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Residential solar

Solar built for the American home.

A properly sized home solar system pays for itself in 9–13 years and keeps producing clean electricity for 25 years after that.

Why solar

Four reasons homeowners go solar

Reduce your electricity bill

Most homeowners cut their monthly electricity cost by 70–90% after going solar.

Increase your home value

Solar adds roughly 4% to a home's resale value — and in 38 states, that gain is property-tax-exempt.

Cut your carbon footprint

A typical 8 kW residential system offsets around 8 tons of CO₂ per year — equivalent to planting 200 trees.

Lock in your energy rate

Solar protects you from utility rate increases. Your panels produce at zero marginal cost for 25+ years.

What's included

A complete system, installed and permitted

A residential solar install is a complete electrical system — not just panels on your roof. Everything is permitted, inspected, and connected to your utility by a licensed contractor.

Typical installs take 1–2 days. Permitting and utility interconnection add 2–8 weeks depending on your municipality and utility.

Typical system components

Solar panels15–25 panels (400W each)
InverterString or microinverter
Racking & mountingRoof-integrated hardware
AC disconnectRequired by code
Utility meterNet metering compatible
MonitoringReal-time production tracking
System sizing

How big a system do you need?

System size is driven by your annual electricity consumption, available roof area, and how much of your bill you want to offset. Our estimate tool calculates the right size for your specific home automatically.

4–6 kW

Small home

Under 1,500 sq ft, 1–2 occupants, ~$80–120/mo bill

6–9 kW

Average home

1,500–2,500 sq ft, family of 4, ~$120–200/mo bill

9–12 kW

Larger home

2,500+ sq ft, EV charger, pool, ~$200+ bill

Our estimate calculates your specific system size
The process

From estimate to panels on your roof

1

Get your estimate

Enter your address. See projected savings and system size in under 60 seconds.

2

Match with installers

We send you up to 3 vetted local installers. You pick who to hear from.

3

Compare quotes

Receive detailed proposals. Compare equipment, price, and warranty side by side.

4

Install

Your chosen installer handles permits, inspection, and installation — typically 1–2 days.

5

Start saving

Your system goes live. Watch your electricity bill drop from month one.

See what solar could do for your home.

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