“Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way.” —Biggie Smalls

In Brooklyn, NYC’s second-largest borough, more homeowners are installing solar panels—not just as a sustainable choice, but as a financial investment. By taking advantage of flexible financing options, valuable tax incentives, and an array of roof systems custom designed for historic brownstones and single family homes, Brooklyn homeowners are demonstrating what it means to be energy-smart and community-driven.

Here are four reasons homeowners are installing solar panels in Brooklyn.

1. Financial Savings: Tax Incentives + Lower Con Ed Bills

Brooklyn homeowners can see impressive returns with solar through a number of cost-saving initiatives. ‍

Long-term gains: Over 20 years, solar installations in Brooklyn can save tens of thousands of dollars. Even more optimistic estimates from Harvest Power suggest savings exceeding $100,000 over a system’s long lifetime.

Incentive stacking: Homeowners in Brooklyn benefit from the 30% federal tax credit (until the end of 2025), up to $5,000 in New York State tax credit, and 20–30% property-tax abatements in NYC.

Free Roof Repairs: With a company like Mpower Solar, all roof repairs are included (excluding a brand new roof) when you install a new solar system. If you have an patches, repairs, and leak fixes you’ve been meaning to hire someone to complete—Mpower Solar takes care of these fixes at no additional cost.

Start adding it up, and solar in Brooklyn pays for itself. Plus, homeowners won’t be subject to those yearly Con Ed prices hikes—locking in long term savings. 

2. Boosting Property Value: More Than Just Clean Energy

Solar panels are a financial asset. 

Homes in NYC with solar panels sell for an additional 5.4% on average compared to similar homes without solar—higher than the national rate of 4.1%. For a median-priced NYC home, that can mean a value increase of up to $37,800. The reason is that savvy Brooklyn homebuyers are willing to pay a premium to secure lower energy bills and energy independence. And don’t worry—your solar system won’t balloon your property taxes, thanks to state and city incentives and abatements. 

3. Urban Innovation: Canopies & Adaptable Rooftop Design

Brooklyn’s unique architecture requires flexible solar solutions. Whether your roof is flat or pitched (sloped) there’s an affordable custom option for every homeowner. Elevated solar canopies, offered by Mpower Solar for example, lift panels 9–10 feet above flat rooftops to meet NYC’s fire code and optimize solar exposure. “In Brooklyn, specifically, we do a lot of canopies because there’s not a lot of roof space on the flat roofs,” says Jacob Lezell, Chief Solar Officer at Mpower Solar. These canopies can increase rooftop solar capacity while preserving communal rooftop space. Flat panels, however, are a perfect option for pitched roofs commonly seen on detached homes like those in Ditmas Park, Windsor Terrace, and Mill Basin. 

4. Clean Energy & Environmental Gains

Beyond savings, solar drives real climate impact. Every Brooklyn home that switches to solar means we’re closer to meeting New York State’s renewable energy goals: the state is aiming for 70% renewable electricity by 2030. And thanks in no small part to Brooklyn and the rest of NYC, we’re well on our way. In 2025, New York reached a milestone: 6 GW of solar capacity installed, enough to power more than a million homes and businesses across the state. Plus, every solar setup helps reduce CO₂ emissions—think 5,000 pounds of CO₂ avoided over 20 years—equivalent to planting millions of trees statewide.

The Final Word on Solar Panels in Brooklyn

The borough of Brooklyn is where smart design, historic homes, and sustainability converge. The reason that Brooklynites are adopting solar at such a fast pace is clear: lower monthly energy costs, higher home equity, and adaptable design.

Here’s to Brooklyn—illuminated, empowered, and bright!

Ready to learn more? Contact Mpower Solar today and schedule your free consultation.