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is my roof big enough for solar

How Big of a Roof Do You Need to Accommodate Solar?

February 12, 2020

Gauging Roof Size When It Comes to Mounting Solar Panels

With the right provider, solar panel installation can be a fairly painless undertaking. However, it is important to make sure there’s enough space on your roof to install the appropriate number of solar panels that you will need to power your home.

If you’re a homeowner who is considering making the switch to solar power, but you’re not quite sure how to factor in the size of your roof when deciding on whether solar will work, then this article is for you. Walk through these next four steps to consider the different solar options you have based on the roof structure of your home.

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moving with solar

What Happens to My Solar Panels If I Move?

October 23, 2019

Selling Your Home and Not Sure What to Do About Your Solar Panels?

Solar panels are a great way to cut down on energy costs, but between purchasing and installing the actual equipment and getting the necessary permits, they can be a big investment. If a new job, a new baby, or simple wanderlust is taking you to another city, state, or county as you purchase a new home, what to do with that solar investment is a question you’ll have to answer.

Whether you end up selling your solar panels along with your home or taking them with you to your new home can involves several considerations. In this article, we take a look at how to make the decision about moving solar panels when you buy a new home.

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Should You Wait for Solar Technology to Improve Before Going Solar?

September 11, 2019

Residential Solar Power Makes Perfect Sense – Or Does It?

Residential and commercial solar power is popping up everywhere you look, and many of the stories about its rise in popularity tend to focus on evolving tech. With drastic improvements in cost and efficiency of power generation and storage capabilities on the rise month after month, it can be hard to keep up with the rising star of renewable energy that is solar power.

These days, it seems that the trend is fueled as much by a desire to adopt new green technologies as it is to save money on one’s monthly power bill. To sweeten the pot, some states even offer tax incentives that make solar power installation all the more desirable. Even in states that offer zero incentives, homeowners can reap great returns in as few as 12 years.

So given solar’s rapid evolution, how can you know when it’s the right time to make the switch to residential solar panels for your home’s energy? Read on to find out.

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5 Common Questions That Every Homeowner Has About Residential Solar Power

August 7, 2019

Solar on the Rise

Residential solar power has been on the rise for many years now, that much is clear. Just as hybrid and electric cars have caught fire in the market place, so have residential solar panels. With this new and ever-evolving technology, comes a whole host of questions, both complex and more straightforward. Because of this, many homeowners still have questions about the effectiveness and value of installing a rooftop solar array.

Further, there are also questions related to installation itself as well as long-term effectiveness of solar panels. Homeowners are interested in recouping their solar panel investments via savings on their monthly bill, and they want their homes to maintain, or increase, their value over time. In this post, we’ll address these and other common concerns so you can purchase residential solar power with confidence.

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