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Solar Financing
An Overview of Solar Financing Structures
Verra Solar Team · November 6, 2026
Purchase, loan, lease and power purchase agreements each work differently. Here is how to compare them.
Common structures include cash purchase, solar loans, leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs). Each affects ownership, upfront cost, long-term cost and eligibility for incentives differently.\n\nAvailability depends on location, credit and provider. Always review the full terms of any agreement before signing.
This article is general education, not financial, tax or legal advice. Incentives and rules vary by location and change over time.