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Solar Financing in Illinois: Loans, Leases, and PPAs Compared

October 16, 2026 by SSIQ Editorial Team
Illustration representing different ways to pay for a home solar system: cash, loan, or lease/PPA

A plain-language comparison of solar loans, leases, and PPAs for Illinois homeowners, including how ownership affects net metering credits and why Illinois Shines REC value depends on the Approved Vendor agreement either way.

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