Path-Q Solar

What solar documents should a seller provide to a prospective home buyer?

Answer

A seller should provide documents that establish who owns the system, what obligations transfer, how it has performed, and what warranties or approvals exist. The buyer should receive the complete contract or loan documents, permits and interconnection records, warranties, monitoring history, equipment details, and records of repairs or roof work.

Key points

  • Identify whether the system is owned, financed, leased, or subject to a power-purchase agreement.
  • Provide loan, lease, transfer, payoff, or consent requirements before closing.
  • Include equipment serial numbers, warranties, manuals, monitoring access, and service records.
  • Include permits, inspection records, interconnection approval, and any roof or structural documentation available.

What it depends on

  • System ownership and financing arrangement
  • Property and transaction requirements
  • Availability of permits and production records
  • Provider, lender, and warranty transfer rules

Risks and trade-offs

  • Missing documents can delay financing, title review, or closing.
  • A production estimate is not a guarantee of future output.
  • Warranty coverage may depend on registration, ownership transfer, or approved service.

Information you may need

  • System contract and payment history
  • Equipment and warranty records
  • Permits and interconnection records
  • Recent production and utility data

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