Monthly Solar Payment Subsidy for Families
If you want solar panels at home, HopeSource —a nonprofit— subsidizes between 25% and 75% of your monthly payment. You do not contribute money to HopeSource: the subsidy is funded by private investors.
We subsidize your monthly solar payment
We cover a significant part of your solar system’s monthly payment, thanks to contributions from private investors, so keeping your renewable energy is easier month after month.
25% – 75%
Through an authorized consultant
Families join the program through authorized consultants who sell renewable energy equipment. Working with a solar consultant? Ask them to enroll you.
How the HopeSource subsidy works
The biggest barrier to going solar is almost never the long-term savings, but the weight of the monthly payment. Your solar system is financed through a monthly payment, and even though it saves you money over time, that recurring bill can be hard for many families to sustain. The HopeSource subsidy attacks exactly that problem: we do not subsidize the price of the panels, but your monthly payment.
Instead of a loan you have to repay on your own, HopeSource provides a subsidy —funded by contributions from private investors— that covers between 25% and 75% of your solar system’s monthly payment. The exact percentage is defined according to your project’s characteristics. You do not contribute money to HopeSource. The result is that your monthly payment is significantly reduced, making it much easier to keep your solar energy month after month.
Those subsidy payments are HopeSource’s contributions: each month we pay our share of your monthly payment, with full transparency. On top of that, every month your system produces energy is money you do not pay to the electric company; in jurisdictions with net metering, the surplus you generate can be credited to your bill, improving the savings even further and reducing your dependence on electricity rates.
Solar energy and resilience: peace of mind during blackouts
In Puerto Rico, electricity is not only expensive: it is also unstable. Hurricanes, storms, and grid failures have left entire families without service for days or even weeks. A solar system with battery storage changes that reality, because your home can keep producing and storing its own energy even when the grid collapses.
That resilience has a value hard to measure in money: being able to keep refrigerators with medication running, charge phones to stay in touch, preserve food, and give your family a minimum of normalcy when everything else fails. For many families, this peace of mind is the main reason to take the step toward solar energy.
The role of your authorized solar consultant
Families join the HopeSource program through authorized solar consultants: professionals who sell and design renewable energy equipment. Your consultant assesses your consumption, sizes the right system for your home, and guides you through every stage of the process, from the quote to commissioning.
If you are already working with a solar consultant, simply ask them to enroll you in the HopeSource program to access the subsidy. Once enrolled, we review your project and set the subsidy percentage, and our team keeps you updated on your case and your payments.
Eligibility requirements
To access the Families program, your case must meet these minimum requirements:
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System of 20 to 35 panels, with battery
At minimum, your solar system must have 20 to 35 panels and include a battery to ensure savings and resilience during blackouts.
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Enrollment via authorized consultant
You join the program through an authorized solar consultant, who sells and registers your case.
⚖️ Does your case fall outside these parameters? Special cases are evaluated by a committee on a monthly basis. Any consultant can submit a special case for evaluation.
How to start
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Talk to your authorized solar consultant.
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We review your project and set the subsidy percentage.
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Get updates on your case and your payments from our team.
Leave us your details
Email us or ask your solar consultant to enroll you. We will explain how the subsidy works and the requirements.
✉️ Email usinfo@hopesourcepr.org
Frequently asked questions for families
How much do solar panels cost, and what does HopeSource subsidize?
The total cost of a solar system and its monthly payment vary according to the size of your home and your electricity consumption; your authorized consultant will give you an accurate quote. Important: HopeSource does not subsidize the price of the panels, but your monthly payment: we cover between 25% and 75% of your monthly payment based on your project’s characteristics, significantly reducing what you pay each month.
How exactly does the HopeSource subsidy work?
HopeSource provides a subsidy that covers 25% to 75% of your solar system’s monthly payment, thanks to contributions from private investors. It is not a loan and it does not apply to the price of the panels: it is a contribution that directly reduces your monthly payment. The percentage is defined according to your project’s characteristics when you enroll through an authorized solar consultant, and we keep you informed of each subsidy payment.
Do I have to contribute money to HopeSource?
No. Families do not contribute money to HopeSource. The program is funded exclusively by contributions from private investors, and you receive the subsidy that lowers your solar monthly payment.
Do I need good credit to participate?
The HopeSource program is a subsidy, not a debt product, so the approach is different from a traditional loan. The specific requirements are evaluated at the time of enrollment together with your authorized solar consultant.
What happens if there is a blackout?
If your system includes battery storage, your home can keep using the solar energy it produces and stores even when the power grid fails. This resilience is one of the great advantages of solar energy in Puerto Rico, where prolonged blackouts are frequent.
How much can I save on my electric bill?
The savings depend on your consumption, the size of the system, and local rates. Since electricity in Puerto Rico is among the most expensive in the United States, the savings are usually substantial. Where net metering applies, the surplus energy you produce can be credited to your bill and increase the benefit even further.
What requirements must my solar system meet?
To enter the program, your system must have 20 to 35 solar panels and include a battery, at minimum. This requirement ensures a system with enough capacity to generate real savings and provide resilience during blackouts. Your authorized solar consultant sizes the system and confirms it meets these parameters.
What if my case does not meet the requirements or is a special case?
If your case falls outside the 20-to-35-panels-with-battery range, it can be submitted as a special case. Any consultant can submit a special case for evaluation, and a committee reviews them on a monthly basis. Talk to your authorized solar consultant so they can prepare and present your case to the committee.
How do I enroll and how do I track my case?
You enroll through an authorized solar consultant, who also sells your equipment. Once enrolled, we review your project and set the subsidy percentage, and our team keeps you informed about your case status and the payments received.