The Brightbox battery storage system by Sunrun is a great way for your devices and appliances to stay powered up during power outages. It can keep them going even when it rains, or at night. The Brightbox also charges at a low rate and can be recharged monthly. This will save you the cost of a new battery.
Brightbox
Brightbox, a solar-generated home battery system, stores electricity from the sun so that your home can continue to be powered in case of an outage. Sunrun sells the system and offers solar as a free service.
Monthly solar lease
A monthly solar lease with Sunrun Florida is a great option if you're not ready to spend thousands of dollars on a solar system up front. The monthly fee includes monitoring, insurance and performance guarantees. The best part is that you start saving from the very first month! You can even transfer your lease to another property owner if you ever move.
BrightAdvantage
Sunrun has created BrightAdvantage, a loan program that allows homeowners finance their solar systems. It offers many benefits including low borrowing costs and flexible payment terms. It also offers homeowners the opportunity to take advantage of rebates and solar tax credits.
Customer service
Sunrun Florida customer service is mixed. The Better Business Bureau has accredited it, but it is hard to determine how efficient it works with customers. Some customers had good experiences dealing with the sales staff, while others had issues paying their bills or making payments.
Property value
As the solar industry moves to Florida, Sunrun's lease in the state is a key piece of the puzzle. Due to its exclusive lease, the company is able to be first in Florida over all other competitors. While other solar companies might try to copy the lease they need to first obtain PSC approval.
System costs
Costs for installing a solar power system vary greatly. Sunrun, which reported November that solar installation costs would average $3.93/watt, while the National Renewable Energy Laboratory projected that the average cost of the system would be $3.77 by 2020. EnergySage also reported lower cost estimates. Despite the variability in cost, some factors are consistent. The price of solar energy systems will depend on the location you live.