Solar panels installed on a historic property in a location that cannot be seen from the ground will generally meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. But. . This guide offers a pathway to better integration of solar energy systems onto historic resources. The sections within this document provide an explanation of solar energy technology, descriptions of the current regulatory context governing the use of solar panels on historic properties at the. . Can you have the best of both worlds—preserve the charm of your historic building and embrace the future with solar panels? The short answer is yes! But like all good things, it requires a little finesse. Historic buildings are like fine wine—they can improve with age. South-facing slopes (in the Northern Hemisphere) are optimal for solar production but may also be the most prominent.
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