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Get Solar: Affordable Rent-to-Own Solar Solutions for Homes and Businesses

Get Solar offers a unique Rent-to-Own solar solution that allows homeowners and businesses to switch to renewable energy without any upfront costs. With immediate savings on electricity bills and free installation, this initiative is designed to make solar energy accessible to all. The project has already powered over 500 homes in Singapore, contributing to a…

Rent-to-Own solar solutions

What the Project Is

GET SOLAR, GET A RAINFALL OF SAVINGS. This project is all about switching to solar and watching the savings pour in. It offers a Rent-to-Own solar solution with zero upfront costs, making it easy, accessible, and hassle-free for those who want to power their homes and businesses with renewable energy. The project is designed to simplify rooftop solar installation by harnessing advanced proprietary tools that combine geospatial analysis with big data. With a focus on helping smaller, underserved property owners, this initiative has already powered over 500 homes in Singapore, from Bukit Timah to Serangoon Gardens. Think immediate savings, free setup, and solar panels that become yours at the end of the payment period… it’s a modern twist on clean energy for the future.

Main Benefit

Key figures and benefits include:

  • Immediate Access, Instant Savings: Switch to solar with 0 upfront cost and save up to 30% on current electricity bills.
  • Free Setup & Maintenance: Enjoy free installation and ongoing support—no out-of-pocket expenses required.
  • Rent Until You Own It Forever: Once the payment period is over, the solar panels are yours with no hidden fees or extra costs.
  • Export Earnings: Any unused solar energy is exported back to the grid, earning compensation based on regulated tariffs and market prices.
  • Solar Solutions for Businesses: Special plans help businesses control energy costs and meet ESG goals with cost-efficient solar energy solutions.

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The project not only simplifies going solar but also makes it accessible to a wide range of property owners. Whether it’s homeowners or businesses, switching to solar means tapping into a clean and sustainable energy source that complements Singapore’s vision of a zero-carbon future. With features such as zero upfront installation cost, homeowners can enjoy immediate benefits and even get credits on their SP Group bills, while businesses can explore the Open Electricity Market options that fluctuate with the Wholesale Uniform Singapore Energy Price. It’s a move towards making renewable energy truly accessible and beneficial every step of the way…

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The Rent-to-Own solar model is a unique part of this project. Homeowners find it especially attractive as there is no need for high initial payments, making the switch to solar not just environmentally friendly but also financially savvy. With no maintenance or installation charges, the process becomes completely hassle-free. The solar panels installed today not only save money from day one but also promise long-term benefits. As a bonus, residents may even enjoy the prospect of selling excess solar energy back to the grid, earning more savings or additional revenue based on regulated tariff rates or the USEP for businesses. It’s flexibility and smart investment rolled into one innovative service.

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The project’s digital presence is just as impressive. Assets including the GetSolar logo and engaging website navigation ensure that users can easily explore services tailored for both residential and commercial needs. Visitors to the site can quickly access detailed information about solar panels for homes, renewable energy certificates, and maintenance subscriptions. Similarly, businesses find dedicated pages for exploring how solar solutions can power their operations while contributing to broader environmental goals. Natural, easy-to-navigate content paired with interactive tools like the solar calculator further enrich the user experience, making the process feel less like a transaction and more like joining a forward-thinking community.

Project Impact

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – By enabling zero upfront cost solar installations, the project promotes access to sustainable energy solutions.
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – The initiative drives innovative solar financing models and leverages cutting-edge technology to facilitate solar adoption.
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Facilitating cost-efficient solar energy for both homes and businesses helps build greener urban environments.
  • SDG 13: Climate Action – By reducing reliance on traditional energy sources, the project contributes significantly to lowering carbon emissions and fighting climate change.

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Solar AI makes rooftop solar simpler and more accessible for those in need. By integrating big data with geospatial analysis, the project demystifies the process of going solar, ensuring that even smaller, often underserved property owners find it a viable and smart option. With a user-friendly platform that offers immediate cost savings, free installation and maintenance, and the added benefit of generating extra income from selling surplus power, this solar solution represents a significant shift toward renewable energy. It’s a breath of fresh air in an industry that is often seen as complicated and expensive, making clean, renewable energy not just a luxury, but a realistic and sustainable alternative for everyone…

What GetSolar actually does

GetSolar, founded in 2020 as Solar AI Technologies, installs rooftop solar for homeowners and businesses in Singapore and Malaysia. It describes itself as a social enterprise with a mission to help Southeast Asia decarbonise. Its main offer is a rent-to-own plan: customers pay monthly, with a 10-year plan starting at S$210 per month and S$0 upfront. At the end of the term, they own the panels. Setup and maintenance are included, and the site also lists a 5-year plan and outright purchase.

The company handles the process from its free online rooftop assessment through installation. It cites a typical timeline of 8 to 12 weeks from contract to commissioning, and panels carry 25+ year warranties. Systems are connected under SP Group net metering, so homeowners can earn credits for surplus power they export to the grid.

Where GetSolar shows up

  • Landed homeowners in Singapore: rooftop solar with no upfront cost. GetSolar cites savings of up to 30% on electricity bills.
  • Condominiums: installations are available once the building’s MCST approves them.
  • Businesses: on-site solar that cuts energy costs and supports ESG targets.
  • Malaysia: the same solar model, offered in GetSolar’s second operating market.

Proof, not just claims

23,500+ kWpsolar capacity installed · GetSolar, as of 2026
69,000+ tCO2 emissions avoided · GetSolar
800+solar installations · homeowners and businesses

GetSolar received seed funding from ENGIE Factory. It was named a 2026 Green 100 SME by the Singapore Environment Council, a 2024 Cleantech 50 to Watch by Cleantech Group, and one of HolonIQ’s 2023 Southeast Asia Climate Tech 50.

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Why this belongs on a sustainability directory

Upfront cost is the main reason small property owners in Singapore do not install rooftop solar. A rent-to-own plan with no upfront payment spreads that cost into monthly payments that can sit below the bill savings. This adds distributed solar capacity to a grid that runs mostly on natural gas (SDG 7, affordable and clean energy). Every kilowatt-hour from these rooftops displaces fossil generation, and GetSolar reports more than 69,000 tonnes of CO2 avoided (SDG 13, climate action).

Frequently asked questions

Where is GetSolar based, and who uses it?

GetSolar is headquartered at One-North Crescent in Singapore and also operates in Malaysia. Its customers are homeowners, condominiums with MCST approval, and businesses that want rooftop solar with no upfront cost.

Which SDGs does GetSolar support, and how?

SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy): its rent-to-own plans remove the upfront cost of rooftop solar. SDG 13 (climate action): its 23,500+ kWp of installed capacity has avoided more than 69,000 tonnes of CO2, according to the company.

How is GetSolar verified as a sustainability project?

GetSolar holds no third-party sustainability certification that we could verify. Under its former name, Solar AI Technologies, it is a member of the Solar Impulse Foundation network. Its evidence is its published installation and CO2 figures, seed funding from ENGIE Factory, and recognition from the Singapore Environment Council (Green 100 SME 2026) and Cleantech Group (Cleantech 50 to Watch 2024).

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Arnaud Michel, founder of Keys for Tomorrow
About the curator

Arnaud Michel is the founder and curator of Keys for Tomorrow. In 2014, his master’s thesis on community currencies and sustainable development won the Prix Recherche at Belgium’s Prix de l’Économie Sociale; the research was later published as Ecological Economics (Elsevier, 2015). He curates this directory to the same standard, cross-checking every project against established certification bodies and directories — including B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and Solar Impulse Foundation — alongside direct research into each project’s own record. Connect on LinkedIn.

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