Solar leasing barely exists in the Jamaican residential market — and where lease-style offers do appear, owning your system (even on a payment plan) is usually the stronger deal. Here is the honest comparison.
What a lease really is
Under a lease, a company owns the panels on your roof and you pay them monthly — often with annual escalators — for the power. You avoid the upfront cost, but you also give up the asset, most of the savings, and simplicity when selling your home.
Why ownership wins in Jamaica
The economics are already strong. With electricity historically around US$0.30–0.40 per kWh and paybacks of roughly 3–5 years, an owned system delivers 20+ years of near-free power after payback — panels carry 25-year-plus warranties.
Payment plans capture the same benefit. BTECH payment plans and Jamaican bank energy loans let monthly savings offset installments, mimicking a lease’s “no big cheque” appeal while you keep the asset and every dollar it earns after payoff.
No third party on your roof. Leases complicate roof repairs, insurance and property sales.
When lease-style deals can make sense
Large commercial roofs sometimes suit third-party ownership structures. For households and small businesses, we recommend running the ownership numbers first — it takes one phone call.
FAQ
Can I lease solar panels for my home in Jamaica?
Residential leasing offers are rare locally; ownership with financing is the established path.
What if I cannot afford the upfront cost?
Ask BTECH about payment plans, or your bank/credit union about energy loans — monthly savings typically cover much of the installment.
How do I start?
Free sizing at btechj.com/solarestimate, then a quote in final JMD figures: 876-777-5488.
