ServicesSolar System Add-Ons
Solar System Add-Ons in Kearns
Your needs change after the panels go in. A new EV, a finished basement or a hot tub can outgrow the system you have. We add panels, charger circuits, monitoring and electrical upgrades so your solar keeps up with your home.
When your solar needs to do more
Most systems are sized for the electric bills a family had the year they went solar. Then life happens. A second car goes electric, someone starts working from home, or the old gas dryer gets swapped for an electric one. The bill creeps back up and the panels that once covered it now fall short.
An add-on fixes that without starting over. We look at what you have, what you use now and what you plan to add, then recommend only the pieces that close the gap. Sometimes that is a few more panels. Sometimes it is a smarter way to use the power you already make.
The same small crew that measures your home is the crew that does the work and walks you through it at the end. You will not be passed between departments or explain your setup twice.
What we can add to your system
- More panels
- We extend your array to cover higher usage. We check that the new panels match your existing equipment and that your inverter can handle the extra output, so the expansion actually produces what it should.
- EV charger circuits
- We install a dedicated circuit and a home charger so your car runs on power your panels make. We plan the wire run and breaker size before any work starts.
- Production monitoring
- Many older systems have no monitoring, or an app that stopped reporting years ago. We set up monitoring so you can see what your panels produce each day and spot a drop early.
- Electrical panel upgrades
- An older main panel often has no room for more solar or a charger. When it is needed, we upgrade it so new loads connect safely and to code.
- Battery-ready prep
- If you want backup power later, we can wire the system now so adding a battery is simpler. Our Battery Storage page covers the battery itself.
Signs it is time for an add-on
Your bill is climbing again
If your solar once covered most of your usage and now it does not, your household has likely outgrown the system.
You bought or plan to buy an EV
Charging a car at home can add a large share to your yearly usage. Planning the charger and extra panels together saves a second visit.
You have no idea what your panels produce
No working app, no readings, no way to tell if something changed. Monitoring gives you that answer.
Your breaker box is full
No open slots, or an electrician has told you the panel is maxed out. That usually needs an upgrade before anything new connects.
A big change at home
A new addition, a hot tub, a heat pump or a move from gas appliances to electric all raise demand. Long Utah summers make air conditioning loads add up too.
How an add-on job runs
- 1
A conversation by phone
You tell us what changed and what you want. We can do a free virtual appointment to look at your bills and current setup before anyone visits.
- 2
A look at what you have
We check your panels, inverter and electrical panel in person. You get a written plan that lists each item and why it is there.
- 3
Permits and utility paperwork
Most expansions and new circuits need a permit, and added panels usually need updated approval from the utility. We handle the filings and schedule the inspection.
- 4
Install day
The crew you met arrives, protects your yard and walkways, and does the work. We clean up before we leave and show you how everything runs, including the monitoring app.
What moves the price of an add-on
Every add-on is priced from your home and your existing equipment, so we give you a written quote after we see both. Some add-ons are small jobs and some involve your whole electrical setup. We offer $0 up front, and we will explain which items matter most if you want to do the work in stages.
- Size of the expansion
- More panels, more racking and more wiring mean more cost. We size the addition to your actual usage, not the biggest number possible.
- Inverter compatibility
- If your current inverter cannot handle the added panels, it may need a second inverter or a replacement. We tell you this upfront.
- Electrical panel capacity
- A panel with room to spare keeps costs down. A full or older panel may need an upgrade first.
- Distance and access
- A charger in the garage next to the breaker box is simpler than one at the far side of a driveway. Longer wire runs and trenching add labor.
- Permits and inspection
- Permit and utility requirements vary by job. We include these in the written quote so they are not a surprise later.
Questions about solar add-ons
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Can you add to a system another company installed?
Often, yes. We first check the brand and age of your panels and inverter to see whether new equipment will work with them. If it will not, we explain your options plainly before you decide anything.
Will new panels match the ones I have?
Exact older models are often discontinued. We choose panels with compatible electrical ratings so they work with your system, and we tell you if they will look slightly different.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger?
A new dedicated circuit generally needs a permit and an inspection. We pull the permit and meet the inspector so you do not have to arrange it.
Can I add a charger now and more panels later?
Yes. We can plan both at once and install them in stages. Sizing the wiring for the future now can save you from redoing it later.
Will I be without power during the work?
Usually only for a short stretch when we connect to your electrical panel. We let you know when that will be so you can plan around it.
Who will I talk to once the job starts?
The same people from the first visit. We are a small team, so the crew that plans your add-on is the crew that installs it and answers your questions afterward.
Ready for your solar to do more?
Tell us what changed at your home and we will help you figure out what to add. We work with homeowners in Kearns, West Valley City, Taylorsville and nearby.