“In addition, federal and local incentives are significant drivers to making solar more popular, as well as solar mandates in various municipalities throughout the United States, resulting in an increased use of solar.” With the cost of solar decreasing significantly over the last decade, Haddock notes the breakeven and return on investment (ROI) improves every year, making even greater financial sense. The great thing about solar is regardless of an individual’s economic situation, as long as they qualify, there is an affordable payment program available to them.” “We definitely see greater growth in markets that have favorable energy programs. “Solar arrays are now being installed and being seen by potential customers on a greater number of homes and buildings around the country,” Javan says. Solar energy is recognized as a viable option for both businesses and homeowners to substantially reduce energy costs year in and year out. Photo courtesy of S-5! Financial BenefitsĪs the interest in energy efficiency increases, so does the interest in solar. Add to this the increased number of solar providers entering the marketplace and the message regarding solar is spreading.” I believe a combination of greater public awareness-with more homeowners and businesses installing solar-and the media-both traditional and digital-are two key factors. We especially see this in the states that have more aggressive energy programs. “On the consumer side, the same awareness has also taken place. “On the commercial side, many building owners and business owners realize that metal roofs are an ideal platform for solar integration, and they understand the savings potential when installing solar on their roof,” he explains. Metal also is exceptionally strong and durable, able to support the weight of potentially heavy solar systems by using a simple attachment and clip solution that does not require drilling holes into the roof or the need for self-ballasted systems, reducing the possibility of roofing failures and potential leaks.”Īccording to Dan Javan, CEO, Suntuity Solar, Holmdel, N.J., over the past decade there has been an expanding number of homeowners as well as building owners that have become more energy conscious. That means a metal roof should easily outlast the solar panels. “The estimated life span of solar panels is typically about 20 to 25 years, while metal roofs can last for 50-plus years, two or three times the average life span of other types of roofing materials. “Metal roofs are the best option for photovoltaic systems, greatly reducing the risk of a roof failing before a solar panel system does,” she explains. Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance, echoes these sentiments, saying the reason why solar and metal roofs are so well matched is because of the return on a residential roof-mounted solar investment is only as good as the quality and longevity of the roof where it’s installed. “It is also the most sustainable roofing type,” he says, “and is conducive to lower solar installation costs.” As Rob Haddock, CEO and founder of S-5!, Colorado Springs, Colo., notes, it’s natural to choose metal roofs for installing solar PV because metal roofs provide an ideal platform as metal roofing is the only roof type with a service life that actually exceeds the service life of a solar PV system. In recent years, there has been an overall growth in the solar market, with more rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) being installed every year.
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