Sunrun vs Sunnova
Sunrun and Sunnova are both top-rated solar companies, offering customizable solar panel options, solar batteries, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.
Both companies have favorable reviews on BestCompany.com — 63 percent of Sunrun reviews are 4 or 5 star, and 70 percent of Sunnova reviews are 4 or 5 star. Customers for both companies mention exceptional customer service, and quick and smooth installation processes.
Overview
Sunrun
Hanwa, LG, Trina, LONGi, JA Solar
SolarEdge, Delta, Enphase, Solis
LG, Tesla, SolarEdge
20 Years
25 Years
Yes
Lease, PPA, Loan, Cash
16 Years
Sunnova
N/A
Enphase
Tesla, Generac
25 Years
25 Years
No
Lease, PPA, Loan, Cash
11 Years
Ratings
Sunrun
Sunnova
Reviews
Sunrun
Reviews
Sunnova
Reviews for Sunrun
Helpful Favorable Review
Megan Garzaglass
June 16th, 2022
Pearland, TX
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Fast, reliable, up front. They walk you through the whole process and they are there ever step of the way, even after install. They address any questions before during and even after the process, I can still call them up for trouble shooting. They stand by their work. Easiest process ever and felt I paid for what I received. No hidden anything.
Helpful Critical Review
Rich & Tracy Yurewicz
January 9th, 2023
Pembroke, MA
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sunrun has poor customer service all calls go offshore to unknown locations they where in a hurry to install our system in Ma. but getting inspections and the system turned on has been a nightmare sales man wont return calls customer service is useless
Reviews for Sunnova
Helpful Favorable Review
William Roberts
February 1st, 2023
Ambridge, PA
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I do believe that solar is the way for most of us to go. Sunnova 's system has saved me money on electric, but that money is now going to pay for the system. my anniversary with my power company will come in a couple months and that will be the time to see if I have saved any money. Right now I have to settle for knowing that I am not creating any carbon emissions for the electric power my household uses.
Helpful Critical Review
Philip Bartrum
January 30th, 2023
Pawtucket, RI
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Insulation was great. But customer service has been terrible no body calls us back. We are still waiting for someone to explain what we need to do to set up our account with the app so we can monitor are system.
The Final Word
Availability
Sunrun solar services are only available in 8 states, while Sunnova solar services are available in 18 states.
Sunrun systems are available in the following states:
- California
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
Sunnova systems are available in the following states:
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Texas
Payment options
Sunrun offers a variety of flexible financing options, including solar lease, power purchase agreements (PPAs), prepayment, outright purchase, and solar loan.
Sunnova offers its EZ Own option, allowing homeowners the opportunity to purchase a solar system with no upfront costs and the ability to pay a fixed amount throughout a 25-year term. Sunnova also offers its EZ Pay PPA. However, it is worth noting that Sunnova doesn’t offer a buyout option for leases.
Equipment
Sunrun offers customizable solar energy systems through its Automated Site Modeling design technology. With this technology, the Sunrun team can quickly design custom solar energy systems from satellite imagery of your home’s roof.
Sunnova also offers customizable solar energy system options that will be tailored to your home and your specific needs.
Installations
Both Sunrun and Sunnova will send a solar expert to conduct an extensive review of your home and roof, allowing them to build a custom solar energy system based on your specific needs. In most cases, both companies will also handle all permits and inspections, ensuring that your home is prepped for solar and that you won’t experience any difficulties or delays in the installation process.
Sunrun offers a mobile app through which you can track the installation process. At this time, Sunnova doesn’t offer a mobile app.
Warranties
Both Sunrun and Sunnova offer a 25-year product warranty.However, it is important to note that Sunrun provides a 10-year warranty for products that are purchased, and a 25-year warranty for products that are leased.
Battery Storage
Sunrun uses a solar battery, Brightbox, which can either be purchased or leased.
Sunnova uses vetted, industry-leading battery technology, such as Generac PWRcell™, Enphase Energy System, and Tesla Powerwall.
