bysolar, inc.

Renewable Energy Systems for Businesses & Residences

Is Your Home Solar Compatible?
   
The following is a list of factors that may affect the suitability of your home for installing a solar electric system:

  • Roof Orientation - Is there a roof facing south (or close to south) that may be used to mount solar panels?

  • Shading from Trees - Is that roof sunny for at least 7 to 8 hours each day, all year round?

  • Ground Mounting - If the roof cannot be used for mounting panels, is there a sunny space on your property for a ground mounted array?

  • Electric Utility - Are you connected to an electric utility that is participating in the NJCEP rebate program (such as JCP&L, PSE&G, or ORU)?

  • Financing - Are you able to obtain financing either by home equity or a second mortgage?


South facing roofs are ideal for solar panels
 
Compatibility Examples
Homes with southern facing roofs and no obstructions are best for installing solar panels.
Homes with non-south facing roofs and trees around need a site visit to determine if solar is viable.
Homes surrounded by trees are not good candidates for solar power, even if the roof faces south.
Good

The roof is directly facing south and there are no objects in the way that could potentially cast a shadow over the solar panels.


Questionable

Orientation of roof (towards the east) and occasional tree may not be ideal for solar. A site survey would be necessary to confirm application.


Bad

The quantity and location of trees around the house will cause too much shading over the roof throughout the day, making this house unsuitable for solar unless all shading trees are removed.


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If you meet all the requirements mentioned above, complete our information page and a solar consultant from bysolar will contact you within 24 hours. He will be able to survey your home and provide you with a firm proposal and economic analysis.