Solar Lease vs Buy vs PPA: Which Is Better for You in 2026?
Owning, leasing or signing a PPA changes who gets the savings, who handles upkeep and what happens when you sell. Here is how they compare in 2026.
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Filed for Chapter 11 in June 2025; customers now serviced by SunStrong Management. SunStrong Management services legacy Sunnova solar and storage systems.
Sunnova filed for Chapter 11 in June 2025. The bankruptcy court approved the sale of substantially all its assets to entities connected to its lenders and GoodFinch Management, and servicing of residential solar and storage systems moved to SunStrong Management.
| Type | Lease / loan provider |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed / bankrupt |
| Ways to pay | No longer selling |
| Warranty & service | Check your agreement and contact SunStrong Management about servicing. |
| Owner rating | No reviews yet |
Sunnova filed for Chapter 11 in June 2025. Its assets were sold in late 2025, and SunStrong Management took over servicing legacy Sunnova customers (Solar Power World, GreenLancer).
SunStrong Management services legacy Sunnova solar and storage systems.
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SunStrong Management took over servicing of legacy Sunnova residential customers.
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