[Strawbale] Rent or Lease PV systems?

[Chris Green]

This is new to me: Maybe it might be new to you as well. This company, 
The Citizenre Corporation,  is set up to offer long term rental of solar 
PV power systems to home owners and businesses which could not otherwise 
afford the up-front costs of such systems.

I don't know if the economics of it is worthwhile, but it might be a 
good idea. The company requires a $500 security deposit up front and you 
will be paying 8.75 cents per kwh generated, according to the "Security 
Deposit and Payments" page.
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The above link connects to:
http://renu.citizenre.com/index.php?c=1168821054
 
Anyhow, I thought I'd pass it on for those who want to investigate this 
option. My back-of-the envelope calculations, based on an even monthly 
payment of $55/ month, indicates the 25-year contract will cost about 
$17,000 minus the interest paid on the $500 security deposit.

So, is it worth it?

Cheers,

Chris Green.