Understanding Residential Solar Systems

If you have considered installing a solar panel system, there are many factors to think about and the task can be daunting. There is no cut and dry way to install clean energy. Every homeowner has various needs, but we are here to help.

While everyone will tell you that clean power is a long-term investment that can also reduce your carbon footprint, even something as trendy as renewable energy power can have downsides. Here are some pros and cons of going clean energy.

Recent studies found property values increase after solar is installed. It’s that simple. The funny thing is if there were more Toyota Priuses than trucks in the area, then the value increased more.

Clean energy is so popular right now that in some cases it can increase the value of homes enough to completely offset the cost of installation. So, even if you’re planning on moving in a few years, you’ll earn back your solar panel investment when you sell your home.

Invest to Earn

There are a number of incredible solar incentives right now in the U.S. In addition to being able to use 30 percent of the cost of installation as a tax write off in every state, some states have Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) and Net metering which give homeowners some great added benefits.

SRECs are a solar incentive that allows homeowners to sell certificates to their utility. Net metering is a different term for the same thing. You get to sell power to the utility company. We are not trying to be a bummer here, but there are certain circumstances where you might want to think before installing solar.

Solar Panel Compatability

Rooftop solar panels are installed by connecting a rack mounting system to your roof. Certain roofing materials used in older or historical homes, such as slate or cedar tiles, can’t handle those racks, so that may be a problem, but it also might be time for a new roof.

There also may be a rooftop deck or the home could be covered by a number of trees, making it difficult for light to get to the panel. Solar panels have no problem with clouds. They do, however, have issues with things that block the light, like trees. As with any big purchase, shopping for a solar panel installation takes a lot of research and consideration.

Take your time and discover if it is right for you. If you want to move into the future and join the solar revolution, or if you want to find out what solar panels are right for you, go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. You can see how much a system will cost, and how much you can save over the next 20 years.

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