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Solar Finance Options

Go solar for $0 down.

Own your system with zero money down, no payments for up to 24 months, and low fixed rates — often less than your current electric bill. Plus a 28% saving on material cost from Sunko.

Financing that fits

Most homeowners go solar for nothing down.

Why? Because the monthly payment is usually less than what they were already handing the utility — and with solar, that payment builds ownership instead of vanishing. Here are the ways to make it yours.

Three ways to pay

Pick the path that fits you.

Cash purchase

Maximum lifetime savings.

  • No financing costs — lowest total cost of ownership
  • Fastest payback and highest long-term return
  • Full 28% material-cost saving applied to your price
  • You own the system outright from day one

Best for: Buyers who want the highest lifetime return.

Lease / PPA

Lowest commitment.

  • Little to no money down to start
  • Predictable monthly payment
  • You don't own the system
  • The material saving and home value stay with the provider

Best for: Those who'd rather not own — we'll be honest about the trade-offs.

Stack the savings

The incentives that make it pay.

When you own your system, the savings stack — and we make sure you capture every one.

28%
Material-cost saving

Sunko's own discount on system materials — applied to your price, no tax filing needed.

NEM 3.0
Smart bill credits

We design every system around NEM 3.0 so you keep the most value from each kWh.

$0
Down to start

Go solar with zero money down and no payments for up to 24 months.

$0 down. No payments for 24 months.

Low fixed monthly rates, often less than your current electric bill. We'll show you the exact numbers — side by side with your utility — before you commit.

See my numbers
Own vs. lease

Why we recommend owning.

Leasing looks easy up front, but ownership keeps the real value in your hands.

Own with Sunko Recommended
Keep our full 28% material-cost saving
Adds lasting value to your home
Lowest lifetime cost of any option
Transfers cleanly when you sell
Lease / PPA
Material saving and value stay with the provider
Can complicate a future home sale
Higher total cost over the term
Payments often escalate each year
How it works

From estimate to install in four steps.

01

Free estimate

Share your electric bill and we size a system and show real numbers.

02

Soft credit check

A quick, no-impact check to confirm your financing options.

03

Pick your plan

Cash, $0-down loan, or financing — whatever fits your goals.

04

Sign & install

We handle permits, install, inspection, and power-on.

Good to know

Solar financing questions

You go solar with zero money out of pocket. Financing covers the system, and you start with no payments for up to 24 months, then a low fixed monthly rate — often less than what you were already paying the utility.

Checking your options only requires a soft credit pull, which does not affect your score. A hard pull happens only if you choose to move forward with a loan.

For many SoCal homeowners, yes — especially with rising utility rates. We show you a side-by-side of your current bill versus your solar payment before you commit.

Whoever buys the system. With a cash purchase or a solar loan you own it, so the 28% saving on material cost is applied directly to your price. With a lease or PPA the provider owns the equipment and keeps that benefit — one of the main reasons we recommend owning.

Owned solar adds value and transfers with the home. A loan can be paid off at sale or transferred to the buyer. Leases and PPAs are often harder to transfer, which can complicate a sale.

Free · no obligation

See your $0-down numbers.

Get a free solar design with a side-by-side of your current bill versus a $0-down solar payment.

$0 down Estimate in 24 hrs 25-yr warranty

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