Solar Panel System Installation - FAQs

Most homes are a fit if you have (a) decent sun exposure, (b) enough roof or ground space, and (c) an electric bill you want to offset for the long term.

The fastest way to know is a quick shade/roof/electrical review plus a utility-bill analysis to size the system for ROI.

Pricing depends on system size, roof complexity, electrical upgrades, and whether you add storage. TSR quotes are designed around net cost (after incentives) and payback period, not just sticker price.

Break-even is driven by your installed cost, incentives, how much of your bill you offset, and your utility rate trajectory. In Boulder, many homeowners go solar primarily to lock in a long-term cost of energy and reduce exposure to future rate increases.

Common buckets include (a) federal credits (if eligible), (b) utility programs, and (c) local programs. Boulder may rebate approximately 15% of city sales/use tax paid on solar materials and permits (eligibility and filing timing apply). 

In many markets, solar is valued like a home upgrade—especially when it reduces monthly operating costs. Appraisals vary; we can provide system specs and production estimates to support valuation discussions.

Owned systems often transfer like any other home asset. If financed, the buyer may assume the loan or you can pay it off at closing—your best option depends on rates and your sale timeline.

Yes. Panels produce in cold weather; snow can temporarily reduce output, but it often slides off. Annual production models account for seasonal variation.

Most panels are warrantied around 25 years for performance, and many operate longer. The key is choosing bankable equipment and an installer with strong workmanship standards.

Typical steps: design + proposal → site visit → engineering/permitting → utility interconnection → install → inspection → permission to operate. We manage the paperwork and keep you updated at each gate.