Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, we look at your roof, property, energy usage, and future goals to recommend the right combination of panels and layout. Our team focuses on long-term performance, durability, and aesthetics, so your system isn’t just a good deal today – it’s a smart decision 10, 20, and 25+ years from now.
Here, we’ll walk you through what “better” really means when it comes to solar panels: efficiency, reliability, warranty coverage, and how your system will look on your home or property.
Our design team pays close attention to how your array will look from the street and from your yard, not just how much energy it will produce. Panel placement, layout, and wire management are all planned so your system looks neat and intentional, whether it’s on your roof or on a ground mount.
JA 440W is the default panel for roof-mounted systems. It’s sized and designed for typical New York roofs, so it fits a wide range of layouts while keeping the system simple and cost-effective.
This panel uses 440W N-type, half-cut, multi-busbar cells, giving you stable, day-to-day output in all seasons, including the lower-light days we see often (especially in winter!).
JA 440W has an all-black appearance that looks clean on the roof without the premium price tag. It’s built to blend in visually while still delivering strong long-term value and payback.
Hyundai 440W is our premium upgrade option for roof-mounted systems. Looking for more than the standard option? Even better performance, warranty, or overall build – then this could be a great option for you.
This module pairs 440W with high-efficiency N-type TOPCon cells, designed for slower long-term degradation and more energy per square foot – especially helpful if roof space is limited or usage is higher.
Hyundai’s dual-glass, all-black construction gives the array a refined, premium appearance. Combined with robust long-term warranties, it’s positioned as the panel for homeowners who want top-tier hardware and protection.
JA Solar 605W is built for high production on ground-mounted arrays. With a larger physical footprint than typical roof panels, it’s best used where we can optimize row spacing, tilt, and site access.
This is a module designed to capture light from both sides, helping boost energy yield when installed over reflective surfaces (like gravel, light ground cover, or snow). It also uses double-glass construction for long-term durability and stability in tough weather conditions.
This panel is designed as the workhorse for larger, ground mount systems. Its job is simple: pack as much production as possible into the ground mount footprint.
Monitor your system from anywhere! Track how much energy your solar system is producing, how much your home is using, and how full your battery is.
See when your home is running on solar, battery, or the grid. View reports on energy production and usage by day, week, month, or year.
Keep an eye on battery levels before bad weather and understand how your system performed after an outage.
Away from home? Keep an eye on your system from anywhere.
View historical data to see how your solar and battery are helping lower your dependence on the grid.
Proper installation is critical. Our in-house teams are trained to work specifically on New York homes, so your system is built for our weather and our building codes. Because we’re local, we’re here to support you for the life of your system with ongoing service and support when you need it.
We’ve also been recognized as a 2025 NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer – Gold Status, and we’re proud to be an Enphase Platinum Installer. Those distinctions reflect our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction on every project we install, so you can feel confident in your decision today, tomorrow, and for decades to come.
For over a decade, Kasselman Solar has led with innovation, integrity, and trust. With us as your energy partner, you can rest assured the values we built our success upon will be there for you today, tomorrow, and decades from now. You deserve peace of mind.
Kasselman is an established business operating in multiple industries. We provide a dynamic approach to sustainable energy with the most advanced products and fully-integrated solutions.
Our longevity ensures leading quality, craftsmanship, reliability, and utmost customer satisfaction. We are determined to make a positive impact in all that we do; relationships built on trust, reputation forged by results.
No, all solar panels are not the same, even if they look similar on a roof. Different solar panels vary in how efficiently they turn sunlight into electricity, how long they last, how quickly their output drops over time, and how they look on your home.
At Kasselman Solar, we only install solar panels that we’ve already vetted for performance, durability, strong warranties, and manufacturer stability. That means you don’t have to compare a bunch of confusing spec sheets – we’ve done the homework and only recommended panels we trust for New York homes.
The number of solar panels your home needs depends on how much electricity you use, how big your roof or property is, and the wattage of the panels. Kasselman Solar looks at your past electric bills, your roof layout, and shading on your New York home to design a system with the right number of panels.
During your proposal, we’ll show you the estimated number of solar panels, the total system size in kilowatts (kW), and how much of your electric usage the solar panel system is expected to cover each year.
Solar panels can significantly reduce your electric bill by generating power directly on your roof or property instead of buying all your electricity from the utility. The exact savings depend on your current bill, the size of your solar panel system, and your utility’s rates.
Kasselman Solar models your expected production and compares it to your historical usage to show “before and after solar” bill estimates. That way, you can see how your solar panel system is projected to impact your monthly costs and long-term savings.
Most modern solar panels are designed to last 25-30 years or more. Over that time, panels slowly lose a bit of output each year, but they are still producing energy long after the warranty period.
Kasselman Solar installs high-quality, tier-one solar panels with strong long-term performance and product warranties. These panels are specifically chosen to handle New York’s four seasons while providing dependable power for decades.
Yes. Solar panels still work in winter, on cloudy days, and in cold temperatures. They produce less electricity when the sun is weaker or the days are shorter, but they do not shut off just because it is cold.
Snow can temporarily cover solar panels, but it usually melts or slides off as the panels warm up and the sun returns. Kasselman Solar designs every solar panel system using real New York weather and production data, so your yearly estimates factor in winter, clouds, and seasonal changes – not just perfect sunny days.
Yes, your roof’s age and condition are important. If your roof is near the end of its life, it often makes sense to repair or replace it before installing solar panels, so you don’t have to pay for a removal and reinstallation later.
As part of your solar evaluation, Kasselman Solar reviews your roof type, age, and visible condition. We design solar panel systems that work well with common New York roofing materials and building codes and can discuss roof timing or upgrades if needed.
When installed correctly by a qualified installer, solar panels will not damage your roof. The mounting hardware is designed to seal and protect the penetrations, and in many cases, the panels actually shield portions of the roof from sun and weather.
Kasselman Solar uses proper flashing, code-compliant mounting systems, and trained in-house crews who work specifically on New York homes. Our workmanship warranty backs the quality of our installation so your roof and solar panel system are both protected.
Kasselman Solar installs systems with Enphase technology, which includes access to the Enphase App (older systems may also utilize the Solar Edge App). You can log in from your phone, tablet, or computer to see real-time solar production and how much energy your home is using.
The Enphase App also shows historical trends and estimated savings, so you can see how your solar panel system performs over days, months, and years. If you add a battery, the app will also show how your battery, solar, and grid power work together.
In most cases, yes. You can generally start with solar panels and add a home battery system later. Kasselman often designs systems with Enphase equipment specifically to make future battery upgrades simpler.
If you think you may want backup power down the road, tell us during the design process. We can size and configure your solar panel system so that adding an Enphase home battery in the future is a natural next step instead of a full upgrade.
Often you can, as long as there is enough roof space, land, and electrical capacity. Many homeowners consider expanding their solar panel system after adding things like electric vehicles, electric heating, or new additions to their home. If you know you’ll be adding addition usage later on, let us know and we can plan the extra generation into your system ahead of time.
Kasselman Solar can review your existing system and your updated energy usage to see if adding more solar panels is practical and cost-effective. Planning for possible future expansion is one way we “future-proof” your solar design from the start.
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