Defined term

Solar owner purchase

A solar owner purchase is an acquisition arrangement in which the customer obtains ownership of the installed solar system, using cash or a separate financing obligation.

Also known as customer-owned solar purchase

economics · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-077 · Last verified August 20, 2026

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Definition

A solar owner purchase is an acquisition arrangement in which the customer obtains ownership of the installed solar system, using cash or a separate financing obligation.

Definition claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026

In plain language

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

What it is not

It is not a lease or power purchase agreement, and ownership does not mean the project has no debt.

Decision context

Why it matters

Ownership, lien or security interest, warranty, operations, incentives, insurance, transfer, financing, tax treatment, and equipment scope remain separate questions.

Decision-context claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026

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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