If you own your solar panels, your property value increases and the house will sell at a premium. If you lease your system, you’ll need to either buy out your lease before selling your home or transfer the lease agreement to the new owner.

Installing solar panels can affect your homeowners insurance since they are considered a structural addition to your home. You should contact your insurance provider to understand any potential changes in your policy or premiums.

Solar panel systems are made of durable tempered glass and require little to no maintenance for the 25 to 35 years that they will generate power. In most cases, you don’t even need to clean your solar panels regularly.

Solar panels are generally safe to install. They are very durable and capable of withstanding snow, wind, and hail. The various components of your solar power system will need to be replaced at different times, but your system should continue to generate electricity for 25 to 35 years.

Investing in solar panels is a smart financial move. With the current incentives and tax credits available in the U.S., many homeowners start seeing a return on their investment in as little as 5 to 7 years. After that, it’s just free electricity for the remaining life of the system, which can be 25 to 35 years or more..