It is perfectly safe to have solar panels on your roof and they are no longer bulky and unsightly. Sure, you will see them but solar panels have become rather trendy. Potential home buyers may even search for homes to browse that have solar panels visible in the pictures. Your roof itself should not look any different than before the solar panels were installed. Properly installed solar panels should be stable and durable, ready to take on mother nature's weather. Many home lenders and home insurers are now viewing these installations as a benefit rather than as a risk. You should not have to pay an extra premium for your home's insurance policy for having solar panels installed. You may need HOA approval, if you have HOA, but this is not because of safety concerns usually. Many homeowners and neighbors have reported that they do not even notice the solar panels until they are pointed out. If installed tactfully, they should not be so obvious that they take away from the curb appeal of your home. If you have been worried that your home will be negatively impacted by installing solar panels, you should feel secure in the knowledge that they are lightweight and can be safely installed in all kinds of residential locations with ease. It's highly encouraged by the government that solar panels are installed on as many home's as possible.