Sunrun Solar Review 2026: Leases, PPAs & the Largest Installer
Sunrun is America's largest residential solar installer with 900,000+ homes. Here is the honest 2026 review — financing, pricing, warranties, and who it fits.
By The PVFig Editorial Team · 2026-08-10 · reviewed against EIA, NREL and DSIRE sources
The scale leader
Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) has installed on 900,000+ homes across 22+ states, reported ~$2.4B revenue in 2025, and holds a BBB A+ rating. Its strength is the financing ecosystem: cash, loans, leases, and PPAs — the widest range of any national installer.
Pricing and equipment
Expect Sunrun quotes 10–15% above the national average for owned systems ($27,000–$29,000 for a $25,000-benchmark system). Equipment is tier-1 (Q CELLS, LG, Canadian Solar panels; SolarEdge or Enphase inverters). The Brightbox battery integrates with its monitoring platform.
The honest downsides
Install lead times run 6–14 weeks, post-install customer service is a common complaint (Google ~3.9/5 nationally), and for cash/loan buyers a local installer usually beats Sunrun on price. It shines for lease/PPA buyers who want a national warranty backstop.
FAQ
Is Sunrun a good solar company?
Yes for lease/PPA buyers and those wanting a large, financially stable brand. Cash/loan buyers can usually get better pricing locally.
How much does Sunrun charge?
10–15% above the national average for owned systems — a $25,000 benchmark system quotes around $27,000–$29,000. Leases/PPAs are competitive within their category.
Does Sunrun own the solar system?
Under leases and PPAs, Sunrun owns it; under cash and loan purchases, you do. Confirm which option you're getting before signing.
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Sources
- U.S. EIA — electricity rates by state, eia.gov/electricity/monthly
- NREL PVWatts v8 — solar production by location, pvwatts.nrel.gov
- DSIRE — state incentives and net metering, dsireusa.org
- See how every figure on this page is calculated — PVFig methodology.
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