Solar Homeowners
February 28, 2019

The benefits of solar are far-ranging, covering everything from energy independence to environmental support. At the end of the day, however, many choose to install a solar system on their residence for the financial benefits associated with going solar. While commercial and residential properties alike can benefit hugely from the installation of solar panels, homeowners in particular are in a great position to go solar. The addition of a solar array, particularly in 2019, could be an excellent move for homeowners looking to save money, invest in their future, and consolidate the value of their property for years to come.

 

Bye-Bye Bills

For most people, their electricity bill will arrive each month and immediately demand a chunk of cash to go away. One of the main draws of a solar system is the impact the system can have on your electricity bill. Depending on the size of the system, and its performance, you could potentially offset 100% of your electricity bill each month, thanks to the energy generated by your new solar panel array. Even if you don’t quite hit the 100% mark, you’ll likely land somewhere very close to it and make a significant dent in your bill. For most, this is probably the number one benefit of going solar. Thanks to the lifespan of solar systems - we’re talking twenty-five years and more - you can look forward to decades of savings on your utilities. In fact, if your system is connected to the grid and it produces a surplus of energy, you could even receive bonus payments for the energy generated. Not a bad return for a few panels on your roof, eh?

 

Boost Property Value

For some, before they learn about solar, they are concerned that the installation of a solar array on their home could lead to a decrease in the value of their property. In actuality, the opposite is true! The installation of a solar system on a residential property has been shown to increase the value of the home. Not just this, but along with the increased value, home with solar panel arrays have been reported to sell quicker once put on the market. So, if you’re thinking of going solar, but you’re unsure if you’ll live in your home for long enough to reap the benefits, this should alleviate your concerns. Solar systems have lengthy lifespans, but even if you’re not around for the entire life of a solar system, you can still soak up the benefits when you decide to move on from the property. So if you do decide to move, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll make a return on your initial solar investment.

 

Protect Your Roof

Another solar myth often floated around by those not in the know, is that the installation of a solar system could potentially damage your roof. This couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, a set of solar panels on your roof will actually serve as another layer of protection. It makes sense if you think about it. The panels are installed in an extremely unobtrusive manner, so there’s no negative impact on your roof at the time of install. Then, once the installation is completed, you’ve essentially got a shield from the elements. Whether it rains, snows, or hails, the durable solar technology will stand between your roof and the adverse weather conditions. It’s not just bad weather either, because your roof will no longer be exposed to intense heat (the panels soak up the sun rays), your home will no longer have to endure intense temperatures. So, add a solar array to your roof and you’re basically adding a layer of protection from the elements.



If you’re a homeowner interested in benefiting from solar, contact YSG today or call us at 212.389.9215.

 

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By Shane Croghan


Sources:

https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2014/08/5-advantages-and-5-disadvantages-of-solar-energy

https://news.energysage.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-solar-energy/

https://www.usgbc.org/articles/top-four-benefits-installing-solar-panels-your-home