For the Modern Home of the Future, Add Solar Panels

Remember those quaint retro-futuristic depictions of what the average American home would look like in the 21st century, imagined by people living in the first half of the 20th? From flying cars to charming robot companions, the 1950s idea of the future had it all.

But the prevailing retro-futurist aesthetic was focused on sleek, sophisticated accents, adding a touch of modernity to everything from washing machines to housing structure.

While the 21st century may not have turned out exactly like our forefathers envisioned (still waiting on those flying cars), you can live the retro-futurist’s dream through one specific modern-day application: rooftop solar panels. And with the availability of solar power loans, they won’t even break the bank.

A Distinctly Modern Aesthetic

Like those shiny chrome accents on fancy 1960s automobiles, solar panels add a layer of pristine shine to even the dullest of rooftop shingles. Adding to today’s popular minimalist designs, solar panels provide a series of crisp lines and angles that are stoic, never fussy.

Solar panels look especially chic when paired with a dark grey or black roof. In such a combination, solar panels blend seamlessly with the rooftop while offering a touch of shine.

Form and Function

In addition to visual appeal, solar panels also generate essential electricity, easily paying for themselves early on in their lifespan—and that’s before taking into account solar power loans. While solar panels chip away at monthly utility bills, they give back to the environment in the form of clean, green energy production. Nothing makes a house sexier than a low carbon footprint.

Outstanding Architecture

While solar panels add a modern spin to your home all while generating clean, renewable electricity, solar panels also act as a complement to already-sophisticated architectural design. For those already pushing the envelope, solar panels provide that extra panache to keep your home design on the cutting edge.

With numerous tax breaks and solar power loans available to homeowners, solar power is more accessible than ever. For those looking to indulge in the retro-futurist dreams of the early 1900s, solar power is one way to go.

Natalie Benoy is a renewable energy writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Elements Capital Group. Follow on Twitter.