How to calculate the profitability of a mobile solar generator?

Silent Energy, a Quebec-based company specializing in energy autonomy solutions, designs mobile solar generators that enable businesses to eliminate their dependence on diesel. Here's how to assess whether this investment is worthwhile for you.

Why replace your traditional diesel generator?

The hidden costs of a diesel generator

Before considering the transition to a solar solution, it's important to understand the real cost of a traditional diesel generator:

• Initial investment: Between $10,000 and $40,000, depending on capacity.

• Fuel : Up to $25,000 a year, for 12-hour-a-day use at $2.00/liter.

• Maintenance: Between $3,000 and $15,000 per year, including oil changes, filters, repairs and parts replacement.

• Logistics: Transport of fuel (boat, helicopter, snowmobile) to remote sites.

• Environmental impact: CO₂ emissions, noise, and negative image vis-à-vis ESG criteria.

Energy self-sufficiency solutions with Silent Energy

Three flexible acquisition options

Silent Energy offers three financial models for easy access to its mobile solar generators:

Option	Description	Benefits
Purchase	Direct purchase of a 20, 40 or 100 kWh generator.	Immediate ownership. ROI in 3 to 5 years thanks to savings on fuel and maintenance.
Lease with purchase option	Monthly payments over 36 to 60 months, with buy-back possible at the end	Allows you to test the technology without initial investment.
Leasing	Financing formula with final purchase option.	Payments 100% tax-deductible as operating expenses. Better cash management, no capital tied up.

Leasing is ideal for companies wishing to adopt a sustainable solution while optimizing their tax situation. To find out more, read our article: Understanding leasing with Silent Energy.

Case in point: Diesel vs. Silent Energy solar generator

5-year cost comparison

Expense item	Diesel generator (5 years)	Silent Energy solar generator (5 years)
Initial investment	20,000 $	125,000 (purchase) or $0 (lease/rental)
Fuel ($25,000/year)	125,000 $	0 $
Maintenance ($5,000/year)	25,000 $	2,500 $
Fuel transport	25,000 $	0 $
Total over 5 years	195,000 $	127,500 $ (purchase)

Return on investment analysis

Net savings over 5 years: $195,000 - $127,500 = $67,500

Return on investment (ROI): ($67,500 ÷ $125,000) × 100 = 54%.

Durability: another key advantage

• Lifetime of a diesel generator in intensive use: around 3 years.

• Service life of a Silent Energy heavy-duty solar generator: up to 15 to 20 years.

In other words, a solar generator can double or triple the life of your investment.

Why choose Silent Energy for your projects

• Locally manufactured with top-quality components (Volthium, Victron, Bauer).

• Quick installation, plug-and-play system requiring no technical expertise.

• Remote monitoring via Wi-Fi, for simplified management.

• Warranties up to 10 years, estimated generator life up to 20 years, and 30-year solar panel warranty.

• Contribution to the electrification of Quebec, in line with Hydro-Québec's objectives, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Our tools to help you make an informed decision

Silent Energy provides you with :

• An online profitability calculator (available soon).

• An Excel template to calculate your customized ROI.

• Customer case studies demonstrating up to 60% real savings on energy costs.

Switch to mobile solar power now

Are you an outfitter, construction site, mining company, or operating in a remote location in Quebec or Canada?

Silent Energy offers you an ecological, reliable and, above all, cost-effective solution.

Take advantage of leasing to access our generators without tying up your capital.

➡️ Request a free quote now

Propel your business towards sustainable energy autonomy with Silent Energy!