Solar Panel Installation Westchester

A lot of homes in Westchester were built before solar even existed. Colonials in New Rochelle, Tudors in Bronxville, Capes in Rye, many with slate roofs, historic designations, or strict HOA rules. A lot of people assume solar won’t work here. But it does! We’ve installed systems across the county that meet town codes, preserve the historic design, and still deliver savings on high electric bills.

The key is knowing how to work within the rules. Some towns require low-profile mounting or specific panel colors. Others need approval from an architectural review board. We’ve done this enough to know what each town allows, from Mount Kisco to Tuckahoe, and how to get your system approved without delays.

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System Sizes in Westchester County

Homes

Most residential solar panels needed in Westchester are between 18 and 22 panels. That fits on a typical midsize roof, even with vents, skylights, or chimneys. If you’re in a larger colonial or a two-family home, you might go up to 28-30 panels.

Shaded Homes

Because trees shade a lot of properties, especially in the leafy areas like Scarsdale or Pelham, we design around obstructions using micro-inverters or power optimizers. That way, if one panel is shaded, it doesn’t drag down the whole system.

Businesses

Commercial buildings usually need 70 to 100 panels, depending on size and daytime use. Once live, most systems cut the electric bill by 70% or more.

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

Our Process

Get in touch with our experts today for a personalized installation estimate!

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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 home.

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3. Permitting

We 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 and start generating solar power.

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Starts From

$20,000

Up to

$100, 000

in savings

$0

down financing

25-year

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Westchester Warranties and Incentives

Incentives

You get a 30% federal tax credit – that’s a direct reduction in what you owe on your taxes. New York State offers additional rebates through NY-Sun based on your system size, and there’s a 15-year property tax exemption.

If you’re connected to Con Edison, you may also qualify for extra support during interconnection or performance-based incentives over time. We’ll help you apply for every available solar incentive program and make sure you get the full value.

Our Warranty

Every system we install comes with a 25-year warranty covering the panels, inverters and our workmanship. This includes performance, materials and installation quality. If a panel degrades faster than expected or a mounting point loosens due to freeze-thaw cycles, which is common here, we handle the repair!

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Areas We Serve in Westchester County


We proudly provide solar services in Westchester. Don’t see your neighborhood? No problem! Contact our professional solar panel installers to find out how we can help bring solar to your home or business.

  • White Plains
  • Yonkers
  • New Rochelle
  • Mount Vernon
  • Peekskill
  • Tarrytown
  • Rye
  • Scarsdale
  • Sleepy Hollow
  • Elmsford
  • Greenburgh
  • Harrison
  • Larchmont
  • Mamaroneck
  • Ossining
  • Bronxville
  • Pelham
  • Ardsley
  • Irvington
  • Port Chester

FAQs

Yes. We’ve installed solar on homes in historic neighborhoods across Westchester. Many towns allow solar as long as panels are set flush with the roof, use low-profile mounting, and don’t face the street. Some require specific panel colors or framing to blend in.

HOAs can’t legally block solar under New York law, though they may have design guidelines. We work directly with town boards, preservation committees, and HOA managers to get your system approved the right way.

Here’s what typically happens depending on how your solar system is financed:

Owned Outright

  • The panels are included in the home sale.
  • They can increase your home’s value and appeal to buyers.
  • No extra steps, just part of the property transfer.

Financed with a Solar Loan

  • You may need to pay off the remaining loan at closing.
  • Some loans can be transferred to the buyer, if they qualify and agree.

Leased or Under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

  • The lease or PPA must be transferred to the new homeowner.
  • The buyer must qualify and agree to take over the contract.

Solar panels are designed to be resistant to most forms of environmental elements; hail is no exception. Their tough materials, including toughened glass and reinforced frames, boast great rigidity and resistance against impacts.

Strength: The panels are tested to withstand harsh weather conditions, including hailstones as big as 1 inch in diameter, plummeting at a velocity of approximately 50 mph.

Heavy Hail: Standard panels stand up great to regular hail, but huge pieces of hail or extremely severe conditions can begin to show damage. For any area prone to this kind of extreme weather, discuss with your installer additional protection.

Our team will conduct a thorough assessment of your roof to determine its suitability for solar installation. Factors include roof condition, orientation, pitch, and shading. We will provide recommendations and solutions based on this evaluation.

Yes, you can sell electricity back to the grid in New York under a scheme known as net metering. That means you could be generating renewable electricity for self-consumption at one time and feeding excess power into the grid. You get a credit in return, offsetting your future electricity use.

Under the Ministry of Energy, there is the Net Metering program through Regulation O. Reg. 541/05: NET METERING. This could help homeowners and businesses bring down their electricity bills while greening the grid by hooking onto renewable energy sources, such as solar.

That means you can save on your energy bills by generating your electricity, but any excess energy you produce adds extra value to your renewable energy investment.

Yes, you may still receive a bill, but it will likely be significantly lower. Depending on your energy usage and system size, some months you may even generate excess power, which can be credited to your account.

Firstly, your home will remain connected to the grid, so if your solar panels don’t produce enough energy to meet your needs, you can draw power from the grid.

This means that you are going to have a constant power supply no matter the season of the year or whether the weather acts up. If you feel there is a big drop in the production of power, the first thing you do is to take a look at the panels for evident problems like dirt or other debris on them. If the problem persists, contact us. We can diagnose and clear all underlying issues to make your system work optimally again.

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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.

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