ServicesSolar System Add-Ons
Solar System Add-Ons in Holladay
Your needs change after the panels go up. A new car, a finished basement or a bigger power bill can mean your system needs more. We add panels, EV charging, monitoring and electrical upgrades to your home's setup, and we show you photos of every step.
When your system needs to grow with you
Most solar systems are sized for the way a family used power on the day they signed. Then life happens. Someone starts working from home, a hot tub goes in, or an electric car shows up in the driveway. Suddenly the panels that once covered most of your bill cover a lot less.
An add-on closes that gap without starting over. We look at what you already have, check whether your inverter and electrical panel can handle more, and explain what makes sense to add and what does not. Sometimes the honest answer is that a small change does the job.
Before any work starts, you see your existing equipment and wiring exactly as we found it. After the job, you get photos of what we added and how it connects, so you have a clear record.
Add-ons we handle
Additional solar panels
We extend your existing array so it keeps up with higher usage. That includes checking that new panels match your current inverter and strings, or recommending the right equipment if they cannot.
EV charger installation
A Level 2 charger lets you top off your car overnight on power your panels helped produce. We run a dedicated circuit and mount the charger where it is easy to plug in.
System monitoring
Monitoring shows you what your panels produce each day and flags drops before they cost you. We set it up on your phone and walk you through reading it.
Electrical panel upgrades
Older homes often have main panels that cannot accept another breaker or more solar. We upgrade the panel when needed so your additions are safe and pass inspection.
Smart load management
Smart switches and load controllers help you run big appliances when your panels are producing the most. They pair well with Battery Storage if you add a battery later.
Signs it is time for an add-on
- Your bill crept back up
- If your power bill is climbing even though the panels look fine, your usage has probably outgrown the system. More panels or smarter load control can bring it back down.
- You bought an electric car
- Charging an EV can add a big chunk to your monthly usage. A home charger tied into your solar setup makes that power cheaper to use.
- You added rooms or appliances
- A finished basement, a new heat pump or a home office all pull more power. Your original sizing did not plan for them.
- You have no idea what the panels produce
- Without monitoring, a problem can go unnoticed for months. If you cannot check your production on your phone, it is worth adding.
- Your breaker panel is full
- No open slots, or an older panel with a low amp rating, will limit almost every upgrade. Fixing it first opens up your options.
How an add-on project works
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Free virtual appointment
We start with a call and a video walkthrough. You show us your equipment, your electrical panel and a recent power bill, and we talk through what you want to add.
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Site visit and documentation
We come out to your home to measure, test and photograph your existing system. You get those pictures along with a written, line-item quote, so nothing is hidden.
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Permits and utility approval
Most add-ons need a permit and an updated interconnection approval from your utility. We pull the permit and handle the paperwork with the utility for you.
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Install day
Most add-ons take a day or less. We protect your yard and walkways, keep the work area tidy and capture each connection on camera before it is closed up.
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Inspection and handoff
After the inspector signs off, we turn everything on, test it with you and send the final photo set so you have a record of what is in place.
What shapes your add-on quote
Your quote starts from the equipment already on your home, so the same add-on can come out differently for two neighbors. We go through each line with you and point to the pictures of anything that changes the number. You can also ask about $0 up front when we talk.
- What you are adding
- A monitoring setup is a small job. A dozen new panels with new mounting and wiring is a much bigger one.
- Your inverter and existing equipment
- If your current inverter can take more panels, the job stays simpler. If it is maxed out or outdated, a new inverter or microinverters may be needed.
- Electrical panel condition
- An older or full breaker panel may need an upgrade before anything else can be connected safely.
- Distance and wiring runs
- An EV charger in an attached garage close to the panel needs less wire and labor than one at a detached garage across the yard.
- Permits and utility fees
- Permit and interconnection requirements vary by city and utility. We include them in your quote so they do not show up as a surprise later.
Questions about solar add-ons
- Can you add panels to a system another company installed?
- Often, yes. We check the brand and age of your panels and inverter, and whether matching parts are still available. If they are not, we explain the options and show you what we found so you can decide.
- Will adding panels change my agreement with the utility?
- Usually it means updating your interconnection approval because the system is getting bigger. We prepare that paperwork and handle it with the utility for you. If anything about your current agreement could be affected, we will tell you on our first phone call.
- Do I need an electrical panel upgrade for an EV charger?
- Not always. It depends on your panel's amp rating, open breaker space and how much power your home already draws. We check it during the site visit and only recommend an upgrade if the load calculation calls for it.
- How long does an add-on take from first call to working system?
- The install itself is usually a day or less. Most of the wait is for the permit, inspection and utility approval, which depend on your city and utility. We give you a realistic timeline once we know what you are adding.
- Can I add a battery later too?
- Yes. Many people add monitoring or panels now and a battery later. We can plan the wiring so that step is simpler, and our Battery Storage page covers how that works.
Let's see what your system could do next
Show us your setup on a quick video call and we will tell you what is worth adding and what is not. If you refer a friend who goes solar, you earn $1,000 for every referral.