SUNNOVA ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC., 10-Q filed on 7/27/2023
Quarterly Report
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Cover Page - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jul. 24, 2023
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2023  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-38995  
Entity Registrant Name Sunnova Energy International Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 30-1192746  
Entity Address, Address Line One 20 East Greenway Plaza, Suite 540  
Entity Address, City or Town Houston  
Entity Address, State or Province TX  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77046  
City Area Code 281  
Local Phone Number 892-1588  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share  
Trading Symbol NOVA  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   116,401,041
Entity Central Index Key 0001772695  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 187,331 $ 360,257
Accounts receivable—trade, net 28,764 24,435
Accounts receivable—other 114,081 212,397
Other current assets, net of allowance of $4,093 and $3,250 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 416,590 351,300
Total current assets 746,766 948,389
Property and equipment, net 4,512,510 3,784,801
Customer notes receivable, net of allowance of $98,244 and $77,998 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 3,228,299 2,466,149
Intangible assets, net 148,292 162,512
Goodwill 13,150 13,150
Other assets 957,778 961,891
Total assets [1] 9,606,795 8,336,892
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 138,843 116,136
Accrued expenses 105,617 139,873
Current portion of long-term debt 241,968 214,431
Other current liabilities 94,042 71,506
Total current liabilities 580,470 541,946
Long-term debt, net 6,123,923 5,194,755
Other long-term liabilities 914,277 712,741
Total liabilities [1] 7,618,670 6,449,442
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 100,081 165,737
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, 116,393,942 and 114,939,079 shares issued as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, at $0.0001 par value 12 11
Additional paid-in capital—common stock 1,661,949 1,637,847
Accumulated deficit (272,186) (364,782)
Total stockholders' equity 1,389,775 1,273,076
Noncontrolling interests 498,269 448,637
Total equity 1,888,044 1,721,713
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity $ 9,606,795 $ 8,336,892
[1] The consolidated assets as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 include $3,813,101 and $3,201,271, respectively, of assets of variable interest entities ("VIEs") that can only be used to settle obligations of the VIEs. These assets include cash of $43,794 and $40,382 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; accounts receivable—trade, net of $11,273 and $8,542 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; accounts receivable—other of $486 and $810 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; other current assets of $535,309 and $422,364 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; property and equipment, net of $3,171,393 and $2,680,587 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; and other assets of $50,846 and $48,586 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The consolidated liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 include $72,509 and $66,441, respectively, of liabilities of VIEs whose creditors have no recourse to Sunnova Energy International Inc. These liabilities include accounts payable of $10,870 and $9,015 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; accrued expenses of $82 and $287 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; other current liabilities of $4,504 and $4,420 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; and other long-term liabilities of $57,053 and $52,719 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other current asset, allowance $ 4,093 $ 3,250
Customer notes receivable, allowance $ 98,244 $ 77,998
Common stock, issued (in shares) 116,393,942 114,939,079
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Assets [1] $ 9,606,795 $ 8,336,892
Cash 187,331 360,257
Accounts receivable—trade, net 28,764 24,435
Accounts receivable—other 114,081 212,397
Other current assets 416,590 351,300
Property and equipment, net 4,512,510 3,784,801
Other assets 957,778 961,891
Liabilities [1] 7,618,670 6,449,442
Accounts payable 138,843 116,136
Accrued expenses 105,617 139,873
Other current liabilities 94,042 71,506
Other long-term liabilities 914,277 712,741
Primary beneficiary    
Assets 3,813,101 3,201,271
Cash 43,794 40,382
Accounts receivable—trade, net 11,273 8,542
Accounts receivable—other 486 810
Other current assets 535,309 422,364
Property and equipment, net 3,171,393 2,680,587
Other assets 50,846 48,586
Liabilities 72,509 66,441
Accounts payable 10,870 9,015
Accrued expenses 82 287
Other current liabilities 4,504 4,420
Other long-term liabilities $ 57,053 $ 52,719
[1] The consolidated assets as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 include $3,813,101 and $3,201,271, respectively, of assets of variable interest entities ("VIEs") that can only be used to settle obligations of the VIEs. These assets include cash of $43,794 and $40,382 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; accounts receivable—trade, net of $11,273 and $8,542 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; accounts receivable—other of $486 and $810 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; other current assets of $535,309 and $422,364 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; property and equipment, net of $3,171,393 and $2,680,587 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; and other assets of $50,846 and $48,586 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The consolidated liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 include $72,509 and $66,441, respectively, of liabilities of VIEs whose creditors have no recourse to Sunnova Energy International Inc. These liabilities include accounts payable of $10,870 and $9,015 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; accrued expenses of $82 and $287 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; other current liabilities of $4,504 and $4,420 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; and other long-term liabilities of $57,053 and $52,719 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Revenue $ 166,377 $ 147,012 $ 328,073 $ 212,734
Operating expense:        
Cost of revenue—depreciation 30,322 23,314 58,519 45,272
Cost of revenue—inventory sales 26,543 48,967 78,322 48,967
Cost of revenue—other 31,394 9,838 50,618 17,407
Operations and maintenance 29,865 7,252 40,604 14,013
General and administrative 101,384 68,242 202,645 138,465
Other operating (income) expense 6,640 (7,870) 5,917 (14,453)
Total operating expense, net 226,148 149,743 436,625 249,671
Operating loss (59,771) (2,731) (108,552) (36,937)
Interest expense, net 56,947 24,571 142,554 23,556
Interest income (26,292) (13,311) (51,080) (24,243)
Other (income) expense 3,172 (160) 3,408 (315)
Loss before income tax (93,598) (13,831) (203,434) (35,935)
Income tax expense 7,183 0 7,693 0
Net loss (100,781) (13,831) (211,127) (35,935)
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (14,690) 27,306 (43,953) 40,260
Net loss attributable to stockholders $ (86,091) $ (41,137) $ (167,174) $ (76,195)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - basic (in USD per share) $ (0.74) $ (0.36) $ (1.45) $ (0.67)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - diluted (in USD per share) $ (0.74) $ (0.36) $ (1.45) $ (0.67)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) 116,236,741 114,548,970 115,658,570 114,027,097
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) 116,236,741 114,548,970 115,658,570 114,027,097
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net loss $ (211,127) $ (35,935)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation 67,875 50,807
Impairment and loss on disposals, net 17,344 789
Amortization of intangible assets 14,216 14,224
Amortization of deferred financing costs 10,734 5,919
Amortization of debt discount 7,909 3,705
Non-cash effect of equity-based compensation plans 14,318 15,596
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives 8,011 (1,017)
Unrealized (gain) loss on fair value instruments and equity securities 9,328 (14,761)
Other non-cash items 2,441 (25,381)
Changes in components of operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 89,158 (61,246)
Other current assets (90,896) (71,994)
Other assets (98,175) (59,273)
Accounts payable (38) 7,343
Accrued expenses (29,876) 15,500
Other current liabilities 13,599 (2,931)
Other long-term liabilities (7,363) (3,688)
Net cash used in operating activities (182,542) (162,343)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Purchases of property and equipment (748,152) (380,435)
Payments for investments and customer notes receivable (517,099) (573,248)
Proceeds from customer notes receivable 80,931 52,653
Proceeds from investments in solar receivables 4,929 5,620
Other, net 5,468 1,418
Net cash used in investing activities (1,173,923) (893,992)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Proceeds from long-term debt 1,760,680 1,239,903
Payments of long-term debt (808,564) (348,716)
Payments on notes payable (1,915) 0
Payments of deferred financing costs (21,684) (16,052)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net (1,049) (3,178)
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 319,356 177,279
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (18,372) (12,330)
Payments of costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (5,312) (8,172)
Other, net (6,375) (406)
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,216,765 1,028,328
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (139,700) (28,007)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 545,574 391,897
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 405,874 363,890
Restricted cash included in other current assets (37,825) (53,842)
Restricted cash included in other assets (180,718) (101,934)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 187,331 208,114
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to purchases of property and equipment 4,315 11,246
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to payments for investments and customer notes receivable 9,200 1,904
Non-cash issuance of common stock related to the settlement of contingent consideration 10,832 16,014
Non-cash settlement of receivables and payables with primarily dealers 12,803 0
Supplemental cash flow information:    
Cash paid for interest 123,966 61,148
Cash paid for income taxes $ 9,193 $ 0
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Total Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital - Common Stock
Accumulated Deficit
Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 145,336          
Increase (Decrease) in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) (2,432)          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 3,757          
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (1,122)          
Costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (57)          
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent (173)          
Other, net (123)          
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022 145,186          
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021     113,386,600      
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 1,476,277 $ 1,189,495 $ 11 $ 1,649,199 $ (459,715) $ 286,782
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) (19,672) (35,058)     (35,058) 15,386
Issuance of stock, net (in shares)     524,788      
Issuance of common stock, net (2,976) (2,976)   (2,976)    
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 48,132         48,132
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (4,732)         (4,732)
Costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (2,292)         (2,292)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent 173 69,769     69,769 (69,596)
Equity-based compensation expense 10,864 10,864   10,864    
Other, net 174         174
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022     113,911,388      
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022 1,505,948 1,232,094 $ 11 1,657,087 (425,004) 273,854
Increase (Decrease) in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 4,563          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 13,423          
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (1,239)          
Costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (193)          
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent (10,168)          
Other, net (65)          
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022 151,507          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) (18,394) (41,137)     (41,137) 22,743
Issuance of stock, net (in shares)     745,829      
Issuance of common stock, net 15,828 15,828   15,828    
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 111,967         111,967
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (5,237)         (5,237)
Costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (2,417)         (2,417)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent 10,168 83,316     83,316 (73,148)
Equity-based compensation expense 4,732 4,732   4,732    
Other, net (2,011) (1)     (1) (2,010)
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022     114,657,217      
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022 1,620,584 1,294,832 $ 11 1,677,647 (382,826) 325,752
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 165,737          
Increase (Decrease) in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) (20,404)          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 60,203          
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (1,448)          
Costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (2,605)          
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent (21,528)          
Other, net (453)          
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023 179,502          
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     114,939,079      
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 1,721,713 1,273,076 $ 11 1,637,847 (364,782) 448,637
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) (89,942) (81,083)     (81,083) (8,859)
Issuance of stock, net (in shares)     645,580      
Issuance of common stock, net (1,624) (1,624) $ 1 (1,625)    
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 114,748         114,748
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (7,106)         (7,106)
Costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (1,460)         (1,460)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent 21,528 78,893     78,893 (57,365)
Equity-based compensation expense 9,515 9,515   9,515    
Other, net (110)         (110)
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023     115,584,659      
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023 1,767,262 1,278,777 $ 12 1,645,737 (366,972) 488,485
Increase (Decrease) in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 860          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 40,201          
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (2,498)          
Costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (719)          
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent (111,121)          
Other, net (6,144)          
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 100,081          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) (101,641) (86,091)     (86,091) (15,550)
Issuance of stock, net (in shares)     809,283      
Issuance of common stock, net 11,409 11,409   11,409    
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests 104,204         104,204
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (7,320)         (7,320)
Costs related to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (721)         (721)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent 111,121 180,877     180,877 (69,756)
Equity-based compensation expense 4,803 4,803   4,803    
Other, net (1,073)         (1,073)
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023     116,393,942      
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 1,888,044 $ 1,389,775 $ 12 $ 1,661,949 $ (272,186) $ 498,269
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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
We are a leading Energy as a Service provider, serving over 348,000 customers in more than 45 United States ("U.S.") states and territories. Sunnova Energy Corporation was incorporated in Delaware on October 22, 2012 and formed Sunnova Energy International Inc. ("SEI") as a Delaware corporation on April 1, 2019. We completed our initial public offering on July 29, 2019 (our "IPO"); and in connection with our IPO, all of Sunnova Energy Corporation's ownership interests were contributed to SEI. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this report to "Sunnova," the "Company," "we," "our," "us," or like terms, refer to SEI and its consolidated subsidiaries.

We have a differentiated dealer model in which we partner with local dealers who originate, design and install our customers' solar energy systems, energy storage systems and related products and services on our behalf. Our focus on our dealer model enables us to leverage our dealers' specialized knowledge, connections and experience in local markets to drive customer origination while providing our dealers with access to high quality products at competitive prices, as well as technical oversight and expertise. We believe this structure provides operational flexibility, reduces exposure to labor shortages and lowers fixed costs relative to our peers, furthering our competitive advantage.

We provide our services through long-term agreements with a diversified pool of credit quality customers. Our solar service agreements typically are structured as either a legal-form lease (a "lease") of a solar energy system and/or energy storage system to the customer, the sale of the solar energy system's output to the customer under a power purchase agreement ("PPA") or the purchase of a solar energy system, energy storage system and/or accessory either with financing provided by us (a "loan") or paid in full by the customer (a "sale"); however, we also offer service plans and repair services for systems we did not originate. We make it possible in some states for a customer to obtain a new roof and/or other ancillary products. We also allow customers originated through our homebuilder channel the option of purchasing the system when the customer closes on the purchase of a new home. The initial term of our solar service agreements is typically between 10 and 25 years, during which time we provide or arrange for ongoing services to customers, including monitoring, maintenance and warranty services. Our lease and PPA agreements typically include an opportunity for customers to renew for up to an additional 10 years, via two five-year or one 10-year renewal options. Customer payments and rates can be fixed for the duration of the solar service agreement or escalated at a pre-determined percentage annually. We also receive tax benefits and other incentives from leases and PPAs, a portion of which we finance through tax equity, non-recourse debt structures and hedging arrangements in order to fund our upfront costs, overhead and growth investments. Our future success depends in part on our ability to raise capital from third-party investors and commercial sources. We have an established track record of attracting capital from diverse sources. From our inception through June 30, 2023, we have raised more than $13.3 billion in total capital commitments from equity, debt and tax equity investors.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements ("interim financial statements") include our consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity and statements of cash flows and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") from records maintained by us. We have condensed or omitted certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding interim financial reporting. As such, these interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our 2022 annual audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2023. Our interim financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments necessary, in our opinion, to state fairly our financial position and results of operations for the reported periods. Amounts reported for interim periods may not be indicative of a full year period because of our continual growth, seasonal fluctuations in demand for power, timing of maintenance and other expenditures, changes in interest expense and other factors.

Our interim financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. In accordance with the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, Consolidation, we consolidate any VIE of which we are the primary beneficiary. We form VIEs with our investors in the ordinary course of business to facilitate the funding and monetization of certain attributes associated with our solar energy systems. The typical condition for a controlling financial interest is holding a majority of the voting interests of an entity. However, a controlling financial interest may also exist in entities, such as VIEs, through arrangements that do not involve holding a majority of the voting interests. A primary beneficiary is defined as the party that has (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. We do not
consolidate a VIE in which we have a majority ownership interest when we are not considered the primary beneficiary. We have considered the provisions within the contractual arrangements that grant us power to manage and make decisions that affect the operation of our VIEs, including determining the solar energy systems contributed to the VIEs, and the installation, operation and maintenance of the solar energy systems. We consider the rights granted to the other investors under the contractual arrangements to be more protective in nature rather than substantive participating rights. As such, we have determined we are the primary beneficiary of our VIEs and evaluate our relationships with our VIEs on an ongoing basis to determine whether we continue to be the primary beneficiary. We have eliminated all intercompany transactions in consolidation.

Revisions

We have revised our previously issued interim financial statements to correct immaterial errors pertaining to our interest rate derivative financial instruments, specifically the credit valuation adjustment to account for the counterparties' credit risk. We originally did not record the estimated reduction to the derivative assets related to the credit valuation adjustment as of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022. These immaterial errors impacted our consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity. The following tables present the impact of these revisions on the interim financial statements:

Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Other assets$662,456 $(1,475)$660,981 
Accumulated deficit$(423,529)$(1,475)$(425,004)

As of June 30, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Other assets$802,862 $(5,609)$797,253 
Accumulated deficit$(377,217)$(5,609)$(382,826)

Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Interest expense, net$(2,490)$1,475 $(1,015)
Loss before income tax$(20,629)$(1,475)$(22,104)
Net loss$(20,629)$(1,475)$(22,104)
Net loss attributable to stockholders$(33,583)$(1,475)$(35,058)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders—basic and diluted$(0.30)$(0.01)$(0.31)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Interest expense, net$20,437 $4,134 $24,571 $17,947 $5,609 $23,556 
Loss before income tax$(9,697)$(4,134)$(13,831)$(30,326)$(5,609)$(35,935)
Net loss$(9,697)$(4,134)$(13,831)$(30,326)$(5,609)$(35,935)
Net loss attributable to stockholders$(37,003)$(4,134)$(41,137)$(70,586)$(5,609)$(76,195)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders—basic and diluted$(0.32)$(0.04)$(0.36)$(0.62)$(0.05)$(0.67)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Net loss$(20,629)$(1,475)$(22,104)
Unrealized gain on derivatives$(35,349)$1,475 $(33,874)
Net cash used in operating activities$(92,129)$— $(92,129)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Net loss$(30,326)$(5,609)$(35,935)
Unrealized gain on derivatives$(6,626)$5,609 $(1,017)
Net cash used in operating activities$(162,343)$— $(162,343)

Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity
Accumulated Deficit
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
December 31, 2021$(459,715)$— $(459,715)
Net loss attributable to stockholders(33,583)(1,475)(35,058)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent69,769 — 69,769 
March 31, 2022(423,529)(1,475)(425,004)
Net loss attributable to stockholders(37,003)(4,134)(41,137)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent83,316 — 83,316 
Other, net(1)— (1)
June 30, 2022$(377,217)$(5,609)$(382,826)
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies
Included below are updates to significant accounting policies disclosed in our 2022 annual audited consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The application of GAAP in the preparation of the interim financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable—Trade.    Accounts receivable—trade primarily represents trade receivables from customers that are generally collected in the subsequent month. Accounts receivable—trade is recorded net of an allowance for credit losses, which is based on our assessment of the collectability of customer accounts based on the best available data at the time. We review the allowance by considering factors such as historical experience, customer credit rating, contractual term, aging category and current economic conditions that may affect a customer's ability to pay to identify customers with potential disputes or collection issues. We write off accounts receivable when we deem them uncollectible. The following table presents
the changes in the allowance for credit losses recorded against accounts receivabletrade, net in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$1,887 $1,065 $1,676 $1,044 
Provision for current expected credit losses1,177 614 2,105 1,089 
Write off of uncollectible accounts(969)(546)(1,748)(1,052)
Recoveries48 65 110 117 
Balance at end of period$2,143 $1,198 $2,143 $1,198 

Accounts Receivable—Other.    Accounts receivable—other primarily represents receivables from our dealers or other parties related to the sale of inventory and the use of inventory procured by us.

