Let’s make 2026 your year for solar

Take advantage of our Special Residential Incentive before the end of 2025

Changes in solar and green energy incentives have shifted our industry in a short period of time, pointing to a need for new ways of keeping solar within financial reach for customers. mtvSolar’s team has worked hard in recent weeks to create a 2026 Sales Incentive for residential customers in 2026, minimizing the impact of the 30% tax credit going away.  

We’ve met this challenge by studying ways to cut the cost of solar while keeping high quality components that will deliver for decades to come. Now, as of October 1, mtvSolar is pleased to be offering a 2026 Solar Incentive for customers in our area.

As we planned ahead for the loss of the 30% solar tax credit (ITC), the team at mtvSolar dug in to find pricing that could be comparable to what a system would cost customers with the tax credit in place. We know homeowners will get a return on their investment over the long-term, but we’re striving to help with the short-term costs as well. 

Here’s the deal:

We are offering special pricing for the first 50 clients who sign a contract and make a deposit by December 31, 2025.  The offer will apply to a roof-mounted system of 8kW or larger, installed on one or two roof planes and located within 1.5 hours of our Berkeley Springs, WV headquarters.  

Systems will be designed with a Tier 1 solar panel with panel-level optimized inverter technology. Clients can find even greater savings with our string inverter option. These are the same quality panels we generally install, with premium inverters.

By signing up committed customers by the end of the year, mtvSolar will be able to purchase these panels in bulk. That lets us pass the equipment savings onto customers.

“This is our attempt to offset the loss of the ITC and keep solar actively being installed in our region,” said Sales Manager Mike Studholme. “We realize the tax incentive is going away, so we’re trying everything we can to negate that loss,” Mike said.

He noted that customers in some locations like Maryland can still qualify for state or regional grants for new solar, giving this special pricing even more impact.

Grid electricity costs continue to rise in our region as demand spikes and supply lags behind. When homeowners choose to install solar panels to provide power for their homes, they essentially lock in the price of electricity. When the solar generation system is paid off, all the solar power generated after that is no-cost electricity. Solar panels can function well for up to 30 years, and the average payoff period for a system is seven years. That means more than 20 years of free electricity for a solar owner – a huge savings!

With mtvSolar’s 2026 Incentive program, customers who are ready to go solar can do so quickly and at a lower cost. The first 50 customers to qualify can expect to see installation in the later part of the first quarter of 2026, or the early second quarter of the year.

Are you ready to claim your solar spot for 2026? Request a free site evaluation online at  Free Estimate – Mountain View Solar or call us at 540-686-2052 or email sales@mtvsolar.com to connect with one of our Solar Consultants.

Proven expertise grabs mtvSolar rank on U.S. solar contractor list

mtvSolar is named a 2025 Top Solar Contractor 

July 23, 2025, Berkeley Springs, WV — The renewable energy industry is entering a tumultuous time, with deep federal cuts to programs that stoked astronomical growth over the past four years. Still, the solar industry broke record after record in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades mtvSolar (Mountain View Solar) is one of the companies that contributed to the milestone installation year and is recognized as a 2025 Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World.

The Top Solar Contractors List is the most recognized annual listing of solar contractors in the United States. It is compiled annually by industry magazine Solar Power World to recognize the work of solar installers to decarbonize the grid and support home-grown, local energy. Companies on the Top Solar Contractors List are grouped and listed by specific service (developer, electrical subcontractor, EPC, installation subcontractor, installer, sales partner), market (commercial, community solar, residential, utility) and state by 2024 installed capacity (in kWDC). mtvSolar is ranked at No. 221 in the nation.

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“At a time when the federal government is doing everything it can to cut solar power down, the gigawatts put up by our 2025 Top Solar Contractors emphasize just how crucial it is to our nation’s energy mix,” said Kelsey Misbrener, managing editor of Solar Power World. “From the smallest residential projects to the largest utility-scale solar farms, these installations are keeping the lights on and keeping power affordable. We’re thrilled to recognize another outstanding class of Top Solar Contractors, and look forward to persevering through legislative hurdles to celebrate our 15-year edition next year.”

The country installed nearly 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, with solar and storage accounting for 84% of all new electric generating capacity added to the grid. Companies on the Top Solar Contractors List are undoubtedly preparing for a tough hill on the solarcoaster, but the need for quick buildout of new energy resources is only going to grow. mtvSolar has already implemented new growth strategies to ensure their stability as the tax credit structure changes.

mtvSolar employs 45 workers who installed 4641 kW of solar power in 2024. Since its founding in 2009, the company has installed 37,656 kW of solar, guided customers through the installation of emerging energy storage systems and serviced solar energy systems installed by numerous companies.  For over 16 years, mtvSolar’s in-house team of experts has installed high-quality residential, commercial, municipal, agricultural, and utility systems across West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. 

Mike McKechnie

“We pride ourselves on our unparalleled quality, ensuring every installation is meticulously handled by our seasoned electricians, project managers, and service technicians. Committed to the communities where we live and work, we actively foster economic growth and a sustainable future through initiatives like our Community Giveback Program and a dedicated day of service on Cesar Chavez Day. We empower customers with reliable, affordable, and clean energy solutions,” said Founder and Visionary Mike McKechnie.

About Solar Power World 

Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology.

The math doesn’t lie — my solar in Maryland means savings

by Lydian Miles-Monaghan, mtvSolar Director of Advanced Energy Storage

Our extensive solar setup in Hagerstown, MD, has been a phenomenal investment. With a total of 28.94 kWDC PV capacity from 91 modules, split between ground and roof mounts installed in 2017 and 2019 respectively, the system completely paid for itself by October 2023. We effectively bank about 5 MWh each summer through Maryland’s net metering, which covers our winter usage.  Every spring, Potomac Edison cuts us a check.

This robust system, featuring twin 10kW SolarEdge inverters, Schneider XW systems, and eGauge monitoring, along with a formidable 125 kWh of battery storage (including my EV’s battery), has delivered substantial benefits. I’ve seen an extra $36,000 in my bank account since 2017, saved 324,784 lbs of CO2 emissions (the equivalent of 2,454 trees), and driven over 28,000 solar-powered miles in my EV. Power outages are a thing of the past, and I have absolutely no concerns about rising electric rates.

Our PV Spec:

24.14kWDC tied to twin 10k SolarEdge inverters

4.8kWDC is DC coupled to Schneider XW systems

91x Solar Modules, average 330w each

eGauge Circuit-Level Monitoring System

3x Schneider XW6848 Inverters – AC coupled together for power sharing

1x 20kWh DIY LFP battery

1x 5kWh Fortress LFP battery

1x 40kWh AGM Unigy II Battery

1x 60kWh battery in EV with 12v-48v DC converter for charging house batteries

Total 28.94kWDC PV Capacity.

Ground mount installed 2017, roof mount 2019.  The PV system paid off Oct 2023.  We bank approximately 5MWh each summer, and draw on it in winter via 1:1 net metering in Maryland.