Solutions

Solar Solutions for Every Homeowner

Whether you own a single-family home, manage a community, or build new construction, we have a solar solution tailored for you.

Single-Family Homes

The most common solar application. We design systems to maximize your roof space and energy offset, typically covering 80–100% of your electricity needs with a 25-year warranty.

Solar + Battery Homes

Add battery storage to your solar system for backup power during outages and to store excess energy for evening use. LFP chemistry with ≥6,000 cycle life for decades of reliable service.

Backup Power 10–20 kWh Options

New Construction

Building a new home? Integrate solar from the start for lower installation costs, cleaner aesthetics, and compliance with local energy codes. We work directly with builders and developers.

Builder Partnerships Lower Install Cost

Community & HOA Solar

Bring solar to your entire community. We offer group purchasing programs for HOAs and neighborhoods, with coordinated installations that maintain community aesthetic standards.

Group Discounts HOA Approved

Selection Guide

Which Solar Solution Is Right for You?

Feature	Solar Only	Solar + Battery	Community Solar
Best For	Max savings on bill	Backup power + savings	Renters / shared roofs
Avg. Savings	50–80% on electric	60–90% on electric	10–20% on electric
Outage Protection	No	Yes — automatic switchover	No
Warranty	25-year power + 12-year product	+ 10-year battery	Varies by program
Financing	Loan / Lease / PPA	Loan / Lease	No upfront cost

Selection Considerations

Solar lease/PPA vs. cash or loan purchase: which path fits the homeowner?

Residential solar can be financed through a lease, a PPA, a loan, or cash purchase. Each path changes who owns the system, who claims the federal ITC, and how cash flow looks year by year. We publish both sides so prospective customers can decide on the structure that matches their financial picture.

Lease / PPA

$0 down, fixed monthly payment or per-kWh rate, system owned and maintained by a third party. Lowest cash flow stress and removes maintenance worry. Trade-off: the customer does not claim the 30% federal ITC or any SREC value.

Cash / Loan Purchase

Customer claims the 30% federal ITC for eligible installations (subject to IRS guidelines), captures any state SRECs, and owns the full long-term production value. Long-term IRR is typically higher than lease, but cash or financing capacity is required up front.

Typical payback in residential solar is 6-10 years depending on regional incentives. Vivint Solar can share regional ITC eligibility notes, financing examples, and ROI worksheets so the comparison is grounded in the customer's actual electricity rate.

Not Sure Which Solution Fits Your Home?

Our solar advisors will analyze your roof, energy usage, and goals to recommend the perfect system.

Talk to a Solar Advisor