Photovoltaic Energy Storage Leasing Branch

What is a photovoltaic & energy storage project?

We are actively advancing U.S. utility‐scale photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage projects that help decarbonize the nation’s electricity grid and deploy modern power to diverse markets at lower cost to customers.

What are the best Solar Lease companies in Los Angeles?

Plus, SunPower guarantees the energy output from the system you lease, which is an additional protection that other companies don’t always provide. Sunrun is another big name you’ll likely come across when researching solar leases in Los Angeles.

What incentives are available for solar panels & battery storage?

The most significant incentive is the 30% federal solar tax credit, available to any taxpayer in the country when they purchase solar panels or battery storage. Some cities, counties, states and utility companies offer additional solar incentives, saving homeowners even more money.

Should you lease or buy a solar system?

But leasing might be best if you don’t have the upfront cash for an installation, can't use the federal solar tax credit or don’t qualify for loan options. Of the big leasing companies, our pick is SunPower, as it has the best review scores among large national leasing companies.

What is the difference between a PPA and a solar lease?

Like PPAs, solar leases offer a similar arrangement, but have fixed monthly payments instead of the monthly PPA payments that vary as the solar electricity output changes. PPAs aim to offer a price per kWh that is lower than the market rate generation cost, though multiple variables factor into the actual price.

Are solar PPAs viable?

Solar PPAs are also viable when the solar project is not located on a government property, but the government receives the delivered electricity output. These so-called “Off-site” PPAs are popular with large energy users with insufficient space to host large solar arrays. A PPA is typically 15 to 30 years long.