It analyzes six PV business models, ownership, leasing, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), energy communities/peer-to-peer (P2P), crowdfunding, and subscription-based Solar-as-a-Service, using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) framework. This article examines the growing relevance of photovoltaic (PV) energy amid rising electricity demand, sustainability goals, and the need for flexible energy management in households and enterprises. Effective business models can significantly reduce upfront costs, 2. Risk management strategies promote investor confidence, 4. As of early 2023, these new business models are not only making solar power more accessible and cost-effective but are also driving growth and. nner workings of the businesses driving this growth are relatively unexplored.