Inventory

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value using the first-in, first-out method. Inventory primarily represents (a) raw materials, such as energy storage systems, photovoltaic modules, inverters, meters and modems, (b) homebuilder construction in progress and (c) other associated equipment purchased. These materials are typically procured by us and used by our dealers, sold to our dealers or held for use as original parts on new solar energy systems or replacement parts on existing solar energy systems. We remove these items from inventory and record the transaction in typically one of these manners: (a) expense to operations and maintenance expense when installed as a replacement part for a solar energy system, (b) recognize in accounts receivable—other when procured by us and used by our dealers, (c) expense to cost of revenue—inventory sales if sold directly to a dealer or other party, (d) capitalize to property and equipment when installed on an existing home or business or (e) capitalize to property and equipment when placed in service under the homebuilder program. We periodically evaluate our inventory for unusable and obsolete items based on assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Based on this evaluation, provisions are made to write inventory down to net realizable value. The following table presents the detail of inventory as recorded in other current assets in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Energy storage systems and components$109,800 $74,968 
Homebuilder construction in progress44,555 43,116 
Modules and inverters23,362 32,798 
Meters and modems1,492 1,166 
Other— 65 
Total$179,209 $152,113 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes inputs that may be used to measure fair value as follows:

Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy must be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. An assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability. Our financial instruments include cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, customer notes receivable, investments in solar receivables, accounts payable, accrued expenses, long-term debt, interest rate swaps and caps and contingent consideration. The carrying values of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair values due to the fact that they are short-term in nature (Level 1). We estimate the fair value of our customer notes receivable based on interest rates currently offered under the loan program with similar maturities and terms (Level 3). We estimate the fair value of our investments in solar receivables based on a discounted cash flows model that utilizes market data related to solar irradiance, production factors by region and projected electric utility rates in order to build up revenue projections (Level 3). In addition, lease-related revenue and maintenance and service costs were supported through the use of available market studies and data. We estimate the fair value of our fixed-rate long-term debt based on an analysis of debt with similar book values, maturities and required market yields based on current interest rates (Level 3). We determine the fair values of the interest rate derivative transactions based on a discounted cash flow method using contractual terms of the transactions and counterparty credit risk as key inputs. The floating interest rate is based on observable rates consistent with the frequency of the interest cash flows (Level 2). For contingent consideration, we estimate the fair value of the installation earnout using the Monte Carlo model based on the forecasted placements for the installations and the microgrid earnout using a scenario-based methodology based on the probabilities of the microgrid earnout, both using Level 3 inputs. See Note 6, Customer Notes Receivable, Note 7, Long-Term Debt and Note 8, Derivative Instruments.

The following tables present our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

As of June 30, 2023
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)
Financial assets:
Investments in solar receivables$68,362 $— $— $68,362 
Derivative assets122,271 — 122,271 — 
Total$190,633 $— $122,271 $68,362 
Financial liabilities:
Contingent consideration$22,243 $— $— $22,243 
Total$22,243 $— $— $22,243 

As of December 31, 2022
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)
Financial assets:
Investments in solar receivables$72,171 $— $— $72,171 
Derivative assets112,712 — 112,712 — 
Total$184,883 $— $112,712 $72,171 
Financial liabilities:
Contingent consideration$26,787 $— $— $26,787 
Total$26,787 $— $— $26,787 

Changes in the fair value of our investments in solar receivables are included in other operating expense/income in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of our financial assets
accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as recorded in other current assets and other assets (see Note 4, Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions) in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$72,171 $82,658 
Additions969 — 
Settlements(5,145)(4,412)
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings367 (3,376)
Balance at end of period$68,362 $74,870 

Changes in the fair value of our contingent consideration are included in other operating expense/income in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of our financial liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as recorded in other long-term liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$26,787 $67,895 
Settlements(10,831)(16,014)
(Gain) loss recognized in earnings6,287 (17,821)
Balance at end of period$22,243 $34,060 

The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of our liabilities as of June 30, 2023 using Level 3 inputs:

Unobservable
Input
Weighted
Average
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration - installation earnoutVolatility35.00%
Revenue risk premium15.30%
Risk-free discount rate5.00%
Contingent consideration - microgrid earnoutProbability of success25.00%
Risk-free discount rate5.00%

Significant increases or decreases in the volatility, revenue risk premium, probability of success or risk-free discount rate in isolation could result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
Revenue

The following table presents the detail of revenue as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
PPA revenue$39,155 $31,159 $60,901 $52,344 
Lease revenue34,159 24,025 65,502 45,805 
Inventory sales revenue26,492 54,245 86,406 54,245 
Service revenue19,981 1,726 35,959 2,715 
Solar renewable energy certificate revenue15,055 14,687 22,846 20,931 
Cash sales revenue21,724 15,414 38,543 26,762 
Loan revenue8,112 4,194 15,255 7,570 
Other revenue1,699 1,562 2,661 2,362 
Total$166,377 $147,012 $328,073 $212,734 

We recognize revenue from contracts with customers as we satisfy our performance obligations at a transaction price reflecting an amount of consideration based upon an estimated rate of return, net of cash incentives. We express this rate of return as the solar rate per kilowatt hour ("kWh") in the customer contract. The amount of revenue we recognize does not equal customer cash payments because we satisfy performance obligations ahead of cash receipt or evenly as we provide continuous access on a stand-ready basis to the solar energy system. We reflect the differences between revenue recognition and cash payments received in accounts receivable, other assets or deferred revenue, as appropriate. Revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations represents contracted revenue we have not yet recognized and includes deferred revenue as well as amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. Contracted but not yet recognized revenue was approximately $4.1 billion as of June 30, 2023, of which we expect to recognize approximately 3% over the next 12 months. We do not expect the annual recognition to vary significantly over approximately the next 20 years as the vast majority of existing solar service agreements have at least 20 years remaining, given the average age of the fleet of solar energy systems under contract is less than four years.

Certain customers may receive cash incentives. We defer recognition of the payment of these cash incentives and recognize them over the life of the contract as a reduction to revenue. The deferred payment is recorded in other assets for customers who receive the cash incentives under our lease and PPA agreements, and as a contra-liability in other long-term liabilities for customers who receive the cash incentives under our loan agreements.

PPAs.    Customers purchase electricity from us under PPAs. Pursuant to ASC 606, we recognize revenue based upon the amount of electricity delivered as determined by remote monitoring equipment at solar rates specified under the PPAs. All customers must pass our credit evaluation process. The PPAs generally have a term of 20 or 25 years with an opportunity for customers to renew for up to an additional 10 years, via two five-year or one 10-year renewal options.

Leases.    We are the lessor under lease agreements for solar energy systems and energy storage systems, which do not meet the definition of a lease under ASC 842 and are accounted for as contracts with customers under ASC 606. We recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the contract term as we satisfy our obligation to provide continuous access to the solar energy system. All customers must pass our credit evaluation process. The lease agreements generally have a term of 20 or 25 years with an opportunity for customers to renew for up to an additional 10 years, via two five-year or one 10-year renewal options.

In most cases, we provide customers under our lease agreements a performance guarantee that each solar energy system will achieve a certain specified minimum solar energy production output, which is a significant proportion of its expected output. The specified minimum solar energy production output may not be achieved due to natural fluctuations in the weather or equipment failures from exposure and wear and tear outside of our control, among other factors. We determine the amount of the guaranteed output based on a number of different factors, including: (a) the specific site information related to the tilt of the panels, azimuth (a horizontal angle measured clockwise in degrees from a reference direction) of the panels, size of the system, and shading on site; (b) the calculated amount of available irradiance (amount of energy for a given flat surface facing a specific
direction) based on historical average weather data and (c) the calculated amount of energy output of the solar energy system. While actual irradiance levels can significantly change year over year due to natural fluctuations in the weather, we expect the levels to average out over the term of a lease and to approximate the levels used in determining the amount of the performance guarantee. Generally, weather fluctuations are the most likely reason a solar energy system may not achieve a certain specified minimum solar energy production output.

If the solar energy system does not produce the guaranteed production amount, we are required to refund a portion of the previously remitted customer payments, where the repayment is calculated as the product of (a) the shortfall production amount and (b) the dollar amount (guaranteed rate) per kWh that is fixed throughout the term of the contract. These remittances of a customer's payments, if needed, are payable as early as the first anniversary of the solar energy system's placed in service date and then every annual period thereafter. See Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies.

Inventory Sales.    Inventory sales revenue represents revenue from the direct sale of inventory to our dealers or other parties. We recognize the related revenue under ASC 606 upon shipment. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of revenue—inventory sales in the consolidated statements of operations.

Service Revenue.    Service revenue includes revenue from the direct sale of solar energy systems and energy storage systems to customers with financing provided by us and sales of service plans and repair services. We recognize revenue from the direct sale of energy storage systems in the period in which the storage components are placed in service. Service plans are available to customers whose solar energy system was not originally sold by Sunnova. We recognize revenue from service plan contracts on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract, which is typically 10 years. We recognize revenue from repair services in the period in which the service was performed.

Solar Renewable Energy Certificates.    Each solar renewable energy certificate ("SREC") represents the environmental benefit of one megawatt hour (1,000 kWh) generated by a solar energy system. SRECs can be sold separate from the actual electricity generated by the renewable-based generation source. We account for the SRECs we generate from our solar energy systems as governmental incentives with no costs incurred to obtain them and do not consider those SRECs output of the underlying solar energy systems. We classify these SRECs as inventory held until sold and delivered to third parties. As we did not incur costs to obtain these governmental incentives, the inventory carrying value for the SRECs was $0 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. We enter into economic hedges related to expected production of SRECs through forward contracts. While these fixed price forward contracts serve as an economic hedge against spot price fluctuations for the SRECs, the contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting and are not designated as cash flow hedges or fair value hedges. The contracts require us to physically deliver the SRECs upon settlement. We recognize the related revenue under ASC 606 upon satisfaction of the performance obligation to transfer the SRECs to the stated counterparty. Payments are typically received within one month of transferring the SREC to the counterparty. The costs related to the sales of SRECs are generally limited to broker fees (recorded in cost of revenue—other), which are only paid in connection with certain transactions. In certain circumstances we are required to purchase SRECs on the open market to fulfill minimum delivery requirements under our forward contracts.

Cash Sales.    Cash sales revenue represents revenue from a customer's purchase of a solar energy system from us typically when purchasing a new home. We recognize the related revenue under ASC 606 upon verification of the home closing.

Loans.    See discussion of loan revenue in the "Loans" section below.

Other Revenue.    Other revenue includes certain state and utility incentives. We recognize revenue from state and utility incentives in the periods in which they are earned.

Loans

We offer a loan program, under which the customer finances the purchase of a solar energy system, energy storage system and/or accessory through a solar service agreement, typically for a term of 10, 15 or 25 years. We recognize cash payments received from customers on a monthly basis under our loan program (a) as interest income, to the extent attributable to earned interest on the contract that financed the customer's purchase; (b) as a reduction of a note receivable on the balance sheet, to the extent attributable to a return of principal (whether scheduled or prepaid) on the contract that financed the customer's purchase; and (c) as revenue, to the extent attributable to payments for operations and maintenance services provided by us. To qualify for the loan program, a customer must pass our credit evaluation process, which requires the customer to have a minimum FICO® score of 600 to 710 depending on certain circumstances, and we secure the loans with the solar energy systems, energy storage systems or accessories financed. The credit evaluation process is performed once for each customer at the time the customer is entering into the solar service agreement with us.
Our investments in solar energy systems, energy storage systems and accessories related to the loan program that are not yet placed in service are recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are transferred to customer notes receivable upon being placed in service. Customer notes receivable are recorded at amortized cost, net of an allowance for credit losses (as described below), in other current assets and customer notes receivable in the consolidated balance sheets. Accrued interest receivable related to our customer notes receivable is recorded in accounts receivable—trade, net in the consolidated balance sheets. Interest income from customer notes receivable is recorded in interest income in the consolidated statements of operations. The amortized cost of our customer notes receivable is equal to the principal balance of customer notes receivable outstanding and does not include accrued interest receivable. Customer notes receivable continue to accrue interest until they are written off against the allowance, which occurs when the balance is 180 days or more past due unless the balance is in the process of collection. Customer notes receivable are considered past due one day after the due date based on the contractual terms of the loan agreement. In all cases, customer notes receivable balances are placed on a nonaccrual status or written off at an earlier date when they are deemed uncollectible. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously written off and expected to be written off. Accrued interest receivable for customer notes receivable placed on a nonaccrual status is recorded as a reduction to interest income. Interest received on such customer notes receivable is accounted for on a cash basis until the customer notes receivable qualifies for the return to accrual status. Customer notes receivable are returned to accrual status when there is no longer any principal or interest amounts past due and future payments are reasonably assured.

The allowance for credit losses is deducted from the customer notes receivable amortized cost to present the net amount expected to be collected. It is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics (such as financial asset type, customer credit rating, contractual term and vintage) exist. In determining the allowance for credit losses, we identify customers with potential disputes or collection issues and consider our historical level of credit losses and current economic trends that might impact the level of future credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics, such as differences in underwriting standards. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loan agreements based on the best available data at the time and adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals and modifications unless either of the following applies: (a) we have a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a troubled debt restructuring will be executed with an individual customer or (b) the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancelable by us. Expected credit losses are recorded in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 6, Customer Notes Receivable.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue consists of amounts for which the criteria for revenue recognition have not yet been met and includes (a) payments for unfulfilled performance obligations that will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the respective solar service agreements, net of any cash incentives earned by the customers, (b) down payments and partial or full prepayments from customers and (c) differences due to the timing of energy production versus billing for certain types of PPAs. Deferred revenue was $297.8 million as of December 31, 2021. The following table presents the detail of deferred revenue as recorded in other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Loans$783,789 $586,128 
PPAs and leases30,235 24,893 
Solar receivables4,471 4,602 
Other11 — 
Total (1)$818,506 $615,623 

(1) Of this amount, $41.3 million and $30.2 million is recorded in other current liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, we recognized revenue of $12.0 million and $8.1 million, respectively, from amounts recorded in deferred revenue at the beginning of the respective years.
Self-Insurance

In January 2023, we changed our health insurance policy for qualifying employees in the U.S. from a fully-insured policy to a self-insured policy in order to administer insurance coverage to our employees at a lower cost to us. The change in insurance policy did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Under the self-insured policy, we maintain stop-loss coverage from a third party that limits our exposure to large claims. We record a liability associated with these benefits that includes an estimate of both claims filed and losses incurred but not yet reported based on historical claims experience. In estimating this accrual, we utilize a third-party actuary to estimate a range of expected losses, which are based on an analysis of historical data. Assumptions are monitored and adjusted when warranted by changing circumstances. We record our liability for estimated losses under our self-insured policy in accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2023, our liability for self-insured claims was $3.5 million, which represents our best estimate of the future cost of claims incurred as of that date. We believe we have adequate reserves for these claims as of June 30, 2023; however, the actual value of such claims could be significantly affected if future occurrences and claims differ from these assumptions.

New Accounting Guidance

New accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies and are adopted as of the specified effective date.

