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For every property, compare financing types side-by-side — instantly
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The perks of financing on Lumen’s marketplace
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Transparent bids compared evenly
Streamlined process to save time
Compare financing side by side for every asset
Cash purchase
Invest your own capital directly into the solar project to own and maintain.
BENEFITS
Retain all tax incentives and RECs
Retain environmental benefits
Improve property building value
Payments
Full system cost
Ownership
Retain ownership of the solar system
Loan
Own the solar system through fixed monthly payments.
BENEFITS
Retain all tax incentives and RECs
Purchase and finance
Improve property building value
Payments
$0 down
Payment to loan provider
Ownership
Retain ownership of the solar system
PPA
Purchase solar energy from a third-party at a fixed rate with $0 CapEx.
BENEFITS
Immediate cost savings
$0 CapEx
Pass on O&M to 3rd-party
Payments
$0 down
Buy electricity from PPA provider at a discount to utility rates
Ownership
3rd party financing provider owns and maintains the system
Community Solar
Building owners receive roof rent while tenants have the option to subscribe to the energy produced
BENEFITS
Quarterly or annual roof rent
No tenant involvement
No CapEx
Payments
Choose whether to buy electricity generated on-site
Ownership
3rd party financing provider owns and maintains the system
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