Are solar panels covered by homeowners insurance

Does homeowners insurance cover solar panels?

Here's a look at the coverage homeowners insurance offers for solar panels. A standard homeowners insurance policy covers roof-mounted solar panels under the policy's dwelling coverage. If the solar panels are on the ground or on the roof of a shed or detached garage, they'd be covered under the policy's other structures coverage.

Do I need insurance if I don't own solar panels?

If your insurer doesn't provide coverage or provides limited coverage for solar panels, then you may need a separate policy. As with homeowners insurance, some solar panel insurers may not cover wind or hail damage. Do I need insurance coverage if I don't own the solar panels?

Should you add solar panels to your home insurance?

They may also want to increase their homeowners policy limit. Adding solar panels increases the value of the home as well as the cost to rebuild if the house is destroyed by a fire or storm. If homeowners don't want to be responsible for paying the difference on their own, they should talk to their insurer about adding additional coverage.

Does insurance cover roof-mounted solar panels?

Some insurers may not cover wind or hail damage to roof-mounted solar panels. If you have panels on top of a detached structure, such as a shed, it's possible the "other structures" coverage on your policy will cover them, but you should check with your insurer.

Does homeowners insurance cover rooftop solar energy?

Most rooftop solar energy systems are covered by standard homeowners policies, which doesn’t change your insurance plan. However, you may need to increase the amount of coverage on your home to account for the cost of the system which can then raise your premium. Of course, not every policy or solar energy system is the same.

Does my home insurance cover a solar array?

But there's one big caveat: You'll want to check your coverage levels. For most homeowners, their policy covers the replacement cost of their home at the time they bought it or took out the policy. If you then add a $20,000 solar array on top, that might exceed the amount of money you have in your coverage policy.