Solar is Expensive

This is definitely an incorrect assumption. It is not going solar that is expensive. Solar can save homeowners hundreds of dollars each year that would have normally been pocketed by the utility providers.

If a homeowner’s credit is decent they can finance solar and save money right away with no upfront cost. But as always, cash is king; if a homeowner has the money, not paying interest is always a cheaper solution in the long term.

Solar Is For Hippies

The hippie solar culture is still well and alive, but so is the common homeowners who understand the value solar brings and just wants to save money on electricity. This is especially true in middle-class California where solar is roaring. Any good steward of money knows the smart way to have their money do the work.

It's Harder To Sell A Home With Solar

As with anything in the real estate industry, it’s important to do the proper research and ask the right questions from the beginning. While this can be a tricky issue, one very important thing to understand is if a solar purchase is made with a lease, the homeowner does not actually own their system. If you plan to sell your home in the next 5 years, loan and cash options will greatly help. Transferring the system over to a new owner can be an added step and add a delay in the sale of a home.

Solar Will Damage My Roof

The longevity of a roof with solar is directly tied to the quality of the installation. If a homeowner decides to choose a company that uses unqualified labor, cuts corners, uses cheap roofing sealants, could have a rough ride farther down the road. Be sure to go with a trusted solar company that backs their work with warranties. With how quickly solar companies go out business, how hard will it be to track down Chuck the Truck when a roof starts leaking in 5 years.

Solar Radiation Can Damage My Health

While this question comes from homeowners that tend to be on the more extreme end of caution, a closer look at more harmful appliances should be evaluated first ex: cell phone, microwave, etc. Of course, your family could opt to wear tinfoil hats around the house or retrofit your home with a lead roof. But if that seems a bit inconvenient a more practical precaution such as installing a radiant barrier decking, or installing the modules on a garage or ground rack will further limit your exposure to solar radiation.