What Expenses Might You Incur When You Invest in Solar?

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What Expenses Might You Incur When You Invest in
Solar?
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• Making the switch to a more sustainable,
  environmentally friendly energy source such as
  solar, is a smart move for almost every
  homeowner, but there can be no doubt that its a
  substantial investment, and as such, the decision
  to go solar, requires careful consideration.
• While tax credits make going solar now, more
  affordable than ever, its still important to
  consider the following potential expenses

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• System monitoring
• This feature of a solar energy system is
  considered to be essential by most providers, yet
  some may not include it in your deal, or will
  charge you extra for it. Ensuring that the system
  performs at its best at all times, and enabling
  your installer to troubleshoot and improve
  functionality as and when needed, these systems
  can be wall mounted, or operated via an app on
  your phone. Requiring internet access, note that
  this may be an additional expense if your home
  isnt connected to the internet.

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• Charges from your utility company
• The switch-over fee when your solar system is
  first installed, is chargeable by your utility
  company, and while it isnt typically a large
  sum, you should check whether the solar company
  will cover this cost, or whether you will need
  to.
• Its also important to note that if your solar
  provider is promising that you will eliminate the
  cost of you electric bill, this will only ever be
  possible with solar battery backup. Without
  battery backup, your night time electricity needs
  and the like, will be provided by the utility
  company.

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• Battery backup naturally costs more, but for many
  homeowners (and a lot will depend upon your
  electric usage and frequency of power outages),
  its a worthwhile investment.
• Insurance
• Insuring your solar system is always a good idea,
  but youll need to think about the cost
  associated with this, as solar impacts homes and
  existing insurance policies differently. It may
  be that you need to update your coverage to
  include solar features, and your insurer will
  advise you as to how much this is likely to cost,
  although it often isnt expensive.

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• Maintenance
• Generally speaking, provided your solar panels
  were bought from a reputable manufacturer and
  installed by an experienced company, they should
  require minimal maintenance over their lifespan,
  however, some repairs, cleaning and minor
  maintenance may be required from time to time. To
  prevent these costs from catching you out once
  your system has been installed, you should check
  the warranties supplied by your solar provider.

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• As with any investment that you make in your home
  (and in your future, and that of the planet),
  there are always a series of costs to take into
  account, and provided youre aware of each of the
  points listed above, you should be in a good
  position to make an informed decision about
  having a solar system installed on your roof. For
  the average homeowner in the U.S., solar panels
  are a worthwhile investment that give a good
  return after several years, and which help you to
  reduce your carbon footprint, too.

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• Proxima Solar Energy is a proud veteran owned
  organization founded by a group of partners, on
  the premise that everyone should have access to a
  clean, alternative-energy future. Proxima Solar
  Energy is one of the best solar companies in
  Miami and believes that your path to a clean
  energy future should not be difficult or
  complicated, so we seek to bring you simplified
  solar solutions that will benefit today and help
  to ensure a brighter tomorrow. If you are looking
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