Efficiency: Our expertise in energy systems helps clients achieve significant cost savings through improved energy efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Eliminating Upfront Costs: Blockpower covers the costs associated with purchasing and installing the energy systems. This removes the barrier of large initial capital expenditure, making renewable energy solutions accessible to organisations with limited financial resources.
Flexible Payment Structures: Residents or tenants pay through a conventional prepaid meter which allows for predictable and manageable energy costs without any upfront investments.
Reliability: Our proactive maintenance and management ensure that energy systems are reliable and perform at their best.
Efficiency: Real-time monitoring and optimisation lead to more efficient energy use, enhancing overall operational performance.
Financial Flexibility: The predictable cost structure improves financial planning and stability.
Environmental Impact: The focus on renewable energy supports sustainability goals and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Reduced Risk: By managing and maintaining the energy systems, Blockpower absorbs the risks associated with technology performance and maintenance.
Detailed Reporting: Regular reports and insights into energy consumption and performance provide clients with a clear understanding of their energy usage and savings.
Blockpower’s Energy as a Service offering transforms how organisations approach energy management by removing traditional barriers and offering a comprehensive, managed solution. Our expertise in renewable energy and energy efficiency allows clients to enjoy cost savings, operational improvements, and enhanced sustainability with minimal risk and no upfront investment. Our EaaS model not only supports financial and environmental goals but also provides a clear, manageable pathway to achieving energy efficiency and sustainability.
Our solution means there is Zero Cost to the estate or tenants as the project is funded by Blockpower through a selected funder.
Residents will continue to either pay as per the current costs or perhaps slightly less for electricity.
This is included in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) fees which are included in the Energy as a Service (EaaS) Agreement. Blockpower is responsible for all the O&M.
This is determined by the O&M agreement, which is drawn up to ensure that it addresses each development’s custom-built system and requirements. Systems are monitored 24/7 by our skilled technicians
Yes, all municipal by-laws are strictly adhered to and all Small-Scale Embedded Generator (SSEG) applications are completed by Blockpower. Certificates of Compliance (CoC) are issued for the system on completion. All documentation is then handed to the Body Corporate for safekeeping.
Embarking on a 36-month commitment, which is renewed annually, the Eaas contract offers energy security and sustainability. We provide flexibility with buyout options available from year 3 onwards. Ensuring peace of mind and adaptability throughout our partnership.
As Blockpower, we specialise in investing in renewable energy projects, particularly focused on sectional title developments. Through the implementation of prepaid metering infrastructure, we distribute energy, ensuring a fair return on our investment. This is supported by our reputable international funders, who maintain a long-term outlook and commitment to investments in South Africa.
All installations will adhere strictly to the compulsory local regulations, ensuring full compliance with South African standards. Necessary certifications mandated by local authorities are integral to our investment scope, ensuring the plant’s alignment with all regulatory requirements.
To ensure maximum benefit and cost effective for residents, our plant designs are tailored to capitalize on the most optimal energy generation areas within the development, whether rooftops or carports, contingent upon geographical considerations. As part of our due diligence process, all rooftops under go structural assessments. In cases where rooftops are not deemed optimal, we install solar systems on carports, replacing existing structures with structurally sound infrastructure, again these costs are borne by Blockpower. This not only ensures the longevity of the solar system but also enhances the aesthetics. Before installation, approval for all equipment placement is obtained as part of the design approval process and lightning protection assessments and requirements are included in this offer.
If the Body Corporate, not the individual, has already invested in solutions for the common areas, Blockpower offers the option to procure these assets at a fair and mutually agreed upon rate. In our experience, the vast majority of sectional title developments cannot accommodate individual installations due to compliance restrictions and associated risks.
Despite meticulous planning, unforeseen events such as unplanned maintenance or disasters may lead to electrical outages. The EaaS Model accommodates the provision of a backup generator solution upon request to mitigate the impact of prolonged power failures. While our installed solution serves as the primary energy source, utility power serves as a secondary energy source. However, in the event of a long-term utility failure e.g. cable theft, damaged transformers, etc., reliance solely on solar and battery power may cause disruptions, diesel generator options are available, for which a diesel recovery tariff is applied.
