Common questions
about solar contracts.

Often, if you act quickly. The federal Cooling-Off Rule generally gives three business days for sales made at your home, and many states give the same or more. Find your state on our solar laws by state page and read how to cancel a solar contract.

Usually not with a simple cancellation notice, but misrepresentation, missing paperwork, lender responsibility, and buyout or transfer options can still apply. See canceling after installation.

Misrepresentations about savings, costs, or tax credits can matter long after a cancellation window closes. See misled by a solar salesperson.

Stopping payments usually leads to late fees, collections, and credit damage, and does not end the contract. Talk to an attorney first.

A loan shows an APR and a principal balance. A lease shows a fixed monthly equipment payment. A PPA charges per kilowatt-hour. See lease vs. PPA vs. loan.

The company on your latest statement. Accounts often move after bankruptcies. Use our servicer lookup.

Many solar loans assume a large prepayment, often about 30 percent, within the first 12 to 18 months. If it is not made, the payment can rise. See how to get out of a solar loan.

A UCC-1 fixture filing, a public notice that a company claims an interest in the solar equipment. It can need to be released before a sale or refinance.

Usually yes, to the lender or system owner. Manufacturer warranties often survive, but workmanship warranties usually do not. See what to do if your solar company went out of business.

Our solar company pages show bankruptcy details, who handles accounts now, and official contacts.

No. We publish educational information and can introduce you to a company that helps homeowners. We do not give legal advice.

No. Every guide, state page, company profile, and tool works without sharing anything. See how introductions work.

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