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ESP does not install solar on manufactured, prefabricated, or mobile homes. While it may
be disappointing for some sales partners and homeowners to hear this, here is the “why” behind
our stance on these projects:
● We opened a test phase to determine if manufactured homes could be sold with certain
additional criteria, and ultimately the success rate - even with rigorous additional checks
- was very low.
● The upfront costs associated with permitting and design for manufactured homes are
much higher than other standard home types.
● Utilities changed PTO protocol after NEM submission on several projects without
warning, which extended the project timeline and caused a poor experience for the
homeowner after expectations were already set.
● System sizes tend to be smaller due to limited space, resulting in lower savings for
homeowners and lower earning potential for our partners.
● Ground Mounts may be a viable option only when ownership of land is verifiable.