Solar for Home Builders - Cape Fear Solar Systems, LLC

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Build with
the Future
in Mind

Why Do New Developments Adopt More Solar?

It could be that cutting-edge builders and developers recognize that optimizing a lot layout for solar power can attract increasingly energy conscious customers who realize:

It is less expensive to generate electricity with solar than to use the grid
Systems are cash positive from day one
Added value to the home is greater than the cost
New mortgage options allow for solar investment to be folded into the home price, without the need to be approved for a new loan

Solar is a great deal for the customer and can help sell more homes. Cape Fear Solar can help you offer this option to your customers.

A Cleaner Community
One House at a Time

Let’s get your customers on the road to energy independence. We work with architects and builders to make sure the site is suited for solar energy, then design a system to maximize energy production. Combined with the energy efficiencies you are currently building into your homes, together we can help the customer move closer to net zero energy usage.

We also offer marketing support to builders, architects, and developers looking to distinguish themselves in the market and gain a competitive advantage. Contact us for more information.

Solar Ready

By incorporating solar ready into your building projects, you not only have the lowest installation cost, but are ensuring that the design is aesthetically pleasing. Should the customer decide to install the solar panels at a later date, making the new home “Solar Ready,” (pre-wiring your house during the construction phase) allows for a smooth, hassle free addition down the road.

Solar Finished

Incorporating solar into new construction protects the customer against future utility rate increases. Building a more energy independent house that requires significantly less in operating costs is worth more on the resale market.

As more and more customers look for energy efficiency in their new homes, the value proposition of this option will continue to increase.

Factors to Consider

Planning for solar in the design process will produce a cleaner aesthetic later.

Orientation

For ideal production, we recommend a southern facing roof surface, +/- 45 degrees of due south, with little to no shade on the roof

Design

Keep vent pipes, ventilation fans, and chimneys on the other roof surfaces to maximize unobstructed roof space for the panel installation

Breaker

Leave space for several circuit breakers in the electric panel

Utility Meter

Plan to leave about 48” of unobstructed wall space next to your utility meter area for mounting the necessary electrical equipment

Tilt

Ideal roof pitch to maximize solar production in the Southeastern, NC area is 34 degrees or 8:12 – but just about any pitch will work

Trees & Surroundings

Anticipate shading from surrounding buildings and trees

Factors to Consider

Planning for solar in the design process will produce a cleaner aesthetic later.

Orientation

For ideal production, we recommend a southern facing roof surface, +/- 45 degrees of due south, with little to no shade on the roof

Design

Keep vent pipes, ventilation fans, and chimneys on the other roof surfaces to maximize unobstructed roof space for the panel installation

Breaker

Leave space for several circuit breakers in the electric panel

Utility Meter

Plan to leave about 48” of unobstructed wall space next to your utility meter area for mounting the necessary electrical equipment

Tilt

Ideal roof pitch to maximize solar production in the Southeastern, NC area is 34 degrees or 8:12 – but just about any pitch will work

Trees & Surroundings

Anticipate shading from surrounding buildings and trees

Builder Resources

Solar Basics for Home Builders
The U.S. Department of Energy

Solar Energy Resources for Home Builders
The U.S. Department of Energy

Solar Takes Off
Builder Online

Has Solar Financing Finally Gone Mainstream?
Solar Industry Magazine

Testimonial Spotlight

“We were pleased to install a 7 kW solar array on our home. The communication was excellent, the install perfect and the coordination for inspection and the utility flawless. Pleased that we went with a local pro for the install.”

Bob L, Leland, NC

“I got solar panels installed by Cape Fear Solar almost a year ago. The system has been working great. I am really enjoying my low utility bill. I just wanted to give a big thank-you to the team at Cape Fear Solar!”

Nathan H, Castle Hayne, NC

“We are approaching 2 years since Cape Fear Solar Systems installed a system on our home, and I’m still very pleased with our system and our overall experience. In my experience, switching to solar has been a great decision financially, and it feels good to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem. Thank you Cape Fear Solar for making this possible.”