Home Solar Panels and HOA Rules that Affect Them
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When thinking about home solar panels and HOA rules, the homeowner must consider several factors. First, will the solar panels be supplying electricity, or hot water. The use of solar to produce electricity requires the homeowner to discover the amounts of electricity that each of the appliances, and various types of equipment use. Due to the cost, and amount of space required, the typical homeowner can expect to replace only a fraction of what their total electrical needs are. However, the use of solar panels for the production of hot water is different. The amount of space required for these types of panels is considerable less, and because they contain standard, common components, they are less costly. Indeed, with very limited roof coverage, a typical solar powered hot water system can produce enough hot water to supply the needs of an average family. Second, the homeowner must consider the rules and regulations of the HOA, and lastly, the logistics of installing solar panels must be considered....