Solar Costs, Financing, & Payment Options

We make going solar affordable by providing a variety of payment options. Lease, loan and power purchase agreements (PPAs) are from trusted Trinity partners, not us directly. We’re impartial, and don’t push you toward one option or another.

Lease/PPA

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With a lease or PPA, a third party pays for the installation and equipment. You pay for the power it creates. PPA and leasing options vary by state—ask a Trinity Solar Expert for details.

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Benefits:

Lower your electric bill
Zero up-front costs
You don’t pay for installation

Payment:

Lease: Set monthly payments for equipment
PPA: Set monthly payments for power

System owner:

Third party

Loan

A solar loan is similar to bank loans and mortgages, but often with lower interest rates and longer terms available. With this option, you benefit from owning your solar system while making manageable monthly payments.

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Benefits:

$0 down
Generate your own solar power
Pay nothing for the power you produce
You may qualify for a federal tax credit for 30% of system cost

Payment:

Monthly payments until loan is paid off

System owner:

You own the system and the power it produces

Purchase

When you buy your system outright, all the power it produces is free. By owning the system, you can take advantage of available tax credits and potentially increase the resale value of your home.

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Benefits:

Generate your own solar power
Pay nothing for the power you produce
Protection from utility rate hikes
You may qualify for a federal tax credit for 30% of system cost

Payment:

You pay the full system cost

System owner:

You own the system and the power it produces

Individual savings will vary based on factors such as energy consumption, incentives eligibility and weather. You will receive separate solar and utility bills. Estimates are based on utility rate at time of purchase and example rate changes (based on historical data and national averages). Changes in utility rates could affect overall estimated savings. Trinity does not guarantee savings. Trinity Solar LLC is not a financial institution and does not provide loans or determine loan eligibility. While we have established relationships with lenders to assist customers with financing options, all loan decisions, terms, and conditions are made solely by the lenders.

Comprehensive 25-year warranty

With the Sunnova Protect™ warranty, get 25 years of worry-free maintenance, monitoring, repairs, and replacements on your home solar system.

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Which payment option is right for you?
It depends on your financial situation and goals.

Lease/PPA

Great if you:

Want to go solar with no upfront cost
Have a predictable, fixed monthly payment
See significant electric bill savings

Loan

Great if you:

Want the greatest electric bill savings and federal tax credit
Can’t or don’t want to use your own money to buy the system

Purchase

Great if you:

Want the greatest electric bill savings and federal tax credit
Have the funds to buy a solar system up front

Utility fees are spinning out of control.

Electricity rates have inflated over the last decade and continue to rise. Increased utility costs might not seem like a big deal at first, but they add up over time. Going solar helps you gain control over rising utility rates.

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