In March 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses: Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures, to eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning in January 2023. We adopted this ASU in January 2023 and determined it did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
v3.23.2
Property and Equipment
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
The following table presents the detail of property and equipment, net as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Useful LivesAs of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in years)(in thousands)
Solar energy systems and energy storage systems35$4,295,288 $3,719,727 
Construction in progress528,008 329,893 
Asset retirement obligations3064,636 57,063 
Information technology systems384,871 72,797 
Computers and equipment
3-5
6,371 4,976 
Leasehold improvements
3-6
6,015 5,558 
Furniture and fixtures71,172 1,172 
Vehicles
4-5
1,640 1,640 
Other
5-6
158 157 
Property and equipment, gross4,988,159 4,192,983 
Less: accumulated depreciation(475,649)(408,182)
Property and equipment, net$4,512,510 $3,784,801 

The amounts included in the above table for solar energy systems and energy storage systems and substantially all the construction in progress relate to our customer contracts (including PPAs and leases). These assets had accumulated depreciation of $418.2 million and $360.1 million as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
v3.23.2
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions
The following table presents the detail of other current assets as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Inventory$179,209 $152,113 
Current portion of customer notes receivable150,966 114,910 
Restricted cash37,825 51,733 
Prepaid assets29,713 17,492 
Deferred receivables10,388 7,392 
Current portion of investments in solar receivables7,804 7,107 
Other685 553 
Total$416,590 $351,300 

The following table presents the detail of other assets as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Construction in progress - customer notes receivable$247,588 $382,611 
Restricted cash180,718 133,584 
Exclusivity and other bonus arrangements with dealers, net173,799 121,313 
Investments in solar receivables60,558 65,064 
Straight-line revenue adjustment, net57,803 53,086 
Other237,312 206,233 
Total$957,778 $961,891 

The following table presents the detail of other current liabilities as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Interest payable$42,910 $35,258 
Deferred revenue41,277 30,172 
Current portion of operating and finance lease liability3,455 3,247 
Current portion of performance guarantee obligations2,335 2,495 
Other4,065 334 
Total$94,042 $71,506 
v3.23.2
Asset Retirement Obligations ("ARO")
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]  
Asset Retirement Obligations ("ARO") Asset Retirement Obligations ("ARO")AROs consist primarily of costs to remove solar energy system assets and costs to restore the solar energy system sites to the original condition, which we estimate based on current market rates. For each solar energy system, we recognize the fair value of the ARO as a liability and capitalize that cost as part of the cost basis of the related solar energy system. The related assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over 30 years, which is the estimated average time a solar energy system will be installed in a location before being removed, and the related liabilities are accreted to the full value over the same period of time. We revise our estimated future liabilities based on recent actual experiences, including third party cost estimates, average size of solar energy systems and inflation rates, which we evaluate at least annually. Changes in our estimated future liabilities
are recorded as either a reduction or addition in the carrying amount of the remaining unamortized asset and the ARO and either decrease or increase our depreciation and accretion expense amounts prospectively. The following table presents the changes in AROs as recorded in other long-term liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$69,869 $54,396 
Additional obligations incurred7,604 5,390 
Accretion expense2,234 1,735 
Other(44)(58)
Balance at end of period$79,663 $61,463 
v3.23.2
Customer Notes Receivable
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]  
Customer Notes Receivable Customer Notes Receivable
We offer a loan program, under which the customer finances the purchase of a solar energy system, energy storage system and/or accessory through a solar service agreement for a term of 10, 15 or 25 years. The following table presents the detail of customer notes receivable as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and the corresponding fair values:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Customer notes receivable$3,481,602 $2,662,307 
Allowance for credit losses(102,337)(81,248)
Customer notes receivable, net $3,379,265 $2,581,059 
Estimated fair value, net$3,316,523 $2,554,948 

The following table presents the changes in the allowance for credit losses related to customer notes receivable as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$91,459 $47,818 $81,248 $41,138 
Provision for current expected credit losses10,878 9,225 21,089 15,869 
Recoveries— — — 36 
Balance at end of period$102,337 $57,043 $102,337 $57,043 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we invested $247.6 million and $382.6 million, respectively, in loan solar energy systems, energy storage systems and accessories not yet placed in service. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, interest income related to our customer notes receivable was $23.1 million and $13.1 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, interest income related to our customer notes receivable was $43.2 million and $23.9 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued interest receivable related to our customer notes receivable was $23.2 million and $10.2 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was $19.8 million and $12.6 million, respectively, of customer notes receivable not accruing interest and there was $436,000 and $278,000, respectively, of allowance recorded for loans on nonaccrual status. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, interest income of $0 was recognized for loans on nonaccrual status and accrued interest receivable of $4,000 was written off by reversing interest income. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, interest income of $0 was recognized for loans on nonaccrual status and accrued interest receivable of $17,000 and $497,000, respectively, was written off by reversing interest income.
We consider the performance of our customer notes receivable portfolio and its impact on our allowance for credit losses. We also evaluate the credit quality based on the aging status and payment activity. The following table presents the aging of the amortized cost of customer notes receivable:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
1-90 days past due$116,075 $91,668 
91-180 days past due26,263 16,859 
Greater than 180 days past due48,912 14,504 
Total past due191,250 123,031 
Not past due3,290,352 2,539,276 
Total$3,481,602 $2,662,307 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the amortized cost of our customer notes receivable more than 90 days past due but not on nonaccrual status was $55.4 million and $31.4 million, respectively. The following table presents the amortized cost by origination year of our customer notes receivable based on payment activity:

Amortized Cost by Origination Year
20232022202120202019PriorTotal
(in thousands)
Payment performance:
Performing$882,708 $1,384,684 $714,073 $218,295 $110,807 $122,123 $3,432,690 
Nonperforming (1)— 19,007 13,534 4,224 4,388 7,759 48,912 
Total$882,708 $1,403,691 $727,607 $222,519 $115,195 $129,882 $3,481,602 

(1)    A nonperforming loan is a loan in which the customer is in default and has not made any scheduled principal or interest payments for 181 days or more.
v3.23.2
Long-Term Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt
Our subsidiaries with long-term debt include Sunnova Energy Corporation, Sunnova EZ-Own Portfolio, LLC ("EZOP"), Sunnova Helios II Issuer, LLC ("HELII"), Sunnova RAYS I Issuer, LLC ("RAYSI"), Sunnova Helios III Issuer, LLC ("HELIII"), Sunnova TEP Holdings, LLC ("TEPH"), Sunnova Sol Issuer, LLC ("SOLI"), Sunnova Helios IV Issuer, LLC ("HELIV"), Sunnova Asset Portfolio 8, LLC ("AP8"), Sunnova Sol II Issuer, LLC ("SOLII"), Sunnova Helios V Issuer, LLC ("HELV"), Sunnova Sol III Issuer, LLC ("SOLIII"), Sunnova Helios VI Issuer, LLC ("HELVI"), Sunnova Helios VII Issuer, LLC ("HELVII"), Sunnova Helios VIII Issuer, LLC ("HELVIII"), Sunnova Sol IV Issuer, LLC ("SOLIV"), Sunnova Helios IX Issuer, LLC ("HELIX"), Sunnova Helios X Issuer, LLC ("HELX"), Sunnova Inventory Supply, LLC ("IS"), Sunnova Sol V Issuer, LLC ("SOLV") and Sunnova Helios XI Issuer, LLC ("HELXI"). The following table presents the detail of long-term debt, net as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Weighted Average
Effective Interest
Rates
As of June 30, 2023Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Weighted Average
Effective Interest
Rates
As of December 31, 2022
Long-termCurrentLong-termCurrent
(in thousands, except interest rates)
SEI
0.25% convertible senior notes
0.71 %$575,000 $— 0.71 %$575,000 $— 
2.625% convertible senior notes
3.05 %600,000 — 3.11 %600,000 — 
Debt discount, net(21,762)— (24,324)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(856)— (920)— 
Sunnova Energy Corporation
Note payable8.34 %— 4,924 — — 
5.875% senior notes
6.59 %400,000 — 6.52 %400,000 — 
Debt discount, net(3,141)— (3,767)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(6,349)— (7,339)— 
EZOP
Revolving credit facility8.51 %721,000 — 5.10 %500,000 — 
Debt discount, net(393)— (532)— 
HELII
Solar asset-backed notes5.69 %199,339 8,985 5.69 %204,016 8,632 
Debt discount, net(27)— (30)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,255)— (3,591)— 
RAYSI
Solar asset-backed notes5.62 %102,396 11,432 5.54 %105,878 9,957 
Debt discount, net(842)— (960)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,225)— (3,451)— 
HELIII
Solar loan-backed notes4.47 %90,342 10,208 4.42 %94,247 10,438 
Debt discount, net(1,393)— (1,536)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(1,337)— (1,474)— 
TEPH
Revolving credit facility10.03 %473,840 — 7.74 %425,700 — 
Debt discount, net(1,510)— (2,043)— 
SOLI
Solar asset-backed notes3.95 %342,701 14,807 3.92 %348,962 16,063 
Debt discount, net(81)— (87)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(6,302)— (6,827)— 
HELIV
Solar loan-backed notes4.19 %101,472 11,169 4.15 %105,655 11,494 
Debt discount, net(488)— (564)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(2,279)— (2,609)— 
AP8
Revolving credit facility9.61 %177,000 — 20.52 %74,535 465 
SOLII
Solar asset-backed notes3.44 %226,853 7,003 3.41 %232,276 6,409 
Debt discount, net(60)— (64)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(4,263)— (4,576)— 
HELV
Solar loan-backed notes2.49 %139,219 13,925 2.47 %143,940 14,367 
Debt discount, net(614)— (690)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(2,378)— (2,661)— 
SOLIII
Solar asset-backed notes2.83 %266,311 16,776 2.78 %275,779 16,632 
Debt discount, net(109)— (117)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(5,247)— (5,616)— 
HELVI
Solar loan-backed notes2.12 %165,314 13,947 2.08 %167,669 16,770 
Debt discount, net(36)— (40)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(2,629)— (2,909)— 
HELVII
Solar loan-backed notes2.53 %125,963 11,786 2.50 %126,856 16,058 
Debt discount, net(35)— (38)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(2,000)— (2,193)— 
HELVIII
Solar loan-backed notes3.64 %245,888 25,490 3.54 %250,014 31,099 
Debt discount, net(4,812)— (5,267)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,751)— (4,080)— 
SOLIV
Solar asset-backed notes5.94 %332,915 8,240 5.76 %338,251 8,080 
Debt discount, net(10,324)— (11,190)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(7,395)— (7,996)— 
HELIX
Solar loan-backed notes5.68 %191,508 27,083 5.46 %193,837 29,632 
Debt discount, net(3,312)— (3,589)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,062)— (3,303)— 
HELX
Solar loan-backed notes7.36 %201,011 24,889 6.23 %162,301 18,335 
Debt discount, net(18,779)— (12,459)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,489)— (3,319)— 
IS
Revolving credit facility8.40 %37,100 — — — 
SOLV
Solar asset-backed notes6.70 %316,566 6,934 — — 
Debt discount, net(17,195)— — — 
Deferred financing costs, net(7,515)— — — 
HELXI
Solar loan-backed notes6.00 %261,101 24,370 — — 
Debt discount, net(12,894)— — — 
Deferred financing costs, net(5,777)— — — 
Total$6,123,923 $241,968 $5,194,755 $214,431 

Availability.    As of June 30, 2023, we had $301.1 million of available borrowing capacity under our various financing arrangements, consisting of $54.0 million under the EZOP revolving credit facility, $226.2 million under the TEPH revolving credit facility, $8.0 million under the AP8 revolving credit facility and $12.9 million under the IS revolving credit facility. There was no available borrowing capacity under any of our other financing arrangements. As of June 30, 2023, we were in compliance with all debt covenants under our financing arrangements.

Weighted Average Effective Interest Rates.    The weighted average effective interest rates disclosed in the table above are the weighted average stated interest rates for each debt instrument plus the effect on interest expense for other items classified as interest expense, such as the amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of debt discounts and commitment fees on unused balances for the period of time the debt was outstanding during the indicated periods.

EZOP Debt.    In February 2023, we amended the EZOP revolving credit facility to, among other things, (a) increase the aggregate commitment amount from $450.0 million to $675.0 million, (b) increase the uncommitted maximum facility amount from $575.0 million to $800.0 million, (c) amend certain provisions related to the allocation of certain payments made to the lenders, (d) amend certain provisions related to excess concentration limits and eligibility criteria to permit us and our affiliates to provide warranties of, and replacements for, load controllers and generators in connection with the related solar loan contracts and (e) add provisions to allow EZOP to request an increase in the aggregate commitment amount (subject to certain conditions) by adding additional lenders to the EZOP revolving credit facility. In February 2023, Credit Suisse AG ("Credit Suisse") sold a significant part of its Securitized Products Group (the "Credit Suisse Securitized Products Sale") to Apollo Global Management ("Apollo"). Subsequently, Apollo publicly announced the majority of the assets and professionals associated with the sale are now part of or managed by ATLAS SP Partners, a new stand-alone credit firm focused on asset-backed financing and capital markets solutions ("Atlas"). In March 2023, in connection with the Credit Suisse Securitized Products Sale, certain of our subsidiaries consented to the assignment of the loans and commitments of the Credit Suisse lenders to the Atlas lenders (such assignment, the "EZOP Assignment") under the EZOP revolving credit facility. In connection with the EZOP Assignment, Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch ("CSNYB") resigned as the agent under the EZOP revolving credit facility, Atlas Securitized Products Holdings, L.P. (the "Successor Agent") was appointed as the successor agent thereunder and, in connection with such appointment, the Successor Agent assumed the agent roles under the EZOP revolving credit facility. In connection with the appointment of Atlas as Successor Agent, the borrowers and the lenders party to the applicable agency resignation and appointment agreements consented to, among other things, Atlas' ability to assign the agent role under the EZOP revolving credit facility to one of its affiliates subject to certain conditions set forth therein. In March 2023, after the EZOP Assignment, we amended the EZOP revolving credit facility to, among other things, (a) increase the aggregate commitment amount from $675.0 million to $775.0 million, (b) increase the uncommitted maximum facility amount from $800.0 million to $900.0 million, (c) amend and supplement certain defaulting lender provisions and (d) update the references from CSNYB, the predecessor agent, to Atlas, the successor agent, and remove or modify certain provisions related to the borrowing, funding and allocation of payments among the previous lender syndicate (that previously included lenders
affiliated with Credit Suisse that, prior to the date of the amendment to the EZOP revolving credit facility and pursuant to the EZOP Assignment, had assigned their loans and commitments to lenders affiliated with Atlas). We currently do not have the resources to repay this facility when it becomes due in November 2024, however, we believe we will be able to satisfy this obligation through refinancing of the facility. Although we believe it is probable we will refinance this facility, there can be no assurance about our ability to do so.

TEPH Debt.    In March 2023, in connection with the Credit Suisse Securitized Products Sale, certain of our subsidiaries consented to the assignment of the loans and commitments of the Credit Suisse lenders to the Atlas lenders (such assignment, the "TEPH Assignment") under the TEPH revolving credit facility. In connection with the TEPH Assignment, CSNYB resigned as the agent under the TEPH revolving credit facility, Atlas was appointed as the successor agent thereunder and, in connection with such appointment, the Successor Agent assumed the agent roles under the TEPH revolving credit facility. In connection with the appointment of Atlas as Successor Agent, the borrowers and the lenders party to the applicable agency resignation and appointment agreements consented to, among other things, Atlas' ability to assign the agent role under the TEPH revolving credit facility to one of its affiliates subject to certain conditions set forth therein. In March 2023, after the TEPH Assignment, we amended the TEPH revolving credit facility to, among other things, (a) increase the aggregate commitment amount from $600.0 million to $700.0 million, (b) increase the uncommitted maximum facility amount from $689.7 million to $789.7 million, (c) add provisions to allow TEPH to request an increase in the aggregate commitment amount (subject to certain conditions) by adding additional lenders to the TEPH revolving credit facility, (d) amend and supplement certain defaulting lender provisions, (e) modify the hedging provisions to give all hedge counterparties the benefit of certain payment priorities and certain other terms previously limited to qualifying hedge counterparties (as defined by the TEPH revolving credit facility), to extend the time period for the event of default resulting from hedge counterparties ceasing to be qualifying hedge counterparties and to make other hedge-related amendments, (f) update the references from CSNYB, the predecessor administrative agent, to Atlas, the successor administrative agent, and remove or modify certain provisions related to the borrowing, funding and allocation of payments among the previous lender syndicate (that previously included lenders affiliated with Credit Suisse that, prior to the date of the amendment to the TEPH revolving credit facility and pursuant to the TEPH Assignment, had assigned their loans and commitments to lenders affiliated with Atlas), (g) add European Union bail-in provisions and (h) add certain syndication-related provisions. We currently do not have the resources to repay this facility when it becomes due in November 2024, however, we believe we will be able to satisfy this obligation through refinancing of the facility. Although we believe it is probable we will refinance this facility, there can be no assurance about our ability to do so.

AP8 Debt.    In March 2023, we amended the AP8 revolving credit facility to, among other things, increase the aggregate commitment amount from $75.0 million to $150.0 million. In June 2023, we amended the AP8 revolving credit facility to, among other things, increase the aggregate commitment amount from $150.0 million to $185.0 million. We believe we will be able to satisfy this obligation due in September 2024 through refinancing of the facility or alternatively through the use of our existing cash resources and liquidity.

IS Debt.    In March 2023, IS entered into a secured revolving credit facility with Texas Capital Bank, as agent, and the lenders party thereto, for an aggregate commitment amount of $50.0 million with a maturity date of the earlier of (a) March 2026 and (b) six months from the latest maturity date of any material parent credit facility (defined as a parent credit facility with a commitment amount of $250.0 million or more that, if terminated could individually be expected to result in a liquidity event (as defined by the IS revolving credit facility)). The proceeds of the loans under the IS revolving credit facility are available to purchase or otherwise acquire certain accounts receivable and inventory, fund certain reserve accounts that are required to be maintained by IS in accordance with the revolving credit agreement and pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the IS revolving credit facility. Interest on the borrowings under the IS revolving credit facility is due monthly. Borrowings under the IS revolving credit facility bear interest at an annual rate based on Term SOFR (as defined by the IS revolving credit facility).

SOLV Debt.    In April 2023, we pooled and transferred eligible solar energy systems and the related asset receivables into wholly-owned subsidiaries of SOLV, a special purpose entity, that issued $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2023-1 Class A solar asset-backed notes and $23.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2023-1 Class B solar asset-backed notes (collectively, the "SOLV Notes") with a maturity date of April 2058. The SOLV Notes were issued at a discount of 5.01% and 11.63% for the Class A and Class B notes, respectively, and bear interest at an annual rate equal to 5.40% and 7.35% for the Class A and Class B notes, respectively. The cash flows generated by the solar energy systems of SOLV's subsidiaries are used to service the quarterly principal and interest payments on the SOLV Notes and satisfy SOLV's expenses, and any remaining cash can be distributed to Sunnova Sol V Depositor, LLC, SOLV's sole member. In connection with the SOLV Notes, certain of our affiliates receive a fee for managing and servicing the solar energy systems pursuant to a transaction management agreement and management and servicing agreements. In addition, Sunnova Energy Corporation has guaranteed (a) the obligations of certain of our subsidiaries to manage and service the solar energy systems pursuant to a transaction management agreement and management and servicing agreements, (b) the managing members' obligations, in such
capacity, under the related financing fund's limited liability company agreement and (c) certain of our subsidiaries' obligations to repurchase or substitute certain ineligible solar energy systems eventually sold to SOLV pursuant to the sale and contribution agreement. SOLV is also required to maintain certain reserve accounts for the benefit of the holders of the SOLV Notes, each of which must remain funded at all times to the levels specified in the SOLV Notes. The indenture requires SOLV to track the debt service coverage ratio (such ratio, the "DSCR") of (a) the amount of certain payments received from customers, certain performance based incentives, certain energy credits and any applicable insurance proceeds as of a specific date to (b) interest and scheduled principal due on the SOLV Notes as of such date, with the potential to enter into an early amortization period if the DSCR drops below a certain threshold. The holders of the SOLV Notes have no recourse to our other assets except as expressly set forth in the SOLV Notes.

