A few considerations are to be made, such as the quality of the materials used and the installer's expertise. Still, on average, in Hollywood, FL, a solar panel installation should last between 25-30 years. However, with the newer PV solar modules only needing to be active 6-8 hours a day, we could see new systems last far longer.

Selling power back is done via “net metering.” Any excess electricity generated will spin your meter backward, selling that energy back to the utility at the full retail rate. So each month, the homeowner only pays the “net” amount of energy they used. If more is generated than is used, it gets credited back to the homeowner for future use.

There are a few factors at play here. The primary is your "site efficiency," this is a percentage that represents the total amount of sunlight the system can capture. This is determined by how much shade there is and at what angle the panels can be mounted. This can sometimes be done without seeing the site, but it's best to have someone visit the site for precise measurements. 

With most solar systems installed in Hollywood, FL, homeowners get one large enough to reduce the energy bill by 90-100%.

The short answer here is yes. The longer answer is that your property value can be raised twenty times a dollar of avoided utility cost per year. So if your solar panel system produces $1,000 of electricity per year, your home’s value could increase by $20,000.

A legitimate question for any Florida homeowners considering the move to solar.  Well, the good news is solar panels are designed to withstand hurricane-force winds of up to 150mph and are completely waterproof! 

Getting a battery may be one of the most common questions asked of any Hollywood, FL solar company. The answer is that it’s not quite a simple yes or no question. Certain things must be considered, like how much energy your household consumes. It’s wiser for some to remain on the grid and take advantage of net metering; for others looking to go off-grid, a battery becomes much more critical. 

For those still tied to the grid, it may be an area with the grid being unreliable; having a battery backup is an excellent source of power during a blackout. If you desire to be completely grid-free, then a battery backup is necessary. 

By using stored battery power you can save money by better optimizing and managing your energy consumption. Avoid the higher grid rates during peak hours by using stored battery power!

The only real present downside to getting a battery is the high upfront cost, but the good news is that in recent years prices have been steadily dropping and should continue as solar becomes more prominent, so patience may pay off in waiting for a battery if its not truly needed right away.

The investment tax credit (ITC), aka the federal solar tax credit, currently allows homeowners to own their solar panel system to deduct 26 percent of the cost of installing a solar system from their federal taxes.

Solar panels have no moving parts, so they are practically maintenance-free. However, it is recommended to get them cleaned once or twice per year. And all they require is a mop or rag and some water, no need for soap or high pressure. It is advised to find a local company to handle the cleaning rather than getting on the roof yourself. 

No, in Florida by law HOA’s are prohibited from disallowing solar panel systems to be installed.

Yes, solar can be installed on any roof. But, it is far easier to install on shingle or metal roofs. Flat roofs and tile roofs can be more challenging. If your roof is close to needing to be replaced, it is HIGHLY recommended to get a new roof first before installing the solar panels. 

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Four primary factors are variable your current electricity cost, the rate structure your electrical services use, the solar incentives available to you, and the actual expenditure outlaid for installing the solar panel system. 

When paying with cash, the typical residential solar energy system can see a solar payback in 7-12 years. Those financing may see an immediate positive cash flow or slightly negative one until the loan payments offset the utility savings.