Should I hire a professional to install my home solar panel?

Whether you use EnergySage or connect with installers independently, we recommend hiring professionals to install your home solar panel system. A DIY installation can be costly and dangerous, and the best products can't be bought online or at a hardware store.

Can solar panels power a home?

Solar panels are used to power everything from calculators to sports stadiums to satellites — and they can just as easily be used to power a home. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist – or anything close to it – to get solar panels for your home.

How does a solar panel installation process work?

The first step in the solar installation process is to assess your energy needs. This involves reviewing your past electricity bills to determine your average energy consumption. By understanding your energy usage, you can better estimate the size of the solar panel system required to meet your needs.

Do solar panels increase home value?

Speaking of putting wasted space to good use, installing solar panels also raises your home value. Studies by Zillow and the Berkeley Lab both found that homes with solar panels sell for more money than comparable homes without them. Better yet, over 30 states have property tax exemptions for the value that solar adds to the home.

How do I choose the best solar panels?

Homeowners must select the right mount system type (roof or ground) for their solar panels. Roof-mounted solar panels are the most common choice for residential installations in the United States. They offer a better return on investment than ground-mount systems and save on space.

Why should I get solar panels for my home?

There are a handful of reasons to get solar panels for your home, but the biggest one is energy cost savings. Home solar is simply much cheaper than paying for grid electricity, and can lead to tens – sometimes hundreds – of thousands in savings over the warranty period of the panels.