New House Solar System

Does your new home need a rooftop solar system?

Once you are setup, SunPower will take it from there. In 2020, California became the first state to require net zero energy construction on all new homes, including a mandate that all new homes include a rooftop solar component. The SunPower New Homes Department is here to help you understand how this mandate affects new home buyers like you.

Should you go solar when building a new home?

If you're thinking about going solar, there's no better time than during the design process for your new home. When you incorporate solar into your new home's construction, you take advantage of solar's environmental and financial benefits without having to retrofit your home with a solar installation later down the road.

Should you buy a home with solar panels?

A home with solar panels has lower electricity bills than an equivalent home without solar panels. Over the life of the solar system, the savings exceed the higher up-front price of the home. Homebuilders can share information with consumers about financing options and incentives described in the Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar.

Does SunPower have a new home?

SunPower's latest achievement revolves around new home construction, recently topping our 100,000th home with a fresh set of solar panels. What happens once you sign the dotted line?

Should you add solar panels to your new home?

Adding solar panels to newly constructed homes can increase the sale price, attract new customers, and distinguish a homebuilder and their homes among competitors. A SETO-funded study found that homeowners across the country have been willing to pay a premium for homes with an average-size solar array.

Are Solar Homes a good idea?

Solar homes can reduce environmental impact, lower energy bills and promote sustainable living practices. In the last 10 years, homes with rooftop solar arrays have gone from curiosity to commonplace. It's a trend perhaps best exemplified by Home Depot 's decision to start stocking solar panels in 2001 [source: DOE].