Electrical System
Electrical System | Solar Installation | Electrical | Lynchburg
Imagine harnessing the abundant Virginia sunshine and watching your energy bills shrink while your property value climbs. HEP’s licensed electricians make this a reality for Lynchburg homeowners by integrating sleek, high-efficiency panels into your existing electrical system with precision and care. From the first on-site evaluation to the final flip of the switch, you’ll enjoy transparent timelines, clear communication, and workmanship backed by HEP’s trusted guarantees.
Our team handles every stage of your solar installation—design, permitting, wiring, and performance monitoring—so you can relax and start counting the kilowatts you save. Whether you want backup power security, sustainable living, or a smart investment that pays dividends for decades, HEP delivers custom solar solutions that shine as brightly as Lynchburg’s skyline.
FAQs
Is my Lynchburg home or business suitable for solar power?
Most properties in the Lynchburg area are good candidates as long as the roof (or ground-mount location) has minimal shading between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., a south, southeast, or southwest orientation, and enough structural strength to hold the racking and panels. During our free site assessment, we use drone imagery and irradiance modeling to confirm your solar potential, check roof age and condition, and verify that your electrical service panel can accept the new circuits.
What incentives and savings can I expect in Lynchburg, VA?
In 2024, you can claim the 30 % federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) on the total project cost. Virginia also offers statewide net-metering, so any excess energy you export to Appalachian Power or Central Virginia Electric Co-op is credited at the full retail rate and rolls over month-to-month. Many customers receive a payback in 8-12 years, depending on utility rates and usage. You may also earn Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) and benefit from Lynchburg’s property-tax exemption for certified solar installations.
Will my electrical system need upgrades before solar panels are installed?
A typical solar array back-feeds power into your main service panel, so we need at least 200 A of capacity or an open breaker space for a dedicated solar disconnect. Older homes sometimes require a panel replacement, new grounding electrode, or AFCI/GFCI protection to meet the 2023 National Electrical Code adopted in Virginia. Our master electricians perform a load calculation and give you a fixed quote for any upgrades before we start.
How long does the entire solar installation process take?
From the signed contract to Permission to Operate (PTO) normally takes 6–10 weeks. • Design & engineering: 1 week • Utility interconnection and city permitting (Lynchburg Inspections Division): 2–4 weeks • On-site installation: 1–3 days for residential, 1–2 weeks for most commercial arrays • Final inspection and utility meter swap: 1–2 weeks. We schedule all inspections and keep you updated through our customer portal.
Will my solar system produce electricity during a power outage?
A standard grid-tied system automatically shuts off when utility power goes down for safety reasons. If you need backup power, we can add a battery storage package (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, etc.) or a hybrid inverter that allows islanding. Battery-backed systems keep essential circuits—such as refrigerators, lights, Wi-Fi, and medical devices—running for several hours to days, depending on capacity and sunlight.
What maintenance is required and what warranties do you provide?
Solar panels have no moving parts and typically require only periodic cleaning to remove pollen or debris common in Central Virginia. We recommend a visual check and production review once a year. Your system comes with a 25-year panel performance warranty, 25-year micro-inverter warranty, and our 10-year workmanship guarantee covering roof penetrations, wiring, and racking. Optional monitoring alerts us to any issues so we can service your array quickly, often before you notice a drop in output.