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Solar PV
Rooftop, ground-mounted, commercial, industrial and utility-scale installations.
Renewable-energy project funding · South Africa & SADC
Solar & storage project funding for Southern Africa.
SAP Capital funds bankable solar PV, battery storage, wind and waste-to-energy projects through solar PPAs, debt, equity and BOT structures, delivering reliable power and long-term value.
1–20 MWPPA projects
20 MW+PPA, debt or equity
≥ 1 MWhBattery storage on every project
SADCRegional focus
Backed by
SAP Capital is funded by Future Watt New Energy, a Singapore-based global AI power and renewable asset platform with generation and storage projects across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
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Renewable-energy investment, built for delivery.
SAP Capital is a Midrand-based renewable-energy investment company providing solar project funding and battery storage finance for commercial, industrial, utility-scale and public-sector energy projects across Southern Africa.
We partner with project owners, energy users, EPC contractors and developers to structure and fund projects that strengthen energy resilience, reduce long-term electricity costs and support the transition to a lower-carbon energy system.
SAP Capital is backed by Singapore-based Future Watt New Energy, whose platform spans renewable generation, grid-scale battery storage, grid infrastructure and AI-ready power. This gives Southern African projects access to international capital and storage expertise, delivered through a locally registered South African company.
Our approach is practical: we assess the project, its offtake, technical solution, risk allocation and financial viability, then work with the right parties to develop a suitable funding structure.
Investment Focus
Renewable-energy projects we fund
Renewable-energy projects with clear commercial value, credible implementation partners and robust energy-storage solutions.
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Battery Storage
Every SAP Capital project includes at least 1 MWh of battery storage.
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Wind Power
Projects that support reliable, diversified renewable generation.
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Waste-to-Energy
Infrastructure that turns waste streams into sustainable energy value.
Hybrid energy systems Integrated solar, storage, generation and energy-management solutions are also considered.
Funding Structures
Solar PPA, debt & equity finance matched to the project.
We consider financing structures based on project size, offtake profile and risk allocation.
1 – 20 MW
Power Purchase Agreement
Long-term PPA for commercial and industrial offtakers. The investor funds, owns and operates the assets while the client pays for energy used.
Above 20 MW
PPA, Debt or Equity
Flexible capital for larger utility-scale and multi-site portfolios, structured around the project’s risk profile.
Public sector
Build-Operate-Transfer
BOT structures may be considered for qualifying government and public-sector projects.
All projects
Storage-led by design
A minimum 1 MWh battery energy storage component is required for every funded project.
Project Criteria
How to apply for solar project funding
Share the following information to begin an initial review. Complete submissions are assessed faster.
Submit Project Information- 01Company profile and project overview
- 02Twelve months of electricity bills or verified load-logger data
- 03HelioScope design, where available
- 04EPC contractor company profile and technical proposal
- 05CAPEX estimate and financial model
- 06Proposed security package: bank guarantees preferred for private-sector projects; a government guarantee is required for public-sector projects
Why SAP Capital
Investment with a regional perspective.
International backing
Funded by Future Watt New Energy, with renewable and storage assets across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
Southern African focus
Designed for the region’s energy realities, regulations and investment needs.
Storage-led approach
Projects designed for reliability, not simply generation capacity.
Flexible structures
PPA, debt, equity and BOT options matched to viable projects.
Delivery-oriented partners
We work with credible developers, EPCs, offtakers and advisors from assessment through implementation.
FAQ
Solar project funding: common questions
Answers on solar PPAs, battery storage finance and how SAP Capital assesses renewable-energy projects in South Africa.
How does a solar PPA work in South Africa?
Under a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), SAP Capital funds, owns and maintains the solar and battery system installed at your site. You pay only for the electricity it produces, at an agreed tariff per kWh, over a long-term contract, typically with no upfront capital cost to you.
What size of project does SAP Capital fund?
We fund projects from 1 MW. Projects from 1 MW to 20 MW are typically structured as a PPA. Projects above 20 MW may be funded through a PPA, debt finance or equity investment.
Why is battery storage required on every project?
Every project we fund must include at least 1 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Storage improves reliability during load-shedding and grid outages, lets solar energy be used after sunset and strengthens the long-term bankability of the project.
Do you fund government and municipal projects?
Yes. For qualifying government and public-sector projects, Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) structures may be considered. An appropriate government guarantee is required.
What documents do I need to apply for funding?
A company profile and project overview, twelve months of electricity bills or load-logger data, a HelioScope design where available, the EPC contractor’s profile and technical proposal, a CAPEX estimate and financial model, and details of the proposed security package.
Which technologies and countries do you invest in?
We invest in solar PV, battery energy storage, wind, waste-to-energy and hybrid energy systems in South Africa and across the SADC region.
Who owns the system at the end of the PPA?
The investor owns the equipment during the PPA term. At the end of the agreement, the offtaker may typically purchase the assets at residual value, or the system is removed and the site reinstated, as agreed in the final contract.
Contact
Let’s evaluate your project.
If you have a renewable-energy project seeking investment or a long-term energy solution, send us the initial project information and we will assess the opportunity.
- Company
- SAP Capital (Pty) Ltd
Reg. No. 2026/076909/07 - Office
- Unit 2, 87 Cranberry Crescent, Capital Hill,
Midrand, Johannesburg, 1685 - Telephone
- +27 (0)10 595 3687