Wondering if solar is right for your home or business? A solar site assessment is the best place to start. During a site assessment, the My Generation Energy team will evaluate your property’s solar potential and clearly explain what to expect in terms of system design, production, and savings before you make any decisions.
What is a Solar Site Assessment?
A solar site assessment is a free evaluation by our team to determine how well your home is suited for solar. We’ll identify the best location and layout for solar panels on your property so we can design a system that meets your goals and budget. The result is an in‑depth analysis that gives you an informed plan of what to expect from going solar.
At My Generation Energy, we provide start-to-finish home solar installations that always begin with a solar assessment, often both remote or on-site. Your free quote will include system size, location, estimated production, cost, available solar incentives, and expected payback. Here’s what the process looks like:
- Remote assessment
For many local homeowners, we start with a remote assessment using LIDAR technology and aerial imagery. This allows us to prepare an early solar cost estimate that includes potential incentives and expected payback period, so you can get a better understanding of what to expect from solar before an on-site assessment.
- Review your roof and property
Once we start the on-site assessment, we’ll examine your roof’s condition, age, and pitch to help determine if it can support solar now or if any roof upgrades are recommended first.
- Measure sun exposure and shading
We use specialized tools and our industry knowledge and training to determine how much direct sunlight your property gets throughout the day and year to identify the best location for solar panels to produce as much electricity as possible.
- Analyze your energy usage
Our team will review your current and past energy bills to get an estimate of how much electricity you use throughout the year. This allows us to size a system that aligns with your actual energy use.
- Discuss your solar production goals
We’ll talk about your priorities with solar, whether it’s lowering energy bills, increasing your energy resilience, or maximizing your environmental impact.
- Deliver a custom solar proposal
Our solar experts will use the information gathered about your property to design a solar system that meets your needs and deliver it to you in a detailed, easy-to-understand proposal. From here, you and your family can make an informed decision if solar is right for you.
Why It Matters to Work with the Right Solar Installer
Your solar energy system will generate electricity for your home or business for 25 years or more. This means that small decisions in design, location, and installation can have a big impact on your solar production and system lifespan.
Founded in 2008, My Generation Energy has completed over 1,500 residential and commercial solar projects across Cape Cod, Greater Boston, the South Shore, and the South Coast. We can handle every part of your solar installation; from battery storage and incentive guidance to long-term solar maintenance. If you’re looking for a high-performance solar energy system that will deliver free electricity for decades, give our team a call for a solar site assessment today.
