{"id":138059,"date":"2026-02-18T23:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/138059\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T23:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:00:17","slug":"4-reasons-why-winter-is-actually-the-best-time-to-go-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/138059\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Why Winter Is Actually the Best Time to Go Solar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no bad time to go solar, but winter gives you a strategic advantage. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bstoner-lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brooklyn-tilt-system-solarworks-01.png\" class=\"crop-center attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"solar panels on brooklyn rooftop\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brooklyn-tilt-system-solarworks-01.png\" class=\"crop-center attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"solar panels on brooklyn rooftop\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>                            <\/p>\n<p class=\"caption\">Photo via Brooklyn SolarWorks<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bstoner-lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f12afac282fb98be0cc85b022130b839.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-46 photo avatar-default\" height=\"46\" width=\"46\" decoding=\"async\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f12afac282fb98be0cc85b022130b839.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-46 photo avatar-default\" height=\"46\" width=\"46\" decoding=\"async\"\/>                        by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/author\/brianmfcw\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Keith<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about going solar, winter might seem like the wrong time. Less sun means most people aren\u2019t thinking about solar panels at all. But here\u2019s what many homeowners don\u2019t realize: Winter is actually the perfect time to start your solar journey. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<p>1. Solar Panels Work Year-Round<br \/>One of the biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklynsolarworks.com\/blog\/nyc-top-solar-myths-debunked\/?utm_source=brownstoner&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_post&amp;utm_campaign=feb_26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">myths about solar<\/a> is that panels don\u2019t work in winter. The truth: Solar panels need light, not heat, to produce electricity. They continue generating power through every season, even on <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklynsolarworks.com\/blog\/how-well-do-solar-panels-work-in-nyc-during-the-winter\/?utm_source=brownstoner&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_post&amp;utm_campaign=feb_26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">cold winter days<\/a>. While there\u2019s less daylight in winter, your panels remain efficient and will still help reduce your energy bills every month.<\/p>\n<p>2. The Timeline Works in Your Favor<br \/>From your first call with a solar specialist to system installation typically takes one to three months. Start the process now, and you\u2019ll be up and running by the beginning of summer\u2014right when it matters most. Summer <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklynsolarworks.com\/blog\/why-is-my-con-edison-bill-so-high\/?utm_source=brownstoner&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_post&amp;utm_campaign=feb_26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">electricity bills<\/a> are usually the highest due to AC usage, so you\u2019ll capture the biggest savings immediately when your system goes live.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-578478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/condo-solar-solarworks-02.png\" alt=\"solar panels on a rooftop \" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Net Metering Means Nothing Goes to Waste<br \/>NYC has 1:1 <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklynsolarworks.com\/blog\/net-metering-new-york-guide\/?utm_source=brownstoner&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_post&amp;utm_campaign=feb_26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">net metering<\/a>, which works like a battery in the grid. During long summer days, your panels often produce more electricity than you need. That extra energy gets sent to the grid, and you earn utility credits that roll over month to month. When production is lower in winter or at night, those banked credits automatically apply to your bill, keeping costs low year-round.<\/p>\n<p>4. Better Scheduling<br \/>Since fewer people think about solar in winter, installers have more flexible schedules. That means easier scheduling and potentially faster installation.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no bad time to go solar, but winter gives you a strategic advantage. You\u2019ll be ready to maximize savings exactly when summer bills peak.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to take the first step towards solar savings? Get your free consultation at <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklynsolarworks.com?utm_source=brownstoner&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_post&amp;utm_campaign=feb_26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">BrooklynSolarWorks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[Photos via Brooklyn SolarWorks]<\/p>\n<p>\n                        What&#8217;s Your Take? Leave a Comment\n                    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s no bad time to go solar, but winter gives you a strategic advantage. 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