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We hear the same question often from NYC homeowners: “Isn’t my roof too small to install solar panels?” With narrow building facades and minimal rooftop space, it may not seem feasible to install a solar array on top of a New York City residence.
What homeowners don’t realize is that there are plenty of ways to install solar panels for small houses. At Brooklyn SolarWorks, we’ve pioneered mounting systems that make it possible for brownstone, townhouse, and row house owners to enjoy the benefits of solar. Below, we’ll discuss the restrictions that people commonly face and how our experienced team overcomes them.
For years, the solar industry avoided New York City homes because of their unique architectural challenges. Flat, small roofs did not work with the pitched roof-style solar installations found in the suburbs. Besides square footage limits, there were many challenges that solar contractors faced:
Just because you have a small roof does not mean that you can’t install solar panels. Since opening our doors, Brooklyn SolarWorks has sought to make solar accessible to all types of homes in NYC. We pioneered solutions that solved the challenges listed above, ensuring that solar panels for small houses were not only possible but very practical.
Our Brooklyn Solar Canopy is one of the best solar panel options for small roof spaces. This canopy overcomes the mounting area limitations created by fire codes. It elevates a solar panel array nine feet into the air, ensuring that it clears all rooftop fixtures while still providing required walkways.
The canopy also provides a shaded outdoor living space for you to enjoy. You can relax with some patio furniture and an electric grill, all right underneath your solar array.
Our Tilt Rack solar arrays are installed close to the roof, eliminating street visibility. This allows homeowners in historic districts to qualify for local incentives, such as New York State’s Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. These smaller racks are broken into multiple sections and installed around obstructions and fire paths, maximizing limited space and maintaining code compliance.
We’ve completed countless solar installations on a variety of brownstone, townhouse, and row house-style homes in New York City. Despite having small roofs, these houses have enjoyed the same benefits of solar that larger buildings have. Here are some real testimonials from Brooklyn SolarWorks customers:
No matter how large or small your home’s roof is, we can install an efficient solar panel system that lowers your utility bills, increases your energy independence, and reduces your carbon footprint. Our Brooklyn Solar Canopy and Tilt Rack have been custom-designed to meet the unique requirements of your NYC home.
With over three thousand completed solar installations across all five boroughs, Brooklyn SolarWorks is the local solar company homeowners rely on. Our decade of expertise with system design, permitting, and installation has given us the reputation as NYC’s #1 solar installer.
Switch to solar and start saving today. Call 929-977-0058 or schedule a free consultation now.
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