Buying a home existing solar...

[fishinfirefighter]

See if you an get a solar company to come and inspect the place. You should have had a homeowners inspection before purchasing as well.

We have an inspection scheduled for next week. I hadnt thought of having a solar company come out, Ill check into that thanks. It all looks brand new, the home was built in 2007 and the system was installed in early 2011. I have searched the internet and youd think with solar becoming popular Id be able to find answers to these simple questions I have but I cant. Unfortunately the previous owner was foreclosed on so I cant ask them anything..

[russ]

See if you an get a solar company to come and inspect the place. You should have had a homeowners inspection before purchasing as well.

[fishinfirefighter]

Hello everyone. The home I am purchasing is through a bank and has existing solar, there are no liens or anything to suggest the system was leased. After we take ownership I will consider the system mine bought and paid for lol. That said I have absolutely NO clue about anything on solar systems, companies, leasing or anything really. It is a photovoltaic system with 30 panels, there are two boxes with shut offs near the main electric meter. No batteries anywhere I could tell. There are no company names or logos from what I could tell other than a photovoltaic system sticker on the boxes. What is involved in these systems? Im sure the system has passed inspection, it was built (from what the agent knows about it) in 2011 on a line of credit and is in perfect condition. Can I just turn it on when we get the keys and enjoy some free energy? Do I have to contact a company that will attempt to charge us a monthly rate to use it? We really have no clue. The home is located in southern california, its 2600 sq ft and It also has its own well also.