Cox Solar Solutions · Illinois & St. Louis
New Roof + Solar, Done Together
If your roof has less than 10 years left, replace it once — right before your panels go up.
Equipment we install
- Tier-1 Solar Panels
- Enphase Microinverters
- Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge & Duracell Batteries
- Smart Electrical Panels
Solar Roofing
Don't Put New Panels on an Old Roof
Solar panels last 25 years or more. If your shingles are near the end of their life, removing and reinstalling panels later adds cost and hassle. Bundling the roof and the solar project means one permit timeline, one crew coordinating the work, and a roof that's ready for decades of production.
Why Cox Solar
Benefits of Solar Roofing
One Coordinated Project
Roofing and solar scheduled back to back.
Leak Protection
Flashed, sealed penetrations backed by our roof penetration warranty.
Roof Assessment Included
We inspect your roof's age and condition during every solar survey.
One Financing Plan
Roof and solar can often be financed together.
How It Works
We assess the roof during your solar site survey. If replacement makes sense, you get one proposal covering both.
- Roof inspection during the solar site survey
- Combined proposal and financing options
- Roof replacement, then solar installation
- Single point of contact through final inspection
Illinois Incentives
Illinois Programs That Lower Your Cost
- $300per kW
ComEd & Ameren solar rebate (smart inverter)
- $300per kWh
Utility battery storage rebate
- 15years
Illinois Shines REC contract
- 50%upfront
Of small-system REC value paid at energization
FAQ
Solar Roofing Questions
How do I know if I need a new roof before solar?
As a rule of thumb, if your roof is more than 12–15 years old or shows curling, missing, or granule-worn shingles, it's worth replacing before installing panels. We'll give you an honest assessment.
Can roof and solar be financed together?
Often, yes. Ask about combined financing when we prepare your proposal.
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Solar Panels
Custom-designed rooftop and ground-mount solar systems built to lower your electric bill and hold up to Midwest winters.
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Battery Storage
Duracell, Enphase, SolarEdge, and Tesla home batteries, installed with new solar or added on their own to the solar system you already have.
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Solar Pergolas
Shade structures, pergolas, and carports topped with solar — ideal when your roof is shaded or limited.
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See your system design, Illinois incentives, and estimated savings — no pressure, no obligation.