It’s all about bang for your buck. Right now, the combination of the lucrative federal investment tax credit (ITC) incentive and strong net metering policies in many states means it costs less to go solar, and you get more savings from solar energy.
However, the federal incentives are set to expire soon, and net metering policies are constantly under attack by utility lobbyists. If you wait, you could end up paying more out of pocket for reduced returns.