NO CAPEX
No upfront investment
0 customer capital expenditure
Customer capital outlay
0%
ASPAN finances the solar system
- Model
- Solar-as-a-Service
- Contract
- 15 year service agreement
/ About ASPAN
A UAE-based energy platform for commercial and industrial solar power across Africa.
Aspan Energy develops and operates solar power plants for businesses that need reliable, cost-efficient electricity while retaining grid power as backup.
AS-A-SERVICE
Solar as a Service
Financed, installed, owned and operated by ASPAN.
Metered solar electricity
Pay-as-consumed
Customer pays only for electricity consumed
LONG TERM
Long-term agreements
15 years Solar-as-a-Service agreement
Service agreement duration
Year 1
Year 15
Energy cost control
A Solar-as-a-Service model designed to reduce and stabilize energy costs.
Illustrative price exposure
Grid tariff exposure
ASPAN solar rate
Grid backup retained
Existing grid connection remains available.2025 - Present
Commercial solar provider
Offering model
Discover more about our Solar-as-a-Service model, execution approach and market focus.
Aspan Energy finances, installs, owns and operates the solar system. The customer pays only for electricity consumed.
Resilient energy
Infrastructure
Solar power systems designed for commercial and industrial sites that need reliable energy.
Solar-as-a-Service
Long-term service agreement
Aspan Energy remains the asset owner and operator through the service agreement term, enabling true zero upfront investment for customers.
15
years
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Markets
West Africa
First-wave markets are Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal, with additional West African markets under development.
How it works
How solar works with your existing power.
ASPAN solar operates in self-consumption mode, covering part of the load while grid or generator supply provides the remainder.
Solar + Grid
Parallel with the grid. Solar covers daytime demand and the grid supplies the balance.
- Guaranteed below-grid tariff
- No upfront capex
Solar + Diesel
During load shedding, solar reduces generator runtime, fuel use, and operating cost.
- Up to 70% lower than diesel
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Cleaner backup support
Infrastructure
/ Energy transition
No capex
Customer pays for electricity consumed
To transition to a more stable, reliable and sustainable energy supply.
Commercial and industrial consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa face high tariffs, outages and diesel exposure. ASPAN's Solar-as-a-Service model is built to reduce cost volatility while keeping existing grid backup available.
Project path
We give businesses a practical route from high-cost power to cleaner electricity without upfront capex.
/ Geography
A UAE holding structure with local operating companies in selected African markets.
ASPAN's first-wave markets are Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal. Other West African countries are under development.
Senegal
Assessment request
Request a preliminary assessment for a commercial or industrial site.
Share the basic project details and ASPAN Energy will review the site context, market fit and potential Solar-as-a-Service pathway.
/ FAQ
Common questions
Solar-as-a-Service questions, answered.
What is ASPAN Energy?
ASPAN Energy is a commercial solar provider developing solar power systems for commercial and industrial clients across Africa.
How does ASPAN's Solar-as-a-Service model work?
ASPAN develops, finances, installs, owns and operates the solar system. The customer buys the electricity under a long-term Solar-as-a-Service agreement.
Do customers need to pay upfront for the solar system?
No. The model is designed to reduce energy costs without upfront capital expenditure from the customer.
How long are ASPAN's Solar-as-a-Service agreements?
ASPAN structures long-term Solar-as-a-Service agreements, typically over a 15 year contract period.
Can the site still use grid electricity?
Yes. Grid electricity remains available as backup, so the solar system supports reliability rather than removing existing supply options.
Which markets does ASPAN serve?
ASPAN's first-wave markets are Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal, with additional West African markets under development.
Who is the model built for?
It is built for commercial and industrial businesses that need reliable, cost-efficient electricity and want a practical route to solar without owning the asset themselves.
How can a company request an assessment?
Send project details through the assessment form, email hello@aspanenergy.com, or contact ASPAN by phone or WhatsApp at +971 58 538 4797.