Short answer
Usually yes, but the lease or contract may need extra steps. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that a third-party owned solar system may require additional steps to assume ownership or transfer the contract. Read your agreement, call the company and tell buyers early.
Who owns the panels
If the system is leased or sold under a power purchase agreement, the panels belong to the company, not you. The Department of Energy's consumer guide, written for buyers, says a third-party owned system may require additional steps to assume ownership or to transfer the contract. That tells you what to check first: ownership and the contract.
What to look for in your contract
Find the lease or agreement. Look for transfer terms, notice to the company, buyer credit checks, fees and any recorded filing against the property. The guide does not give those details, so your contract controls. Ask the company in writing what it requires from a buyer.
Disclosure and price
Tell buyers about the solar agreement early, with the monthly payment and the term. Section 7304 of Pennsylvania's disclosure law requires known material defects to be disclosed, and a lease that affects title or operation is the sort of thing buyers ask about. Hiding it can delay a loan approval.
Next steps
Order a title search to see if the company recorded anything. Ask an attorney to review the lease. This page is general information and not legal advice. The DOE guide is aimed at buyers, so it gives only general direction. If the company has the right to a payment for early termination or transfer, ask for the figure in writing. A buyer will want to know the cost before agreeing to take over the agreement.
Selling for cash instead
A solar contract can complicate a financed sale, so some owners compare direct cash buyers. You can also ask Kaizen Home Buyers for a cash offer. We buy as-is, with no repairs and no agent commission, make offers within 24 hours and close in 14 to 30 days or on the date you set. Reach us at 267-329-0084.