Condo Solar Installation

Why should condos miss out on solar benefits? They shouldn’t! Solar Pro brings custom solar solutions to NYC condo communities, helping cut electricity costs and increasing energy efficiency. With a ton of solar incentives and rebates, switching to solar is easier and more affordable than ever. Both condo associations and residents save money while enjoying clean, sustainable energy.

  • Lower electricity costs
  • Energy efficiency for condominium associations
  • Access to rebates and incentives
  • Join the rapidly increasing number of condos making a switch
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Condo Solar Warranties

With Solar Pro, it’s not just about installing solar panels-instead, you are buying peace of mind. Our leading-edge 25-year warranty covers both panels and installation. We stand behind our products and service for one purpose: to make sure you invest intelligently in a worry-free future for your property.
 
  • 25-year coverage on both panels and installation

  • Care-free solar investment

  • Long-term reliability and green energy

Co-op Solar Projects

Co-op Solar Installation Process

Switching your NYC condo to solar with us is easier than ever. We handle everything from the initial site assessment and custom design to securing permits and financing. We provide custom solar solutions for your condominium, your power usage requirements, and your life.

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

What You Can Expect

Solar Pro simplifies solar energy adoption for condo communities with fairness and maximum benefits for everyone. Here’s what to 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.
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Condo Solar Installation Cost

The cost of condo solar can vary depending on factors like system size, energy demands, and installation specifics. New York offers great incentives, including the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which currently covers 30% of installation costs, and the NY-Sun Initiative, providing state-funded rebates for solar projects.

Condo owners can also benefit from property tax abatements, which lower property taxes over several years, 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), which minimize upfront costs. 

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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, thus benefiting all residents. Solar Pro provides various resources and guides on how to implement solar solutions in such buildings, therefore, making it easier for condos to go green.

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 utilized 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. This setup can keep your house up and running even if the grid goes down.

Yes, solar installation in New York requires multiple permits. You will need an electrical permit that would be granted by an NYC-Licensed Master Electrician (LME), and a construction work permit which you get through a NYC General Contractor. These permits allow your solar system installation to meet the local safety codes and regulations. Quite confusing to do it yourself, so Solar Pro handles all the permitting to make sure your installation is compliant and safe​

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. It may be an important selling feature to would-be buyers of your unit, thus improving its marketability and value.

Solar setups for condos in New York City and Brooklyn can require the approval of either a condominium board or HOA. If some residents may be in disfavor of solar panels, then it would be a great avenue to ensure the benefits outweigh the detriments: lower energy costs for common areas and possibly a reduction in monthly fees. 

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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Transform Your Home or Business with Solar in New York

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