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Does neighbor a obstruct neighbor B's solar panel?

That is, if Neighbor A’s tree existed at its current stature before Neighbor B installed his solar panel, then the law may rule in favor of Neighbor A. However, if Neighbor A planted trees or had young trees that grew up to obstruct Neighbor B’s existing solar panel, then the law may rule in favor of Neighbor B.

Can solar panels affect a neighbor's property?

In one well-publicized example, the mirrored convex surface of a London skyscraper concentrated sunlight into a “death ray” that melted the interior of a nearby parked Jaguar. A dearth of case law exists in California as to allowable levels of heat, light, glare and inconvenience that may be directed by PV panels to a neighbor’s property.

Is it worth fighting neighbors over solar panels?

According to Lampner, solar panels, which could potentially save a nonprofit more than $20,000 a year, are not worth a fight with neighbors for most people, as their homes are their biggest single asset.

Can a tree obstruct a solar panel?

However, if Neighbor A planted trees or had young trees that grew up to obstruct Neighbor B’s existing solar panel, then the law may rule in favor of Neighbor B. Many states also permit solar easements, which are agreements between landowners to assure access to sunlight by restricting obstructive vegetation.

Can a nonprofit prevent neighbors from installing solar panels on their lawn?

In the historic district of Mount Washington in Baltimore, some homeowners have started a petition to prevent a nonprofit from installing solar panels on their lawn. (Note: The passage does not directly answer if neighbors in general can prevent a nonprofit from installing solar panels, but it does provide an example of a situation where this has occurred.)

Is glare from a neighbor's solar array a nuisance?

In spite of CA being in the forefront of residential solar utilization, there seems to be not much guidance or case law as it applies specifically to glare from a neighbor's solar array as it may/may not constitute a nuisance. Your situation viv-a-vis your neighbor may indeed wind up in court.