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CapEx vs RESCO: which solar model is right for you?
Both deliver the same plant, the same equipment and the same savings potential. The difference is who invests, who owns the plant and how you pay.
- ₹0 upfront with RESCO
- Owned after 72 months*
- ALMM-listed modules
- Net metering handled
*Ownership transfer and its timing depend on the RESCO agreement; conditions apply.
| CapEx (you own it) | RESCO (zero investment) | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront investment | You fund 100% of the plant | ₹0, funded by Vividh Ventures |
| Who owns the plant | You, from day one | Vividh Ventures, then transferred to you free after the term |
| What you pay | Project cost once, plus optional O&M | A per-unit tariff below your grid rate, only for units consumed |
| Savings | Highest over 25 years; power is free after payback | From month one; much higher after ownership transfer |
| Payback | Typically 3 to 5 years | Immediate, as there is no investment |
| Maintenance | Your responsibility, or via our annual contract | Fully handled by us during the term |
| Performance risk | Yours, backed by equipment warranties | Ours: you pay only for units generated |
| Tax benefit | Accelerated depreciation where eligible | Tariff is an operating expense |
| Agreement | EPC contract | Power Purchase Agreement: 72 months standard, longer for larger capacities |
| Best suited to | Profitable businesses with capital or cheap finance | Businesses, institutions and societies protecting cash flow |
Indicative comparison. Exact tariffs, payback and terms are set out in your proposal and agreement. Please confirm tax treatment with your chartered accountant.
Still deciding? Use this rule of thumb
Choose CapEx when
you have capital or low-cost finance available, pay significant income tax, and want the lowest cost of power over 25 years.
CapEx solarChoose RESCO when
you want savings without any investment or risk, are an institution or society without a capital budget, or prefer someone else to run the plant.
RESCO solarGet both options priced for your site
We'll prepare a CapEx and a RESCO proposal side by side, so you can compare real numbers for your roof.