Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy | Solar Installation | Electrical | Bean Station
Imagine harnessing the generous Tennessee sunshine to power your Bean Station home or business—saving money, boosting property value, and protecting the environment in one smart move. HEP’s team of NABCEP-certified electricians designs and completes every solar installation with precision, integrating high-efficiency panels, smart inverters, and battery options that keep the lights on even when the grid goes dark. From the first roof assessment to final permit approval, we handle the details so you can watch your meter spin backward and your utility bills shrink.
As a local company, we understand the climate, codes, and community values that make Bean Station special. That’s why we back our work with industry-leading warranties, 24/7 customer support, and a promise of straight-talk financing—no hidden fees, just clear savings from day one. Ready to turn sunshine into dependable power? Let HEP show you how effortless and rewarding renewable energy can be.
FAQs
What types of solar installation services do you offer in Bean Station?
We handle every stage of residential and small-commercial solar projects, including site assessment, system design, permitting, equipment procurement, roof- or ground-mount installation, electrical interconnection, and post-install monitoring. We also install battery storage and EV-charging stations so your system can store excess power and charge vehicles when the sun is shining.
Does Bean Station get enough sun for solar to be worth it?
Yes. Bean Station receives roughly 4.5–5.0 peak sun-hours per day on average—comparable to most of Tennessee and enough to make solar economically viable. During our free site visit we measure roof orientation, shade, and structural integrity to confirm your property can support a productive array and, if needed, design ground-mount or carport alternatives.
What incentives and tax credits are available to Bean Station homeowners?
The 30 % federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is available through at least 2032 and can offset nearly one-third of your system cost. Qualified homeowners may also claim accelerated MACRS depreciation on rental properties. TVA’s Green Connect program pays a performance-based incentive ranging from 2–4 ¢ per kWh for excess generation, and Appalachian Electric Cooperative offers low-interest EnergyRight loans. We’ll prepare all paperwork so you capture every dollar of savings.
How does net metering work with our local utilities?
Bean Station is served primarily by Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC), which participates in TVA’s Parallel Generation program. Your bi-directional meter records the energy you export and import each month. Excess daytime production first offsets the energy you consume; any surplus is credited at TVA’s current avoided-cost rate (updated annually). Credits roll forward month-to-month for 12 months. We size your array so you maximize self-consumption while still earning credits through the sunnier spring and summer.
What is the installation timeline and what permits are required?
From signed contract to commissioning typically takes 6–10 weeks. • Week 1–2: engineering drawings and utility interconnection application. • Week 3–4: city or county building permit and electrical permit approval. • Week 5–6: equipment delivery and 1–3-day on-site installation. • Week 7–8: final inspection by the city/county inspector and utility meter swap. • Week 9–10: system activation and customer walkthrough. We coordinate all permits with Grainger County (or neighboring county) inspectors and AEC/TVA, so you have a single point of contact.
What kind of return on investment and warranty can I expect?
A typical 8 kW residential system in Bean Station costs about $21,000 before incentives. After the 30 % federal ITC, net cost is roughly $14,700. With average utility savings and TVA credit payments, payback is 8–10 years and 25-year lifetime savings exceed $30,000. All Tier-1 panels carry a 25-year power-production warranty (at least 84 % output in year 25) and 12-year product warranty, while inverters and optimizers are warrantied for 12–25 years depending on model. Our workmanship warranty is 10 years, and optional monitoring alerts you and our service team to any issue within minutes.