Getting solar panels installed on your home - WHSV

Getting solar panels installed on your home

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - It can be a big investment and decision to install a solar system on your home.

While the range for a residential system could be 25000-75,000 dollars to install, it can save you money in the long run.

“I would say typically for a residential system around here, a 12–15-year payoff,” said Andrew Jenner, Branch Manager, Virginia Branch of Paradise Energy Solutions.

Russ Edwards, President of Tiger Solar, said different communities can have different guidelines on what can or cannot be installed in that area.

“Whenever we are working with a potential customer on that property, we look into that so there are no speed bumps or no complications as we get into the design process or the permitting process,” said Edwards.

Edwards said they have run into issues where the requirements of that particular area pre-date solar energy or did not anticipate the use of solar.

" Frequently we have gone back to the ARB, the Historic District, the City or County and worked through that with them. Often times those jurisdictions or those boards are very admitted able to find a solution that works for the ARB or the historic district but also works for people to own their own power,” said Edwards.

Jenner said State legislation passed a few years ago, restrict a Homeowner’s Association’s ability to restrict a homeowner from getting solar panels installed.

“Generally not at a lot an HOA can do to prevent someone from installing Solar on their home,” said Jenner.

The entire process of installing solar systems can take up to a couple months from start to finish, said Jenner.

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