Inside One Billionaire’s Plan To Bring Solar Power To Every Homeowner

Abstract

Hayes Barnard is one of the richest people in America, Forbes estimates his net worth at $4 billion. GoodLeap now finances 28% of all home solar installations nationwide, handing out nearly $1 billion in loans each month, enough to cover 27,000 homeowners. Between power outages and soaring utility prices, residential solar installations are up 37% from the second quarter of 2021. Homeowners aren’t sitting alone in their dens buying solar systems. The solar industry has plenty of room to grow. It's gearing up for even bigger numbers. It’s preparing for even larger numbers.