Equipment Description
Detailed list of modules, inverters, racking, meters, and other installed components with model numbers and serial ranges; include acceptable replacement standards and spare parts policy.
A clear lease allocates risk, documents financial obligations, protects property rights, and helps qualify the parties for tax or incentive programs. It also establishes operational control, maintenance standards, and remedies for underperformance.
The lease is used by parties involved in commercial solar installations and property management.
Each party should ensure the signed lease reflects agreed payment structures, access rights, insurance requirements, and assignment or early termination terms.
Detailed list of modules, inverters, racking, meters, and other installed components with model numbers and serial ranges; include acceptable replacement standards and spare parts policy.
Exact commencement and expiration dates, rent schedule, escalation formulas, payment due dates, late fees, and remedies for missed payments; specify whether payments are fixed, percentage of savings, or performance-based.
Permits, site access windows, roof penetrations, structural assessment responsibilities, utility interconnection coordination, and timing commitments for installation and commissioning.
Who performs O&M, response times for outages, routine inspection schedules, performance testing, and liability for underperformance against agreed output benchmarks.
Required coverages (general liability, property, workers' comp), minimum limits, named insureds, waiver of subrogation, and mutual indemnification for specific risks.
Options at termination (renewal, purchase option, removal), restoration obligations, assignment and mortgagee protections, and treatment of renewable energy credits and tax incentives.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential or parallel routing per approval chain |
| Authentication | Email with code, SMS, or stronger KBA if required |
| Conditional Fields | Show or hide exhibits based on responses |
| Retention | Automate PDF storage and audit trail retention |
Use an eSignature platform that supports enforceable signatures, audit trails, and secure storage.
Ensure the platform you choose supports ESIGN and UETA compliance, optional notarization workflows, and retention capabilities consistent with regulatory needs.
Set a firm date for completion and commissioning
Allow days/weeks for performance verification
Specify monthly or milestone due dates
Often begins at commercial operation date
If recording, check county recorder timing
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A manufacturing facility arranges a 20-year equipment lease to avoid upfront capital cost.
A solar developer leases rooftop space from a retail chain for a 15-year term.