Total Utility. Zero Risk.
TradeAID Optimize is a fully managed energy-as-a-service solution covering Solar, Gas, and Water — with complete maintenance and parts replacement included. One provider. One invoice. Zero technical responsibility.
Designed for schools, retirement villages, and commercial businesses across South Africa.
What is TradeAID Optimize?
TradeAID Optimize is a Total Utility solution that goes beyond solar. It combines electricity generation, gas supply, and water management into a single, fully managed service. SunVest Capital funds, installs, owns, and maintains every system — and replaces any component that fails, for the life of the agreement. Your organisation pays a fixed monthly fee and carries zero technical risk.
Solar Energy
Rooftop PV systems designed, installed, and managed end-to-end.
TradeAID Optimize delivers commercial-grade solar photovoltaic systems sized precisely to your consumption profile. From system design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance management — every element is handled under a single service agreement. You pay a fixed monthly fee for the energy generated. SunVest owns, insures, and maintains the system for the life of the contract.
What's Included
- Tier-1 panels and inverters with full manufacturer warranty
- System sized to offset 60–90% of daytime grid consumption
- Remote performance monitoring with automated fault detection
- Annual preventative maintenance included
- Full inverter and panel replacement if components fail
Gas Supply
Commercial LPG and gas infrastructure as a managed service.
For facilities that rely on gas for heating, cooking, or industrial processes, TradeAID Optimize extends the same zero-risk service model to your gas infrastructure. We supply, install, and maintain commercial gas systems — including bulk LPG storage, reticulation piping, regulators, and safety equipment. Gas supply is managed on a consumption basis with automated refill scheduling, so your operations never face an interruption.
What's Included
- Bulk LPG supply with automated refill scheduling
- Full gas reticulation design, installation, and certification
- Ongoing compliance with SANS 10087 and local regulations
- Pressure regulators, safety valves, and leak detection included
- Single monthly invoice covering supply and infrastructure
Water Management
Purification, storage, and supply systems — fully managed.
South Africa's water infrastructure is under increasing strain. TradeAID Optimize provides commercial water management solutions that reduce your dependence on municipal supply and ensure consistent water quality. We design and install borehole systems, rainwater harvesting, filtration, and purification infrastructure — all maintained under a single service agreement with guaranteed uptime.
What's Included
- Borehole installation and pump management
- Rainwater harvesting with storage tank systems
- Commercial-grade water filtration and purification
- Automated water quality monitoring
- Full maintenance and parts replacement included
Maintenance & Replacement. Included.
The question most energy providers avoid answering is: who pays when something breaks? Under TradeAID Optimize, the answer is always the same — we do.
Every Optimize agreement includes full preventative maintenance, emergency callouts, 24/7 remote monitoring, and the complete replacement of any failed component — inverters, panels, gas regulators, pumps, filters, cabling, and mounting hardware. There are no exclusions, no excess fees, and no warranty claims for you to manage.
Full Maintenance Included
Scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency callouts are covered under your agreement. No additional costs, no surprises.
Complete Parts Replacement
If any component fails — inverters, panels, gas regulators, pumps, filters — we replace it at our cost. Not a warranty claim. A replacement.
24/7 Remote Monitoring
Every system is monitored around the clock. Faults are detected and dispatched before you even notice a change in performance.
Performance Guarantee
We guarantee minimum output levels. If your system underperforms against the agreed baseline, the shortfall is credited to your account.
Fixed Monthly Cost
One predictable monthly fee covers energy, gas, water, maintenance, monitoring, and replacement. No hidden line items.
Long-Term Partnership
Agreements of 10–20 years with built-in escalation caps. Your costs are locked in while municipal tariffs continue to rise.
One Provider. Three Utilities. Total Control.
TradeAID Optimize consolidates your solar, gas, and water infrastructure under a single managed service — eliminating the complexity of dealing with multiple suppliers, contractors, and maintenance schedules.
How TradeAID Optimize Works
From initial audit to ongoing management, we handle every step. Your team focuses on running your organisation — we handle the utilities.
Utility Audit
We conduct a comprehensive audit of your solar, gas, and water consumption to identify savings opportunities across all three utilities.
Custom Solution Design
Our engineers design an integrated utility solution tailored to your facility — combining solar PV, gas infrastructure, and water systems as needed.
Installation & Commissioning
TradeAID installs and commissions all systems at zero capital cost to you. Every component is tested, certified, and connected to our monitoring platform.
Ongoing Management
From day one, we monitor, maintain, and manage your entire utility infrastructure. You receive a single monthly invoice and a dedicated account manager.
Who Is Optimize Built For?
Schools & Educational Institutions
Tight budgets, no in-house engineering, and a responsibility to model sustainability. Optimize removes the capital barrier and the technical burden — delivering savings that go directly back into education.
Retirement Villages & Estates
Residents expect reliable services and stable levies. Optimize locks in utility costs for the long term, eliminates maintenance headaches, and provides a single point of accountability for energy, gas, and water.
Commercial & Industrial Businesses
Warehouses, retail centres, hospitality, and manufacturing facilities benefit from predictable utility costs, zero balance-sheet impact, and the operational simplicity of a fully managed service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for decision-makers evaluating the Optimize model.