Solar & battery systems that can grow with you

Making the decision to invest in a solar PV system is a big one, and homeowners rely on the expertise of a consultant, salesperson and installer to guide many of their choices. One of the biggest is how much electricity the system will generate and deliver for the customer’s needs. But what if those needs change over time? Most solar panels and components have a lifespan of 25-30 years, and a lot can change for a customer during those years.

A family can grow, appliances change, new rooms or buildings might be added to a property, and more! Any of those events may add to energy demands. Outside forces like electricity rates and trends in electric vehicles can also lead some solar and battery owners to want to add to their energy systems years after an initial installation.

Because mtvSolar has been in the energy business for over 15 years, we understand our customers’ needs today AND tomorrow. We have successfully expanded many of our customers’ solar PV panel and battery backup systems, connecting original equipment to newer components, or upgrading key parts of their system to accept new panels or batteries as technology evolves. Many of our solar PV systems are designed with these potential expansions in mind, making it easier for your system to grow with you and your needs.

Choosing an experienced and professional solar installer like mtvSolar means your panel and battery system will continue to function as it needs to, and can evolve over time to meet your electricity demands.

One of our customers in Morgantown, W.Va. shared their experience:

“In November 2021, mtvSolar completed a beautiful 13.12 kW rooftop solar array for us. The installation went as planned and on budget. We added a Level 2 charger in March 2022 as we had purchased an EV. Then that Memorial Day, a holiday, mtvSolar informed us that our invertor had stopped working. Three weeks later, mtvSolar had installed a new invertor under warranty and we were up and running. That’s prompt service!! In November 2023, we had Mike Studholme design a 3.36 kW expansion to supply the
additional power needed for the EV we had purchased in 2022. mtvSolar attended to all the details. Our expansion was completed in February 2024. It matches the original solar array and is producing the estimated power we needed to supply our EV.”

As you consider going solar, look for a solar installer that can meet your energy needs today AND tomorrow, with service to keep your new system operational and expertise to expand into the future.

Solar in the news: American-made renewables take center stage

Energy independence isn’t just for homeowners who want to own their own power sources. It’s a national movement, fueled by the desire to rebuild America’s energy supply-chain and bolster the country’s power infrastructure. Modern demands for electricity are growing, and the grid can’t always keep up with traditional sources of power. Advocates for domestic renewable energy have been on the forefront of the issue for decades, and the day for renewables appears to have arrived.

Homeowners and business owners can now leverage tax incentives that are in place to put American-made renewable energy components front and center. In areas of the country that are transitioning away from traditional fossil-fuel energy economies, those incentives are even bigger.

Photo courtesy of National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

The U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing federal funds to encourage installers and customers to buy solar and other power parts that are Made in America. Not only that, there’s a strong push to build out America’s renewable energy section in all its facets — from manufacturing to new technology innovation and workforce training.

The federal Solar Energies Technology Office has crafted several solar-focused American Made Challenges that put cash on the line for new and effective technologies, ways of measuring renewable energy effectiveness and tools to integrate solar, wind and hydroelectric power with the existing power grid.

These efforts to ignite new thinking about renewable energy methods and solidify the market for American-made components will be shaping the energy sector for decades to come. Solar and energy storage technologies will keep getting better as more and more young minds focus their energy on our energy.

mtvSolar has been using American-made solar components since its founding and continues to partner with U.S. companies that make high-quality solar products with proven performance. Many of our customers specifically request American-made components and we are well-versed in the best choices to meet their energy needs and stay on budget.