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Is leasing solar a bad idea?

Not necessarily. A lease or PPA can make sense if you want solar with little or no money down, prefer someone else to handle maintenance, and are comfortable with a monthly payment for the electricity produced. It typically offers less long-term savings than owning, but it can be the right fit for some homeowners.

Why does owning usually save more over time?

When you own the system (cash or loan), you are effectively paying for the system and then producing electricity with little ongoing cost. With a lease, you keep making payments for years, which can add up to more than owning over the long term.

What happens to the solar if I sell my home?

An owned system generally transfers with the home and can be a selling point. A leased system or PPA usually needs to be transferred to the buyer or bought out, depending on the contract. Each situation is different review your agreement.

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Should I Buy or Lease Solar?

There is no single right answer the best fit depends on your goals, budget, tax situation, and how long you plan to be in your home. This page lays out the real tradeoffs so you can decide which structure makes sense for you.

Three Paths

The Three Ways to Go Solar

Cash Purchase

You own it outright

You pay for the system up front and own it from day one. You keep any incentives the system earns and have no monthly solar payment.

Solar Loan

You own it, financed

You finance the system and own it. You make a monthly loan payment instead of paying the full cost up front, and you may keep any incentives the system earns.

Solar Lease / PPA

A third party owns it

A company owns the system and you pay a monthly amount (or per-kWh amount) for the electricity it produces. Little to no money down, and the owner typically receives the incentives.

Side by Side

How They Compare

Factor	Cash	Loan	Lease / PPA
Upfront cost	Highest	Lower or none	Often little to none
Monthly payment	None for solar	Loan payment	Lease / PPA payment
System ownership	You	You	Third-party owner
Incentives	Generally yours	Generally yours	Usually the owner
Maintenance	Your responsibility	Your responsibility	Often covered by the owner
Warranties	Manufacturer + workmanship	Manufacturer + workmanship	Often covered by the owner
Long-term cost	Lowest over time	Low after payoff	Higher over the long term
Selling the home	Transfers with the home; may add value	Balance may need to be paid or assumed	Lease may need to be assumed or bought out
Buyout option	N/A you own it	N/A you own it	Often available per the contract terms

This is a general educational comparison, not a quote. Exact terms, savings, and incentive treatment depend on your specific system, financing, and the current program rules. We walk through your real numbers during your solar analysis.

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