Save instantly with the SolarWorld Lease

Lease a SolarWorld Sunkits® system and start saving on Day 1. The SolarWorld Lease1 lets you take advantage of the financial and environmental benefits of solar, without requiring a large upfront cash payment. 

solar panels Keep more cash

  • Starting on Day 1, your lease payment and reduced electric bill is less than your old electric bill
  • Avoid significant upfront costs
  • Preserve your lines of credit

solar panels Three flexible payment choices

  • $0-down — Start saving from Day 1
  • Partial payment — Reduce your monthly payments
  • Pre-paid — Less than the cost of paying cash

Lease a Sunkits solar electric system for your home or business and start saving from day one.

solar panels Worry free investment 

  • The SolarWorld Lease includes free insurance, repairs, maintenance, and inverter replacement
  • As utility rates increase, so do your savings
  • Your system's total energy output is guaranteed

solar panels Watch your system save Made in America

  • Free monitoring tool allows you to track system performance 

solar panels Buyout option 

  • Option to purchase the system after the first six years of the lease agreement

solar panels Made in America

  • The SolarWorld Lease includes solar modules which are produced in the U.S. by America's largest solar manufacturer.

 

SolarWorld Lease FAQ

Q: How do I qualify for a lease?
A: You must have a suitable site for the system and a FICO score of 680 or greater.

Q: What happens at the end of the lease term?
A: The SolarWorld Lease term is 20 years. At the end of the term, you can:

  • Purchase the system at fair market value
  • Sign a new lease and upgrade your system 
  • Have the system removed free of charge
Q: Do I still receive benefits from state and federal incentives, and other rebate programs?
A: Yes, all applicable incentives and rebates are factored into the SolarWorld Lease agreement. These incentives are passed back to you indirectly in the form of a lower monthly lease payment.

Q: What happens if I move?
A: If you sell your home before the end of the lease term, you can:

  • Transfer the lease to the new homeowner
  • Purchase the system at a fair market value, and incorporate the added value of a solar energy system into your home price

Q: Will the lease payments increase over time?
A: Your lease payments will increase by a modest 3% per year over the term of the lease; but this is much lower compared to the historical rise in electricity rates of 5-7% per year.

Q: Can I use any installer I want?
A: Only SolarWorld Authorized Installers who meet our qualifications and have demonstrated excellent installations are able to offer the SolarWorld Lease.

Q: How do I get started?
A:
If you are in an area where the SolarWorld Lease is available, you can request a leasing consultation online, or by calling 1-800-94-SOLAR.


    1 Residential financing is only available in select geographies through SolarWorld Authorized Installers who meet finance program requirements.