The $99 Solar Install Trap

🌞 Summary Notes

This post stars Electra Volt, a fierce protector of truth in solar deals, as she zaps into the life of Jordan—a homeowner seduced by a flashy $99 solar install ad and locked into a 25-year lease he barely understood. No ownership. No incentives. No way out.

Enter Electra with the voltage of knowledge, exposing the real cost of too-good-to-be-true deals and showing Jordan—and all of us—how to reclaim power through smart solar ownership, not marketing gimmicks.

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⚡Key Themes

🔹 The Shiny Trap: Why $99 Solar Isn’t a Steal
These offers sound like magic—but often come with:

📉 No tax credit eligibility (because you don’t own the system)
📆 Escalating monthly payments that outpace real savings
🚫 Transfer headaches if you try to sell your home
💸 Maintenance fees hidden in bloated lease terms
🛑 Zero control over equipment, upgrades, or monitoring

As Electra says: “It’s not a deal if it leaves you powerless.”

🔹 Real Solar Options—And What Each Means

💰 Cash Purchase → Highest upfront, max savings, full ownership
🏦 Solar Loan → Own the system + get tax incentives
📄 PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) → Pay for power, not panels; watch for rate escalators
📝 Lease → Fixed payments, no ownership; only worth it if terms are transparent and favorable

The key? Know who owns what—and for how long.

⚡Discussion Questions

💬 Have you seen ads offering solar for $99 or $0 down?
What details were missing from the offer?

💬 What’s the trade-off between upfront savings and long-term control?

💬 How do we help homeowners spot “solar fog”—confusing contracts, missing info, or pressure tactics?

💬 Should installers be required to clearly disclose incentive eligibility and system ownership?

⚡Action Steps to Avoid the $99 Trap

✅ Ask: “Do I own the system?” (If not, ask who does—and for how long)
✅ Get a full cost breakdown—not just your monthly rate
✅ Check if you’re eligible for federal/state solar incentives
✅ Read the lease/PPA contract carefully for escalators or early-exit penalties
✅ Use SolarEvol’s Installer Vetting Checklist before signing anything
✅ Know your exit plan—before you sign

⚡Reflection

Jordan didn’t get duped because he was careless—he got duped because the system was designed to confuse him.

But with Electra Volt’s spark of clarity, he now knows the truth:
⚡ Real power starts with real questions.

And that “cheap” install?
🧾 Might cost more than you ever expected—unless you read the fine print.

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