Solar panels can be safely installed on most kinds of metal roofs, including copper, steel, and aluminum. However, before you go slapping a set of panels onto the roof and calling it a day, there ...

Metal roofs are becoming more popular in the U.S., and they are ideal for solar panel installations. In many cases, the solar racking system can be clamped directly to the metallic seams on your roof.

Metal is the most solar-friendly roof available and the PV contractor should know about it. Metal roofing is attractive, durable, non-flammable and requires almost no maintenance.