Electrical Solutions
Electrical Solutions | Solar Installation | Electrical | La Follette
When La Follette homeowners and businesses want to turn sunshine into serious savings, they call the certified electricians at HEP. Our team designs, installs, and maintains high-performance solar panels that sync seamlessly with your existing electrical system, so you harvest maximum energy without a hint of hassle. From the first watt-by-watt calculation to the final inspection, we handle every detail in-house—with transparent pricing, clear communication, and a workmanship guarantee that outshines the competition.
Choosing HEP for your solar installation means tapping into local expertise backed by 20+ years of electrical service across East Tennessee. We secure the permits, navigate utility paperwork, and offer flexible financing, all while keeping your roof and landscaping pristine. Want to power your life with clean, predictable energy? Let HEP light the way—schedule a free assessment today and see how bright your future can be.
FAQs
How does the solar installation process with Electrical Solutions work in La Follette?
Our process is turnkey and begins with a free on-site assessment of your roof, electrical panel, and shading. We then design a custom PV system using software that models La Follette’s exact sun hours. Once you approve the proposal, we handle permitting with the City of La Follette and Campbell County, coordinate any interconnection paperwork with La Follette Utilities, order your components, and schedule installation. A typical residential system is installed in 1–2 days, followed by inspection and utility approval, after which we energize the array and set up monitoring so you can track production in real time.
What incentives or rebates can I receive for going solar in La Follette?
Tennessee residents qualify for the 30 % federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) on the total system cost. La Follette Utilities offers net-metering, crediting you full retail rate for excess energy sent to the grid. Businesses may claim accelerated MACRS depreciation and a possible TVA Green Connect incentive. We provide the required documentation and can connect you with local tax professionals to ensure you claim every available benefit.
Does La Follette get enough sunlight for solar to be worthwhile?
Absolutely. La Follette averages about 4.7 peak sun hours per day—comparable to Atlanta and Raleigh—providing excellent PV performance. Using NOAA weather data, we size your system so annual production offsets 90–110 % of your electricity usage. Even partly cloudy Appalachian days still generate power thanks to modern panel technology with high diffuse-light efficiency.
Will my solar system keep working during a power outage, and do I need batteries?
A standard grid-tied array automatically shuts off during an outage to protect utility line workers. If you want backup power, we can integrate lithium-ion battery storage or a hybrid inverter with critical-load circuits. Many La Follette homeowners choose a 10–20 kWh battery bank, which can run lights, refrigeration, Wi-Fi, and medical devices for 10–24 hours, recharging each sunny day until grid power returns.
What maintenance do solar panels require, and what warranties do you offer?
Solar has no moving parts, so maintenance is minimal: rinse panels if heavy pollen or dust accumulates and schedule an annual electrical checkup (included free for the first 5 years). Our Tier-1 panels carry a 25-year performance warranty and 12-year product warranty; inverters have 10–25 year coverage depending on model. Electrical Solutions adds a 10-year workmanship warranty covering roof penetrations, wiring, and racking.
How long will it take for my solar investment to pay for itself in La Follette?
Most residential customers see a simple payback in 8–12 years. Factors include system size, your current $/kWh rate from La Follette Utilities, future utility rate increases (historically 3–4 % per year), and available tax incentives. After payback, your electricity is essentially free for another 13–17 years, yielding an internal rate of return (IRR) of 7–12 %, which outperforms many conventional investments.