Yes, there are (legitimate) installers that will put free solar panels for your home. But the catch is that they require you to enter into a solar lease or power purchasing agreement (PPA). These offers entice people with a no-cost way to go solar.

Are these free solar panels a con?

Are free solar panels a scam? No, free solar panels are not a scam. Once the solar panels are installed on your roof at no cost to you, you get to use the clean energy the system produces to power your home and lower your electricity bill.

Is no cost solar program real?

Free solar panels are not actually free; you will pay for the electricity that they produce, usually under a 20 to 25 year solar lease or power purchase agreement (PPA).

Why you shouldnt get solar panels?

Space restrictions mean that you cant install a solar panel system large enough to deliver adequate electric bill savings. Roof issues such as shading or non-ideal direction or angle negatively affect your homes solar potential. Low energy costs - you dont spend much on electricity to begin with.

Will solar panels pay for all electricity?

However, with a home solar system, your electric bill only includes the number of kilowatt hours youve used from the grid. They dont add in any electricity used from your solar panels. So, if you only used power generated by your solar panels, the amount of electricity use on your bill would be zero.

Is it hard to sell house with solar panels?

Fortunately, selling a home with solar panels isnt as difficult as many people think – you just have to understand the ins and outs of what buyers want and be aware of the potential challenges. In many cases, having solar panels on your home actually increases your homes value and makes it more attractive to buyers.

Why Solar is bad?

Solar panels are composed of photovoltaic (PV) cells that convert sunlight to electricity. When these panels enter landfills, valuable resources go to waste. And because solar panels contain toxic materials like lead that can leach out as they break down, landfilling also creates new environmental hazards.