Residential Solar in 2026: Why the Best Investment Is No Longer Just About Panel Prices
For much of the past decade, the residential solar conversation was relatively simple. Panel prices were falling, governments were offering generous incentives, and homeowners were told that installing photovoltaic panels would reduce electricity bills while lowering household carbon emissions. That broad argument remains valid, but in 2026 the decision has become far more sophisticated. The price of the hardware is only one part of the equation. A homeowner can buy an efficient solar array and still end up with disappointing economics if the system is poorly sized, expensive financing is used, export compensation is weak, the roof is unsuitable, or … Continue reading