San Diego solar guides and comparisonsReviewed July 2026
Buying solar

Solar Contract Red Flags

Warning signs in pricing, savings claims, equipment and financing.

Reviewed July 2026

  • “Free solar” without a precise ownership and payment explanation.
  • Pressure to sign before receiving equipment model numbers and financing terms.
  • Savings claims without a named utility rate and export-credit assumption.
  • A 2026 homeowner federal-credit assumption presented as certain.
  • A contract business name that does not match the license record.
  • Roof or electrical exclusions left vague.

California requires a solar disclosure document on residential solar contracts. Read it and the full agreement before signing.

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