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Originally Posted by FlyingScot
You don't want to mount panels on an old roof, but they are easily removed and reinstalled in the unlikely case you need to repair shingles, and as you'd expect, all decent installers insure you for any damage done during install.
I would not hesitate on the newness on the shingles--they a lot lot simpler than a car  |
I agree you, you want a fresh roof. I had a bee roof installed fir mine.
I’ve see people spend $100K+ on these Tesla solar roofs. I’ve never heard of a traditional panel system be over $40K (for large systems).
That’s why they are on V3 in a few short years.
Don’t get me wrong I love the concept. But it’s risky.
The complex part is interconnections. You have connect electrically every shingle.
I think it’s designed to allow failures though.
These might be safer in more fair weather states.
NH winters can be brutal. Wide swings in temps, ice etc.
If someone wants to try it, go for it.
But I’d stick with proven and cheaper technology.
If you have $5,000,000 home, then maybe it’s worth it.
I actually like a nicely installed solar. Looks modern and green.
They did an awesome job on mine. Not a single wire shows.
It’s also been repaired 3 times in 4 years under warranty. Optimizers blew.
I researched these shingle roofs before and I think they need some access under the roof for inter connections. I forget details. There are videos on YouTube.
If I recall it made more sense on new construction.