Frequently asked questions

Straight answers, no runaround

The questions we hear on almost every call, answered plainly. Still stuck on something? A free assessment is the fastest way to get an answer for your specific home.

Getting started

How does the process work, start to finish?

It starts with a free, no-pressure assessment. We review your roof, usage, and utility, model a system for your actual home, then handle permits, the utility interconnection, and any HOA paperwork before we install and activate. One local team from your first question to a switched-on system.

Is the assessment really free, with no pressure?

Yes. We would rather educate you than push a sale, so there are no countdown timers and no obligation. If solar is not the right call for your home yet, we will tell you that honestly.

What areas do you serve?

Charleston and the Lowcountry, the Columbia Midlands, and surrounding South Carolina communities, from our Daniel Island office. You can see the full list on our service areas page.

Cost & incentives

Is there still a federal solar tax credit in 2026?

Not for homeowner-owned residential systems. The federal residential solar credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025, so a system you buy and install in 2026 receives $0 from it. We will never pitch you an expired credit.

What is South Carolina’s solar tax credit?

A state income-tax credit worth 25% of your system cost, capped at $3,500 per year, up to a $35,000 lifetime maximum, carried forward up to 10 years. It is non-refundable and depends on your tax situation, so confirm with a tax professional.

Will solar raise my property taxes?

South Carolina generally exempts the added home value from a solar system from property tax, so it should not raise the property-tax bill on that added value. Eligibility depends on your situation; verify with your county and a tax professional.

Can you tell me my exact savings?

No honest installer can promise a guaranteed number, and we will not. What you save depends on your usage, your roof, and how your utility credits solar. We model your real home in a free assessment and show you what the figures are based on.

Your home, roof & HOA

Will my HOA approve solar, and who handles the paperwork?

In most South Carolina neighborhoods, yes, and you will not manage it alone. We prepare the architectural-review packet and coordinate approval directly with your HOA as part of every install.

Do I need a new roof before going solar?

Not always. A roof with enough life left can take panels as-is; an aging roof is better addressed first. Our free assessment includes an honest roof condition review so you know which applies to you.

Will panels look bad or hurt my home’s value?

We install sleek black-on-black panels in clean rows and, where the layout allows, place them on the rear or side of the roof to keep the street view clean. We will walk you through what research shows about solar and resale for your market.

Battery, EV & backup

Do I need solar to get a battery?

No. A battery can back up your home from the grid on its own, though pairing it with solar lets you recharge from your own panels. We will walk through both options based on your goals.

Should I get a generator or a battery?

Neither is automatically better. A generator runs as long as it has fuel through a long outage; a battery is silent and fuel-free but has finite capacity. Many homes benefit from both, and we will lay out the honest trade-off for yours.

Can I charge my EV with my solar panels?

Yes. With solar, you can charge during the day on the power your roof produces instead of buying it all from the utility. We can set up scheduling so charging leans on your solar where it makes sense.

Warranty & service

What does your warranty cover?

A lifetime full-system and roof-penetration warranty on our workmanship, on top of the manufacturer’s panel warranty (typically 25 years) and a 10-year workmanship layer. You get the full written terms with every proposal.

What happens if my roof leaks after installation?

If a penetration we made ever leaks, fixing it is on us for the life of the system. Because we handle the roof mounting ourselves, there is one accountable team, not two contractors pointing at each other.

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