Choosing to buy or lease your solar panels comes down to what you want to get out of your solar energy system. If you’re looking to receive tax credits and other financial incentives, including added value then you’ll want to purchase your panels. Leasing will save you money on your electricity bill, but it won’t allow you to receive any financial incentives and won’t add any value to your property.

Going solar might seem expensive, but with solar financing options, you can get a solar energy system installed on your property for $0 down. Additionally, some solar financing plans offer payments low enough for the money you save on your electric bill to make your loan payment each month.

Your solar energy consultant will tell you if your roof is suitable for the addition of solar panels. While solar panels aren’t too heavy, many homeowners choose to install a new roof before installing solar panels. Because your solar panels will maintain peak performance for a new roof’s life, it makes the most sense to install a new roof when adding solar panels to your home. Installing a new roof can be costly, but thankfully most states and the federal government offer tax credits for a percentage of installing solar panels and preparing your home for solar.