HomeLink vs. SunRun

SunRun HomeLink
Typically 10% higher
PPAs and leases have a set kWh rate, which determines the cost of your solar energy per kilowatt-hour. This makes it easy to compare with your utility’s rates.
Always lower, thanks to our local focus and exclusive presence in SoCal, keeping overhead costs down.
SunRun has a 3.5% standard price escalation.A 3.5% increase on a PPA or lease means the cost more than doubles over the term.
Most PPAs and leases include a small yearly price increase, keeping initial payments lower. Since these increases are usually below inflation, the payments feel stable over time.
We offer 0% Our 0% offering means your payment never increases, ensuring stability and more savings.
SunRun raises your payment by 3.5% each year, even as your solar production decreases.
Over time, any solar system can lose up to 10% of its annual production over 25 years.
Our annual change is on the solar rate, so you’re never paying for power you aren’t getting.
SunRun’s default product, “Shift”, doesn’t provide backup power during an outage. They charge an extra $50/month for a battery with backup capability.
During a blackout, all solar and solar-battery systems will shut down unless specialized extra hardware is installed and paired with an Energy Management System.
All our systems include Backup Power by default. You can choose to remove it for a small discount, but we highly recommend keeping it.
SunRun’s contract lets them install any panels they see fit, often including lower-quality Chinese imports.
Who manufactures your equipment and where it’s sourced from can significantly affect performance, warranty, and long-term reliability. Some companies opt for cheaper alternatives.
We provide a written guarantee upfront detailing exactly what equipment you’ll receive. We use only Tier 1 modules paired with Enphase or Tesla inverters.

FAQs

It depends on your roof, shade, utility usage, and goals. We review those factors and give you a recommendation based on your property.

Not always. Some homeowners choose solar only, while others prefer solar plus battery backup for greater flexibility and resilience.

Solar may help reduce your reliance on utility power, which can lower your exposure to future utility rate increases. Actual savings vary.

After you submit your information, a HomeLink specialist can review your home and walk you through the next steps.

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