Yes, there are (legitimate) installers that will put free solar panels for your home. But the catch is that they require you to enter into a solar lease or power purchasing agreement (PPA). These offers entice people with a no-cost way to go solar.

Are free solar panels a con?

Are free solar panels a scam? No, free solar panels are not a scam. Once the solar panels are installed on your roof at no cost to you, you get to use the clean energy the system produces to power your home and lower your electricity bill.

What is the deal with no cost solar panels?

“No Cost” solar is the catchy term that advertising companies have given the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) program. Power Purchase Agreement means exactly what it sounds like: you agree to purchase the power that is generated by solar panels provided for your use from the solar company.