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Solar PPA Cancellation: Understanding Your Agreement

A power purchase agreement (PPA) generally charges for electricity produced by a system owned by another company. Review the energy-price formula and contract obligations before treating it like an equipment loan or a fixed-payment lease.

Review 01

Check the rate and escalation formula

Find the starting electricity price, any annual escalation, billing measurements, minimum charges, and term. Compare those with the rate used in the sales proposal.

You may still receive a utility bill for electricity supplied by the utility and other applicable charges. A higher-than-expected combined bill is a reason to examine the assumptions, not automatic grounds for cancellation.

Review 02

Separate production concerns from billing concerns

Gather production readings, PPA invoices, utility bills, and the original forecast. Review how measured generation becomes a charge and how the agreement addresses equipment downtime.

If savings or output were guaranteed, locate the exact language, measurement period, and remedy. Estimates, service obligations, and enforceable promises need to be distinguished.

Review 03

Review termination, purchase, and transfer provisions

A PPA may describe a purchase option, early termination costs, or requirements for a buyer to assume the agreement. Ask the provider for written options and calculations rather than assuming the equipment can simply be removed.

For a sale or refinance, check any equipment filings and the title professional’s requirements. A UCC financing statement is not automatically a real-estate lien.

Related guides: Solar UCC-1 Liens · Solar Lease Cancellation

Review 04

Preserve the records supporting your concern

Save the PPA, amendments, invoices, sales communications, installation approvals, repair requests, and any notices. Explain the difference between what was promised and what occurred using dates and documents.

Follow notice instructions with advice from state-licensed counsel where needed. Keep proof of delivery; do not assume a general rescission deadline applies or that a cancellation request stops payment obligations.

PPA and rate schedule
Production data and billing records
Utility statements
Sales proposal and written promises
Installation records and notices

Review 05

If the provider stops operating

Confirm equipment ownership and whether another company is servicing or acquiring the agreement. Closure or bankruptcy does not automatically end a PPA or resolve outstanding charges.

Keep court notices and contact counsel promptly about deadlines, claims, or contract transfers.

Related guides: Solar Company Bankruptcy

Independent guidance

Consumer resources and your next step

FTC: Solar Power for Your Home provides general guidance about solar purchases and agreements. For state consumer resources and project-specific review considerations, find your state guide.

The FTC and other government agencies do not endorse Panacea Solar Exits. A consumer complaint does not itself terminate a contract.

Panacea Solar Exits can discuss your situation and the documents needed for a review. Qualification does not guarantee cancellation. Consult state-licensed counsel for legal advice and applicable notice deadlines.

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Start with the agreement you actually signed.

A solar loan is not a lease or PPA.

With a loan, review both the installation agreement and the financing documents. The installer and lender may be separate companies, and a dispute with one does not automatically resolve your obligations to the other.

With a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA), review who owns the equipment, payment terms, transfer provisions, buyout language, and any termination terms. Different agreements can create different options.

Keep a clear written record.

Save the signed contract, disclosures, financing documents, sales communications, installation records, and payment history. Make a dated timeline of what happened and what you were told.

If you send a written cancellation notice, keep a copy and proof of delivery. Review the agreement’s notice instructions and get advice about any potentially applicable requirements or deadlines; do not assume that a general cancellation period applies.

A careful review, not a guaranteed outcome. Options depend on your state, agreement, transaction, and circumstances. This is general information, not legal advice. Consult counsel licensed in your state for advice about your rights and obligations. Do not assume a dispute or cancellation request suspends payment obligations.