Sunrun Solar

Sunrun Solar operates as a national solar provider with a Temecula office on Margarita Road, offering residential rooftop systems in a lease or power-purchase-agreement (PPA) structure rather than cash purchase or financing — the customer pays for production rather than owning hardware. System design typically runs grid-tied configurations with optional battery storage (Tesla Powerwall or similar), though the lease model limits customization; ownership and warranty remain with Sunrun. Installation handles the standard scope: roof assessment, racking on concrete tile (common across Temecula tract homes), electrical work, permitting, and interconnection with SCE. The lease approach suits homeowners who want to shift electricity costs without capital outlay or the long-term ownership commitment — no upfront spend, no panel degradation risk, and service calls are Sunrun's responsibility. However, the lease model carries less control over system sizing, battery options, and long-term economics under California's NEM 3.0 rules, where owned systems with battery backup now pencil significantly better than grid-tied-only setups. For residents planning to stay fifteen-plus years and wanting maximum financial return on solar, owned-system installers (local or regional) typically offer better rate-of-return math. For those preferring zero money down and outsourced maintenance, Sunrun's PPA model fills that role.