If you’re planning to remodel your home, whether for you and your family to enjoy, or to sell it for a profit, it’s a great idea to have solar panels installed at the same time. If you plan to remain in the property, then you can go on to save money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Should you plan to sell up once the remodel is complete, adding solar panels to the roof can be a fantastic selling point and incentive for potential buyers.
If you do decide to go solar when remodeling your home, there are a few things to take into consideration:
Location, type and size of solar panels
For something like a full remodel, it’s important that the designer and construction company are aware of your desire to have a solar system installed, as this could greatly affect their plans. Not only that, but solar panels need to be placed so that they receive the most sunlight throughout the day, and this will almost certainly have to be considered at the point of remodeling, especially if changes to the roof’s structure are to be made.
What are the advantages of going solar while carrying out a gut renovation?
The biggest advantage (aside from potentially huge energy savings), is that you can make use of the construction work that’s already underway. Having solar panels installed as the full remodel is going on can save you both time and money, and don’t forget that it can also increase the value of your home, while also making it more sellable should you decide to put it on the market in the future. For consumers who are increasingly searching for more ways to be both energy-efficient and eco-friendly, a home with solar panels already installed is a desirable prospect.
Additionally, if your remodel is being designed around the principle of causing minimal impact to the environment, there’s no better way to make your newly remodeled home as green as it can possibly be, than by switching to solar.
What are the benefits of solar for homeowners and the environment?
Solar energy is 100% clean, sustainable and renewable, and offers us a way to power our homes without being dependent on fossil fuels that emit harmful emissions and pollutants. As a renewable energy source, the power of the sun will never expire, making it an abundant and limitless resource. Homeowners can also make significant savings on their energy bills, and while there are those who may still have to rely on the grid for some of their energy needs, those with solar battery backup installed, can enjoy independence from the grid, and independence from harmful fossil fuels.
If you’re planning to fully remodel your home, why not take the opportunity to have a solar panel system professionally installed at the same time? In doing so, you can get the most out of your home whether you plan to continue living in it, or plan to sell it to environmentally conscious buyers.
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