Condo Solar Installation

You can get condo solar panel installation even if you don’t own the roof. We’ve installed solar on condo buildings across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens where the roof is managed by the association, controlled by a single owner, or governed by strict bylaws. The key is knowing how to move forward based on who controls the roof and what the building allows.

These systems lower electricity costs for common areas like lobbies, elevators, laundry rooms, and hallways. In some cases, they can also offset usage for individual units. With NY-Sun incentives, Con Edison programs, and financing, it’s often more affordable than paying rising utility bills year after year. If you’re on a board, part of management, or a resident, solar is possible.

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Condo Solar Warranties

Every condo solar installation comes with a 25-year warranty covering the panels, inverters, and labor. That means if a panel fails, a connection loosens, or something related to the installation needs repair, we will handle it at no cost to you.

We know solar on a condo roof is different than a single-family home. We use durable components rated for NYC weather, like salt air, freeze-thaw cycles, and heavy wind. We’re local in Brooklyn, so we’re always reachable if you need repairs or maintenance.

What You Can Expect

  • Fair Energy Distribution: Customized designs ensure all units and common areas share energy savings equitably.
  • Transparent Communication: We keep condo associations, boards, and residents informed with regular updates and responsive support.
  • Minimal Disruption: Our installation process minimizes impact on residents’ daily lives while staying on schedule and budget.
  • Ongoing Support: We monitor system performance and provide maintenance to ensure smooth, long-term operation.
  • Solar Panel Monitoring App: Track your solar production, energy usage, and system performance anytime with our monitoring app. (Available to customers after installation.)
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Options for Condo Boards and Residents

If you’re on the condo board or own the roof:

You can install a shared solar system on the rooftop. The system covers common-area electricity such as lobby lights, elevators, laundry rooms, hallways, and sometimes part of unit usage, depending on metering. Costs can be split across units, funded through capital improvements, or financed with no upfront payment.

If you’re property management or work with the board:

Your job is to manage approvals, budgets, and communication. We provide all technical specs, ROI projections, and maintenance details so you can present the facts clearly. Once approved, we handle permits, inspections, and utility interconnection. After installation, there’s little to no ongoing maintenance required.

If you’re a resident or unit owner (and the building isn’t going solar):

You can still benefit. Join a community solar project – an off-site solar farm that sends you monthly bill credits through Con Edison. There is no roof access needed, no board approval, and no cost to join in many cases.

Starts From

$20,000

Up to

$100, 000

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25-year

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Installation Process for Co-ops

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1. Consultation

Discuss your energy needs and assess your property.

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2. Custom Design

Custom solar design tailored to your condo.

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3. Permitting

Handle all necessary permits and paperwork.

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4. Installation

Install your solar panels and related equipment.

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5. Inspection

Verify system safety and performance standards.

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6. Activation

Turn on your system and start generating solar power.

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Local Solar Incentives Near You

  • $5K

    new york state solar
    income tax credit

  • Up to $1K

     for every kilowatt (kW) of
    solar power installed

  • 30%

    back on installations between 2022 and 2032

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Cost of Installing Solar in Condos

The cost of solar panels for condos can vary depending on factors like system size, energy demands, and installation specifics, but condo or multi-family solar installation often starts at $20,000.

Condo Solar Incentives

New York offers great incentives. Including the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), the NY-Sun Initiative, property tax abatements and net metering, allowing them to earn credits for additional unused energy. Some condos may qualify for community solar programs or financing options like solar loans and power purchase agreements (PPAs).

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FAQs

The easiest way solar power can be utilized in a condominium or multi-family building is to offset electricity usage in common areas. These can include elevators, lighting, and HVAC. With a simple installation of a solar panel system that can manage these shared utilities, electricity costs for the entire building can be drastically cut.

Yes, you can install portable solar panels on a balcony or at a window, but you need to be realistic about expectations. Portable panels are much smaller than more traditional residential solar systems, so they will only generate a limited amount of energy, typically adequate for powering small devices such as phones, laptops, or LED lights. While these panels do save some energy, they are not going to drastically lower your electricity bill or power larger household appliances. A portable solar panel is better used when it is applied in a supplemental rather than a primary basis of energy supply.

In the event of a blackout, you can use solar energy. For that, you should have solar inverters either with islanding capability or hybrid inverters. This would enable your system to island itself from the grid and prevent back-feeding into the utility lines.

You will also need to keep the excess energy in a battery storage system for usage when the sun does not shine. It will charge the batteries with solar panels together to serve your crucial appliances: the refrigerator, lights, and chargers during a power outage.

No, it likely will lower the condo fees over time. Savings made from electricity costs in common areas such as hallways, elevators, and other shared amenities can be forwarded to residents. This can help lower monthly fees or even offset future increases. Another plus in solar installations is that they can increase property values, hence increasing investment for condo owners.

Adding solar panels will increase the resale value of your condo unit. Properties with installed solar panels are generally more attractive to buyers due to lower energy costs and other environmental benefits. Homes with solar energy installations command a better selling price compared to those without them. This will reduce the common area utility bills in condos and help save money on a month-to-month basis.

Solar setups for condos in New York City and Brooklyn can require the approval of either a condominium board or HOA.

There are also local incentives-such as NYC’s Solar Property Tax Abatement-reducing the cost of solar and making it a little more affordable. Most systems target common areas, so for residents who might want to opt out of having panels on their unit, that won’t necessarily impact them anyway. At the end of the day, many decisions are taken to a majority vote via HOA votes for approval of the plan.

Yes, you can add battery storage to the solar system in your condo. This will enable your building to store excess energy created from the sun and utilize it during peak hours or an outage for increased energy security for all residents. The battery system is a great investment for condo communities. A setup like this in NYC or Brooklyn will maintain the continuity of essential devices.

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Make the smart choice for your wallet and the environment by switching to solar energy. Contact us now to learn about our solar solutions.

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