To Lease Or To Own Your Solar Array (Infographic)
Is owning your solar array your best option, or is leasing right for you? Along with our existing Solar Calculators (both complex and simplified), we have this new infographic.
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Direct Ownership Of Solar Set To Surpass Solar Leases In 2017
More people in the United States are deciding to buy outright their residential solar systems rather than lease solar panels from a third party, and new figures from GTM Research suggest that direct ownership will overtake solar leasing for the first time since 2011 next year.
Commercial Solar Remains Compelling Opportunity, Says GTM
New figures from GTM Research have shown that on-site commercial solar remains a compelling option for many large energy consumers. According to a new briefing GTM Research published for its Grid Edge Customer Network members, the firm revealed figures which showed, despite a “slightly negative growth for a second straight … [continued]
Duking It Out Over Municipal Solar in Raleigh – Episode 24 of Local Energy Rules
There aren’t many solar success stories from the Southeast, making Raleigh, NC, stand out in a region with low-cost electricity and modest sunshine. With just over 2 megawatts of solar on public property — providing close to 7% of municipal building peak demand — Raleigh’s solar success comes despite state rules preventing city from … [continued]
90% Of EnergySage Shoppers Choose Solar Ownership Instead Of Leasing
Originally published on Solar Love. According to EnergySage’s recently released Solar Marketplace Intel report, the first in what is said to be a regular series for the solar price comparison service, some 90% of those who ask for quotes and then get solar installed are opting to buy their systems, … [continued]
Off-Grid Electric Raises $25 Million For Micro-Solar In Africa
Originally published on Solar Love. A funding round of $25 million was recently raised by Off-Grid Electric to grow its African micro-solar leasing efforts. The majority of the funds came from DBL Partners, though other investors included SolarCity, Western Technology Investment, Omidyar Network, Serious Change LP, and Vulcan Capital. Off-Grid’s new funding will … [continued]
SolarCity Aims To Dominate Small & Medium-Sized Business Installation Market
Originally published on Solar Love. SolarCity is taking aim at the small and medium business (SMB) installation market. The #1 US residential installer will allow SMBs to pay less for solar compared to utilities under a new offering. SolarCity will allow for flat & fixed payments over 20 years for the solar electricity. This … [continued]
Simpa Networks Gets Renewable Energy OPIC Impact Award
The energy-poor tend to be among the poorest people in their countries and cannot afford the high upfront costs of a quality solar solution. About 400 million people in India live in remote villages and don’t have access to an electricity grid. Millions more have only very limited access to electricity. Although … [continued]
Origin Launches Solar Services Program For Homes, Small Business
Originally published on RenewEconomy by Sophie Vorrath Major Australian utility, Origin Energy, is set to launch a solar leasing program in three separate states, focusing on small-scale residential and commercial solar systems. The utility said on Friday last week it would start rolling out the program in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and … [continued]
Will Washington State Buck The Trend?
Originally Published by the ECOreport Between 70% and 80% of California’s solar installations are leased from third party companies. This model has been reproduced throughout much of the US, but some Washington installers want to do something different. They believe that money raised from local taxpayers should be used to … [continued]
