The Reality Behind $0 Cost Solar Systems

At Eisel-Power, we don't support the misleading hype of "$0 cost solar systems." These offers often come with hidden costs and strings attached. As detailed in MarketWatch’s guide on “free” solar panels, nothing in life is truly free, and this certainly applies to solar energy.

The promise of “free” solar panels usually involves leases or power purchase agreements (PPAs), where the system is installed at no upfront cost. However, the solar provider retains ownership, and you end up paying for the electricity it generates, often at rates comparable to or higher than your utility bills. These arrangements can complicate selling your home, as potential buyers may be wary of taking over a lease or may prefer the benefits of owning a solar system outright. This can limit your buyer pool and potentially reduce your home’s marketability and value.

Yes, there are incentives to getting solar but only the installers get the initial incentive, not you. The hype allows us, the company, to offer financing for the $0 upfront cost to our customers. The other incentive is the Tax Break for each solar owner at the end of the year. PPAs and others take or disqualifies you that incentive and many do not inform or remind their clients of the tax incentive which many of you can still file for your tax incentive even if you missed it the first few years! We at Eisel-Power, remind all of our customers of the tax incentive and have implemented a reminder for each of our customers/clients.