Is Your Roof Solar-Ready?

The advantages of going solar are clear. Not only does it reduce your environmental footprint, it can save you money and increase the value of your home. Yet, to gain these advantages, it’s important to consider your roof.

There are the obvious concerns. You don’t want to install solar panels on a roof that is leaking or one that is covered by dense vegetation. Yet, there are other issues to consider.

Type of Roof

Asphalt shingles are optimal for solar panel installation. Flat roofs also are ideal, though there may be additional costs for mounting and racking equipment to angle the panels towards the sun. Cool Blew Solar installs panels on the majority of roof types, including concrete and ceramic tile.

Age of the Roof

It’s important to consider the age of your roof before installation. If you are in need of a reroof in the next few years, you may want to take care of that prior to installation of solar panels.

The Direction of the Roof

More energy is produced if the solar panels are exposed to sunlight throughout the day. South, east and west-facing roofs typically can allow solar panels to absorb sufficient amounts of sun to power a home.

The Size of the Roof

Sloped roofs with plenty of space are perfect for solar installation in Peoria. Vents and skylights can make installation slightly more complicated. In an ideal situation, a south-facing roof with 10 to 15 years of life is the best situation. But, the professional installation team at Cool Blew Solar have experience working on a wide range of roof types with different angles, materials and ages.

Want to find out if solar panel installation makes sense on your home’s roof? Get an expert opinion from Cool Blew Solar. Contact us today to schedule a solar evaluation at 623-234-2836.

FAQ's

Is Solar Energy Expensive?

The size of your panel installation and the needs of your home will affect your costs. The average net cost of a 5.69kW system is $13,838 cash after 30% rebate (according to solar-estimate.org). An average-sized system can cost up to $35,000. Larger installations will require more hardware, planning and construction time. This can further increase costs. While solar panels are expensive, they have many distinct benefits. Cool Blew Electric & Solar’s experts can assess your situation and goals and recommend a cost-effective system to meet your needs.

How Much Can I Save By Installing Solar Panels?

An average-sized system (5 kilowatts) can reduce up to 50% of your monthly electricity bill. A 5.69kW system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $138. Over a period of 20 years, these savings can add up to $30,000, based on your location and energy usage.

How Long Would It Take to Recoup My Solar Investment by Solar Energy Savings?

With a 5.69kW Solar system you would recoup your savings in 7 years and 2 months but with continuous Utility increases every year your Return and Investment will be much sooner.

What is a Solar Lease Program?

The Solar Lease Program has been one the most popular option that homeowners have chosen over the years. Solar Lease programs gives homeowners the opportunity to take advantage and put Solar on their homes and a guaranteed savings from their Utility for little to no money out of pocket. Most Leases are 20 year power guarantee from the solar provider and includes fixed monthly payments, no repair cost, fully insured and warrantied for the life of the system.

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