METHODS, SYSTEMS AND AGREEMENTS FOR INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF REPAYMENTS UNDER A FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY EQUIPMENT

摘要

A system is provided for increasing the probability of timely receiving payment under an agreement between a consumer and a non-utility entity for providing financing for renewable energy consumer premises equipment (CPE) by the consumer for power generation at a consumer premises, the renewable energy CPE adapted to deliver power onto a power grid or to the consumer's premises, the system comprising: a computer for monitoring consumer financial information for by the non-utility entity to detect the consumer's financing default in accordance with the agreement, wherein the renewable energy CPE including a PV array and a control device coupled to the PV array for controlling the operation of the PV array and any power generated by the CPE upon a default detected by the computer.