Leasing land for solar energy projects involves a contract between a landowner and a solar company that allows the solar company to install and operate a solar energy system on their property in exchange for lease payments. Third-party solar financing predominantly occurs in two forms: solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs). In the. . Manu Sial, CFO, tries to capitalize on this growth at SunPower, a firm that has provided solar solutions for residential and commercial customers since 1985.
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