HELXI Debt.    In May 2023, we pooled and transferred eligible solar loans and the related receivables into HELXI, a special purpose entity, that issued $174.9 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2023-A Class A solar loan-backed notes, $80.1 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2023-A Class B solar loan-backed notes and $31.7 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2023-A Class C solar loan-backed notes (collectively, the "HELXI Notes") with a maturity date of May 2050. The HELXI Notes were issued at a discount of 2.57% for Class A, 5.31% for Class B and 13.56% for Class C and bear interest at an annual rate of 5.30%, 5.60% and 6.00%, respectively. The cash flows generated by these solar loans are used to service the monthly principal and interest payments on the HELXI Notes and satisfy HELXI's expenses, and any remaining cash can be distributed to Sunnova Helios XI Depositor, LLC, HELXI's sole member. In connection with the HELXI Notes, certain of our affiliates receive a fee for managing and servicing the solar energy systems pursuant to management and service agreements. In addition, Sunnova Energy Corporation has guaranteed, among other things, (a) the obligations of certain of our subsidiaries to manage and service the solar energy systems pursuant to management and servicing agreements and (b) certain of our subsidiaries' obligations to repurchase or substitute certain ineligible solar loans eventually sold to HELXI pursuant to the related sale and contribution agreement. HELXI is also required to maintain certain reserve accounts for the benefit of the holders of the HELXI Notes, each of which must be funded at all times to the levels specified in the HELXI Notes. The holders of the HELXI Notes have no recourse to our other assets except as expressly set forth in the HELXI Notes.

Sunnova Energy Corporation Debt.    In June 2023, Sunnova Energy Corporation entered into an arrangement to finance $6.8 million of insurance premiums at an annual interest rate of 7.24% over ten months.

Fair Values of Long-Term Debt.    The fair values of our long-term debt and the corresponding carrying amounts are as
follows:

As of June 30, 2023As of December 31, 2022
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
(in thousands)
SEI 0.25% convertible senior notes
$575,000 $509,103 $575,000 $511,733 
SEI 2.625% convertible senior notes
600,000 572,133 600,000 574,693 
Sunnova Energy Corporation note payable4,924 4,924 — — 
Sunnova Energy Corporation 5.875% senior notes
400,000 357,176 400,000 359,283 
EZOP revolving credit facility721,000 721,000 500,000 500,000 
HELII solar asset-backed notes208,324 200,362 212,648 206,045 
RAYSI solar asset-backed notes113,828 102,976 115,835 104,594 
HELIII solar loan-backed notes100,550 89,725 104,685 93,706 
TEPH revolving credit facility473,840 473,840 425,700 425,700 
SOLI solar asset-backed notes357,508 310,552 365,025 313,174 
HELIV solar loan-backed notes112,641 97,524 117,149 100,913 
AP8 revolving credit facility177,000 177,000 75,000 75,000 
SOLII solar asset-backed notes233,856 190,429 238,685 189,728 
HELV solar loan-backed notes153,144 133,109 158,307 135,408 
SOLIII solar asset-backed notes283,087 237,785 292,411 237,425 
HELVI solar loan-backed notes179,261 153,633 184,439 157,289 
HELVII solar loan-backed notes137,749 120,098 142,914 124,476 
HELVIII solar loan-backed notes271,378 243,427 281,113 252,483 
SOLIV solar asset-backed notes341,155 326,515 346,331 334,335 
HELIX solar loan-backed notes218,591 206,158 223,469 210,070 
HELX solar loan-backed notes225,900 222,457 180,636 183,165 
IS revolving credit facility37,100 37,100 — — 
SOLV solar asset-backed notes323,500 314,433 — — 
HELXI solar loan-backed notes285,471 277,951 — — 
Total (1)$6,534,807 $6,079,410 $5,539,347 $5,089,220 

(1) Amounts exclude the net deferred financing costs (classified as debt) and net debt discounts of $168.9 million and $130.2 million as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

For the note payable, EZOP, TEPH, AP8 and IS debt, the estimated fair values approximate the carrying amounts primarily due to the variable nature of the interest rates of the underlying instruments. For the convertible senior notes, senior notes and the HELII, RAYSI, HELIII, SOLI, HELIV, SOLII, HELV, SOLIII, HELVI, HELVII, HELVIII, SOLIV, HELIX, HELX, SOLV and HELXI debt, we determined the estimated fair values based on an analysis of debt with similar book values, maturities and required market yields based on current interest rates.
v3.23.2
Derivative Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative InstrumentsInterest Rate Swaps and Caps on EZOP Debt.    During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, EZOP entered into interest rate swaps and caps for an aggregate notional amount of $153.0 million and $340.6 million, respectively, to economically hedge its exposure to the variable interest rates on a portion of the outstanding EZOP debt. No collateral was posted for the interest rate swaps and caps as they are secured under the EZOP revolving credit facility. In August 2022, the notional amount of the interest rate swaps and caps began decreasing to match EZOP's estimated monthly principal payments on the debt. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, EZOP unwound interest rate swaps and caps with an aggregate notional amount of $0 and $360.2 million, respectively, and recorded a realized gain of $11.1 million and $15.7 million, respectively.
Interest Rate Swaps and Caps on TEPH Debt.    During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, TEPH entered into interest rate swaps and caps for an aggregate notional amount of $314.6 million and $421.1 million, respectively, to economically hedge its exposure to the variable interest rates on a portion of the outstanding TEPH debt. No collateral was posted for the interest rate swaps and caps as they are secured under the TEPH revolving credit facility. In October 2023, the notional amount of the interest rate swaps and caps will begin decreasing to match TEPH's estimated quarterly principal payments on the debt. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, TEPH unwound interest rate swaps and caps with an aggregate notional amount of $241.1 million and $515.4 million, respectively, and recorded a realized gain of $4.5 million and $29.8 million, respectively.

Interest Rate Swaps and Caps on AP8 Debt.    During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, AP8 entered into interest rate swaps and caps for an aggregate notional amount of $110.0 million and $0, respectively, to economically hedge its exposure to the variable interest rates on a portion of the outstanding AP8 debt. No collateral was posted for the interest rate swaps and caps as they are secured under the AP8 revolving credit facility. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps and caps is locked for the life of the contract. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, AP8 unwound interest rate swaps and caps with an aggregate notional amount of $0 and recorded a realized gain of $116,000 and $0, respectively.

The following table presents a summary of the outstanding derivative instruments:

As of June 30, 2023As of December 31, 2022
Effective
Date
Termination
Date
Fixed
Interest
Rate
Aggregate
Notional
Amount
Effective
Date
Termination
Date
Fixed
Interest
Rate
Aggregate
Notional
Amount
(in thousands, except interest rates)
EZOPJune 2022 -
February 2023
October 2031 -
November 2035
0.890%$609,294 June 2022 -
July 2022
July 2034
0.890%
$489,477 
TEPHJuly 2022 -
July 2023
October 2031 -
October 2041
2.620% - 3.472%
312,200 July 2022 -
December 2022
January 2035 -
April 2041
1.520% -
2.630%
383,749 
AP8November 2022
 - June 2023
September 20254.250%185,000 November 2022September 20254.250%75,000 
Total$1,106,494 $948,226 

The following table presents the fair value of the interest rate swaps and caps as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Other assets$122,271 $112,712 

We did not designate the interest rate swaps and caps as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. As a result, we recognize changes in fair value immediately in interest expense, net. The following table presents the impact of the interest rate swaps and caps as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Realized gain$(9,062)$(46,097)$(15,769)$(45,506)
Unrealized (gain) loss(15,605)32,857 8,011 (1,017)
Total$(24,667)$(13,240)$(7,758)$(46,523)
v3.23.2
Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income TaxesOur effective income tax rate is (8)% and 0% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is (4)% and 0% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Total income tax differs from the amounts computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to loss before income tax primarily as a result of our valuation allowance. We assessed whether we had any significant uncertain tax positions taken in a filed tax return, planned to be taken in a future tax return or claim, or otherwise subject to interpretation and determined there were none not more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position, or prospectively approved when such approval may be sought in advance. Accordingly, we recorded no reserve for uncertain tax positions. Should a provision for any interest or penalties relative to unrecognized tax benefits be necessary, it is our policy to accrue for such in our income tax accounts. There were no such accruals as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and we do not expect a significant change in gross unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months. Our tax years after 2011 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and by the taxing authorities in the states and territories in which we operate.
v3.23.2
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Noncontrolling Interests
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

In February 2023, the Class A member of Sunnova TEP 7-B, LLC increased its capital commitment from approximately $30.0 million to approximately $125.0 million. In March 2023, the Class A member of Sunnova TEP 7-C, LLC increased its capital commitment from approximately $41.0 million to approximately $51.3 million. In May 2023, we admitted a tax equity investor as the Class A member of Sunnova TEP 7-E, LLC ("TEP7E"), a subsidiary of Sunnova TEP 7-E Manager, LLC, which is the Class B member of TEP7E. The Class A member of TEP7E made a total capital commitment of approximately $51.0 million. In June 2023, we exercised our purchase option to purchase 100% of the Class A member's interest in Sunnova TEP I, LLC ("TEPI") for $5.9 million. This purchase resulted in an increase in our equity in TEPI of $67.0 million. The carrying values of the redeemable noncontrolling interests were equal to or greater than the redemption values as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Noncontrolling Interests

In April 2023, the Class A member of Sunnova TEP V-C, LLC increased its capital commitment from approximately $150.0 million to approximately $150.2 million. In April 2023, the Class A member of Sunnova TEP 6-A, LLC increased its capital commitment from approximately $50.0 million to approximately $57.7 million. In June 2023, the Class A member of Sunnova TEP 7-D, LLC increased its capital commitment from approximately $150.0 million to approximately $250.0 million.
v3.23.2
Stockholders' Equity
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' EquityDuring the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, we issued 693,443 and 694,446 shares of our common stock to Lenx, LLC pursuant to the terms of the earnout agreement, as amended, entered into in connection with the acquisition of SunStreet Energy Group, LLC.
v3.23.2
Equity-Based Compensation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Equity-Based Compensation Equity-Based CompensationIn February 2023, the aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to awards under the 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") was increased by 1,525,652, an amount that, together with the shares remaining available for grant under the LTIP, is equal to 5,746,588 shares, or approximately 5% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2022.
Stock Options

The following table summarizes stock option activity:

Number
of Stock
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding, December 31, 20223,259,459 $18.48 4.75$10,341 
Granted942,348 $15.13 9.74$8.85 
Exercised(31,360)$13.22 $132 
Forfeited(138,941)$22.02 $11.80 
Outstanding, June 30, 20234,031,506 $17.61 5.36$13,561 
Exercisable, June 30, 20232,663,597 $16.43 3.32$10,734 
Vested and expected to vest, June 30, 20234,031,506 $17.61 5.36$13,561 
Non-vested, June 30, 20231,367,909 $10.90 

The number of stock options that vested during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 0. The number of stock options that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 16,816. The grant date fair value of stock options that vested during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $0. The grant date fair value of stock options that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $309,000. As of June 30, 2023, there was $11.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 2.27 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity:

Number of
Restricted
Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding, December 31, 20221,609,615 $20.62 
Granted1,810,918 $14.53 
Vested(816,567)$18.34 
Forfeited(209,348)$18.28 
Outstanding, June 30, 20232,394,618 $17.00 

The number of restricted stock units that vested during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 75,588 and 58,198, respectively. The number of restricted stock units that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 816,567 and 702,664, respectively. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units that vested during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $1.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $15.0 million and $15.1 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, there was $33.0 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 1.63 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the number of shares of common stock issued under the ESPP was 20,966 and 7,106, respectively.
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Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of our basic and diluted net loss per share:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Net loss attributable to stockholders—basic and diluted$(86,091)$(41,137)$(167,174)$(76,195)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders—basic and diluted$(0.74)$(0.36)$(1.45)$(0.67)
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted116,236,741 114,548,970 115,658,570 114,027,097 

The following table presents the weighted average shares of common stock equivalents that were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have been anti-dilutive:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
Equity-based compensation awards6,460,556 5,192,317 5,753,120 4,841,388 
Convertible senior notes34,150,407 16,628,073 34,150,407 16,628,073 
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Legal.    We are a party to a number of lawsuits, claims and governmental proceedings that are ordinary, routine matters incidental to our business. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, we periodically have disputes with dealers and customers. We do not expect the outcomes of these matters to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Performance Guarantee Obligations.    As of June 30, 2023, we recorded $4.5 million related to our guarantee of certain specified minimum solar energy production output under our leases and loans, of which $2.3 million is recorded in other current liabilities and $2.2 million is recorded in other long-term liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2022, we recorded $4.8 million related to these guarantees, of which $2.5 million is recorded in other current liabilities and $2.3 million is recorded in other long-term liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. The changes in our aggregate performance guarantee obligations are as follows:

Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$4,845 $5,293 
Accruals2,485 1,052 
Settlements(2,791)(3,161)
Balance at end of period$4,539 $3,184 
Operating and Finance Leases.    We lease real estate and certain office equipment under operating leases and vehicles and certain other office equipment under finance leases. The following table presents the detail of lease expense as recorded in general and administrative expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Operating lease expense$692 $693 $1,384 $1,385 
Finance lease expense:
Amortization expense249 186 479 361 
Interest on lease liabilities20 13 38 27 
Short-term lease expense39 33 66 60 
Variable lease expense235 267 468 522 
Total$1,235 $1,192 $2,435 $2,355 

The following table presents the detail of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as recorded in other assets and other current liabilities/other long-term liabilities, respectively, in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Right-of-use assets:
Operating leases$13,677 $14,706 
Finance leases2,897 2,476 
Total right-of-use assets$16,574 $17,182 
Current lease liabilities:
Operating leases$2,510 $2,451 
Finance leases945 796 
Long-term leases liabilities:
Operating leases14,729 15,751 
Finance leases1,120 957 
Total lease liabilities$19,304 $19,955 

Other information related to leases was as follows:

Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases (1)$1,319 $809 
Operating cash flows from finance leases$38 $27 
Financing cash flows from finance leases$439 $406 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Finance leases$901 $570 

(1)Includes reimbursements in 2023 and 2022 of approximately $225,000 and $45,000, respectively, for leasehold improvements.
As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases6.136.60
Finance leases4.542.86
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases3.95 %3.95 %
Finance leases5.27 %4.37 %

Future minimum lease payments under our non-cancelable leases as of June 30, 2023 were as follows:

Operating
Leases
Finance
Leases
(in thousands)
Remaining 2023$1,607 $560 
20243,118 881 
20253,168 504 
20263,236 220 
20273,304 56 
2028 and thereafter5,485 — 
Total19,918 2,221 
Amount representing interest(2,283)(156)
Amount representing leasehold incentives(396)— 
Present value of future payments17,239 2,065 
Current portion of lease liability(2,510)(945)
Long-term portion of lease liability$14,729 $1,120 

Guarantees or Indemnifications.    We enter into contracts that include indemnifications and guarantee provisions. In general, we enter into contracts with indemnities for matters such as breaches of representations and warranties and covenants contained in the contract and/or against certain specified liabilities. Examples of these contracts include dealer agreements, debt agreements, asset purchases and sales agreements, service agreements and procurement agreements. We are unable to estimate our maximum potential exposure under these agreements until an event triggering payment occurs.

Dealer Commitments.    As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the net unamortized balance of payments to dealers for exclusivity and other similar arrangements was $173.8 million and $121.3 million, respectively. Under these agreements, we paid $31.1 million and $13.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and we paid $55.7 million and $26.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We could be obligated to make maximum payments, excluding additional amounts payable on a per watt basis if even higher thresholds are met, as follows:

Dealer
Commitments
(in thousands)
Remaining 2023$13,235 
202475,691 
202560,561 
202636,904 
202730,000 
2028 and thereafter— 
Total$216,391 
Purchase Commitments.    In December 2021, we amended an agreement with a supplier in which we agreed to purchase at least 1,420 megawatt hours of solar energy systems, energy storage systems and accessories through December 2023. The amendment does not contain specific dollar amounts or thresholds; however, we estimate these remaining purchase commitments to be approximately $334.6 million. Under this agreement, we purchased $40.1 million and $43.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and we purchased $118.5 million and $85.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Information Technology Commitments.    We have certain long-term contractual commitments related to information technology software services and licenses. Future commitments as of June 30, 2023 were as follows:

Information
Technology
Commitments
(in thousands)
Remaining 2023$24,111 
20247,049 
20251,682 
2026— 
2027— 
2028 and thereafter— 
Total$32,842 
v3.23.2
Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events[Subsequent Events.     TBD.]
v3.23.2
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure          
Net Income (Loss) $ (86,091) $ (41,137) $ (35,058) $ (167,174) $ (76,195)
v3.23.2
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
shares
Jun. 30, 2023
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
William J. Berger [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement   The 10b5-1 Plan authorizes an agent to sell, from August 1, 2023 until September 1, 2023, such securities as are necessary to satisfy tax withholding obligations, commissions and any fees arising exclusively from the vesting on July 29, 2023, of the compensatory award of 119,047 restricted stock units granted July 29, 2019.
Name William J. Berger  
Title President and Chief Executive Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date May 2, 2023  
William J. Berger, Restricted Stock Units [Member] | William J. Berger [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 119,047 119,047
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements ("interim financial statements") include our consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity and statements of cash flows and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") from records maintained by us. We have condensed or omitted certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding interim financial reporting. As such, these interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our 2022 annual audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2023. Our interim financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments necessary, in our opinion, to state fairly our financial position and results of operations for the reported periods. Amounts reported for interim periods may not be indicative of a full year period because of our continual growth, seasonal fluctuations in demand for power, timing of maintenance and other expenditures, changes in interest expense and other factors.

