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What We Do

We are not a contractor. We own the assets, carry project risk, and deliver energy under long-term structured agreements.

Kite is a renewable energy developer-owner specializing in on-site generation, thermal systems, and storage for facilities with significant and continuous energy demand. We collaborate with specialized engineering and manufacturing partners to deliver best-fit infrastructure — and we stay accountable for its performance for decades.

The Developer-Owner Model

A contractor builds a system, hands you the keys, and moves on. Kite does the opposite: we finance, build, own, operate, and maintain the energy infrastructure at your facility — and you simply buy its output under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or Energy Service Agreement (ESA).

  • →Zero capex for the offtaker. Internal capital stays allocated to your core business.
  • →Risk lives with us. Construction, performance, technology, and O&M risk are Kite's responsibility — contractually.
  • →Aligned incentives. Our returns depend on system performance over the life of the project, not a one-time invoice.
Combined heat and power cogeneration system

Built Around the Investment Tax Credit

Every Kite project is structured for maximum available federal incentives under §48 or §48E of the Internal Revenue Code. The ITC materially improves project economics — savings we pass through to offtakers in the form of lower contracted energy prices.

§48 — Legacy ITC

Applies to qualifying technologies including natural gas CHP systems that began construction before January 1, 2025, plus solar, geothermal, and storage placed in service under the legacy framework.

§48E — Clean Electricity ITC

The technology-neutral, zero-greenhouse-gas pathway. CHP fueled by biogas, landfill gas, or green hydrogen qualifies — as do solar, geothermal, and standalone storage.

A note on precision: tax credit eligibility depends on fuel source and construction timeline. Kite engineers each project's fuel strategy and development schedule around the applicable credit framework — we never assume eligibility, we structure for it.

How the Transaction Works for You

Kite builds, owns, and operates the energy system at your facility. You buy what it produces — nothing more.

Kite Energy Develops, owns & operates the on-site energy system — at our cost Your Facility Uses the power and thermal energy produced on site Energy delivered One predictable payment at your contracted rate Your utility service stays connected throughout — the grid remains your backup, not your burden.

No capital outlay

You never buy equipment — you buy outcomes.

One monthly line item

A contracted rate that's simple to budget and benchmark.

Performance is our problem

Maintenance, monitoring, and uptime obligations sit with Kite.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical term for a PPA or ESA?
Agreements are usually structured for 10–20 years, providing predictable energy costs and long-term operational certainty. Terms are customized based on facility needs and risk tolerance.
Who owns the energy infrastructure?
Kite retains ownership of all deployed assets. Customers benefit from energy without capital expenditure and are insulated from operational and technology risks.
What happens if the system underperforms?
Performance obligations are contractually defined. Kite is responsible for operations, maintenance, and monitoring to ensure the system meets agreed-upon performance targets.
What is the risk of technology obsolescence?
Customers are not exposed to technology obsolescence. Kite manages upgrades, replacements, and monitoring to ensure long-term reliable energy delivery.
Can the system support complex or off-grid operations?
Yes. Each project is tailored to the facility's load profile, operational needs, and energy goals, including partial off-grid or diversified energy solutions where appropriate.

Discuss a Long-Term Energy Strategy

Find out what the developer-owner model could mean for your facility's energy costs and resilience.

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