what happens if I move?

If you have a solar service agreement and decide to move, we’re here to support you with every step.

We have an entire team of professionals standing by to help you transfer your contract and pass along low, predictable energy bills to the new owner.

Whether you buy or lease, rooftop solar panels and a home battery can be a great selling point for your home. The new owner can take advantage of solar incentives like net metering, more predictable electric bills, and clean, renewable energy for their family.

What if I want to keep my panels when I move?

We’re happy to hear that you’re interested in keeping your solar system. Here are some things to keep in mind before making a decision:

Eligibility. To buy your solar system, you must have had the system for a set number of years and your new home must be eligible to have your existing system installed on it.

Fee. To check eligibility, we’ll charge an evaluation fee to visit your new home and decide if it’s the right fit for your current solar system.

Moving. If we determine your new home is a good fit for your current solar system, we’ll ask that you reach out to a third-party to move and connect your system. We don’t offer that services ourselves.

Benefits. If you buy your solar system, you would forfeit some of the benefits you receive from having a  system such as proactive solar monitoring, performance guarantee, and certain insurance options.

Ownership. If you buy your solar system, you would own it outright and any benefits associated with it including all solar production and potential increase in home value.

Though transferring your existing system to your new home is an option, it may make more financial sense to sell the solar system with your home and invest in another system when you move.

Consider purchasing solar panels and a home battery when you move to your new home and take advantage of incentives like a state solar tax credit, the federal investment tax credit, and local rebates.

What if I bought my solar system?

If you bought your solar system up-front or with a solar loan, how you handle the transfer will be up to you. While you can uninstall your solar system and take it to your new home, this can be complicated and costly^. We recommend that you sell it with your home and include the cost of the solar system in your home’s selling price. Recent studies show that rooftop solar panels not only increase the value of a home but may also help it to sell faster.

Home Solar Installations Can Increase Home Value

Families across the country want in on renewable, clean energy and are willing and ready to make the investment. Home buyers are prepared to pay a $15,000 premium for the average home solar installation.In fact, your home could sell faster with solar panels. According to a study focused on homeowner-owned solar arrays, homes in California with energy-efficient features sold more quickly than those without.

It’s clear that households want to switch from dirty fossil fuels to clean, renewable solar energy to power their homes. As the leading home solar company in America, we have the support and experience you need to ensure a smooth move for you and your home buyer.