Our interim financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. In accordance with the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, Consolidation, we consolidate any VIE of which we are the primary beneficiary. We form VIEs with our investors in the ordinary course of business to facilitate the funding and monetization of certain attributes associated with our solar energy systems. The typical condition for a controlling financial interest is holding a majority of the voting interests of an entity. However, a controlling financial interest may also exist in entities, such as VIEs, through arrangements that do not involve holding a majority of the voting interests. A primary beneficiary is defined as the party that has (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. We do not
consolidate a VIE in which we have a majority ownership interest when we are not considered the primary beneficiary. We have considered the provisions within the contractual arrangements that grant us power to manage and make decisions that affect the operation of our VIEs, including determining the solar energy systems contributed to the VIEs, and the installation, operation and maintenance of the solar energy systems. We consider the rights granted to the other investors under the contractual arrangements to be more protective in nature rather than substantive participating rights. As such, we have determined we are the primary beneficiary of our VIEs and evaluate our relationships with our VIEs on an ongoing basis to determine whether we continue to be the primary beneficiary. We have eliminated all intercompany transactions in consolidation.
Revisions RevisionsWe have revised our previously issued interim financial statements to correct immaterial errors pertaining to our interest rate derivative financial instruments, specifically the credit valuation adjustment to account for the counterparties' credit risk. We originally did not record the estimated reduction to the derivative assets related to the credit valuation adjustment as of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022. These immaterial errors impacted our consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

The application of GAAP in the preparation of the interim financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Accounts Receivable Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable—Trade.    Accounts receivable—trade primarily represents trade receivables from customers that are generally collected in the subsequent month. Accounts receivable—trade is recorded net of an allowance for credit losses, which is based on our assessment of the collectability of customer accounts based on the best available data at the time. We review the allowance by considering factors such as historical experience, customer credit rating, contractual term, aging category and current economic conditions that may affect a customer's ability to pay to identify customers with potential disputes or collection issues. We write off accounts receivable when we deem them uncollectible.Accounts Receivable—Other.    Accounts receivable—other primarily represents receivables from our dealers or other parties related to the sale of inventory and the use of inventory procured by us.
Inventory InventoryInventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value using the first-in, first-out method. Inventory primarily represents (a) raw materials, such as energy storage systems, photovoltaic modules, inverters, meters and modems, (b) homebuilder construction in progress and (c) other associated equipment purchased. These materials are typically procured by us and used by our dealers, sold to our dealers or held for use as original parts on new solar energy systems or replacement parts on existing solar energy systems. We remove these items from inventory and record the transaction in typically one of these manners: (a) expense to operations and maintenance expense when installed as a replacement part for a solar energy system, (b) recognize in accounts receivable—other when procured by us and used by our dealers, (c) expense to cost of revenue—inventory sales if sold directly to a dealer or other party, (d) capitalize to property and equipment when installed on an existing home or business or (e) capitalize to property and equipment when placed in service under the homebuilder program. We periodically evaluate our inventory for unusable and obsolete items based on assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Based on this evaluation, provisions are made to write inventory down to net realizable value.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes inputs that may be used to measure fair value as follows:

Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy must be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. An assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability. Our financial instruments include cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, customer notes receivable, investments in solar receivables, accounts payable, accrued expenses, long-term debt, interest rate swaps and caps and contingent consideration. The carrying values of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair values due to the fact that they are short-term in nature (Level 1). We estimate the fair value of our customer notes receivable based on interest rates currently offered under the loan program with similar maturities and terms (Level 3). We estimate the fair value of our investments in solar receivables based on a discounted cash flows model that utilizes market data related to solar irradiance, production factors by region and projected electric utility rates in order to build up revenue projections (Level 3). In addition, lease-related revenue and maintenance and service costs were supported through the use of available market studies and data. We estimate the fair value of our fixed-rate long-term debt based on an analysis of debt with similar book values, maturities and required market yields based on current interest rates (Level 3). We determine the fair values of the interest rate derivative transactions based on a discounted cash flow method using contractual terms of the transactions and counterparty credit risk as key inputs. The floating interest rate is based on observable rates consistent with the frequency of the interest cash flows (Level 2). For contingent consideration, we estimate the fair value of the installation earnout using the Monte Carlo model based on the forecasted placements for the installations and the microgrid earnout using a scenario-based methodology based on the probabilities of the microgrid earnout, both using Level 3 inputs. See Note 6, Customer Notes Receivable, Note 7, Long-Term Debt and Note 8, Derivative Instruments.
Changes in the fair value of our investments in solar receivables are included in other operating expense/income in the consolidated statements of operations. Changes in the fair value of our contingent consideration are included in other operating expense/income in the consolidated statements of operations.
Revenue / Loans / Deferred Revenue Revenue
We recognize revenue from contracts with customers as we satisfy our performance obligations at a transaction price reflecting an amount of consideration based upon an estimated rate of return, net of cash incentives. We express this rate of return as the solar rate per kilowatt hour ("kWh") in the customer contract. The amount of revenue we recognize does not equal customer cash payments because we satisfy performance obligations ahead of cash receipt or evenly as we provide continuous access on a stand-ready basis to the solar energy system. We reflect the differences between revenue recognition and cash payments received in accounts receivable, other assets or deferred revenue, as appropriate. Revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations represents contracted revenue we have not yet recognized and includes deferred revenue as well as amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. Contracted but not yet recognized revenue was approximately $4.1 billion as of June 30, 2023, of which we expect to recognize approximately 3% over the next 12 months. We do not expect the annual recognition to vary significantly over approximately the next 20 years as the vast majority of existing solar service agreements have at least 20 years remaining, given the average age of the fleet of solar energy systems under contract is less than four years.

Certain customers may receive cash incentives. We defer recognition of the payment of these cash incentives and recognize them over the life of the contract as a reduction to revenue. The deferred payment is recorded in other assets for customers who receive the cash incentives under our lease and PPA agreements, and as a contra-liability in other long-term liabilities for customers who receive the cash incentives under our loan agreements.

PPAs.    Customers purchase electricity from us under PPAs. Pursuant to ASC 606, we recognize revenue based upon the amount of electricity delivered as determined by remote monitoring equipment at solar rates specified under the PPAs. All customers must pass our credit evaluation process. The PPAs generally have a term of 20 or 25 years with an opportunity for customers to renew for up to an additional 10 years, via two five-year or one 10-year renewal options.

Leases.    We are the lessor under lease agreements for solar energy systems and energy storage systems, which do not meet the definition of a lease under ASC 842 and are accounted for as contracts with customers under ASC 606. We recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the contract term as we satisfy our obligation to provide continuous access to the solar energy system. All customers must pass our credit evaluation process. The lease agreements generally have a term of 20 or 25 years with an opportunity for customers to renew for up to an additional 10 years, via two five-year or one 10-year renewal options.

In most cases, we provide customers under our lease agreements a performance guarantee that each solar energy system will achieve a certain specified minimum solar energy production output, which is a significant proportion of its expected output. The specified minimum solar energy production output may not be achieved due to natural fluctuations in the weather or equipment failures from exposure and wear and tear outside of our control, among other factors. We determine the amount of the guaranteed output based on a number of different factors, including: (a) the specific site information related to the tilt of the panels, azimuth (a horizontal angle measured clockwise in degrees from a reference direction) of the panels, size of the system, and shading on site; (b) the calculated amount of available irradiance (amount of energy for a given flat surface facing a specific
direction) based on historical average weather data and (c) the calculated amount of energy output of the solar energy system. While actual irradiance levels can significantly change year over year due to natural fluctuations in the weather, we expect the levels to average out over the term of a lease and to approximate the levels used in determining the amount of the performance guarantee. Generally, weather fluctuations are the most likely reason a solar energy system may not achieve a certain specified minimum solar energy production output.

If the solar energy system does not produce the guaranteed production amount, we are required to refund a portion of the previously remitted customer payments, where the repayment is calculated as the product of (a) the shortfall production amount and (b) the dollar amount (guaranteed rate) per kWh that is fixed throughout the term of the contract. These remittances of a customer's payments, if needed, are payable as early as the first anniversary of the solar energy system's placed in service date and then every annual period thereafter. See Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies.

Inventory Sales.    Inventory sales revenue represents revenue from the direct sale of inventory to our dealers or other parties. We recognize the related revenue under ASC 606 upon shipment. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of revenue—inventory sales in the consolidated statements of operations.

Service Revenue.    Service revenue includes revenue from the direct sale of solar energy systems and energy storage systems to customers with financing provided by us and sales of service plans and repair services. We recognize revenue from the direct sale of energy storage systems in the period in which the storage components are placed in service. Service plans are available to customers whose solar energy system was not originally sold by Sunnova. We recognize revenue from service plan contracts on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract, which is typically 10 years. We recognize revenue from repair services in the period in which the service was performed.

Solar Renewable Energy Certificates.    Each solar renewable energy certificate ("SREC") represents the environmental benefit of one megawatt hour (1,000 kWh) generated by a solar energy system. SRECs can be sold separate from the actual electricity generated by the renewable-based generation source. We account for the SRECs we generate from our solar energy systems as governmental incentives with no costs incurred to obtain them and do not consider those SRECs output of the underlying solar energy systems. We classify these SRECs as inventory held until sold and delivered to third parties. As we did not incur costs to obtain these governmental incentives, the inventory carrying value for the SRECs was $0 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. We enter into economic hedges related to expected production of SRECs through forward contracts. While these fixed price forward contracts serve as an economic hedge against spot price fluctuations for the SRECs, the contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting and are not designated as cash flow hedges or fair value hedges. The contracts require us to physically deliver the SRECs upon settlement. We recognize the related revenue under ASC 606 upon satisfaction of the performance obligation to transfer the SRECs to the stated counterparty. Payments are typically received within one month of transferring the SREC to the counterparty. The costs related to the sales of SRECs are generally limited to broker fees (recorded in cost of revenue—other), which are only paid in connection with certain transactions. In certain circumstances we are required to purchase SRECs on the open market to fulfill minimum delivery requirements under our forward contracts.

Cash Sales.    Cash sales revenue represents revenue from a customer's purchase of a solar energy system from us typically when purchasing a new home. We recognize the related revenue under ASC 606 upon verification of the home closing.

Loans.    See discussion of loan revenue in the "Loans" section below.

Other Revenue.    Other revenue includes certain state and utility incentives. We recognize revenue from state and utility incentives in the periods in which they are earned.

Loans

We offer a loan program, under which the customer finances the purchase of a solar energy system, energy storage system and/or accessory through a solar service agreement, typically for a term of 10, 15 or 25 years. We recognize cash payments received from customers on a monthly basis under our loan program (a) as interest income, to the extent attributable to earned interest on the contract that financed the customer's purchase; (b) as a reduction of a note receivable on the balance sheet, to the extent attributable to a return of principal (whether scheduled or prepaid) on the contract that financed the customer's purchase; and (c) as revenue, to the extent attributable to payments for operations and maintenance services provided by us. To qualify for the loan program, a customer must pass our credit evaluation process, which requires the customer to have a minimum FICO® score of 600 to 710 depending on certain circumstances, and we secure the loans with the solar energy systems, energy storage systems or accessories financed. The credit evaluation process is performed once for each customer at the time the customer is entering into the solar service agreement with us.
Our investments in solar energy systems, energy storage systems and accessories related to the loan program that are not yet placed in service are recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are transferred to customer notes receivable upon being placed in service. Customer notes receivable are recorded at amortized cost, net of an allowance for credit losses (as described below), in other current assets and customer notes receivable in the consolidated balance sheets. Accrued interest receivable related to our customer notes receivable is recorded in accounts receivable—trade, net in the consolidated balance sheets. Interest income from customer notes receivable is recorded in interest income in the consolidated statements of operations. The amortized cost of our customer notes receivable is equal to the principal balance of customer notes receivable outstanding and does not include accrued interest receivable. Customer notes receivable continue to accrue interest until they are written off against the allowance, which occurs when the balance is 180 days or more past due unless the balance is in the process of collection. Customer notes receivable are considered past due one day after the due date based on the contractual terms of the loan agreement. In all cases, customer notes receivable balances are placed on a nonaccrual status or written off at an earlier date when they are deemed uncollectible. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously written off and expected to be written off. Accrued interest receivable for customer notes receivable placed on a nonaccrual status is recorded as a reduction to interest income. Interest received on such customer notes receivable is accounted for on a cash basis until the customer notes receivable qualifies for the return to accrual status. Customer notes receivable are returned to accrual status when there is no longer any principal or interest amounts past due and future payments are reasonably assured.

The allowance for credit losses is deducted from the customer notes receivable amortized cost to present the net amount expected to be collected. It is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics (such as financial asset type, customer credit rating, contractual term and vintage) exist. In determining the allowance for credit losses, we identify customers with potential disputes or collection issues and consider our historical level of credit losses and current economic trends that might impact the level of future credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics, such as differences in underwriting standards. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loan agreements based on the best available data at the time and adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals and modifications unless either of the following applies: (a) we have a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a troubled debt restructuring will be executed with an individual customer or (b) the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancelable by us. Expected credit losses are recorded in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 6, Customer Notes Receivable.

Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue consists of amounts for which the criteria for revenue recognition have not yet been met and includes (a) payments for unfulfilled performance obligations that will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the respective solar service agreements, net of any cash incentives earned by the customers, (b) down payments and partial or full prepayments from customers and (c) differences due to the timing of energy production versus billing for certain types of PPAs.
Self-Insurance
Self-Insurance

In January 2023, we changed our health insurance policy for qualifying employees in the U.S. from a fully-insured policy to a self-insured policy in order to administer insurance coverage to our employees at a lower cost to us. The change in insurance policy did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Under the self-insured policy, we maintain stop-loss coverage from a third party that limits our exposure to large claims. We record a liability associated with these benefits that includes an estimate of both claims filed and losses incurred but not yet reported based on historical claims experience. In estimating this accrual, we utilize a third-party actuary to estimate a range of expected losses, which are based on an analysis of historical data. Assumptions are monitored and adjusted when warranted by changing circumstances. We record our liability for estimated losses under our self-insured policy in accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2023, our liability for self-insured claims was $3.5 million, which represents our best estimate of the future cost of claims incurred as of that date. We believe we have adequate reserves for these claims as of June 30, 2023; however, the actual value of such claims could be significantly affected if future occurrences and claims differ from these assumptions.
New Accounting Guidance
New Accounting Guidance

New accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies and are adopted as of the specified effective date.

In March 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses: Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures, to eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning in January 2023. We adopted this ASU in January 2023 and determined it did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
v3.23.2
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of accounting revisions The following tables present the impact of these revisions on the interim financial statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Other assets$662,456 $(1,475)$660,981 
Accumulated deficit$(423,529)$(1,475)$(425,004)

As of June 30, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Other assets$802,862 $(5,609)$797,253 
Accumulated deficit$(377,217)$(5,609)$(382,826)

Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Interest expense, net$(2,490)$1,475 $(1,015)
Loss before income tax$(20,629)$(1,475)$(22,104)
Net loss$(20,629)$(1,475)$(22,104)
Net loss attributable to stockholders$(33,583)$(1,475)$(35,058)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders—basic and diluted$(0.30)$(0.01)$(0.31)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Interest expense, net$20,437 $4,134 $24,571 $17,947 $5,609 $23,556 
Loss before income tax$(9,697)$(4,134)$(13,831)$(30,326)$(5,609)$(35,935)
Net loss$(9,697)$(4,134)$(13,831)$(30,326)$(5,609)$(35,935)
Net loss attributable to stockholders$(37,003)$(4,134)$(41,137)$(70,586)$(5,609)$(76,195)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders—basic and diluted$(0.32)$(0.04)$(0.36)$(0.62)$(0.05)$(0.67)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Net loss$(20,629)$(1,475)$(22,104)
Unrealized gain on derivatives$(35,349)$1,475 $(33,874)
Net cash used in operating activities$(92,129)$— $(92,129)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
Net loss$(30,326)$(5,609)$(35,935)
Unrealized gain on derivatives$(6,626)$5,609 $(1,017)
Net cash used in operating activities$(162,343)$— $(162,343)

Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity
Accumulated Deficit
As Previously
Reported
RevisionsAs
Revised
(in thousands)
December 31, 2021$(459,715)$— $(459,715)
Net loss attributable to stockholders(33,583)(1,475)(35,058)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent69,769 — 69,769 
March 31, 2022(423,529)(1,475)(425,004)
Net loss attributable to stockholders(37,003)(4,134)(41,137)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent83,316 — 83,316 
Other, net(1)— (1)
June 30, 2022$(377,217)$(5,609)$(382,826)
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Changes in the allowance for credit losses The following table presents
the changes in the allowance for credit losses recorded against accounts receivabletrade, net in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$1,887 $1,065 $1,676 $1,044 
Provision for current expected credit losses1,177 614 2,105 1,089 
Write off of uncollectible accounts(969)(546)(1,748)(1,052)
Recoveries48 65 110 117 
Balance at end of period$2,143 $1,198 $2,143 $1,198 
The following table presents the changes in the allowance for credit losses related to customer notes receivable as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$91,459 $47,818 $81,248 $41,138 
Provision for current expected credit losses10,878 9,225 21,089 15,869 
Recoveries— — — 36 
Balance at end of period$102,337 $57,043 $102,337 $57,043 
Schedule of inventory The following table presents the detail of inventory as recorded in other current assets in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Energy storage systems and components$109,800 $74,968 
Homebuilder construction in progress44,555 43,116 
Modules and inverters23,362 32,798 
Meters and modems1,492 1,166 
Other— 65 
Total$179,209 $152,113 
Schedule of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

As of June 30, 2023
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)
Financial assets:
Investments in solar receivables$68,362 $— $— $68,362 
Derivative assets122,271 — 122,271 — 
Total$190,633 $— $122,271 $68,362 
Financial liabilities:
Contingent consideration$22,243 $— $— $22,243 
Total$22,243 $— $— $22,243 

As of December 31, 2022
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)
Financial assets:
Investments in solar receivables$72,171 $— $— $72,171 
Derivative assets112,712 — 112,712 — 
Total$184,883 $— $112,712 $72,171 
Financial liabilities:
Contingent consideration$26,787 $— $— $26,787 
Total$26,787 $— $— $26,787 
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Financial Assets on a Recurring Basis The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of our financial assets
accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as recorded in other current assets and other assets (see Note 4, Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions) in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$72,171 $82,658 
Additions969 — 
Settlements(5,145)(4,412)
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings367 (3,376)
Balance at end of period$68,362 $74,870 
Schedule of changes in fair value of liabilities accounted for an a recurring basis The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of our financial liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as recorded in other long-term liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$26,787 $67,895 
Settlements(10,831)(16,014)
(Gain) loss recognized in earnings6,287 (17,821)
Balance at end of period$22,243 $34,060 

