Frankly, whoever owns the equipment is the party that makes most of the solar savings. The only reason to lease is if you can’t get a loan.
the big national marketing/finance companies love leases because they get rich while you save $20 per month, at least until their escalator kicks in just as your cheap solar panels start to degrade. Yes, you are much better off owning your own high quality system. Please see why in 12 Reasons To Own Solar Rather Than Lease.