Did you know that going solar is now more accessible than ever? In the last 10 years, the price of solar panels has fallen by 50% according to SEIA. 

However, when going solar, most homeowners continue to be a bit reluctant as they still have questions popping up here and there. Let’s walk through them and answer with pears and apples!

Question 1. How much does it cost to install solar panels?

It is hard to state a fixed number for the initial investment of a solar system. There are plenty of aspects to consider that directly impact the initial investment in installing solar panels. For example, first of all, solar systems are customized. This means, there aren’t fixed designs to sell as a pre-packaged DIY product, even when their components are invariably the same. 

Second, every family has different energy consumption patterns and habits. Even bringing a small pet impacts the family’s carbon footprint, did you know that a pet’s diet has the biggest environmental impact in terms of energy consumption? 

Yes, feeding your beloved pet and taking care of its necessities changes your family’s energy pattern of consumption. In short, you need an expert to help you design the perfect solar system to supply your needs, with or without pets included. 

In third place, the quality of the materials employed also impacts the price of your solar system.  Whether you want an off-grid, on-grid, or hybrid system, every component of your solar system will directly impact the cost and expenses of installing your solar system.

And fourth, evaluations, permissions, and workmanship take part in the initial investment of your solar system installation. 

Fortunately, not all are investments and disbursements.

Tax rebates, incentives, and discounts are applicable to every state you live in when going solar. In other words, if you decide to go solar, the state and local governments will reward you not once, but over time as these benefits stretch within the following years after you install your solar system.

For these reasons, it is strongly recommended to quote and figure out how much going solar would cost in your particular case, with the comprehensive assistance of a solar system expert.

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