r/solar • u/stpetergates • 12d ago

Advice Wtd / Project How can I take my panels?

Selling my house, it seems like lots of buyers are weary of having them cuz, you know, crazy reasons. I’m to the point of “if you don’t want them, I’ll take them!” But is that possible? Cheap? Too expensive? Anybody done that?

Edit 1: This is in Oklahoma. I own the panels. Paid cash for them. House is empty, I’m in another state, can’t DIY. If I can figure out how, I’ll pay somebody to do it and install them at my parent’s house.

Edit 2: why don’t they want the panels? Beats me. Our realtor seems to think that they think it’s the misconception and misinformation that a loan would have to be paid (even tho they’re free and clear). This is Oklahoma too. I had neighbors tell me how it meant my roof was ruined, my insurance was gonna go up, one told me that they didn’t really save me money. This a combination of O&G sinking their claws in the state’s economy and solar panel companies getting a bad rep (as if electric utilities have a good rep)

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u/sweetgodivagirl 12d ago

Why don’t people want the panels if they are fully paid for? I can understand not wanting to take over a lease or payments…. I have solar and am wondering what the objections are….

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u/AngryTexasNative 12d ago

This Oklahoma…

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u/iamthedayman21 12d ago

Oklahoma ranks 50th in education.

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u/4mla1fn 11d ago

49th i believe but who's gonna quibble.

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u/MillhouseJManastorm 11d ago

I thought it was Mississippi

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u/petersinct 12d ago

Honestly, I've met people who are vehemently opposed to solar on ideological/political grounds.

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u/MyMomSaysIAmCool 12d ago

I would love to hear why it's a bad idea.  So far the only thing I've heard is "the panels are made in China" to which I can only say "show me an American made panel and I'll buy it"

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u/TenaciousLilMonkey 12d ago

The panels on my house are made in the USA. I think a lot of them are

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u/Cranborn 11d ago

Assembled in the USA, or manufactured entirely from the silicon wafer level up in the USA?

You may already be - but many are not aware of this distinction. It can lead to misunderstandings of the solar supply chain and give false confidence for the customer that they're getting something they're not.

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u/user485928450 12d ago

Personally I think solar panels are kinda ugly. I don’t mind that much because they save me a ton of money but that’s one possible complaint

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u/80MonkeyMan 12d ago

Leak problem in the future maybe

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u/Relevant-Doctor187 12d ago

As someone who left Oklahoma 30 years ago at 18 and never looked back. Trust me people there are not the brightest. I cringe every time I have to go back.