Solar Buyer's Guide
What Nobody Tells You Before Getting Solar (2026 Reality Check)
June 1, 2026 · HavenCostGuide editorial
Quick answer · 2026
The 9 inconvenient truths about residential solar in 2026 — net metering changes, roof-age gates, the resale tax penalty, inverter replacement cycle, and why your sales rep's '$0 down' math hides a 25-year debt obligation.
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