Solar Installation by Licensed Electricians in the Wood River Valley

It depends on system size, roof or ground mount, whether a panel upgrade is needed, and how long permitting and Idaho Power review take. The physical installation is usually the shortest part. Paperwork and utility approval often take longer than the work on your roof. We give you a realistic timeline in the written estimate and keep you updated at each step.

Sometimes. It depends on your panel's size, its condition and how the system connects to it. Some panels have room for a solar breaker, others need an upgrade or a different connection method. Because we are electricians, we check this at the site review and include any panel work in the same estimate, so it is not a surprise later.

Panels covered in snow produce little until it slides off or melts. Tilted panels with a clear path below often shed snow on sunny days, since the dark surface warms. Winter production is lower because days are shorter and the sun is lower. We design placement and tilt so snow can shed and does not slide onto doors, walkways or decks.

Yes. We prepare and submit the interconnection application to Idaho Power, coordinate any required meter changes and work through their review. We also pull the electrical permits and schedule inspections. You sign what needs your signature, and we handle the rest of the back and forth so you are not chasing paperwork.

Often, yes. It depends on your inverter, the battery you choose, your panel and which circuits you want backed up. Some systems accept batteries directly and others need additional equipment. We look at what you have, explain the options that fit, and handle the electrical work and any permit and utility updates the change requires.

Yes. We troubleshoot and repair solar systems installed by other companies, including inverter faults, wiring problems and systems that are producing less than they should. We start by testing the system and tell you plainly what is wrong and what it will take.