Solar Systems

Financial Performance

Between 2023 and 2025 the company recorded steady revenue growth and maintained positive profitability at all levels. Revenue increased from EUR 2,316,495 in 2023 to EUR 2,846,159 in 2024 (+22.9%) and EUR 3,129,593 in 2025 (+10.0%). Gross profit grew from EUR 360,058 to EUR 446,612 over the period, while net profit rose from EUR 91,869 to EUR 132,392. The gross margin declined in 2024 as equipment costs rose, then improved in 2025 as procurement efficiency increased. Net margin moved from ~4.0% in 2023 to ~4.2% in 2025.

Key financial indicators

Revenue and profitability analysis

Revenue increased in each year of the period. Growth accelerated in 2024 and slowed in 2025; however, profitability increased faster than revenue in 2025, indicating improved execution economics. Net margin declined in 2024 due to gross margin compression but recovered in 2025.

Cost and efficiency drivers

Cost of goods sold (COGS) is dominated by equipment procurement, reflecting the equipment-intensive nature of EPC projects. Installation and licensed subcontractor costs scale with project volume. Operating expenses remained controlled, with payroll, rent, transport, professional services and other categories rising modestly.

Financial resilience and sensitivities

The financial profile combines steady growth with consistent profitability. Revenue rose in each year of 2023–2025, all profitability levels remained positive, and operating expenses grew more slowly than revenue, improving operating leverage. No interest expense was recorded during the period, reflecting conservative financing and advance payment arrangements. The main sensitivities sit in the margin structure: net margins of ~4% leave a limited buffer against adverse cost movements, gross margin is exposed to equipment pricing, logistics costs and currency fluctuations, and revenue and cash inflows depend on the timing of contract execution and milestone acceptance in an equipment-intensive cost structure.

Growth Plan of Zhekou Investment Limited

The company’s growth strategy is to move upmarket within the C&I segment by increasing project scale and technical complexity, emphasising hybrid PV + BESS solutions and targeting larger industrial and commercial clients. It intends to maintain the asset-light EPC-integrator model while strengthening internal capabilities.

• Expand the share of industrial and large commercial projects to improve margins and scale.
• Increase the proportion of hybrid PV + battery projects relative to PV-only installations.
• Maintain an asset-light approach by partnering with licensed subcontractors for installation and commissioning.
• Strengthen internal engineering, project management and financial control functions to support higher project complexity.

Expansion initiatives

To implement the strategic vision, Zhekou will invest in additional human resources and organisational capacity:

Projected financial impact

Management forecasts measured growth following these initiatives. Revenue is projected to increase from EUR 3,129,593 in 2025 to EUR 3,488,271 in 2026 and EUR 4,026,805 in 2027. Gross profit and margins are expected to improve as the project mix shifts toward higher-value hybrid PV + BESS systems, with the gross margin rising from 14.3% in 2025 to 16.3% in 2026 and 17.8% in 2027. 2026 is a transition year: with interest expense incurred from September and operating expenses scaled up ahead of growth, net profit temporarily declines to EUR 123,992 (net margin 3.6%), before recovering to EUR 163,317 in 2027, with the net margin reaching ~4.1% on a larger revenue base.

Operational impact and client pipeline

The growth plan is anchored in a pipeline of four signed EPC contracts worth EUR 1,463,194 and additional letters of intent. These projects demonstrate demand from larger industrial and commercial customers and provide a revenue base for expansion.

• Contracts cover installations for manufacturers and processors requiring on-site PV + BESS solutions.
• Project scope includes PV modules, string inverters, battery inverters, battery energy storage, hybrid controllers and ancillary equipment.
• Letters of intent from additional clients indicate an expanding pipeline beyond the four signed contracts.

Financing and implementation

Execution of the growth plan relies on a EUR 700,000 facility structured in four tranches. The financing bridges working-capital requirements between equipment procurement and milestone receipts. The tranches are drawn concurrently in September 2026, when procurement under all four contracts begins, and interest payments are integrated into the financial forecasts.

• The equipment tranches are aligned with the procurement schedules of the signed contracts, complemented by a dedicated working-capital tranche; each tranche can be repaid independently upon receipt of the corresponding client settlements.
• Client payment terms vary by contract and project scope, combining upfront advances with milestone-based settlements tied to delivery, installation and commissioning stages; advances and interim milestone inflows reduce the financed portion of procurement.
• Cash-flow management and monitoring are intended to keep debt service aligned with project inflows.

Description of the Loan

Zhekou Investment Limited requests a EUR 700,000 facility to finance procurement and delivery of PV modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems, controllers and ancillary equipment, together with associated working capital, required to execute four signed EPC contracts worth EUR 1,463,194. The facility is dedicated to the delivery of the signed contracts and does not fund speculative initiatives.

• Total loan amount: EUR 700,000, structured as four tranches.
• Objective: finance equipment procurement for four confirmed contracts and bridge working-capital needs.
• Aligned with contract values: signed contracts provide visibility on revenue generation directly linked to the financed assets.

Planned asset acquisition

Loan proceeds will be used to procure a comprehensive package of equipment across four projects. Equipment categories and aggregated cost estimates are summarised below.

Client A — equipment procurement (PV plus hybrid integration)

Client B — equipment procurement

Client C — equipment procurement

Client D — equipment procurement (250 kWp PV plus 500 kWh BESS)

The aggregated cost of principal equipment across the four projects, at net supplier quotations, is approximately EUR 787,540. Equipment procurement net of 10% client advances (EUR 78,754) amounts to EUR 708,786, of which EUR 590,000 is financed by Tranches 1–3, with the balance covered by the working-capital tranche, interim milestone receipts under the signed contracts and the company's own resources. Procurement is supported by validated supplier quotations for PV modules, inverters, power-conditioning systems, battery storage and control equipment. Subcontractor installation works of EUR 104,000 across the four projects are funded from the dedicated working-capital tranche and interim milestone receipts rather than from the equipment tranches. Equipment and installation works do not represent the full direct cost of the contracts: total project costs additionally include balance-of-system materials (mounting structures, cabling and protection equipment), delivery, import and logistics charges, engineering, project management, commissioning and warranty provisions, consistent with the gross margins presented in the financial forecasts.

Repayment structure and schedule

The loan is disbursed in four tranches with a 11-month term for each tranche. Interest accrues at 22.8% per annum and is payable monthly, while the principal is repaid in full at the end of each tranche. Tranches 1–3 (EUR 590,000) finance equipment procurement across the four signed contracts, while Tranche 4 (EUR 110,000) covers working capital across the four projects, including subcontractor installation works. Interest costs are included in the financial forecasts, with the facility’s total repayment schedule presented below.

The company retains the right to repay any tranche ahead of schedule, upon receipt of the corresponding client settlements, without prepayment penalties. The financial forecasts conservatively assume full 11-month utilisation of each tranche; early repayment would reduce the total interest cost below the scheduled

Justification and cash-flow impact

The structure of monthly interest payments and bullet principal is designed to preserve working capital during equipment-intensive project phases. By aligning debt service with milestone payments, the company avoids liquidity strain and ensures that loan capital is applied to revenue-generating assets. The tranche structure mirrors the four procurement packages and allows each tranche to be retired independently as the corresponding contract settles, while client advances reduce the financed volume. The repayment profile has been integrated into the financial model, providing visibility over debt service obligations and mitigating the risk of understating borrowing costs.

• Monthly interest plus bullet principal aligns repayments with project milestones and cash inflows.
• Per-tranche early repayment without penalties allows debt to be retired as individual contracts settle.
• The loan supports delivery of signed contracts and is not used for unconfirmed projects or speculative expansion.