The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of our liabilities as of June 30, 2023 using Level 3 inputs:

Unobservable
Input
Weighted
Average
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration - installation earnoutVolatility35.00%
Revenue risk premium15.30%
Risk-free discount rate5.00%
Contingent consideration - microgrid earnoutProbability of success25.00%
Risk-free discount rate5.00%

Significant increases or decreases in the volatility, revenue risk premium, probability of success or risk-free discount rate in isolation could result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
Disaggregation of revenue
The following table presents the detail of revenue as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
PPA revenue$39,155 $31,159 $60,901 $52,344 
Lease revenue34,159 24,025 65,502 45,805 
Inventory sales revenue26,492 54,245 86,406 54,245 
Service revenue19,981 1,726 35,959 2,715 
Solar renewable energy certificate revenue15,055 14,687 22,846 20,931 
Cash sales revenue21,724 15,414 38,543 26,762 
Loan revenue8,112 4,194 15,255 7,570 
Other revenue1,699 1,562 2,661 2,362 
Total$166,377 $147,012 $328,073 $212,734 
Deferred revenue schedule The following table presents the detail of deferred revenue as recorded in other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Loans$783,789 $586,128 
PPAs and leases30,235 24,893 
Solar receivables4,471 4,602 
Other11 — 
Total (1)$818,506 $615,623 

(1) Of this amount, $41.3 million and $30.2 million is recorded in other current liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
v3.23.2
Property and Equipment (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and equipment
The following table presents the detail of property and equipment, net as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Useful LivesAs of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in years)(in thousands)
Solar energy systems and energy storage systems35$4,295,288 $3,719,727 
Construction in progress528,008 329,893 
Asset retirement obligations3064,636 57,063 
Information technology systems384,871 72,797 
Computers and equipment
3-5
6,371 4,976 
Leasehold improvements
3-6
6,015 5,558 
Furniture and fixtures71,172 1,172 
Vehicles
4-5
1,640 1,640 
Other
5-6
158 157 
Property and equipment, gross4,988,159 4,192,983 
Less: accumulated depreciation(475,649)(408,182)
Property and equipment, net$4,512,510 $3,784,801 
v3.23.2
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of other current assets
The following table presents the detail of other current assets as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Inventory$179,209 $152,113 
Current portion of customer notes receivable150,966 114,910 
Restricted cash37,825 51,733 
Prepaid assets29,713 17,492 
Deferred receivables10,388 7,392 
Current portion of investments in solar receivables7,804 7,107 
Other685 553 
Total$416,590 $351,300 
Schedule of other assets
The following table presents the detail of other assets as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Construction in progress - customer notes receivable$247,588 $382,611 
Restricted cash180,718 133,584 
Exclusivity and other bonus arrangements with dealers, net173,799 121,313 
Investments in solar receivables60,558 65,064 
Straight-line revenue adjustment, net57,803 53,086 
Other237,312 206,233 
Total$957,778 $961,891 
Schedule of other current liabilities
The following table presents the detail of other current liabilities as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Interest payable$42,910 $35,258 
Deferred revenue41,277 30,172 
Current portion of operating and finance lease liability3,455 3,247 
Current portion of performance guarantee obligations2,335 2,495 
Other4,065 334 
Total$94,042 $71,506 
v3.23.2
Asset Retirement Obligations ("ARO") (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of changes in AROs The following table presents the changes in AROs as recorded in other long-term liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$69,869 $54,396 
Additional obligations incurred7,604 5,390 
Accretion expense2,234 1,735 
Other(44)(58)
Balance at end of period$79,663 $61,463 
v3.23.2
Customer Notes Receivable (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]  
Fair values of notes receivable and corresponding carrying amounts The following table presents the detail of customer notes receivable as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and the corresponding fair values:
As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Customer notes receivable$3,481,602 $2,662,307 
Allowance for credit losses(102,337)(81,248)
Customer notes receivable, net $3,379,265 $2,581,059 
Estimated fair value, net$3,316,523 $2,554,948 
Changes in the allowance for credit losses The following table presents
the changes in the allowance for credit losses recorded against accounts receivabletrade, net in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$1,887 $1,065 $1,676 $1,044 
Provision for current expected credit losses1,177 614 2,105 1,089 
Write off of uncollectible accounts(969)(546)(1,748)(1,052)
Recoveries48 65 110 117 
Balance at end of period$2,143 $1,198 $2,143 $1,198 
The following table presents the changes in the allowance for credit losses related to customer notes receivable as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$91,459 $47,818 $81,248 $41,138 
Provision for current expected credit losses10,878 9,225 21,089 15,869 
Recoveries— — — 36 
Balance at end of period$102,337 $57,043 $102,337 $57,043 
Financing receivable, past due The following table presents the aging of the amortized cost of customer notes receivable:
As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
1-90 days past due$116,075 $91,668 
91-180 days past due26,263 16,859 
Greater than 180 days past due48,912 14,504 
Total past due191,250 123,031 
Not past due3,290,352 2,539,276 
Total$3,481,602 $2,662,307 
Financing receivable amortized cost of customer notes receivable The following table presents the amortized cost by origination year of our customer notes receivable based on payment activity:
Amortized Cost by Origination Year
20232022202120202019PriorTotal
(in thousands)
Payment performance:
Performing$882,708 $1,384,684 $714,073 $218,295 $110,807 $122,123 $3,432,690 
Nonperforming (1)— 19,007 13,534 4,224 4,388 7,759 48,912 
Total$882,708 $1,403,691 $727,607 $222,519 $115,195 $129,882 $3,481,602 

(1)    A nonperforming loan is a loan in which the customer is in default and has not made any scheduled principal or interest payments for 181 days or more.
v3.23.2
Long-Term Debt (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of long-term debt instruments The following table presents the detail of long-term debt, net as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Weighted Average
Effective Interest
Rates
As of June 30, 2023Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Weighted Average
Effective Interest
Rates
As of December 31, 2022
Long-termCurrentLong-termCurrent
(in thousands, except interest rates)
SEI
0.25% convertible senior notes
0.71 %$575,000 $— 0.71 %$575,000 $— 
2.625% convertible senior notes
3.05 %600,000 — 3.11 %600,000 — 
Debt discount, net(21,762)— (24,324)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(856)— (920)— 
Sunnova Energy Corporation
Note payable8.34 %— 4,924 — — 
5.875% senior notes
6.59 %400,000 — 6.52 %400,000 — 
Debt discount, net(3,141)— (3,767)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(6,349)— (7,339)— 
EZOP
Revolving credit facility8.51 %721,000 — 5.10 %500,000 — 
Debt discount, net(393)— (532)— 
HELII
Solar asset-backed notes5.69 %199,339 8,985 5.69 %204,016 8,632 
Debt discount, net(27)— (30)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,255)— (3,591)— 
RAYSI
Solar asset-backed notes5.62 %102,396 11,432 5.54 %105,878 9,957 
Debt discount, net(842)— (960)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,225)— (3,451)— 
HELIII
Solar loan-backed notes4.47 %90,342 10,208 4.42 %94,247 10,438 
Debt discount, net(1,393)— (1,536)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(1,337)— (1,474)— 
TEPH
Revolving credit facility10.03 %473,840 — 7.74 %425,700 — 
Debt discount, net(1,510)— (2,043)— 
SOLI
Solar asset-backed notes3.95 %342,701 14,807 3.92 %348,962 16,063 
Debt discount, net(81)— (87)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(6,302)— (6,827)— 
HELIV
Solar loan-backed notes4.19 %101,472 11,169 4.15 %105,655 11,494 
Debt discount, net(488)— (564)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(2,279)— (2,609)— 
AP8
Revolving credit facility9.61 %177,000 — 20.52 %74,535 465 
SOLII
Solar asset-backed notes3.44 %226,853 7,003 3.41 %232,276 6,409 
Debt discount, net(60)— (64)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(4,263)— (4,576)— 
HELV
Solar loan-backed notes2.49 %139,219 13,925 2.47 %143,940 14,367 
Debt discount, net(614)— (690)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(2,378)— (2,661)— 
SOLIII
Solar asset-backed notes2.83 %266,311 16,776 2.78 %275,779 16,632 
Debt discount, net(109)— (117)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(5,247)— (5,616)— 
HELVI
Solar loan-backed notes2.12 %165,314 13,947 2.08 %167,669 16,770 
Debt discount, net(36)— (40)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(2,629)— (2,909)— 
HELVII
Solar loan-backed notes2.53 %125,963 11,786 2.50 %126,856 16,058 
Debt discount, net(35)— (38)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(2,000)— (2,193)— 
HELVIII
Solar loan-backed notes3.64 %245,888 25,490 3.54 %250,014 31,099 
Debt discount, net(4,812)— (5,267)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,751)— (4,080)— 
SOLIV
Solar asset-backed notes5.94 %332,915 8,240 5.76 %338,251 8,080 
Debt discount, net(10,324)— (11,190)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(7,395)— (7,996)— 
HELIX
Solar loan-backed notes5.68 %191,508 27,083 5.46 %193,837 29,632 
Debt discount, net(3,312)— (3,589)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,062)— (3,303)— 
HELX
Solar loan-backed notes7.36 %201,011 24,889 6.23 %162,301 18,335 
Debt discount, net(18,779)— (12,459)— 
Deferred financing costs, net(3,489)— (3,319)— 
IS
Revolving credit facility8.40 %37,100 — — — 
SOLV
Solar asset-backed notes6.70 %316,566 6,934 — — 
Debt discount, net(17,195)— — — 
Deferred financing costs, net(7,515)— — — 
HELXI
Solar loan-backed notes6.00 %261,101 24,370 — — 
Debt discount, net(12,894)— — — 
Deferred financing costs, net(5,777)— — — 
Total$6,123,923 $241,968 $5,194,755 $214,431 
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of debt instruments Fair Values of Long-Term Debt.    The fair values of our long-term debt and the corresponding carrying amounts are as
follows:

As of June 30, 2023As of December 31, 2022
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
(in thousands)
SEI 0.25% convertible senior notes
$575,000 $509,103 $575,000 $511,733 
SEI 2.625% convertible senior notes
600,000 572,133 600,000 574,693 
Sunnova Energy Corporation note payable4,924 4,924 — — 
Sunnova Energy Corporation 5.875% senior notes
400,000 357,176 400,000 359,283 
EZOP revolving credit facility721,000 721,000 500,000 500,000 
HELII solar asset-backed notes208,324 200,362 212,648 206,045 
RAYSI solar asset-backed notes113,828 102,976 115,835 104,594 
HELIII solar loan-backed notes100,550 89,725 104,685 93,706 
TEPH revolving credit facility473,840 473,840 425,700 425,700 
SOLI solar asset-backed notes357,508 310,552 365,025 313,174 
HELIV solar loan-backed notes112,641 97,524 117,149 100,913 
AP8 revolving credit facility177,000 177,000 75,000 75,000 
SOLII solar asset-backed notes233,856 190,429 238,685 189,728 
HELV solar loan-backed notes153,144 133,109 158,307 135,408 
SOLIII solar asset-backed notes283,087 237,785 292,411 237,425 
HELVI solar loan-backed notes179,261 153,633 184,439 157,289 
HELVII solar loan-backed notes137,749 120,098 142,914 124,476 
HELVIII solar loan-backed notes271,378 243,427 281,113 252,483 
SOLIV solar asset-backed notes341,155 326,515 346,331 334,335 
HELIX solar loan-backed notes218,591 206,158 223,469 210,070 
HELX solar loan-backed notes225,900 222,457 180,636 183,165 
IS revolving credit facility37,100 37,100 — — 
SOLV solar asset-backed notes323,500 314,433 — — 
HELXI solar loan-backed notes285,471 277,951 — — 
Total (1)$6,534,807 $6,079,410 $5,539,347 $5,089,220 

(1) Amounts exclude the net deferred financing costs (classified as debt) and net debt discounts of $168.9 million and $130.2 million as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
v3.23.2
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Outstanding derivative instruments
The following table presents a summary of the outstanding derivative instruments:

As of June 30, 2023As of December 31, 2022
Effective
Date
Termination
Date
Fixed
Interest
Rate
Aggregate
Notional
Amount
Effective
Date
Termination
Date
Fixed
Interest
Rate
Aggregate
Notional
Amount
(in thousands, except interest rates)
EZOPJune 2022 -
February 2023
October 2031 -
November 2035
0.890%$609,294 June 2022 -
July 2022
July 2034
0.890%
$489,477 
TEPHJuly 2022 -
July 2023
October 2031 -
October 2041
2.620% - 3.472%
312,200 July 2022 -
December 2022
January 2035 -
April 2041
1.520% -
2.630%
383,749 
AP8November 2022
 - June 2023
September 20254.250%185,000 November 2022September 20254.250%75,000 
Total$1,106,494 $948,226 
Fair value of interest rate swaps
The following table presents the fair value of the interest rate swaps and caps as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Other assets$122,271 $112,712 
The following table presents the impact of the interest rate swaps and caps as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Realized gain$(9,062)$(46,097)$(15,769)$(45,506)
Unrealized (gain) loss(15,605)32,857 8,011 (1,017)
Total$(24,667)$(13,240)$(7,758)$(46,523)
v3.23.2
Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock option activity
The following table summarizes stock option activity:

Number
of Stock
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding, December 31, 20223,259,459 $18.48 4.75$10,341 
Granted942,348 $15.13 9.74$8.85 
Exercised(31,360)$13.22 $132 
Forfeited(138,941)$22.02 $11.80 
Outstanding, June 30, 20234,031,506 $17.61 5.36$13,561 
Exercisable, June 30, 20232,663,597 $16.43 3.32$10,734 
Vested and expected to vest, June 30, 20234,031,506 $17.61 5.36$13,561 
Non-vested, June 30, 20231,367,909 $10.90 
Restricted stock unit activity
The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity:

Number of
Restricted
Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding, December 31, 20221,609,615 $20.62 
Granted1,810,918 $14.53 
Vested(816,567)$18.34 
Forfeited(209,348)$18.28 
Outstanding, June 30, 20232,394,618 $17.00 
v3.23.2
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of basic and diluted net loss per share
The following table sets forth the computation of our basic and diluted net loss per share:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Net loss attributable to stockholders—basic and diluted$(86,091)$(41,137)$(167,174)$(76,195)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders—basic and diluted$(0.74)$(0.36)$(1.45)$(0.67)
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted116,236,741 114,548,970 115,658,570 114,027,097 
Schedule of antidilutive weighted average shares
The following table presents the weighted average shares of common stock equivalents that were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have been anti-dilutive:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
Equity-based compensation awards6,460,556 5,192,317 5,753,120 4,841,388 
Convertible senior notes34,150,407 16,628,073 34,150,407 16,628,073 
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of performance guarantee obligations The changes in our aggregate performance guarantee obligations are as follows:
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period$4,845 $5,293 
Accruals2,485 1,052 
Settlements(2,791)(3,161)
Balance at end of period$4,539 $3,184 
Lease expense The following table presents the detail of lease expense as recorded in general and administrative expense in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Operating lease expense$692 $693 $1,384 $1,385 
Finance lease expense:
Amortization expense249 186 479 361 
Interest on lease liabilities20 13 38 27 
Short-term lease expense39 33 66 60 
Variable lease expense235 267 468 522 
Total$1,235 $1,192 $2,435 $2,355 
Other information related to leases was as follows:

Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases (1)$1,319 $809 
Operating cash flows from finance leases$38 $27 
Financing cash flows from finance leases$439 $406 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Finance leases$901 $570 

(1)Includes reimbursements in 2023 and 2022 of approximately $225,000 and $45,000, respectively, for leasehold improvements.
As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases6.136.60
Finance leases4.542.86
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases3.95 %3.95 %
Finance leases5.27 %4.37 %
Lease assets and liabilities
The following table presents the detail of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as recorded in other assets and other current liabilities/other long-term liabilities, respectively, in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of 
 June 30, 2023
As of 
 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Right-of-use assets:
Operating leases$13,677 $14,706 
Finance leases2,897 2,476 
Total right-of-use assets$16,574 $17,182 
Current lease liabilities:
Operating leases$2,510 $2,451 
Finance leases945 796 
Long-term leases liabilities:
Operating leases14,729 15,751 
Finance leases1,120 957 
Total lease liabilities$19,304 $19,955 
Operating lease, future minimum lease payments
Future minimum lease payments under our non-cancelable leases as of June 30, 2023 were as follows:

Operating
Leases
Finance
Leases
(in thousands)
Remaining 2023$1,607 $560 
20243,118 881 
20253,168 504 
20263,236 220 
20273,304 56 
2028 and thereafter5,485 — 
Total19,918 2,221 
Amount representing interest(2,283)(156)
Amount representing leasehold incentives(396)— 
Present value of future payments17,239 2,065 
Current portion of lease liability(2,510)(945)
Long-term portion of lease liability$14,729 $1,120 
Other commitments
Dealer Commitments.    As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the net unamortized balance of payments to dealers for exclusivity and other similar arrangements was $173.8 million and $121.3 million, respectively. Under these agreements, we paid $31.1 million and $13.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and we paid $55.7 million and $26.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We could be obligated to make maximum payments, excluding additional amounts payable on a per watt basis if even higher thresholds are met, as follows:

