Solar installers who buy Jinko modules will be able to access GreenSky’s online loan programme, which allows homeowners to secure paperless solar loans on their computers or mobile phones.
Founded a decade ago, privately owned GreenSky strikes deals to lend money to consumers across a variety of home-improvement sectors, with the funding ultimately coming from banks.
Financing programmes like GreenSky’s allow smaller US solar installers to compete with the likes of SolarCity and Sunrun, which can more readily access competitive finance.
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