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Coming Soon · 2026 Updated

Solar Lease vs Buy vs PPA

Compare total 20-year costs across all three solar ownership models. With Section 25D expired, the case for buying vs leasing changed — see the real numbers for your state.

Why this matters in 2026: Third-party solar installers (leases/PPAs) still benefit from Section 48E through 2027 — but that benefit goes to them, not you. This calculator shows who actually comes out ahead.

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This calculator models 20-year cash flows for buying, leasing, and PPA solar — accounting for escalation clauses, residual value, and rate changes. In the meantime, use the Solar ROI Calculator for outright purchase estimates.

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