ServicesSolar System Add-Ons
Solar System Add-Ons in South Salt Lake
Life at home changes. An electric car, a finished basement or a new heat pump can push your usage past what your panels make. We expand your home's solar with more panels, charger circuits, monitoring and panel upgrades, and you see the full scope in writing before work begins.
When Adding On Makes More Sense Than Starting Over
Most solar systems are sized to the bills a family had on the day they signed. A few years later the house runs differently. An add-on closes that gap without replacing equipment that still works well.
We start by looking at what you already have: the inverter, the existing panels, your electrical panel and how much room is left on each. Some systems can take more panels with no other changes. Others need an inverter swap or a panel upgrade first. We tell you which one you have, and why, before you commit to anything.
Each add-on is priced line by line. If something like a breaker change or a utility application is needed, it is on the paper you sign, not a surprise on the final invoice.
Add-Ons We Install
More panels for a bigger load
We size an expansion to your current usage and match it to your existing equipment, so the new panels and the old ones work together. New solar products carry our 25-year warranty on all solar and battery products.
EV charger circuits
A Level 2 charger pulls a lot of power for hours at a time. We run a dedicated circuit, set it up so your car can charge when your panels are producing, and size the wiring for the charger you choose.
Production and usage monitoring
Plenty of earlier setups track panel output and nothing else. We install monitoring that pairs production with your home's actual consumption, so you can see where the power goes and catch a dip in output before it shows up on a bill.
Electrical panel upgrades
An older or crowded main panel can block an expansion or a charger. When the numbers call for it, we replace or upgrade the panel so new circuits have the capacity they need.
Battery-ready prep
If storage is on your list for later, we can wire for it now. When you are ready, our Battery Storage page explains the next step.
Signs Your System Needs an Add-On
Your bills are creeping back up
If your utility bill has climbed since solar went in, your usage has likely grown past what the panels produce. That is the most common reason people call us about an expansion.
You bought or plan to buy an electric car
Charging an EV can add as much demand as a major appliance running every night. Planning the circuit and extra production together usually costs less than doing them separately.
You added onto the house
A finished basement, an addition, a new heat pump or a hot tub all raise your load. Your solar can grow with the house.
You cannot tell what your system is doing
If your only clue is the monthly bill, you are guessing. Better monitoring shows you daily production, which matters most in short, gray winter weeks when output naturally dips.
Your electrical panel is full
No open breaker spaces, or a panel that trips when big appliances run together, often means an upgrade should come before anything else.
How an Add-On Project Runs
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Free savings analysis
We start with a phone call or a free virtual appointment. We review your recent bills, your current system and what you want to add, then estimate what the change does for your energy costs.
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Site check and written scope
We look at your equipment and electrical panel in person. You get a written estimate that lists each part, the labor, permits and any utility paperwork, along with the reason for each item.
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Permits and utility approval
Expansions and new circuits usually need a city permit, and adding panels typically needs updated interconnection approval from your utility. We handle the applications and keep you posted on where they stand.
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Install day
Most add-ons take a day or less. Our crew, licensed in all states served, works outside and at your electrical panel, keeps the work area tidy and cleans up before leaving. Power may be off briefly while we tie in.
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Inspection and walkthrough
After the city inspection, we turn the new equipment on, show you the monitoring app and answer your questions.
What Shapes the Cost of Expanding Your Solar
No two existing systems are alike, so pricing for an expansion depends heavily on what is already on your home. The first question is whether your current equipment can accept the addition without changes. We write out every factor below on your estimate so each dollar has a reason next to it, and $0 up front options are available.
- Your existing inverter
- An inverter with room to spare lets new panels tie in directly. When it is already at its limit, microinverters or a replacement inverter get added to the scope.
- Electrical panel capacity
- Open breaker spaces and spare amperage keep the work straightforward. A full or undersized main panel may need an upgrade before we can add any new circuit.
- Size of the addition
- More panels or a higher-powered charger call for more equipment and more wire. How far the charger sits from your panel plays a part too.
- Permits and paperwork
- City permit fees and utility applications change from project to project. Each one shows up as its own line on your estimate rather than hiding inside a single total.
Common Questions About Expanding Solar
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A different installer put in our system. Can you still expand it?
Often, yes. We look at the brand and age of your inverter and current panels to make sure new equipment will work with them. If anything gets in the way of a good match, you get your options in writing before making a choice.
Will adding panels change my net metering arrangement?
It might. A larger expansion is often handled by the utility as a fresh application, and the terms can differ from your first agreement. We go over this together during your savings analysis so you can factor it in before moving ahead.
Do I need more solar to charge an electric car?
Not in every case, though most families see their usage rise. We line up what your panels produce today against the charging you expect to do, then give you a straight answer on whether more panels pay off or the charger by itself will do.
What warranty comes with the new equipment?
Anything new we add is covered by our 25-year warranty on all solar and battery products. Your original equipment keeps whatever coverage it came with, and we explain how the two fit together so you know what protects what.
Can I add a battery at the same time?
Yes. Doing storage alongside an expansion can spare you a second round of permits and electrical work. Our Battery Storage page explains how we size a battery for your home.
Find Out What Your System Can Add
Tell us what has changed at your home and what you would like to power. We will look at your setup, run the numbers and send you a written quote with nothing hidden. We also serve Murray, Millcreek and nearby towns.