Payment options

Ways to pay
for solar.

See what you’d pay up front, what you’d pay each month, and who owns the equipment.

Prepaid PPA

Pay once.
Save up front.

You prepay for the power your system will make, at a discount. The provider owns, insures, and maintains the equipment.

More on the prepaid PPA

Pay in full

Pay it all at once.

Cover the prepaid amount with your own money, at the discounted price.

Either way, the provider owns and maintains the equipment.

Side by side.

Your proposal shows this for your home, with real prices.

Solar payment and ownership options
OptionPrepaid PPAPrepaid powerCash or loanYou own itLease or monthly PPAProvider owns it
Who owns itThe providerYouThe provider
Cost up frontThe prepaid price, discountedFull price, or a down payment if you financeDepends on the agreement
Each monthOnly your utility billLoan payment if financed, plus your utility billLease or PPA payment, plus your utility bill
MaintenanceCovered by the agreementUp to you, with warrantiesCovered by the agreement
Buying it laterPurchase option in the agreementAlready yoursOnly if the agreement offers it
Prepaid PPAPrepaid power
Who owns it
The provider
Cost up front
The prepaid price, discounted
Each month
Only your utility bill
Maintenance
Covered by the agreement
Buying it later
Purchase option in the agreement
Cash or loanYou own it
Who owns it
You
Cost up front
Full price, or a down payment if you finance
Each month
Loan payment if financed, plus your utility bill
Maintenance
Up to you, with warranties
Buying it later
Already yours
Lease or monthly PPAProvider owns it
Who owns it
The provider
Cost up front
Depends on the agreement
Each month
Lease or PPA payment, plus your utility bill
Maintenance
Covered by the agreement
Buying it later
Only if the agreement offers it

Exact prices and terms are in your proposal. Financing needs lender approval.

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