A1A Solar shares what you should consider when purchasing a home with solar panels

Buying a home in northeast Florida that already has solar panels installed means you get to enjoy the benefits of solar and skip the purchasing and installation processes. Here are some things to consider before purchasing a home with a solar panel system.

• If the seller bought the panels upfront, you’ll own the panels once you purchase the home.
• If the seller is leasing the panels, you need to know the monthly fees and length of time left on the contract you’ll be responsible for.
• Ask who manufactured the panels. If a US corporation manufactured them, you’re covered by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which requires manufacturers and sellers of products to provide consumers with clear and detailed information about warranty coverage.
• Ask about the warranty. Solar power panels are typically warranted for 25 years and have a life cycle of 30+ years.
• Determine the size of the system and learn how much energy the system typically generates. Consider asking the seller to share past energy bills and find out the number of kilowatts the system produces.
• Find out if the utility company offers net metering. Net metering is a policy that allows you to sell excess electricity that your solar panel system produces back to the grid to service others. This helps you determine how much you can save on your monthly electricity bill. For Jacksonville residents, JEA offers net metering, and you can find more information here. 

Buying a home with solar panels immediately saves you money on your new home’s electric bill. Your system absorbs clean, pure energy from the sun, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions that harm the environment. Have more questions about maintaining solar panels? Join the public Solar Discussion Group on Facebook, or contact A1A Solar at 904-657-8775 today.

About A1A Solar

A1A Solar began in 2010, and today, it’s the No. 1 solar installer in Florida. The company is a certified NABCEP solar installer and a licensed state electrical contractor for thermal and technical sales. A1A Solar earned the Veteran-Owned Business of the Year award in 2016 and is one of the Best Places to Work in Jacksonville. 

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