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Solar Energy
Solar Financing Comparison Calculator
Compares the true monthly net cost of financing a solar installation with a loan versus the monthly savings it generates, helping you decide whether to pay cash, take a loan, or lease. Use it at the point-of-sale when evaluating installer quotes.
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Solar Energy
Solar Net Metering Savings Calculator
Calculates your annual savings from net metering by comparing solar production to consumption and valuing surplus energy sold back to the grid. Best used when evaluating a new solar system's financial return.
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Key differences
| Solar Financing Comparison Calculator | Solar Net Metering Savings Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Solar Energy | Solar Energy |
| Inputs required | 4 | 5 |
| Result | Net Monthly Cost (Loan) ($) | Annual Savings ($) |
| What it does | Compares the true monthly net cost of financing a solar installation with a loan versus the monthly savings it generates, helping you decide whether to pay cash, take a loan, or lease. Use it at the point-of-sale when evaluating installer quotes. | Calculates your annual savings from net metering by comparing solar production to consumption and valuing surplus energy sold back to the grid. Best used when evaluating a new solar system's financial return. |