Typical solar installation services: Residential solar panels, Battery backup systems, Solar pool heating, +4 more
What to Compare
Sunnova's loan products are competitive if you're buying rather than leasing. Both are solid — your local installer quality and roof type matter more than the brand.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Sunrun
Features and considerations
- Broad product range: lease, PPA, loan, and cash purchase options
Limits and questions
- Solar lease / PPA complicates Florida home sales — buyer must assume agreement
Sunnova
Features and considerations
- Flexible loan products including no-dealer-fee options in some markets
- Service agreement model: Sunnova handles all maintenance on managed systems
Limits and questions
- Battery storage options fewer than Sunrun's Brightbox lineup
- Customer reviews more mixed than Sunrun in Florida-specific markets
- Less brand recognition means harder resale conversations vs Sunrun's known name
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Sunrun | Sunnova | |
|---|---|---|
| US Market Rank | Ask the Sunrun provider to document us market rank for the exact offer. | Top 5 residential |
| Battery Storage | Brightbox (LG/Powerwall) | Sunnova+ (various) |
| System Warranty | Ask the Sunrun provider to document current quote and terms for the exact offer. | Ask the Sunnova provider to document current quote and terms for the exact offer. |
| FL Coverage | Confirm current Sunrun availability for your address. | Confirm current Sunnova availability for your address. |
| Financing | Ask the Sunrun provider to document financing for the exact offer. | Ask the Sunnova provider to document financing for the exact offer. |
| Lease Option | Yes | Limited |
| Hurricane Tested | Yes (multiple storms) | Yes |
| Fit for your project | Ask the Sunrun provider to document current quote and terms for the exact offer. | Ask the Sunnova provider to document current quote and terms for the exact offer. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sunrun or Sunnova hold up during Florida hurricanes?
Sunrun's Brightbox battery has been deployed through Hurricanes Ian and Milton — customers with battery backup maintained power while neighbors were out. Sunnova's systems similarly survived at high rates. The bigger hurricane risk is roof damage causing panel detachment — both require licensed Florida roofers to assess roof condition before install.
What happens to a Sunrun lease if I sell my Florida home?
With a Sunrun lease or PPA, the new buyer must assume the remaining agreement — typically 20+ years remaining on a new install. Florida buyers increasingly accept solar leases because they're getting below-retail electricity rates. If resale flexibility matters, consider purchasing the system outright (cash or loan) rather than leasing. Sunnova loans transfer with home sale more cleanly than Sunrun leases.
Can I get battery backup with Sunrun or Sunnova in Florida?
Sunrun's Brightbox uses Tesla Powerwall 3 or LG RESU batteries and is available statewide in Florida. Sunnova+ battery add-ons are available in most Florida markets. Florida FPL customers should ask about the grid-outage-only battery mode which preserves battery life for actual outages rather than daily cycling.
Consumer resources
Use these official resources when evaluating an offer. They provide general guidance and do not establish a winner between these options.
- FTC: checking home-repair offers and written agreements — General consumer guidance; not evidence of either brand's price or performance.
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