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1 in 4 Homes Aren't Suitable for Solar (Is Yours One of Them?)
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Before you invest thousands in solar panels, discover if your home is actually suitable for solar installation. In this eye-opening episode, we reveal why 1 in 4 homeowners find out their home isn't right for solar AFTER starting the process - and how you can avoid this costly mistake.
Episode Highlights:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:30] The Four Critical Roof Factors: Orientation, pitch, condition, and area
[1:54] Industry secret: East and west-facing roofs still generate 80% efficiency
[2:47] Factor 3: Roof Condition - The 10-year rule and expensive reinstallation trap
[3:36] Space requirements: 100 square feet per 2 kilowatts of solar capacity
[3:58] The "Silent Killer" of Solar Production - How shade impacts entire systems
[4:10] Shocking truth: One shaded panel can reduce output by 30%
[5:10] Case study: $25,000 system producing only 65% due to tree shade
[6:14] Beyond the Roof - Hidden challenges that trip up solar projects
[6:45] Electrical panel upgrades: $1,500-$3,000 in hidden costs
[7:29] HOA and building code challenges that cause delays
[8:40] Structural capacity: When roofs need reinforcement for solar weight
[9:23] The empowering takeaway: You can assess most factors yourself
[10:33] Free downloadable solar readiness checklist from IntegrateSun
[11:23] Final thought: Determining your home's realistic solar potential
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