| 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. |
| 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. |
