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Anytime a home or business owner makes a large investment in their property, they want to be assured that it’s a good one. No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on something only to find out after it’s been paid off that it needs to be replaced or that it’s reached end of life. And that goes double for something that’s semi-permanently attached to the exterior of their home like solar panels.

As you’re researching whether or not to invest in solar panels, you may find yourself wondering how the perfect system will be designed for your home. When it comes to solar panel arrays, one size definitely does not fit all. Even two homes with the exact same design and dimensions may require different array designs based on factors such as: 

• how much energy they use on a daily/monthly basis
• the direction the roof faces
• how much sun and shade they get during the day
• the climate they’re in

One of the biggest reasons that home and business owners choose to invest in solar panels is to save money on their electric bills. And that’s probably why you’re thinking of investing in going solar. But, you might have concerns about how this could affect your homeowner’s insurance. It’s important to note that if you’re purchasing your panels outright or investing in a solar loan then you’ll want to ensure that your homeowner’s insurance has coverage for panels. However, if you’re investing in a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), then your panels will be insured and maintained for 25 years by your solar panel provider.

Did you know that with your solar panel installation you can have not only active energy but extra stored energy? And this extra energy - that’s stored in a battery - can help you save even more money on your energy bill than solar panels alone. If it sounds too good to be true - it isn’t!

It’s no secret that one of the primary reasons people decide to invest in solar is because they want to save money on their energy bills. But can you really save money with solar panels? After all, there is a cost associated with installing the panels and then there’s maintenance to consider. The answer is fairly simple (yes!), although there are a couple of gray areas that will impact the savings you’ll recognize. 

As you’re researching solar panels and evaluating your options to help you make a decision, you’ll probably have questions about your roof. Roofs are, after all, a major investment in and of themselves. They must also be maintained in order to ensure that they’re doing their jobs properly - preventing leaks and keeping the elements from damaging your house.

Congratulations! The fact that you’re reading this means you’re taking the first step to deciding if solar panels are right for your home. In most cases, the answer will be a resounding yes! And we’re here to help you feel confident in that decision. Investing in green energy can seem a little daunting and you may have some questions, such as: