“The review showed us which contract terms covered installation delays. We went into the next call with the installer much better prepared.”
Rising payments, missing savings, and installation issues can turn a solar deal into a long-term burden.
Solar Exit Plan offers a free solar contract review. We read your lease, loan, or PPA and explain what it says in simple language. Then we walk you through the options that may be available.
Your answers help us prepare for your free consultation. Submitting the form does not commit you to anything.
✓ Leases, loans, and PPAs from any U.S. provider
Plain-English Findings
Consultation, No Obligation
Lease, Loan and PPA
Installers & Lenders Reviewed
Solar Exit Plan is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations.
Unexpected solar payments, contract disputes, installation delays, and equipment issues can leave homeowners feeling stuck. Before assuming you have no options, learn what your agreement actually allows.
A solar lease or PPA often runs 20 to 25 years. When payments, savings, or system performance differ from the sales pitch, homeowners want to know where they stand. Reviewing the agreement is the first step.
Solar cancellation usually follows one of five paths. The path that fits depends on timing, agreement type, and how the deal was sold. Write down your signing date first, because the earliest option has the shortest deadline.
| Path | When it may apply | What to check first |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling-off cancellation | You signed at home within the last three business days. | Your signing date and the cancellation form in your contract. |
| Misrepresentation dispute | Price, savings, or terms differ from what the salesperson promised. | The sales proposal, savings estimate, texts, and emails. |
| Buyout or early termination | Your lease or PPA includes a buyout or termination clause. | The buyout formula and any early termination fee. |
| Loan payoff or refinance | You financed the system with a solar loan. | The payoff amount, dealer fees, and the UCC-1 fixture filing. |
| Transfer to a home buyer | You are selling the home with an active lease or PPA. | The transfer terms and the buyer credit requirements. |
Ending the agreement does not always mean removing the panels. Ask who owns the equipment before you choose any solar exit path.
Not every solar exit company works the same way. Some are led by attorneys, and others give you the documents to handle the process yourself. We compared three providers on service type, legal support, cost, and who does the work. Start with a free review to see which approach fits your agreement.
Best Overall for Misrepresented Contracts
Solar Equity Solutions is a Houston-based consumer protection firm. Its team includes licensed attorneys and solar industry professionals. It may take cases after the standard cancellation window has closed when consumer protection laws support a claim.
Pricing: Flat fee
Best Budget DIY Option
TRU Solar Cancellation offers a one-time Solar Exit Document Package. It includes cancellation letters matched to your contract type and state, plus a step-by-step exit guide. You handle the process yourself. TRU is not a law firm and does not contact your solar company for you.
Pricing: $450 one-time
Best for Legal Representation
Stonegate Legal Group takes a legal-first approach to solar contract exits. Attorneys review your agreement for possible grounds to cancel or rescind it. Where grounds exist, they may negotiate with the solar company on your behalf.
Pricing: Varies by case
Rankings reflect our review of publicly available information. Results are not guaranteed and depend on your contract, state law, and provider.
A clear look at your paperwork comes before any decision.
Complete our short, secure form. Tell us about your agreement, your provider, and your main concern.
We read your lease, loan, or PPA. We note key terms, deadlines, and possible concerns.
We explain what we found in plain language. Then we outline the options that may realistically apply.
You choose your next step with no pressure. Some homeowners contact their provider, some talk to an attorney, and some keep their agreement.
Your installer or lender doesn’t need to be listed on our site. We review solar agreements from companies and lenders across the United States. Every review starts free.
Our guides explain common solar contract problems, provider-specific steps, and homeowner rights in easy-to-understand language.
“The review showed us which contract terms covered installation delays. We went into the next call with the installer much better prepared.”
“My loan payment jumped because I never made the tax credit paydown. Nobody told me about that at signing. I finally understood my real monthly cost.”
“The salesperson promised my bill would basically disappear. The review compared that promise with what I actually signed and pointed out the gaps clearly.”
“I’d been staring at my lease for months and still didn’t understand the escalator. The team explained it in plain English and showed me exactly what I’d be paying by year 20.”
“Our buyer’s lender flagged a filing on the house, and we panicked. The review walked us through the transfer and buyout terms, so we finally knew what questions to ask.”
“They were upfront that my contract didn’t have much room to work with. I appreciated the honesty more than a sales pitch. At least now I know where I stand.”
Some homeowners face financing disputes. Others deal with installation delays, hidden fees, or misleading sales practices. We take time to understand your situation before discussing any next step.
No two solar agreements are exactly alike.
Loan, lease, and PPA review
Our explanations are based on your documents and circumstances.
Document-based review
We explain your agreement in plain, easy-to-understand language.
Plain-language findings
Not every solar contract can be canceled, and we tell you when options are limited.
No-pressure consultation
Solar cancellation means ending a solar lease, PPA, loan, or purchase agreement before its term runs out. Solar cancellation can happen through a cooling-off cancellation, a buyout, a payoff, a transfer, or a dispute. The right route depends on the contract and how it was sold.
A solar exit means getting out of a solar lease, PPA, or loan before the agreement ends. A solar exit can happen through cancellation, a buyout, a loan payoff, or a transfer to a home buyer.
Some exits remove the panels, and others leave them on the roof. Your contract decides which solar exit paths are open to you.
Sometimes. If you bought at home, the FTC Cooling-Off Rule usually allows cancellation until midnight of the third business day. Saturdays count as business days. Some states allow longer windows.
After that, your solar exit options depend on your contract terms, financing, installation status, and state consumer protection laws.
Share whatever you have. The most helpful documents are the signed agreement, any sales proposal or savings estimate, recent utility bills, and payment statements. Emails or texts with the installer also help. Missing some paperwork? We can still start your free consultation.
Yes. We review agreements from installers, lease and PPA providers, and solar lenders across the United States. Your company does not need to appear on our site.
No. Solar Exit Plan is an independent review and education site, and our reviews are not legal advice. We explain your agreement and your possible options. If your situation calls for an attorney, we’ll tell you.