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.

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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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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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