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.
