Solar-Ready Home Design in LA County
Prepare Your Southern California Home for Solar System Installation
Preparing your home for a solar system installation is a smart choice for sustainable living and increased energy savings. At Get Smarter Solar with Axia, we’ve designed hundreds of systems for homes across LA County and Southern California, and we’re here to provide architects, builders, and homeowners with essential solar design tips. Building a solar-ready home ensures a seamless integration of panels, maximizing efficiency and minimizing future costs.
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Key Design Features for a Solar-Ready Home
A properly designed solar-ready home begins with the roof. Ensuring that your roof meets the following criteria will make it easier to customize and install an optimal solar system tailored to your needs.
Ideal Roof Orientation and Slope
The roof should have an optimal azimuth that faces anywhere from due south (180°) to southwest or due west (270°). The most efficient orientation is 180°. For maximum solar absorption, the roof slope should range between 18 and 23 degrees.
Minimizing Roof Obstructions
To improve efficiency, choose a roof plane that is free of dormers, chimneys, vents, or other obstructions. Place elements like vents and chimneys on the north or east slopes whenever possible, leaving the designated solar roof plane unobstructed. Additionally, design the roof as rectangular as possible with ample space from side to side and from eave to ridge line. Avoid triangular shapes, as they are less effective for panel installation.
Placement and Accessibility
Whenever feasible, place the solar-ready roof on the back or sides of the home instead of the front. This consideration takes into account aesthetic preferences and HOA requirements. Underneath the roof, ensure the attic space allows easy movement for conduit installation and other electrical work.
Electrical Panel and Conduit Recommendations
For seamless solar system integration, your home’s electrical infrastructure must also be ready.
- Main Electrical Service Panel (MSP): A 200-amp buss bar with the main breaker at the top or bottom is critical. A more preferred option is a 225-amp buss bar with a 200-amp main disconnect, allowing up to 70 amps backfeed—ideal for systems up to 15kW.
- Pre-Run Conduit: Install conduit through the crawl space leading from the attic to the MSP. Proper conduit placement ensures less disruption during installation. Flexible elbows should be used to simplify wire pulling later.
Landscaping Considerations
Strategic landscaping prevents any shading issues on the roof’s solar-ready faces. Plan tree placement and growth carefully, ensuring they won’t obstruct sunlight from reaching the solar panels over time.
Why Go Solar-Ready with Axia by QCells?
At Get Smarter Solar with Axia, we make solar integration easy for both builders and homeowners. By incorporating solar system installation requirements into the design process, you future-proof your investment in both energy efficiency and property value. Whether you’re an architect working with new builds or a homeowner looking to upgrade, our guidelines help you create an ideal foundation for a high-performing solar system.
Thinking about solar? Partner with Get Smarter Solar with Axia for expert advice and quality installation support. Build a smarter, solar-ready home that’s equipped for clean energy and long-term savings.
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"We went solar in 2022. Get Smarter Solar came to our door, we decided to listen and we are so glad we did!"The initial process was long due to town specific permits and miscommunication with PSEG but in the end, it definitely was worth it. we started to see savings from the first month! The installation process was smooth and clean.Gary E.
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"Went with Get Smarter Solar with Axia after considering a few companies to install solar panels for our home."From the sales meeting (Michael is great!), through the installations process, and post-install the customer service was top-notch. Team was always available for any questions, and worked hard to resolve any issues encountered.Ramon
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"Amazing experience with Get Smarter Solar with Axia"Our sales rep was Michael Sgambati who was very knowledgeable and patient with our questions. He walked us through the entire process and made sure each step of the way we were taken care of. All of the workers were very professional and did an amazing jobJosh T.
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"My system has been activated for only 2 months and I have already seen a massive reduction in costs."I was concerned with the cost of electricity for our house and started shopping around for solar to help keep the cost down. From start to finish the team at Get Smarter Solar was amazing always responsive to questions and made the process super easy.Ian P.
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About Axia by Qcells
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