Traditional Solar Investment

SolEquity's Solar Investment Partnership

Large up-front capital cost

No up-front capital cost

Ongoing maintenance/ system monitoring

Investment Partner is responsible for system maintenance + minimum performance guarantee

Uncertainty regarding the amount of electricity to be generated by the system.

Pay only for the electricity that is produced.

ROI/ IRR/ Payback is severely handicapped if Federal Tax Credit cannot be applied

Investment is turned into part of the Host’s utility bill with fixed future costs for the duration of the Agreement

Possibility of “hidden” costs (e.g. inverter replacement after warranty expiration) down the road

No additional costs to the Host for the duration of the contract (typically 20 years)