Home solar power is really taking off in New Jersey! In case you didn’t know, the state is one of the top solar power generators in the U.S. That’s right – New Jersey.
Commercial and residential properties alike are taking advantage of low costs of solar panels and generous government rebates that minimize the initial investment. Home solar panels are often on the wish list of property owners, but they are concerned about the price. For some people, leasing solar panels can be the answer. Among a number of companies that offer this option in New Jersey is SunRun (we’ve blogged about SunRun and its solar panel leases in the past here!) For little to no money down, solar panels can be installed on your rooftop, remaining in the ownership of the solar company. You then pay a small amount for the lease each month, which is usually substantially lower than grid-based electricity.
In New Jersey, home solar power is usually generated by rooftop panels. Because it is a relatively small state, New Jersey lacks large open spaces for utility-scale solar production. Instead, distributed generation solar power can be found all over the state, from street lights to rooftops.
New Jersey’s approach to solar power is working. With fewer utility-scale solar projects and more site-by-site distributed generation installations, environmental concerns associated with siting solar farms are practically nonexistent.
Home solar power is increasingly seen all over the Garden State. Just drive through a neighborhood and see how many rooftop solar panels you’ll find!