Dealer
Commitments
(in thousands)
Remaining 2023$13,235 
202475,691 
202560,561 
202636,904 
202730,000 
2028 and thereafter— 
Total$216,391 
Future commitments Future commitments as of June 30, 2023 were as follows:
Information
Technology
Commitments
(in thousands)
Remaining 2023$24,111 
20247,049 
20251,682 
2026— 
2027— 
2028 and thereafter— 
Total$32,842 
v3.23.2
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - (Details)
customer in Thousands, $ in Billions
6 Months Ended 47 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
renewalOption
customer
state
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
state
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]    
Number of customers | customer 348  
Number of states in which entity operates (more than) | state 45 45
Maximum renewal term 10 years  
Equity cure contribution | $   $ 13.3
Solar Service Agreement | Minimum    
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]    
Agreement term 10 years  
Solar Service Agreement | Maximum    
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]    
Agreement term 25 years  
Lease and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) | Lease Agreement, Option One    
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]    
Number of options to renew term 2  
Renewal term 5 years  
Lease and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) | Lease Agreement, Option Two    
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]    
Number of options to renew term 1  
Renewal term 10 years  
v3.23.2
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Consolidated Balance Sheets Revision (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]        
Other assets $ 957,778 $ 961,891 $ 797,253 $ 660,981
Accumulated deficit $ (272,186) $ (364,782) (382,826) (425,004)
As Previously Reported        
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]        
Other assets     802,862 662,456
Accumulated deficit     (377,217) (423,529)
Revisions        
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]        
Other assets     (5,609) (1,475)
Accumulated deficit     $ (5,609) $ (1,475)
v3.23.2
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Consolidated Statements of Operations Revision (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]          
Interest expense, net $ 56,947 $ 24,571 $ (1,015) $ 142,554 $ 23,556
Loss before income tax (93,598) (13,831) (22,104) (203,434) (35,935)
Net loss (100,781) (13,831) (22,104) (211,127) (35,935)
Net loss attributable to stockholders $ (86,091) $ (41,137) $ (35,058) $ (167,174) $ (76,195)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - basic (in USD per share) $ (0.74) $ (0.36) $ (0.31) $ (1.45) $ (0.67)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - diluted (in USD per share) $ (0.74) $ (0.36) $ (0.31) $ (1.45) $ (0.67)
As Previously Reported          
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]          
Interest expense, net   $ 20,437 $ (2,490)   $ 17,947
Loss before income tax   (9,697) (20,629)   (30,326)
Net loss   (9,697) (20,629)   (30,326)
Net loss attributable to stockholders   $ (37,003) $ (33,583)   $ (70,586)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - basic (in USD per share)   $ (0.32) $ (0.30)   $ (0.62)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - diluted (in USD per share)   $ (0.32) $ (0.30)   $ (0.62)
Revisions          
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]          
Interest expense, net   $ 4,134 $ 1,475   $ 5,609
Loss before income tax   (4,134) (1,475)   (5,609)
Net loss   (4,134) (1,475)   (5,609)
Net loss attributable to stockholders   $ (4,134) $ (1,475)   $ (5,609)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - basic (in USD per share)   $ (0.04) $ (0.01)   $ (0.05)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - diluted (in USD per share)   $ (0.04) $ (0.01)   $ (0.05)
v3.23.2
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Revision (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]          
Net loss $ (100,781) $ (13,831) $ (22,104) $ (211,127) $ (35,935)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives     (33,874) 8,011 (1,017)
Net cash used in operating activities     (92,129) $ (182,542) (162,343)
As Previously Reported          
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]          
Net loss   (9,697) (20,629)   (30,326)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives     (35,349)   (6,626)
Net cash used in operating activities     (92,129)   (162,343)
Revisions          
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]          
Net loss   $ (4,134) (1,475)   (5,609)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives     1,475   5,609
Net cash used in operating activities     $ 0   $ 0
v3.23.2
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity Revision (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance $ 1,767,262 $ 1,721,713 $ 1,505,948 $ 1,476,277
Net loss attributable to stockholders (101,641) (89,942) (18,394) (19,672)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent 111,121 21,528 10,168 173
Other, net (1,073) (110) (2,011) 174
Stockholders' equity, ending balance 1,888,044 1,767,262 1,620,584 1,505,948
Accumulated Deficit        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (366,972) (364,782) (425,004) (459,715)
Net loss attributable to stockholders (86,091) (81,083) (41,137) (35,058)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent 180,877 78,893 83,316 69,769
Other, net     (1)  
Stockholders' equity, ending balance $ (272,186) $ (366,972) (382,826) (425,004)
Accumulated Deficit | As Previously Reported        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance     (423,529) (459,715)
Net loss attributable to stockholders     (37,003) (33,583)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent     83,316 69,769
Other, net     (1)  
Stockholders' equity, ending balance     (377,217) (423,529)
Accumulated Deficit | Revisions        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance     (1,475) 0
Net loss attributable to stockholders     (4,134) (1,475)
Equity in subsidiaries attributable to parent     0 0
Other, net     0  
Stockholders' equity, ending balance     $ (5,609) $ (1,475)
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of period $ 1,887 $ 1,065 $ 1,676 $ 1,044
Provision for current expected credit losses 1,177 614 2,105 1,089
Write off of uncollectible accounts (969) (546) (1,748) (1,052)
Recoveries 48 65 110 117
Balance at end of period $ 2,143 $ 1,198 $ 2,143 $ 1,198
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventory $ 179,209 $ 152,113
Energy storage systems and components    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventory 109,800 74,968
Homebuilder construction in progress    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventory 44,555 43,116
Modules and inverters    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventory 23,362 32,798
Meters and modems    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventory 1,492 1,166
Other    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventory $ 0 $ 65
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Fair Value of Recurring Financial Instruments (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financial assets:    
Investments in solar receivables $ 68,362 $ 72,171
Derivative assets 122,271 112,712
Total assets 190,633 184,883
Financial liabilities:    
Contingent consideration 22,243 26,787
Total liabilities 22,243 26,787
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1    
Financial assets:    
Investments in solar receivables 0 0
Derivative assets 0 0
Total assets 0 0
Financial liabilities:    
Contingent consideration 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2    
Financial assets:    
Investments in solar receivables 0 0
Derivative assets 122,271 112,712
Total assets 122,271 112,712
Financial liabilities:    
Contingent consideration 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3    
Financial assets:    
Investments in solar receivables 68,362 72,171
Derivative assets 0 0
Total assets 68,362 72,171
Financial liabilities:    
Contingent consideration 22,243 26,787
Total liabilities $ 22,243 $ 26,787
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Investment in Solar Receivables Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 72,171 $ 82,658
Additions 969 0
Settlements (5,145) (4,412)
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings 367 (3,376)
Balance at end of period $ 68,362 $ 74,870
Fair Value, Asset, Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of changes in fair value of liabilities accounted for an a recurring basis (Details) - Contingent Consideration Liability - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 26,787 $ 67,895
Settlements (10,831) (16,014)
(Gain) loss recognized in earnings 6,287 (17,821)
Balance at end of period $ 22,243 $ 34,060
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Fair Value Unobservable Inputs (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 - Weighted Average
Jun. 30, 2023
Volatility  
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]  
Contingent consideration - installation earnout 35.00%
Revenue risk premium  
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]  
Contingent consideration - installation earnout 15.30%
Discount rate  
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]  
Contingent consideration - installation earnout 5.00%
Contingent consideration - microgrid earnout 5.00%
Probability of success  
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]  
Contingent consideration - microgrid earnout 25.00%
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Detailed Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 166,377 $ 147,012 $ 328,073 $ 212,734
PPA revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 39,155 31,159 60,901 52,344
Lease revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 34,159 24,025 65,502 45,805
Inventory sales revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 26,492 54,245 86,406 54,245
Service revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 19,981 1,726 35,959 2,715
Solar renewable energy certificate revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 15,055 14,687 22,846 20,931
Cash sales revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 21,724 15,414 38,543 26,762
Loan revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 8,112 4,194 15,255 7,570
Other revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 1,699 $ 1,562 $ 2,661 $ 2,362
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
kWh
FICO_score
renewalOption
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Average age of solar systems 4 years      
Inventory $ 179,209   $ 152,113  
Threshold period past due, writeoff 180 days      
Deferred revenue $ 818,506   615,623 $ 297,800
Revenue recognized 12,000 $ 8,100    
Self-insured claims liability 3,500      
Solar Renewable Energy Certificates        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Inventory $ 0   0  
PPA revenue | Lease Agreement, Option One        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Renewal term 5 years      
Number of options to renew term | renewalOption 2      
PPA revenue | Lease Agreement, Option Two        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Renewal term 10 years      
Number of options to renew term | renewalOption 1      
PPA revenue | Minimum        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Agreement term 20 years      
PPA revenue | Maximum        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Agreement term 25 years      
Renewal term 10 years      
Lease revenue | Lease Agreement, Option One        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Renewal term 5 years      
Number of options to renew term | renewalOption 2      
Lease revenue | Lease Agreement, Option Two        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Renewal term 10 years      
Number of options to renew term | renewalOption 1      
Lease revenue | Minimum        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Agreement term 20 years      
Lease revenue | Maximum        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Agreement term 25 years      
Renewal term 10 years      
Solar renewable energy certificate revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Energy per certificate (in kWhs) | kWh 1,000      
Typical period for receiving payment 1 month      
Service revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Agreement term 10 years      
Loan revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Deferred revenue $ 783,789   $ 586,128  
Loan revenue | Minimum        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Agreement term 10 years      
Minimum FICO score required for customer to qualify for program | FICO_score 600      
Loan revenue | Median        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Agreement term 15 years      
Loan revenue | Maximum        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Agreement term 25 years      
Minimum FICO score required for customer to qualify for program | FICO_score 710      
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Performance Obligations (Details)
$ in Billions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Contracted but not yet recognized revenue $ 4.1
Performance obligation, description of timing We do not expect the annual recognition to vary significantly over approximately the next 20 years as the vast majority of existing solar service agreements have at least 20 years remaining
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-07-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Contracted but not yet recognized revenue 3.00%
Contracted but not yet recognized revenue, expected timing of satisfaction 12 months
v3.23.2
Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Deferred revenue $ 818,506 $ 615,623 $ 297,800
Deferred revenue included in other current liabilities 41,277 30,172  
Loans      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Deferred revenue 783,789 586,128  
PPAs and leases      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Deferred revenue 30,235 24,893  
Solar receivables      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Deferred revenue 4,471 4,602  
Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Deferred revenue $ 11 $ 0  
v3.23.2
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 4,988,159 $ 4,192,983
Less: accumulated depreciation (475,649) (408,182)
Property and equipment, net $ 4,512,510 3,784,801
Solar energy systems and energy storage systems    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 35 years  
Property and equipment, gross $ 4,295,288 3,719,727
Less: accumulated depreciation (418,200) (360,100)
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 528,008 329,893
Asset retirement obligations    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 30 years  
Property and equipment, gross $ 64,636 57,063
Information technology systems    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 3 years  
Property and equipment, gross $ 84,871 72,797
Computers and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 6,371 4,976
Computers and equipment | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 3 years  
Computers and equipment | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 5 years  
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 6,015 5,558
Leasehold improvements | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 3 years  
Leasehold improvements | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 6 years  
Furniture and fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 7 years  
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,172 1,172
Vehicles    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,640 1,640
Vehicles | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 4 years  
Vehicles | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 5 years  
Other    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 158 $ 157
Other | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 5 years  
Other | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful Lives 6 years  
v3.23.2
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]      
Inventory $ 179,209 $ 152,113  
Current portion of customer notes receivable 150,966 114,910  
Restricted cash 37,825 51,733 $ 53,842
Prepaid assets 29,713 17,492  
Deferred receivables 10,388 7,392  
Current portion of investments in solar receivables 7,804 7,107  
Other 685 553  
Other current assets, net of allowance of $4,093 and $3,250 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively $ 416,590 $ 351,300  
v3.23.2
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions - Other Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]        
Construction in progress - customer notes receivable $ 247,588 $ 382,611    
Restricted cash 180,718 133,584 $ 101,934  
Exclusivity and other bonus arrangements with dealers, net 173,799 121,313    
Investments in solar receivables 60,558 65,064    
Straight-line revenue adjustment, net 57,803 53,086    
Other 237,312 206,233    
Total $ 957,778 $ 961,891 $ 797,253 $ 660,981
v3.23.2
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Captions - Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]    
Interest payable $ 42,910 $ 35,258
Deferred revenue 41,277 30,172
Current portion of operating and finance lease liability 3,455 3,247
Current portion of performance guarantee obligations 2,335 2,495
Other 4,065 334
Total $ 94,042 $ 71,506
v3.23.2
Asset Retirement Obligations ("ARO") (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]    
Asset retirement obligation, useful life 30 years  
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 69,869 $ 54,396
Additional obligations incurred 7,604 5,390
Accretion expense 2,234 1,735
Other (44) (58)
Balance at end of period $ 79,663 $ 61,463
v3.23.2
Customer Notes Receivable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]          
Loan systems not yet placed in service $ 247,600,000   $ 247,600,000   $ 382,600,000
Interest income 26,292,000 $ 13,311,000 51,080,000 $ 24,243,000  
Customer notes receivable not accruing interest 19,800,000   19,800,000   12,600,000
Customer notes receivable not accruing interest, allowance 436,000   436,000   278,000
Interest income for nonaccrual loans 0 0 0 0  
Amortized cost 55,400,000   55,400,000   31,400,000
Customer notes receivable          
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]          
Interest income 23,100,000 13,100,000 43,200,000 23,900,000  
Accrued investment income receivable 23,200,000   23,200,000   $ 10,200,000
Accrued investment income receivable, written off $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 17,000 $ 497,000  
Loan revenue | Minimum          
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]          
Agreement term     10 years    
Loan revenue | Median          
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]          
Agreement term     15 years    
Loan revenue | Maximum          
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]          
Agreement term     25 years    
v3.23.2
Customer Notes Receivable - Schedule of Customer Notes Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]            
Customer notes receivable $ 3,481,602   $ 2,662,307      
Allowance for credit losses (102,337) $ (91,459) (81,248) $ (57,043) $ (47,818) $ (41,138)
Carrying Value            
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]            
Customer notes receivable 3,379,265   2,581,059      
Estimated Fair Value            
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]            
Customer notes receivable $ 3,316,523   $ 2,554,948      
v3.23.2
Customer Notes Receivable - Schedule of Changes in Allowances for Credit Losses Related to Customer Notes Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of period $ 91,459 $ 47,818 $ 81,248 $ 41,138
Provision for current expected credit loss 10,878 9,225 21,089 15,869
Recoveries 0 0 0 36
Balance at end of period $ 102,337 $ 57,043 $ 102,337 $ 57,043
v3.23.2
Customer Notes Receivable - Schedule of Aged Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Customer notes receivable $ 3,481,602 $ 2,662,307
Total past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Customer notes receivable 191,250 123,031
1-90 days past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Customer notes receivable 116,075 91,668
91-180 days past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Customer notes receivable 26,263 16,859
Greater than 180 days past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Customer notes receivable 48,912 14,504
Not past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Customer notes receivable $ 3,290,352 $ 2,539,276
v3.23.2
Customer Notes Receivable - Schedule of Amortized cost of Customer Notes Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2023 $ 882,708  
2022 1,403,691  
2021 727,607  
2020 222,519  
2019 115,195  
Prior 129,882  
Total 3,481,602 $ 2,662,307
Performing    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2023 882,708  
2022 1,384,684  
2021 714,073  
2020 218,295  
2019 110,807  
Prior 122,123  
Total 3,432,690  
Nonperforming    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2023 0  
2022 19,007  
2021 13,534  
2020 4,224  
2019 4,388  
Prior 7,759  
Total $ 48,912  
v3.23.2
Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, non-current $ 6,123,923 $ 5,194,755
Long-term debt, current 241,968 214,431
SEI | Convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (21,762) (24,324)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (856) (920)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
SEI | Convertible senior notes | 0.25% convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate 0.25%  
Weighted average effective interest rate 0.71% 0.71%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 575,000 $ 575,000
Long-term debt, gross, current $ 0 $ 0
SEI | Convertible senior notes | 2.625% convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate 2.625%  
Weighted average effective interest rate 3.05% 3.11%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 600,000 $ 600,000
Long-term debt, gross, current 0 0
Sunnova Energy Corporation    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (3,141) (3,767)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (6,349) (7,339)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
Sunnova Energy Corporation | Note payable    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate 7.24%  
Weighted average effective interest rate 8.34%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 0 $ 0
Long-term debt, gross, current $ 4,924 $ 0
Sunnova Energy Corporation | Senior notes | 5.875% senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate 5.875%  
Weighted average effective interest rate 6.59% 6.52%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 400,000 $ 400,000
Long-term debt, gross, current 0 0
EZOP | Revolving credit facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (393) (532)
Debt discount, net, current $ 0 $ 0
EZOP | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 8.51% 5.10%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 721,000 $ 500,000
Long-term debt, gross, current 0 0
HELII    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (27) (30)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (3,255) (3,591)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELII | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 5.69% 5.69%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 199,339 $ 204,016
Long-term debt, gross, current 8,985 8,632
RAYSI    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (842) (960)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (3,225) (3,451)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
RAYSI | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 5.62% 5.54%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 102,396 $ 105,878
Long-term debt, gross, current 11,432 9,957
HELIII    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (1,393) (1,536)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (1,337) (1,474)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELIII | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 4.47% 4.42%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 90,342 $ 94,247
Long-term debt, gross, current 10,208 10,438
TEPH    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (1,510) (2,043)
Debt discount, net, current $ 0 $ 0
TEPH | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 10.03% 7.74%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 473,840 $ 425,700
Long-term debt, gross, current 0 0
SOLI    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (81) (87)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (6,302) (6,827)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
SOLI | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 3.95% 3.92%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 342,701 $ 348,962
Long-term debt, gross, current 14,807 16,063
HELIV    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (488) (564)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (2,279) (2,609)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELIV | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 4.19% 4.15%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 101,472 $ 105,655
Long-term debt, gross, current $ 11,169 $ 11,494
AP8 | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 9.61% 20.52%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 177,000 $ 74,535
Long-term debt, gross, current 0 465
SOLII    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (60) (64)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (4,263) (4,576)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
SOLII | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 3.44% 3.41%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 226,853 $ 232,276
Long-term debt, gross, current 7,003 6,409
HELV    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (614) (690)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (2,378) (2,661)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELV | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 2.49% 2.47%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 139,219 $ 143,940
