ServicesSolar System Add-Ons
Solar System Add-Ons in Farmington
We add EV chargers, extra panels, energy monitoring and electrical upgrades to solar systems around your home. Conduit runs straight and close to the wall, your garage and walkways stay covered while we work, and we sweep up before we leave each day.
Getting more from the system you already have
A solar system is rarely finished on the day it is switched on. A new electric car, a growing family or a plan to run the air conditioner harder in July can change how much power your home needs. Add-ons let the system keep pace without starting over.
We look at what you have now, how your home uses energy and where the wiring can run cleanly. Then we tell you which additions make sense and which ones would not pay their way. Some homeowners need one upgrade. Some need none yet, and we will say so.
If you are planning a system from scratch, our Solar Panel Installation page covers that work. If storing power for evenings and outages is the goal, see Battery Storage.
Add-ons we install
- EV chargers
- We mount a Level 2 charger in your garage or on an exterior wall and run a dedicated circuit to it. The charger is placed where the cable reaches your car's port without crossing a walkway.
- Additional panels
- When your usage has grown, we add panels to the existing array and check that the inverter and wiring can handle the extra output. Matching panel color and frame finish keeps the array looking like one system.
- Energy monitoring
- We install monitoring that shows production and household use side by side on your phone. It makes it easy to see when the system is doing its job and when a change in habits would help.
- Main panel and smart panel upgrades
- Older electrical panels often lack room for new breakers. We replace or upgrade the panel so solar, charging and storage share it safely, with circuits labeled clearly.
- Load controllers
- A load controller lets large appliances and a car charger share capacity without tripping breakers. It can save you from a bigger service upgrade.
Signs an add-on is worth a look
Your bills crept back up
If your power bills have risen since the system went in, your home is likely using more than it produces. More panels or better monitoring usually shows why.
You bought an electric car
Charging on a standard outlet is slow, and it adds a large load at night. A dedicated charger paired with your solar output is the cleaner fix.
Breakers trip or the panel is full
A crowded panel with no open slots, or breakers that trip when the dryer and heater run together, means the electrical side needs attention before anything else is added.
You cannot tell what the system is doing
Without monitoring, a drop in production can go unnoticed for months. Seeing daily numbers turns guesswork into clear answers.
How an add-on job runs
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Your free virtual appointment
The first conversation happens over a video call. Point the camera at your electrical panel, the inverter and the place you picture the new equipment, and we go through a few recent power bills with you.
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A written plan and the permit
Next comes a line-item estimate naming the equipment, the wiring route and the finish of any exposed conduit. We handle the electrical permit and book the inspection.
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Install day, with your home protected
Drop cloths go down from the door to the work area, and shelves or cars in the garage get covered. Drill dust is vacuumed as it appears. Outside, conduit is strapped tight and painted to match the siding if you prefer.
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Cleanup and walkthrough
Wire offcuts, packaging and any old breakers leave with us. Before we go, we walk you through the new equipment, set up the monitoring app on your phone and answer whatever is on your mind.
What shapes the price of an add-on
Add-on pricing depends on what is being added and how much your existing wiring can carry. We explain each line on the estimate before any work is scheduled. Financing with $0 up front is available.
- The equipment itself
- A charger, a set of panels and a smart panel are very different purchases. Brand and capacity also move the number.
- Distance and wiring route
- A charger ten feet from the panel costs less than one across the garage. Runs through finished walls take more care than runs along exposed framing.
- Electrical panel condition
- If the panel is full or outdated, it may need upgrading first. We check this early so it is on the estimate, not a surprise.
- Permit and inspection
- Most add-ons need an electrical permit. Its cost and the inspection visit are included in the written estimate.
Questions about solar add-ons
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Can you add panels to a system another company installed?
Often, yes. Before recommending anything, we check the inverter, the wiring and the existing panel model to confirm new panels will work alongside them. If they will not, we lay out the options plainly.
Will an EV charger work with my solar system?
Yes. The charger draws from your home's electrical panel, and your solar feeds that same panel. Charging during sunny hours uses power you produced yourself, and monitoring shows you how much.
Do I need a new electrical panel?
Not always. Many panels still have room for one more circuit, and a load controller can sometimes avoid an upgrade entirely. We look at your panel during the virtual appointment and tell you what we see.
How messy is the work inside my garage?
We cover the floor and anything stored nearby, vacuum dust while we drill and carry every bit of debris away with us. When we leave, the new equipment should be the only change you notice.
Can I refer a friend who is thinking about solar?
Yes. We offer $1,000 for every referral that goes solar. Ask your friend to give us your name when they phone, and we take care of the rest.
See which add-on fits your home
Show us your panel and tell us what has changed at home. We will talk through the options and what each would cost.