ServicesSolar System Add-Ons
Solar System Add-Ons in Millcreek
Your needs change after the panels go up. Maybe you bought an EV or finished the basement. We look at your current system and your electric bills first, then tell you plainly which add-on makes sense and which one doesn't.
Build on the system you already have
An add-on is anything that makes your current solar setup do more. That can mean more panels, a car charger, better monitoring or an electrical panel that can handle the extra load. Done right, it ties into what you own without fighting it.
Done wrong, it can overload a breaker, clip your inverter or produce power you can't use. So we start with your equipment, your wiring and a year of your bills. You get our findings in plain words before we suggest anything.
If what you really need is storage, our Battery Storage page covers that on its own. And if the panels you have aren't making what they should, more hardware won't fix it. We'll tell you that up front, and Solar Panel Repair is the better place to start.
Add-ons we install
- More panels
- We check whether your inverter has room for more power or needs a partner unit. Then we match new panels to your existing string so the whole array works together.
- EV charger hookup
- A Level 2 charger draws a lot of current. We confirm your service can carry it, run a dedicated circuit and set the charger up so it can lean on your solar during the day.
- Electrical panel upgrade
- Many older panels don't have the space or the rating for solar plus a charger plus a battery. We tell you if yours is one of them and handle the upgrade and permit.
- Production and usage monitoring
- Monitoring shows what your panels make and what your home uses, hour by hour. You can spot a drop in output early instead of finding it on next month's bill.
- Load controls
- Smart breakers and load controls let you decide which circuits run first when power is tight. This pairs well with a battery added now or later.
Signs it's time to add on
Your bill crept back up
New appliances, a hot tub or a home office can outgrow a system sized years ago. More panels may close the gap.
You bought an electric car
Charging can add a big chunk to monthly use. A charger set up with your solar in mind keeps more of that cost in check.
You can't see what's happening
If the only way you know the system works is the bill, you need monitoring.
Your breakers trip or the panel is full
No open slots and tripping breakers mean the electrical panel is at its limit. Adding anything else should wait until that's sorted.
Winter output disappoints you
Short days and snow cut production from December into February. Extra capacity can help even out the year, and we'll show you the numbers before you decide.
How an add-on job goes
- 1
A phone call first
Tell us what changed at your home and what you want to add. We can set up a free virtual appointment to go over your bills and equipment.
- 2
On-site inspection
We look at your inverter, wiring, electrical panel and the panels you have now. We take photos and note anything that limits what can be added.
- 3
Plain findings and a written quote
You get what we found, what we recommend and what each line costs. If an add-on won't pay off for you, we say so.
- 4
Permit and install day
We pull the permit, do the work and clean up before we leave. Most add-ons take a day or less.
- 5
Inspection and sign-off
We meet the city inspector, handle any utility paperwork and show you how the new piece works.
What moves the price
There's no single price for an add-on because each one depends on what you already own. We give you a line-item quote after the inspection, so nothing shows up later as a surprise. Many projects can be done with $0 up front.
- Inverter capacity
- If your inverter has headroom, adding panels is simpler. If it's maxed out, you may need a second inverter or microinverters.
- Your breaker box
- A box with no open slots, or one rated too low for the new load, has to be replaced first. That one item often swings the total more than anything else.
- Distance and wiring runs
- A charger in a detached garage takes more wire and trenching than one beside the panel.
- Equipment matching
- Some older panels are no longer made. Finding a compatible match, or a workaround, changes the parts list.
- Permits and utility review
- Larger additions may need a new interconnection review, which adds paperwork and time.
Questions about add-ons
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Can you add panels to a system someone else installed?
Often, yes. We inspect the existing equipment first to see what it can handle. If the old gear limits you, we explain the options and what each one costs.
Will an add-on affect my warranty?
The solar and battery products we install come with a 25-year warranty. For equipment another company put in, we'll go over what its paperwork says before we touch anything, so you know where you stand.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger?
In most cases, yes, because it means a new high-amp circuit. We file for the permit ourselves and are on site when the city inspector comes by. Your part is just letting us know which day works.
Who does the electrical work?
We do. We're licensed in all states served, and we handle the wiring, the panel work and the hookups as part of the job.
Should I add a battery now or later?
It depends on your bills and how you use power. We can wire for a battery now so it's easy to add later. Our Battery Storage page goes into more detail.
Do you serve towns outside Millcreek?
Yes. We work throughout the area, including Holladay, Murray, Cottonwood Heights and Sandy.
Find out what your system can take
Tell us what you'd like to add. We'll look at what you have and give you honest findings and a clear quote.