Investing in photovoltaics: Share deal vs asset deal
Photovoltaic projects can be negotiated in two ways: by buying and selling shares in a project company that holds the PV system (share deal), or in a transaction involving the sole solar installation (asset deal). In this article, we provide a brief explanation of the most important differences between the two types of transaction. The decision whether to buy or sell your PV project in a share deal or an asset deal is dependent on various factors and should be made in consultation with an expert, such as your tax advisor. Sellers specify the type of deal they want to...