We were recently asked to submit an answer to a question posed by a reader of Style magazine that will be featured in their March issue of their Ask the Experts column:
Q: When is the best time of the year to install Solar Panels on my house?
I had to think about it for a few minutes. Did they want to know when was the best time of year financially? Solar rebates are dropping by the summer so it's always best to jump on those as soon as possible. And there's usually a little extra cash flowing after tax season...
And then, how about seasonally? Obviously, good weather would be the best for installing a solar system, but there's no downside to installing in the winter.
My conclusion? Here's the answer I submitted:
A: The best time to install solar panels is anytime! Especially if you are going to be installing a new roof. As we get to the end of winter, the days start getting longer and the sunshine becomes more abundant. Take advantage of sunny spring days to harvest that energy and turn it into usable power for your home or business.
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