Solar financing

Installing solar panels is cheaper than ever, but it's still a pretty significant financial investment. There are multiple solar financing options to help with upfront costs, like solar loans, solar leases, and solar PPAs . Which is the best one for you?

How to assess a solar loan

Cameron Bates

August 24, 2022

How to assess a solar loan

There are several factors that can influence a solar loan. Knowing how to identify them and understanding their impact will help you select the best option.

Financing with Clean Energy Credit Union: are they right for you?

Michael Cheng

June 14, 2022

Financing with Clean Energy Credit Union: are they right for you?

Clean Energy Credit Union is a financial company that specializes in solar loans. Are they the right loan company for you?

Beware origination fees & other hidden fees in solar loans

Cameron Bates

June 2, 2022

Beware origination fees & other hidden fees in solar loans

Many solar loan providers attach hidden fees to their products. Understanding these fees - and how to avoid them - could save you thousands of dollars.

Secured or unsecured: Which solar loan type is best?

Cameron Bates

May 29, 2022

Secured or unsecured: Which solar loan type is best?

Is a secured or unsecured solar loan the right option for you? To help you choose, we examine the pros and cons of each loan type.

Renew Financial solar loans: Everything you need to know

Cameron Bates

April 7, 2022

Renew Financial solar loans: Everything you need to know

Renew Financial offers PACE financing to help you buy solar panels in CA or FL. We’ll explain the loan terms, and help you decide it’s the right option for you.

Should you finance solar with Dividend Finance solar loans?

Cameron Bates

March 18, 2022

Should you finance solar with Dividend Finance solar loans?

Dividend Finance is one of the leading solar loan providers in the country with loan options of 12 or 20 years and competitive interest rates.

Should you take out a solar loan from Slipstream Energy Finance Solutions?

Michael Cheng

March 4, 2022

Should you take out a solar loan from Slipstream Energy Finance Solutions?

Slipstream Energy Finance Solutions is a national loan service provider specializing in home energy projects, including solar panels.

Should you finance solar with Sungage Financial solar loans?

Cameron Bates

November 24, 2021

Should you finance solar with Sungage Financial solar loans?

Reviewing solar lender Sungage Financial and exploring their application process, loan terms, payback periods, and more. Should you choose them for your solar loan?

Homeowner’s guide to financing solar with Sunlight Financial

Catherine Lane

November 3, 2021

Homeowner’s guide to financing solar with Sunlight Financial

Explaining the solar loans and services that are offered by Sunlight Financial, how to qualify, and whether or not it’s worth it for your specific situation.

Should you finance solar with GreenSky solar loans?

Catherine Lane

October 13, 2021

Should you finance solar with GreenSky solar loans?

Interested in solar loans? Read our breakdown of what to expect with a GreenSky solar loan.

Is Enerbank best for solar and home improvement loans?

Cameron Bates

December 11, 2020

Is Enerbank best for solar and home improvement loans?

Enerbank is a big home improvement lender with great solar loan options. There's just a few things to look out for.

Top 6 solar financing companies

Catherine Lane

October 21, 2020

Top 6 solar financing companies

A list of the top 6 solar financing companies to help you get solar installed on your roof without having to break the bank.