How to Cancel Sunnova Solar Contract in 2026

Updated February 2026 • Difficulty: Very Hard • 20-25 year contracts

🚨 Sunnova solar leases and PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) are 20-25 year contracts. You cannot simply "cancel." Early termination requires a buyout, transfer, or legal action. This guide covers your realistic options.

Understand Your Contract Type

Solar Lease: You pay a fixed monthly amount for the panels. Sunnova owns them.
PPA (Power Purchase Agreement): You pay per kWh of electricity the panels produce. Sunnova owns them.
Loan: You own the panels but owe on a loan. Cancelling means paying off the loan balance.

Option 1: Buyout the Lease

Call 1-866-786-6682 and request a buyout quote. Sunnova will calculate the remaining value of the lease. This is typically the present value of all remaining payments — which can be $10,000-25,000+ depending on where you are in the contract.

After buyout, you own the panels and can keep using them with no monthly payment, or have them removed.

Option 2: Transfer on Home Sale

If you're selling your home, the solar agreement can transfer to the new buyer. This is often the easiest path:

The new buyer must meet Sunnova's credit requirements
Sunnova handles the transfer paperwork
Some buyers see solar as a benefit; others see it as a liability
If the buyer refuses the transfer, you may need to buy out the lease before selling

Option 3: Wait for Rescission Period

If you just signed the contract:

✅ Most states give you a 3-day right of rescission for door-to-door sales (FTC Cooling-Off Rule). Some states extend this to 5-10 days for solar contracts specifically. If you signed within this window, cancel immediately in writing.

Option 4: Legal Review

If you believe you were misled about contract terms, savings projections, or equipment performance:

Document all promises made by the sales rep vs. actual performance
File a complaint with your state Attorney General
File a BBB complaint — Sunnova responds to these
Consult a consumer protection attorney (many offer free initial consultations)
Check if there are class action lawsuits you can join

What NOT to Do

Don't stop paying — Sunnova will report to credit bureaus and may place a lien on your property
Don't remove the panels yourself — Sunnova owns them (on a lease/PPA) and you'd be liable for damage
Don't ignore it — the contract is enforceable and transfers with the property

💡 Lesson for others: Before signing a solar lease or PPA, always get a buyout price in writing, understand the escalation clause (many increase 1-3% annually), and compare the total 25-year cost against just buying panels outright with a home equity loan. Ownership is almost always better than leasing for solar.