At SolarCity we believe clean solar energy should be affordable.  That’s why we created SolarLease, a revolutionary way for homeowners to go solar.

A SolarLease dramatically reduces the upfront costs of installing solar power while saving you money every month on electricity.  Combine this with SolarCity’s expert installation team, performance guarantee and free repair service - why wouldn’t you Go Solar?

Smart Financial Investment
A SolarLease is a better investment than purchasing your solar system with cash because you can save your money for other opportunities.  Since we own the solar panels, we’re able to take advantage of higher commercial tax incentives and pass those savings onto residential consumers like you.  Plus, you’ll also save money every month on electricity bills and will not have to pay for repair costs.  

Low  or No Initial Payment
You can afford to go solar now without the high upfront cost. Starting as low as $0 down!

You Save on Monthly Electricity Costs
With a SolarLease, you pay as you go, instead of all at once.  Monthly lease payments are usually lower than what you are currently paying the utility company.  So you save money every month!  Not only that, but this savings will grow over time as utility rates continue to increase.

The following is an example of a cash purchase vs. a SolarLease:

For a typical home with a monthly electricity bill of $200, we would recommend installing a 3.2kW solar power system. This size system will generate enough electricity to offset what you are currently paying to the utility company from $200 to $75 per month.  That's a saving of $125 per month that will more than cover your monthly lease payments.

SolarCity will recommend the appropriate solar system for you home based on your family's electricity needs.  Financing terms vary based on system size, local government rebates and local utility rates.

Free Repair Service
If you system is in need of repair, we will send over our crew to fix it  for free over the life of the lease.  This includes replacing worn out parts such as the inverter if necessary.      

Free Monitoring Ensures Optimal Performance
Your system will be continuously monitored using our state of the art SolarGuard monitoring system.  In the unlikely event your system’s performance starts to dip, we will know it right away.  We will give you a call to schedule a technician to come to your home and get things fixed for free…for the life of your SolarLease!

With SolarGuard, you can also access your personal web page to see your system’s performance over time and how it is affected by season and weather.  We’ll show you the cumulative environmental and financial benefits of using solar energy. Click here to learn more about SolarGuard.

We Guarantee the System Performance or We’ll Pay You Back
We’re so confident with our system installation and design that we guarantee your system will perform as promised or we will pay you the difference! 

Flexibility to Buy or Upgrade the System Later
When your SolarLease ends, the power is still in your hands.  You can buy the system outright, extend the lease, upgrade to a new system, or simply have the panels removed.  If you sell your home before the end of the lease, you can transfer the lease to the new owners or buy out the system ahead of time.

To qualify for financing, you need to have excellent credit (a FICO score above 720).  The SolarLease is not yet available in all areas.

To learn more about the SolarLease and schedule a free solar consultation, click here.