Is it Hard to Sell a Home with Leased Solar Panels?
Having leased solar panels installed at your home can add some extra complexity to the sale process, but some residential solar lease programs create less friction than others.
At Power Solutions, we install leased solar panels through the Participate Energy Program. This has some unique advantages that make it a better choice if you think you might sell your home within the next 5 years.
What is the Participate Energy Program?
The Participate Energy Program is a prepaid solar lease program available through Power Solutions. Participate Energy will own the solar panels installed on your roof, but you will enjoy all the financial benefits that they create.
- You pay a fixed prepaid lease upfront.
- There’s no FICO credit score requirement.
- The program doesn’t require a UCC lien. A lien is often a red flag for home buyers.
- You can choose to purchase the system after six years.
- The lease is transferable if the home is sold.
- Because it’s owned by a commercial entity, it qualifies for a commercial tax credit.
- The tax credit is applied as a discount on the prepaid lease.
Power Solutions is one of Long Island’s most trusted solar installers. Installing panels under a prepaid lease means getting access to our 24/7 customer support, live solar monitoring, and 25-year solar panel warranty.
A Transferrable Lease Matters
The Participate Energy Program’s transferable lease is what matters most for homeowners who think they might sell in the next few years.
When selling a home under some traditional leasing programs, the homeowner is required to buy out the lease. This adds extra complexity and can leave people feeling tied to their home due to the extra frustration and cost of buying out their solar lease.
With the Participate Energy Program, the lease can be transferred to the new owner easily, and the new owner can enjoy the same benefits offered with the original lease, which means they retain the option to purchase the system six years after it is installed.
Solar panels make homes more desirable, but most buyers are looking for an asset rather than a lease. If you lease solar panels and end up listing your home for sale, be upfront with your realtor and any potential buyer about the lease and its terms. Your lease is prepaid, so the new homeowner isn’t on the hook for any costs under the original prepaid term.
Should You Lease Solar Panels if You’re Thinking of Selling?
Leasing solar panels gives you access to immediate savings without the full cost of buying outright or financing a system. A prepaid solar lease creates the least friction when selling, and the easy transfer process was designed with situations like yours in mind.
The best way to decide is to look at how much you could save with solar panels. You can get a free home solar estimate from Power Solutions today or reach out to us at (631) 348-0001 to learn more about solar leasing in 2026.
