Does a CHIKOUSA Solar Carport/Gazebo cost more than putting solar on your roof?
The answer is simple and it relates to the condition of your roof. If your roof will need repair or replacement at any time during the life of your solar system then a CHIKOUSA Solar Carport or Gazebo is decisively a better financial decision.
Traditionally, the solar industry has considered solar carports a luxury item for residences due to their high costs. Now CHIKOUSA has completely changed this solar dynamic by delivering our CHIKOUSA Solar Carports and Gazebos at an unbeatable, industry-low price! You have 4 different sizes to select from based on your power and/or shade requirements.
When you do a basic comparison, the upfront cost of installing a solar carport or gazebo is higher than rooftop solar.
However, if you compare the true cost of ownership for solar with both systems, the CHIKOUSA Solar Carport or Gazebo will win every time. The only exception would be if your roof was brand new at the time of your solar installation. Within the US, the majority of new solar installations are being completed on roofs with limited life. These roofs will need to be replaced or repaired at some point during the solar system’s lifetime. The average roof age in the US is 15 years old, which means you will have to replace your roof during the life of your solar system. When you replace or repair your roof, you must also pay to remove and re-install your solar panels. When you have roof repairs or a roof replacement, a substantial cost is associated with removing and re-installing solar panels. Today’s national average cost is $300-$400 per panel, a 10kW system, (24 panels) equates to $7200. In 10 years, this cost will be over $13,000, to remove and re-install a 24-panel system.
Additionally, there several factors specific to rooftop solar that can negatively impact your solar investment. These factors include your roof angle, type, condition, orientation, sizing, obstacles, and shading. Installing solar on a solar carport or gazebo can minimize or eliminate all of the potential negative aspects of installing solar on your roof.
CHIKOUSA Solar Carports and Gazebos, more often than not, are the smart, viable, solar option for most US homeowners. Educate yourself and review the comparative cost analysis- the numbers speak for themselves. Your clear takeaway will be understanding that a CHIKOUSA Solar Carport or Gazebo is the right, smart, solar decision for you!