Solar Costs Archives - Goldin Solar, LLC

Can solar cause roof leaks? If so, who will fix them?

The short answer is yes, it is possible for solar to cause your roof to leak. However, the solar industry has evolved over many years to develop best practices concerning waterproofing and sealing roof penetrations. Your best protection against roof leaks when going...

Are there hidden costs?

We will work hard to ensure that you are aware of every cost you will encounter before committing to a solar project. These include the cost of the solar installation (outlined in our contract), financing costs (outlined in the financing agreement, if applicable) and...

How much is the new electric meter and who installs it?

The exact terms of the utility interconnection will vary from utility to utility. Florida Power & Light (FPL) governs their meters in three tiers based on the system size. Tier I is 0-10 kW (AC), Tier II is 10-100 kW (AC) and Tier 3 is 100-2,000 kW (AC). Most...

How long is the payback time for going solar?

The payback time for going solar is dependent on a variety of factors, including the price of your system, how it was purchased, and the system’s performance. We seek to design our systems so a cash-purchased system will pay itself back in energy savings after around...