- Max. panel efficiency
- 22%
- Payment options
- Cash, loan, lease
- Warranty
- 25 years
- Year founded
- 2007
Sunrun solar advisors use proprietary design technology to analyze your home and energy needs. Once you finalize the design, Sunrun submits all necessary paperwork for approval from your local government. After the system is approved, installation can begin. It usually takes one to five days to complete.
Sunrun's leasing program is a great way to get solar panels without the huge upfront investment. You don't have to pay for the equipment, installation, permitting or financing costs. Sunrun owns your system, and you pay a fixed monthly fee to use it. Lease agreements typically last 25 years.
Sunrun benefits
- Easy to get started
- Custom solar designs
- Daily system monitoring
- Smart technology
- Free maintenance plans available
“Everything was smooth, and the team was really on top of my installation. If I had any questions, they answered it,” Felicia in Phoenix told us. “So far going solar has been good. The system has been turned on for a few months, so we're still seeing the effect of it. But we're happy with it.
Some praised Sunrun for its easy enrollment process and savings on their electricity bills, like Patrick in Phoenix. "They have a good model," Patrick said. "They didn't try to oversell me as some other companies did." He also likes that he's saving money and doesn't have to worry about maintenance. "There's been zero issues with the equipment. It's been self-sustaining up to this point," he said.
Another verified customer, Jose in Tucson, is confident he got the “best package for my electric needs” through Sunrun. "The packages they offer are golden amidst rising electric costs," he said.
Sunrun sells and leases customized residential solar energy systems and its battery storage service in 20 states and two U.S. territories. Customers can own or lease a system with $0 down. Sunrun offers free energy consultations and quotes. Over 830,000 homes across the have gone solar with Sunrun, according to the company.
- Professional solar panel installation
- Support for new home builders
- Solar storage battery options
- EV charging solutions
Sunrun works with subcontractors all over the country, and there's always the chance of miscommunications on big solar projects, especially with Arizona Public Service inspections. For example, Debbie in Sun City said there was a discrepancy between her Sunrun contract and what Titan Solar, the installer, accomplished.
Installation took several weeks, and the system failed an initial inspection because of wiring issues, according to Debbie. “Then (it) had to be reinspected by (the) county, and then APS wouldn't pass it because they didn't install the sub-panel in the plans they had given APS," she said.
Another customer, Joseph in Peoria, told us some reps might exaggerate potential cost savings. “I was told once I switched my highest APS bill would be $20-$25 a month. During the summer I’m paying APS $300-$450 a month. Plus $193 to Sunrun,” Joseph said.
Sunrun has warranty coverage, system maintenance and a performance guarantee. Compared with SunPower, Sunrun’s warranty appears to more strictly limit its liability. However, that’s less relevant if you lease a system. Sunrun maintains ownership of leased systems, and so you don’t have to worry about paying for any repairs or maintenance.
The warranty covers workmanship and equipment for 10 years. The performance guarantee lasts 25 years. Leased systems typically come with free maintenance and repairs. Its terms and conditions focus on service use, including account registration and payments, with a general "as is" disclaimer without detailed warranty specifics in the provided sections.
As of publishing, available discounts include $0 down for some financing plans. You can lease solar equipment for a minimal upfront payment. Sunrun’s leasing plans are what really sets it apart from other solar options in Arizona:
- Monthly plan: You can lease Sunrun panels for $0 or little down. Then, you pay a fixed monthly payment for the term of your leasing contract, typically 25 years.
- Full amount lease: You can prepay for up to 25 years of solar energy.