Long-term debt, gross, current 13,925 14,367
SOLIII    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (109) (117)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (5,247) (5,616)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
SOLIII | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 2.83% 2.78%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 266,311 $ 275,779
Long-term debt, gross, current 16,776 16,632
HELVI    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (36) (40)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (2,629) (2,909)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELVI | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 2.12% 2.08%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 165,314 $ 167,669
Long-term debt, gross, current 13,947 16,770
HELVII    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (35) (38)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (2,000) (2,193)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELVII | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 2.53% 2.50%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 125,963 $ 126,856
Long-term debt, gross, current 11,786 16,058
HELVIII    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (4,812) (5,267)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (3,751) (4,080)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELVIII | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 3.64% 3.54%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 245,888 $ 250,014
Long-term debt, gross, current 25,490 31,099
SOLIV    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (10,324) (11,190)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (7,395) (7,996)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
SOLIV | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 5.94% 5.76%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 332,915 $ 338,251
Long-term debt, gross, current 8,240 8,080
HELIX    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (3,312) (3,589)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (3,062) (3,303)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELIX | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 5.68% 5.46%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 191,508 $ 193,837
Long-term debt, gross, current 27,083 29,632
HELX    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (18,779) (12,459)
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (3,489) (3,319)
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELX | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 7.36% 6.23%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 201,011 $ 162,301
Long-term debt, gross, current $ 24,889 $ 18,335
IS | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 8.40%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 37,100 $ 0
Long-term debt, gross, current 0 0
SOLV    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (17,195) 0
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (7,515) 0
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
SOLV | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 6.70%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 316,566 $ 0
Long-term debt, gross, current 6,934 0
HELXI    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt discount, net, non-current (12,894) 0
Debt discount, net, current 0 0
Deferred financing costs, net, non-current (5,777) 0
Deferred financing costs, net, current $ 0 $ 0
HELXI | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted average effective interest rate 6.00%
Long-term debt, gross, non-current $ 261,101 $ 0
Long-term debt, gross, current $ 24,370 $ 0
v3.23.2
Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
May 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Feb. 23, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Aug. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Borrowing capacity $ 301,100,000                
EZOP | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Borrowing capacity 54,000,000                
Aggregate committed amount       $ 775,000,000 $ 675,000,000       $ 450,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity       900,000,000 $ 800,000,000     $ 575,000,000  
TEPH | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Borrowing capacity 226,200,000                
Aggregate committed amount       700,000,000     $ 600,000,000    
Maximum borrowing capacity       789,700,000     $ 689,700,000    
IS | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Borrowing capacity 12,900,000                
Maximum borrowing capacity       $ 50,000,000          
Maturity period after parent credit facility maturity       6 months          
Maturity trigger, parent credit facility, terminated minimum       $ 250,000,000          
AP8 | Line of credit | Revolving credit facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Borrowing capacity 8,000,000                
Maximum borrowing capacity 185,000,000     $ 150,000,000   $ 75,000,000      
SOLV | Secured Debt | Asset-backed Securities, 2023-1 Class A                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount of debt issued     $ 300,000,000            
Discount     5.01%            
Stated interest rate     5.40%            
SOLV | Secured Debt | Asset-backed Securities, 2023-1 Class B                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount of debt issued     $ 23,500,000            
Discount     11.63%            
Stated interest rate     7.35%            
HELXI | Asset-backed Securities, 2023-A, Class A                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount of debt issued   $ 174,900,000              
Discount   2.57%              
Stated interest rate   5.30%              
HELXI | Asset-backed Securities, 2023-A, Class B                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount of debt issued   $ 80,100,000              
Discount   5.31%              
Stated interest rate   5.60%              
HELXI | Asset-backed Securities, 2023-A, Class C                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount of debt issued   $ 31,700,000              
Discount   13.56%              
Stated interest rate   6.00%              
Sunnova Energy Corporation | Note payable                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount of debt issued $ 6,800,000                
Stated interest rate 7.24%                
Debt instrument term 10 months                
v3.23.2
Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Fair Value of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Net deferred financing costs and debt discounts $ 168,900 $ 130,200
Carrying Value    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 6,534,807 5,539,347
Estimated Fair Value    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 6,079,410 5,089,220
SEI | Convertible senior notes | 0.25% convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate 0.25%  
SEI | Convertible senior notes | 2.625% convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate 2.625%  
SEI | Carrying Value | Convertible senior notes | 0.25% convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 575,000 575,000
SEI | Carrying Value | Convertible senior notes | 2.625% convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 600,000 600,000
SEI | Estimated Fair Value | Convertible senior notes | 0.25% convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 509,103 511,733
SEI | Estimated Fair Value | Convertible senior notes | 2.625% convertible senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 572,133 574,693
Sunnova Energy Corporation | Note payable    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate 7.24%  
Sunnova Energy Corporation | Carrying Value | Convertible senior notes | 5.875% senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 400,000 400,000
Sunnova Energy Corporation | Carrying Value | Note payable    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 4,924 0
Sunnova Energy Corporation | Estimated Fair Value | Convertible senior notes | 5.875% senior notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 357,176 359,283
Sunnova Energy Corporation | Estimated Fair Value | Note payable    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 4,924 0
HELII | Carrying Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 208,324 212,648
HELII | Estimated Fair Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 200,362 206,045
RAYSI | Carrying Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 113,828 115,835
RAYSI | Estimated Fair Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 102,976 104,594
HELIII | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 100,550 104,685
HELIII | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 89,725 93,706
SOLI | Carrying Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 357,508 365,025
SOLI | Estimated Fair Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 310,552 313,174
HELIV | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 112,641 117,149
HELIV | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 97,524 100,913
SOLII | Carrying Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 233,856 238,685
SOLII | Estimated Fair Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 190,429 189,728
HELV | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 153,144 158,307
HELV | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 133,109 135,408
SOLIII | Carrying Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 283,087 292,411
SOLIII | Estimated Fair Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 237,785 237,425
HELVI | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 179,261 184,439
HELVI | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 153,633 157,289
HELVII | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 137,749 142,914
HELVII | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 120,098 124,476
HELVIII | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 271,378 281,113
HELVIII | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 243,427 252,483
SOLIV | Carrying Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 341,155 346,331
SOLIV | Estimated Fair Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 326,515 334,335
HELIX | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 218,591 223,469
HELIX | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 206,158 210,070
HELX | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 225,900 180,636
HELX | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 222,457 183,165
SOLV | Carrying Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 323,500 0
SOLV | Estimated Fair Value | Solar asset-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 314,433 0
HELXI | Carrying Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 285,471 0
HELXI | Estimated Fair Value | Solar loan-backed notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 277,951 0
Revolving credit facility | EZOP | Carrying Value | Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 721,000 500,000
Revolving credit facility | EZOP | Estimated Fair Value | Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 721,000 500,000
Revolving credit facility | TEPH | Carrying Value | Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 473,840 425,700
Revolving credit facility | TEPH | Estimated Fair Value | Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 473,840 425,700
Revolving credit facility | AP8 | Carrying Value | Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 177,000 75,000
Revolving credit facility | AP8 | Estimated Fair Value | Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 177,000 75,000
Revolving credit facility | IS | Carrying Value | Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt 37,100 0
Revolving credit facility | IS | Estimated Fair Value | Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 37,100 $ 0
v3.23.2
Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - Interest Rate Swap - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate notional amount of derivative $ 1,106,494,000   $ 948,226,000
EZOP      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate notional amount of derivative 153,000,000 $ 340,600,000  
Aggregate notional amount of unwound derivative 0 360,200,000  
Realized gain 11,100,000 15,700,000  
TEPH      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate notional amount of derivative 314,600,000 421,100,000  
Aggregate notional amount of unwound derivative 241,100,000 515,400,000  
Realized gain 4,500,000 29,800,000  
AP8      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate notional amount of derivative 110,000,000 0  
Aggregate notional amount of unwound derivative 0 0  
Realized gain $ 116,000 $ 0  
v3.23.2
Derivative Instruments - Outstanding Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate Notional Amount $ 1,106,494,000 $ 948,226,000  
EZOP | Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate Notional Amount $ 153,000,000   $ 340,600,000
EZOP | Interest Rate Swap One      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Fixed Interest Rate 0.89% 0.89%  
Aggregate Notional Amount $ 609,294,000 $ 489,477,000  
TEPH | Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate Notional Amount 314,600,000   421,100,000
TEPH | Interest Rate Swap Two      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate Notional Amount $ 312,200,000 $ 383,749,000  
TEPH | Interest Rate Swap Two | Minimum      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Fixed Interest Rate 2.62% 1.52%  
TEPH | Interest Rate Swap Two | Maximum      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Fixed Interest Rate 3.472% 2.63%  
AP8 | Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Aggregate Notional Amount $ 110,000,000   $ 0
AP8 | Interest Rate Swap Three      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Fixed Interest Rate 4.25% 4.25%  
Aggregate Notional Amount $ 185,000,000 $ 75,000,000  
v3.23.2
Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other assets Other assets
Not designated as hedging instrument | Interest rate swap    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, fair value $ 122,271 $ 112,712
v3.23.2
Derivative Instruments - Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Unrealized (gain) loss     $ (33,874) $ 8,011 $ (1,017)
Interest Rate Swap | Interest Expense          
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]          
Realized gain $ (9,062) $ (46,097)   (15,769) (45,506)
Unrealized (gain) loss (15,605) 32,857   8,011 (1,017)
Total $ (24,667) $ (13,240)   $ (7,758) $ (46,523)
v3.23.2
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]          
Effective income tax rate (8.00%) 0.00% (4.00%) 0.00%  
Income tax penalties and interest accrued $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
v3.23.2
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
May 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Feb. 23, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Nov. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jul. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]                          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests                   $ 40,201 $ 60,203 $ 13,423 $ 3,757
Class A members | TEP7B                          
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]                          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests         $ 125,000 $ 30,000              
Class A members | TEP7C                          
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]                          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests       $ 51,300     $ 41,000            
Class A members | TEP7E                          
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]                          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests   $ 51,000                      
Class A members | TEPI                          
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]                          
Interest purchased 100.00%                        
Purchase of noncontrolling interest $ 5,900                        
Noncontrolling interest, period increase 67,000                        
Class A members | TEP7D                          
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]                          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests $ 250,000         $ 150,000              
Class A members | Sunnova TEP 6-A, LLC                          
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]                          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests     $ 57,700         $ 50,000          
Class A members | Sunnova TEP V-C, LLC                          
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]                          
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests     $ 150,200           $ 150,000        
v3.23.2
Stockholders' Equity (Details) - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
SunStreet Energy Group, LLC    
Repayments of Debt [Line Items]    
Shares issued (in shares) 693,443 694,446
v3.23.2
Equity-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Stock options vested (in shares)   0 0 16,816 16,816  
Stock options vested, value   $ 0 $ 0 $ 309,000 $ 309,000  
Total unrecognized compensation expense   $ 11,200,000   $ 11,200,000    
Long-Term Incentive Plan            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Additional shares authorized during period (in shares) 1,525,652          
Shares authorized (in shares)           5,746,588
Common stock outstanding           5.00%
Stock Options            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Weighted average period       2 years 3 months 7 days    
Restricted Stock Units            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Weighted average period       1 year 7 months 17 days    
Vested (in shares)   75,588 58,198 816,567 702,664  
Restricted stock units, vested   $ 1,500,000 $ 1,900,000 $ 15,000,000 $ 15,100,000  
Unrecognized compensation expense   $ 33,000,000   $ 33,000,000    
Employee Stock            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares issued in period (in shares)       20,966   7,106
v3.23.2
Equity-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Number of Stock Options    
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) 3,259,459  
Granted (in shares) 942,348  
Exercised (in shares) (31,360)  
Forfeited (in shares) (138,941)  
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares) 4,031,506 3,259,459
Number of stock options, exercisable (in shares) 2,663,597  
Number of stock options, vested and expected to vest (in shares) 4,031,506  
Number of stock options, non-vested (in shares) 1,367,909  
Weighted Average Exercise Price    
Outstanding, beginning balance (in USD per share) $ 18.48  
Granted (in USD per share) 15.13  
Forfeited (in USD per share) 22.02  
Exercised (in USD per share) 13.22  
Outstanding, ending balance (in USD per share) 17.61 $ 18.48
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable (in USD per share) 16.43  
Weighted average exercise price, vested and expected to vest (in USD per share) $ 17.61  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)    
Outstanding, balance 5 years 4 months 9 days 4 years 9 months
Granted 9 years 8 months 26 days  
Weighted average remaining contractual term, exercisable 3 years 3 months 25 days  
Weighted average remaining contractual term, vested and expected to vest 5 years 4 months 9 days  
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value    
Granted (in USD per share) $ 8.85  
Forfeited (in USD per share) 11.80  
Weighted average grant date fair value, non-vested (in USD per share) $ 10.90  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value    
Outstanding, beginning balance $ 10,341  
Exercised 132  
Outstanding, ending balance 13,561 $ 10,341
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable 10,734  
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest $ 13,561  
v3.23.2
Equity-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Number of Restricted Stock Units          
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)     1,609,615    
Granted (in shares)     1,810,918    
Vested (in shares) (75,588) (58,198) (816,567) (702,664)  
Forfeited (in shares)     (209,348)    
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares) 2,394,618   2,394,618    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value          
Outstanding. beginning balance (in USD per share) $ 17.00   $ 17.00   $ 20.62
Granted (in USD per share)     14.53    
Vested (in USD per share)     18.34    
Forfeited (in USD per share)     18.28    
Outstanding, ending balance (in USD per share) $ 17.00   $ 17.00    
v3.23.2
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share - Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]          
Net loss attributable to stockholders—basic $ (86,091) $ (41,137)   $ (167,174) $ (76,195)
Net loss attributable to stockholders - diluted $ (86,091) $ (41,137)   $ (167,174) $ (76,195)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - basic (in USD per share) $ (0.74) $ (0.36) $ (0.31) $ (1.45) $ (0.67)
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - diluted (in USD per share) $ (0.74) $ (0.36) $ (0.31) $ (1.45) $ (0.67)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) 116,236,741 114,548,970   115,658,570 114,027,097
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) 116,236,741 114,548,970   115,658,570 114,027,097
v3.23.2
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share - Anti-Dilutive Weighted Average Shares (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Equity-based compensation awards        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 6,460,556 5,192,317 5,753,120 4,841,388
Convertible senior notes        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 34,150,407 16,628,073 34,150,407 16,628,073
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
MWh
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Current portion of performance guarantee obligations   $ 2,335   $ 2,335   $ 2,495
Other commitment   173,800   173,800   121,300
Payments for dealer commitments   31,100 $ 13,700 55,700 $ 26,900  
Megawatt hours to be purchased | MWh 1,420          
Payments for purchase obligations   40,100 43,900 118,500 85,700  
Remaining purchase commitment   334,600   334,600    
Performance Guarantee Obligations            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Performance guarantee obligations $ 5,293 4,539 $ 3,184 4,539 $ 3,184 4,845
Current portion of performance guarantee obligations   2,300   2,300   2,500
Long-term portion of performance guarantee obligations   $ 2,200   $ 2,200   $ 2,300
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Performance Guarantee Obligations (Details) - Performance Guarantee Obligations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Performance Guarantee Obligations [Roll Forward]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 4,845 $ 5,293
Accruals 2,485 1,052
Settlements (2,791) (3,161)
Balance at end of period $ 4,539 $ 3,184
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Lease Expenses and Other Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]        
Operating lease expense $ 692 $ 693 $ 1,384 $ 1,385
Finance lease expense:        
Amortization expense 249 186 479 361
Interest on lease liabilities 20 13 38 27
Short-term lease expense 39 33 66 60
Variable lease expense 235 267 468 522
Total $ 1,235 $ 1,192 $ 2,435 $ 2,355
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Lease Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Right-of-use assets:    
Operating leases $ 13,677 $ 14,706
Finance leases 2,897 2,476
Total right-of-use assets 16,574 17,182
Current lease liabilities:    
Operating leases 2,510 2,451
Finance leases 945 796
Long-term leases liabilities:    
Operating leases 14,729 15,751
Finance leases 1,120 957
Total lease liabilities $ 19,304 $ 19,955
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other assets Other assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other assets Other assets
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other current liabilities Other current liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other current liabilities Other current liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Other Lease Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:      
Operating cash flow from operating leases $ 1,319 $ 809  
Operating cash flows from finance leases 38 27  
Financing cash flows from finance leases 439 406  
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:      
Finance leases 901 570  
Leasehold improvements reimbursements $ 225 $ 45  
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):      
Operating leases 6 years 1 month 17 days   6 years 7 months 6 days
Finance leases 4 years 6 months 14 days   2 years 10 months 9 days
Weighted average discount rate (percent)      
Operating leases 3.95%   3.95%
Finance leases 5.27%   4.37%
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Leases    
Remaining 2023 $ 1,607  
2024 3,118  
2025 3,168  
2026 3,236  
2027 3,304  
2028 and thereafter 5,485  
Total 19,918  
Amount representing interest (2,283)  
Amount representing leasehold incentives (396)  
Present value of future payments 17,239  
Current portion of lease liability (2,510) $ (2,451)
Long-term portion of lease liability 14,729 15,751
Finance Leases    
Remaining 2023 560  
2024 881  
2025 504  
2026 220  
2027 56  
2028 and thereafter 0  
Total 2,221  
Amount representing interest (156)  
Amount representing leasehold incentives 0  
Present value of future payments 2,065  
Current portion of lease liability (945) (796)
Long-term portion of lease liability $ 1,120 $ 957
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Dealer Commitments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other Commitments [Line Items]    
Total $ 173,800 $ 121,300
Long-Term Dealer Commitments    
Other Commitments [Line Items]    
Remaining 2023 13,235  
2024 75,691  
2025 60,561  
2026 36,904  
2027 30,000  
2028 and thereafter 0  
Total $ 216,391  
v3.23.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Information Technology Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Remaining 2023 $ 24,111
2024 7,049
2025 1,682
2026 0
2027 0
2028 and thereafter 0
Total $ 32,842