Zero CAPEX energy savings let a Malaysian business install energy efficiency measures or rooftop solar with no upfront payment. An investor funds the equipment; you either share the verified savings (efficiency) or buy solar electricity below your TNB rate (PPA). On qualifying projects, deals are designed so expected monthly savings exceed payments, and savings guarantees are available on qualifying contracts.
How zero CAPEX energy savings work
Zero CAPEX means you start saving on electricity without paying for the equipment upfront. The savings fund the project. On qualifying projects, Infinergi structures the deal so that expected monthly savings are larger than the monthly payment, based on assumptions agreed with you before you sign.
Model 1: Investor-backed energy efficiency (shared savings)
A third-party investor funds the IoT monitoring hardware, smart controls and efficiency measures. Real-time data from the Eniscope platform measures the savings against your baseline, and you pay an agreed share of the verified savings only.
Model 2: Solar power purchase agreement (PPA) or lease
We (or a registered solar investor) own, install and maintain a rooftop solar system on your building. You buy the solar electricity at a rate below your TNB tariff, or pay a fixed monthly lease that is lower than the bill savings.
Model 3: Combined, full solution
Efficiency first, then right-sized solar and battery storage, all financed together. Reducing waste first means you need a smaller solar system to cover the same share of your bill.
Zero CAPEX vs buying outright
| Buy outright | Shared savings (efficiency) | Solar PPA / lease | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Full project cost | RM 0 | RM 0 |
| Who owns equipment | You | Investor during term | Investor during term |
| Maintenance risk | You | Investor / Infinergi | Investor / Infinergi |
| Your savings | 100% of savings | Your share of verified savings | Difference between PPA rate and TNB tariff |
| Tax incentives | You may claim (e.g. GITA) | Usually claimed by owner | Usually claimed by owner |
| Best for | Cash-rich firms seeking maximum lifetime return | Firms that want savings without capital or risk | Firms with good roofs that want solar without capital |
Why businesses choose zero CAPEX
- No capital expenditure, so you keep cash for your core business
- No technical risk: the investor owns and maintains the equipment
- Verified savings measured by real-time monitoring, not estimates
- Designed for positive cash flow from month one on qualifying projects
- Automatic ESG reporting: kWh saved and CO₂ avoided, ready for your sustainability report
- Flexible terms to fit your lease and business plans
Eligibility, assumptions and guarantees
Zero CAPEX is a financing structure, not a free product, so it is worth knowing exactly what drives the numbers:
- Eligibility depends on your monthly electricity cost, remaining time at the site, building ownership or lease terms, roof condition (for solar) and credit profile.
- Assumptions we agree with you in writing: baseline consumption and period, tariff and fuel-adjustment treatment, operating hours, solar yield and degradation, maintenance responsibilities, and contract term.
- Savings guarantees are available on qualifying contracts. They are measured against the agreed baseline using monitoring data, with defined adjustments (for example for changes in production or opening hours) and a stated remedy if savings fall short.
- Exclusions typically include changes you make to the site or operations, tariff changes outside agreed bands, and events outside our control. These are listed in the contract.
Figures on this page are illustrative. Your proposal sets out the financing structure, fees, assumptions and exclusions for your site before you commit.
How to check if you qualify
Book a free energy audit. We review your bills and site, and your report shows the savings, the financing options you qualify for, and the expected monthly cash flow for each.