Today, there are more than two million residential and commercial solar installations in the US In the next few years, the percentage of solar-powered homes in the country is likely to reach 2.5%. 

This has considerable implications for the real estate and homebuilding markets, as an increasing number of buyers are interested in purchasing homes with solar systems. 

There is little doubt that installing a new solar system will require a substantial investment for current homeowners. 

Still, people who take this leap can expect to get back more than 90% of their investment in…