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In a solar power purchase agreement (PPA), what do you agree to buy?

The power the system generates, usually at a set price per kilowatt-hour.

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  1. The roof the panels sit on
  2. The installer's company
  3. The power the system generates ✔

Why: A third party owns and maintains the panels. You pay for the electricity they produce rather than for the equipment.

Huh, didn't know that: With a solar lease instead, DOE says you make fixed monthly payments based on the system's estimated production.

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Answer: The power the system generates. A third party owns and maintains the panels. You pay for the electricity they produce rather than for the equipment.

  1. DOE: Homeowner's Guide to Solar www.energy.gov/cmei/systems/homeowners-guide-solar
    With a solar PPA, consumers agree to purchase the power generated by the system at a set price per kilowatt-hour of electricity produced.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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