Home Owners Associations Suck
Solar panels are not an eyesore. Wind turbines can sometimes obstruct views and make too much noise. I wouldn’t jump to the defense of a neighbor who decided to power his house with wind. I would happily put up with it, but I really think you have to be considerate of neighbors with something that makes noise. Solar panels don’t make noise and they can be installed flush with a roof. It is not unusual for an HOA to demand that homeowners remove solar panels that were put up without applying for permission first. In at least one case where state laws prevented the HOA from demanding removal, they opted to demand that the solar panels be painted over to match the color of the roof.
The man in the video installed his array without consulting the Home Owners Association. The old saying that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission may not apply in this case. This particular HOA is HUGE, representing 30,000 residents. As a result of their approach and their size, this HOA has an organization standing in opposition, the VRVoice.
