Great Lakes Energy Institute’s Grant Goodrich describes the steps homeowners need to take before installing solar panels

Are solar panels worth it?

Associated PressGrant Goodrich, executive director of the university’s Great Lakes Energy Institute, described the steps homeowners need to take before installing solar panels. “If you are planning to replace your shingles in the next 10 years or anticipate needing to make some roof repairs in the near future, you’ll want to complete those before having solar installed,” he said.