The Best Ways to Camouflage Solar Panels
Do you want to install home solar panels but worry about how they’ll look on your roof? You’re not alone—one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are thinking about installing solar panels is how they’ll impact curb appeal.
Thankfully, your solar panels don’t have to stick out like a sore thumb! At SouthFace Solar & Electric, aesthetics are our priority. While we can’t cover solar panels and block their sunlight access, we can disguise your solar panels so they blend into your home’s architecture as much as possible.
Choose All-Black Solar Panels for a Dark Roof
If you want solar panels that look good on your home, all-black solar panels are one of the best options. Unlike traditional solar panels which have blue faces, white backsheets, and silver frames, all-black panels are 100% black. This gives them a much sleeker look and helps them blend into dark-colored roofs. Black solar panels look great on any roof, especially black and other dark-colored roofs.
Position Rooftop Solar Panels Away from the Street
Depending on your roof’s direction and layout, you may be able to install solar panels in areas that are less visible from the street or neighboring homes. Discrete positioning will help conceal them from view without blocking sunlight access. On flat roofs, the panels can often be installed and hidden behind the parapets and remain hidden from the ground.
Skip the Roof and Go for Ground Mounts
In many cases, you can avoid putting solar panels on your roof altogether by installing ground mounts instead. Ground-mounted solar panels are installed on a metal frame that’s mounted into the ground instead of onto your roof. The mounts can be installed almost anywhere on your property, as long as they receive enough sunlight access. If you have a big enough piece of land, ground-mounted solar panels can be set far away from your home and kept completely out of sight.
Camouflage Ground Mounts with Landscaping
One of the main advantages of ground mounts from an aesthetic standpoint is that they can be partially concealed with landscaping. Greenery like shrubs and trees can be planted around the frames of ground-mounted solar panels to camouflage them. Just make sure the foliage does not cast shade onto the panels themselves as this will impact their performance.
Inconspicuous Solar Panel Installation for Your Arizona Home
Camouflaging solar panels makes them more visually appealing, but adequate sunlight exposure is necessary for optimal energy production. At SouthFace Solar & Electric, we take performance and aesthetics seriously so you can have the best of both worlds. Our experienced solar engineers will design a system that melds into your home’s architecture while ensuring that the panels’ efficiency and performance are not compromised.
We are a local, Arizona-based solar panel installer that’s been serving homeowners throughout the state since 2008. Our custom solar panel and battery solutions are designed to change your life and future for the better.
