Defined term

Solar cash purchase

A solar cash purchase is a customer-owned solar purchase whose project acquisition cash flow does not include debt or third-party ownership payments in the modeled transaction.

Also known as unfinanced solar purchase

economics · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-076 · Last verified August 20, 2026

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Definition

A solar cash purchase is a customer-owned solar purchase whose project acquisition cash flow does not include debt or third-party ownership payments in the modeled transaction.

Definition claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026

In plain language

Use Solar cash purchase only after the cash-flow perspective, timing, contract structure, included costs, and omitted items are made explicit.

What it is not

It does not mean funds came from no external source, and a separate personal borrowing arrangement must not be silently omitted from household analysis.

Decision context

Why it matters

Confirm the same equipment and work scope, payment schedule, incentives, taxes, warranties, service, and exclusions when comparing a cash offer with financed offers.

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Information boundary

This page provides general educational context, not a site design, production guarantee, utility determination, contract interpretation, legal opinion, tax conclusion, or individualized financial advice. Verify property, equipment, utility, jurisdiction, program, and agreement details before acting.

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