Segen and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions launch solar financing partnership

Segen, a leading global distributor of renewable energy equipment, has announced a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to launch a new financing platform – Segen Finance – aimed at removing one of the biggest barriers to solar adoption: upfront costs.

The new initiative will deliver seamless, point-of-sale equipment financing for solar and storage solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) customers across the UK and Germany, with plans to expand across Europe.

Through Segen Finance, installers in Segen’s approved network can now offer tailored leasing quotes alongside their solar and storage proposals, transforming them into full-service providers. For end customers, the offering enables the installation of premium renewable systems with no initial capital outlay, allowing immediate access to lower energy costs and carbon savings.

“This partnership addresses one of the key barriers to clean energy adoption—initial investment costs,” said Pascale Favre, Head of Technology Lifecycle Solutions at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

“By combining our financial expertise with Segen’s technical knowledge and distribution capabilities, we’re making sustainable energy solutions accessible to more businesses while supporting their cash flow management.”

Segen Finance aims to empower both ends of the solar value chain. Installers will benefit from the ability to offer financing as part of their installation quotes, effectively becoming one-stop shops for solar and storage systems. Additionally, they’ll gain access to Segen hardware at zero upfront cost, significantly improving their cash flow and enabling them to scale their businesses more effectively.

For commercial and industrial customers, Segen Finance offers a cash-efficient solution with fixed monthly payments through a single lease agreement, allowing them to preserve capital for other business priorities. At the end of the payment schedule, customers will own the system outright. All system components will be sourced exclusively from Segen, ensuring authenticity, robust warranties, and access to audited supply chains.

“Our installer network has been asking for integrated financing solutions that make the transition to renewable energy more affordable for their customers,” said Nicolas Niedhart, Group Chief Financial Officer at Segen Global.

“Segen Finance transforms our installers into total solution providers, while allowing their customers to preserve capital for other strategic investments. This partnership represents a significant advancement in accelerating the clean energy transition.”