System Design
System Design | Solar Installation | Electrical | Ocoee
Imagine harnessing the abundant Florida sunshine to power your Ocoee home or business while lowering utility bills and shrinking your carbon footprint. HEP’s system design electrical team transforms that vision into reality, guiding you from the first watt-by-watt calculation to the last panel connection. Our engineers analyze roof angles, shading, load demands, and local code requirements, then craft a tailored blueprint that maximizes performance and resilience—even during those famous afternoon thunderstorms.
Once the plan is perfected, our certified crew manages every step of the solar installation with meticulous attention to safety, aesthetics, and scheduling. We secure permits, coordinate inspections, and integrate smart monitoring so you can watch your energy production rise in real time. With HEP, you gain more than clean power; you gain a long-term partner committed to elevating Ocoee’s sustainable future one rooftop at a time.
FAQs
Why is Ocoee, FL a good location for installing a solar-electric system?
Ocoee averages more than 230 sunny days per year and has a high annual solar irradiance (about 5.2 kWh/m²/day), making rooftop solar highly productive. In addition, Florida’s lack of state income tax keeps operating costs lower, and utility rates from Duke Energy and OUC have risen steadily—so locally generated solar power delivers strong long-term savings.
What does your solar-electric system design process look like?
1) Site Assessment – We visit your property to record roof geometry, shade levels, structural load capacity, and main service panel ratings. 2) Energy Modeling – Using PV-design software and your past 12-month utility bills, we size a system to offset your desired percentage of usage. 3) Electrical Integration – Our engineers produce one-line diagrams, conductor schedules, and load calculations that meet the National Electrical Code (NEC 2023) and Duke/OUC interconnection rules. 4) Permitting Package – We submit stamped drawings, wind-load calculations, and product cut-sheets to the City of Ocoee Building Division for plan review. 5) Final Proposal – You receive a fixed-price contract, performance estimate, and timeline before signing.
Do I need special permits or inspections in Ocoee?
Yes. The City of Ocoee requires a building permit, electrical permit, and, for some roofs, a structural retrofit permit. After installation, the city performs rough-in and final inspections to verify roof attachment spacing, conductor sizing, grounding, and labeling. Finally, your utility company performs a net-meter approval inspection before authorizing the bi-directional meter swap.
What incentives and financing options are available in Ocoee?
• Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) – 30 % of the total project cost can be claimed on your federal taxes. • Net Metering – Duke Energy and OUC credit your excess production at the full retail rate, reducing your bill each month. • Sales-Tax Exemption – Florida exempts solar equipment from the state’s 6 % sales tax. • Property-Tax Exclusion – Added solar value is excluded from property tax assessments. • Financing – We offer $0-down solar loans, PACE financing, and credit-union green loans with terms up to 25 years.
How much maintenance will my solar-electric system require?
Solar PV systems have no moving parts and generally need minimal upkeep. In Ocoee’s subtropical climate, rainfall is usually sufficient to clean the panels; if heavy pollen or bird droppings accumulate, a gentle rinse with de-ionized water once or twice a year is all that is required. We recommend: • Annual visual inspection of roof penetrations and conduit seals. • Monitoring portal checks for production anomalies. • Inverter firmware updates when notified. We offer optional maintenance packages that include these services plus a full electrical inspection every two years.
What warranties and monitoring are included with your installations?
Panels – 25-year performance warranty (≥ 84 % output at year 25) and 12-year product workmanship warranty. Micro-inverters/String Inverters – 10 to 25-year manufacturer warranty, extendable to 30 years. Racking & Roof Penetrations – 25-year manufacturer warranty plus our own 10-year watertight workmanship guarantee. Monitoring – Lifetime access to a web and mobile portal with real-time production, consumption (if CTs installed), and alert notifications. We also include one year of proactive monitoring service where we contact you if production drops more than 5 % below forecast.