Own your solar system outright.
Direct purchase gives you full control of your solar asset, maximizes long-term ROI, and simplifies the system's treatment if you ever sell your home. It's the path for California homeowners who can cover the system's cost up-front and want every dollar of return to stay with them.
100% yours from day one
No lender, no lease, no PPA agreement. You own the equipment outright and keep every kilowatt-hour of production value the system delivers.
All qualifying incentives flow to you
May qualify for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), any California-specific incentives, and applicable property or sales tax exemptions — subject to IRS rules and your personal situation.
Highest lifetime savings path
Because there's no financing cost or service fee, direct purchase typically delivers the strongest long-term return relative to a PPA or loan. Panels and inverters are covered by manufacturer warranties.
Pay for the system. Keep all the upside.
With direct purchase, you pay for the solar system in full at the start — typically through a combination of down payment and milestone payments during install. Once the system is energized, it's yours outright. There's no monthly loan payment, no PPA rate, and no lease schedule.
Federal and state-level incentives that apply to residential solar ownership are claimed by you, the system owner. Because there's no financed balance, you capture the full financial benefit of your system's production over its 25–30 year service life.
- Can cover the system's cost up-front without straining your finances.
- Have the tax liability to make the 30% ITC useful.
- Plan to stay in your home long enough to realize the payback.
- Want the strongest long-term ROI and cleanest resale story.
- Prefer no ongoing financing relationship tied to the equipment.
Purchase quote breakdown.
Equipment + labor
Itemized panel, inverter, racking, and electrical hardware costs. Clear labor line items for installation, permitting, and activation work performed by Simple Power (CA C-10 #1,111,652).
System design
A production model tailored to your roof's orientation, shading, and your actual utility usage pattern — so the system is sized correctly for your household.
Warranty coverage
Panels and inverters carry manufacturer warranties. Workmanship coverage applies to the licensed installation work. Specific warranty documents are provided at contract signing.
Incentive summary
Itemized summary of federal and California-specific incentives you may qualify for — with the caveat that final eligibility depends on your tax situation and filing.
Battery option (if added)
Optional Powerwall or Enphase IQ battery pricing, sized to your backup needs.
Timeline
Realistic end-to-end timeline: design → permit → install → inspection → Permission to Operate (PTO). Typical residential projects take 2–3 months depending on utility and city.
Purchase questions homeowners ask us.
What typically drives system cost?
System size (kW), panel tier, inverter choice, roof complexity, and whether storage is added. A ballpark for a residential California installation is $15,000–$40,000 before incentives, but your written quote will be specific to your home.
Can I claim the 30% federal tax credit on a cash purchase?
Yes — direct purchase is the clearest path to claiming the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit, because you're the system owner. Actual credit eligibility depends on IRS rules and your personal tax situation. We recommend confirming with a tax advisor and referencing IRS Form 5695.
Does a purchased system increase my home's resale value?
Industry data suggests owned solar systems can add to a home's appraised value, with stronger effects in California markets where buyer demand for solar is high. Exact value-add depends on your appraiser, local comps, and system condition at sale.
What warranties apply to the equipment?
Solar panels are typically backed by 25-year performance warranties. Inverters carry their own warranty terms (often 10–25 years depending on model). Workmanship coverage applies to the installation work performed by Simple Power. Specific terms are provided in your contract package.
Can I add a battery now or later?
Yes to both — you can add a battery at the same time as your solar install, or as a retrofit later. Adding at install is usually simpler and more cost-efficient. Retrofits depend on your inverter architecture; your advisor will confirm what works.
What if something breaks after purchase?
Because you own the system, any post-warranty maintenance or replacement costs are your responsibility. Manufacturer warranties cover most equipment failures for the warranty term. Your advisor can also discuss optional extended service plans.
Get an itemized purchase quote.
We size the system for your roof, cost out equipment and labor separately, and summarize the incentives you may qualify for — so you see the full picture before committing.
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