Is $0 to install a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) a fair price?
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I've been looking into a PPA via Trinity Solar. My current rates from National Grid are about $0.34 per kWh, and we use about 18000 kWh per year. The system proposed is quite small due to the house. We plan on being in the house for the next 10 years. We haven't yet gone through the site inspection, but we do have concerns about the roof which is quite old. I'm trying to figure out if this PPA is worth doing, especially long-term, as it doesn't offer much short-term savings. I'm also concerned about potential issues related to selling the property with a PPA, as my real estate broker friends have indicated it could be a negative for buyers, despite Trinity's claims that it's a value add. I also need to confirm in writing what Trinity's roof insurance covers and if they will indeed pay for removing and reinstalling panels if the roof needs to be replaced.
Quote Details
This quote is for a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with no upfront cost. The proposed rate is $0.304 per kWh with a 0% escalator for 25 years. Trinity Solar will insure the sections of the roof where panels are installed for 10 years, and they claim they will cover the cost of removing and reinstalling panels if the roof needs to be replaced. - System Size: Approximately nine panels - Quoted Generation: Around 3600 kWh per year - Expected Generation: Closer to 5200 kWh per year - Rate: $0.304 per kWh - Escalator: 0% for 25 years - Upfront Cost: None - Roof Insurance: Trinity Solar will insure sections of the roof where panels are installed for 10 years - Panel R&R: Trinity Solar claims they will pay for removing and reinstalling panels if the roof needs replacement (needs to be confirmed in writing)
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Category
Solar
Price
$0
Quote Date
August 20, 2025
Location
Massachusetts
# of Panels
9
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