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Sunrun Solar Panels

Learn about our best-in-class solar panels
The latest in solar energy technology
Solar panels built to last
Affordable payment options

Unlock clean energy for life

Cleaner, abundant power

By generating your own affordable energy with solar panels, you can power your home and take control over your energy bills while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and the traditional utility grid.

Solar panels for every budget

We offer several home solar energy plans to help you start your solar journey. Find the ideal fit for your budget and solar energy needs.

Customized solar panels for your home

At Sunrun, our experts design the configuration of your solar panels to maximize your home's energy output and aesthetics, so your solar panels are efficient and look great.

Premium solar panels

Our solar panels feature high-efficiency photovoltaic cells, ensuring maximum solar energy capture. Each solar panel is crafted for durability, clean aesthetics and energy efficiency—built to withstand the harshest weather conditions.

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Do you own your own home?

Harness the power of solar with battery storage

Protected power

Keep the lights on, protect your family, and secure your home during outages.

More predictable bills

Avoid unexpected energy bills and expensive peak hours pricing by pairing solar panels with battery.

A cleaner future

Use more of the energy your solar panels produce, and rely less on power from the grid.

Seamless integration

Automatically capture and store excess solar energy during the day for use at night or during outages.

The #1 home solar & battery company in America

15 years of solar panel expertise

Get unmatched installation expertise for your solar panel and battery project.

Smart solar energy systems

Control your solar energy system in simpler, smarter ways with an ecosystem of innovative products.

Solar panels for every budget

Tailored payment plans for your solar panels and system project including predictable monthly payments and little-to-no money down options.

Dedicated support on your solar journey

We’re with you all the way, providing dedicated support, performance guarantees, and 24/7 system monitoring.

Solar Panels FAQs

A home solar panel array is made up of components that all work together to convert solar energy into usable energy for your lights, appliances and devices.


1. Solar panels
Solar panels are made of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to direct current electricity (DC electricity). As long as the sun ray’s are making contact with your roof, your panels are converting solar radiation into DC electricity. Even when it’s cloudy, you can still expect your solar panels to produce 10% to 25% of their normal output. But your electricity isn’t ready just yet. You’ll need an inverter to get the kind of power you need to turn the lights on.


2. Inverter
The inverter takes the DC electricity produced by your solar panels and turns it into alternating current electricity (AC electricity). It’s typically installed on an exterior wall of your house, or in the garage.


3. Main electric service panel
Solar electricity from your inverter flows to the electrical panel, and then into your home where it powers your lights and appliances. If your solar panels generate more solar power than you use, the excess power will flow to the utility grid. Even better? You might even earn energy credits from your local utility for the power you send.


4. Sunrun meter
Your Sunrun meter monitors your solar panels and overall system production, sending the information to us through a wireless signal. Since it tracks your energy production 24/7, it will automatically alert Sunrun if it detects problems or irregularities. That way, we can make sure your solar panels and entire system are in the very best shape without you ever having to lift a finger.


5. Utility meter
When your solar panels produce more than you need, the excess energy is sold back to your utility and credited to your monthly electric bill. When you need more energy than your solar panels can produce, your home will automatically pull the energy from your utility. Your utility meter measures how much energy comes from and goes to the grid.

Our solar panels and all of our solar equipment is backed by factory warranties. On top of that, our monthly solar panel lease plan and prepaid solar panel plan (also known as a solar PPA) come with 24/7 proactive monitoring and free maintenance. If we detect that your rooftop solar panels or solar battery aren't performing optimally, we'll dispatch a specialist to repair your solar panels, ensuring they're back to full capacity without any effort on your part. This benefit distinguishes Sunrun from other companies offering solar panels and solar storage.

Once approved for a solar installation, your property will undergo a site assessment, and an expert technician will schedule a visit with you to confirm the design of your solar panels and full solar energy system.

After that, our Solar Design Experts will make any necessary adjustments to the design of your solar panels and get your final approval. Once it’s approved, we’ll submit your design to the city for permitting, which can take up to eight weeks. From there, either Sunrun or one of our local certified partners will install your solar panels. We only partner with top-rated solar installers, so you can rest easy knowing you’ll have the highest quality solar installation available.

When your installation is finished, the city or county will perform a final inspection of your system. Once it’s approved, it’ll be connected to the grid, and we’ll submit your documents to the utility company. After your utility company grants Permission to Operate (PTO), you’ll be all set to start powering your home with the sun.

We have an entire team of professionals standing by to help you transfer your contract, if applicable, to the new owners. Sunrun makes it easy to pass your solar lease or power purchase agreement (PPA) to the new owners. Our Service Transfer Specialists handle everything from educating realtors and potential buyers to working with escrow officers, title agents, home inspectors, and anyone else who might need to know about your system and solar lease or PPA agreement.

When considering investing in solar, you might wonder how long home solar panels last. Studies show that solar panels can last anywhere from 20 to 30 years or sometimes longer.9 Still, this doesn’t mean that the solar panels on your roof will stop producing electricity after a couple of decades. It just means their energy production will decrease by what solar panel manufacturers consider optimal to meet the average household’s energy needs.

Your home battery allows you to store the electricity your solar panels produce during the day and use it when you need it most—such as in the evening during the time of use (TOU) peak pricing or when the electric grid fails due to an extreme weather event or physical damage to the equipment.