Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy | Solar Installation | Electrical | Shelbyville
At HEP, we’re lighting up Shelbyville with clean, reliable power straight from the Tennessee sun. Our certified electricians design each solar installation to match your roofline, energy goals, and budget—whether you’re powering a cozy bungalow on Main Street or a bustling local business near the square. From the first watt-saving consultation to the final panel inspection, we handle permitting, incentives, and maintenance, so you can simply watch your meter spin backward and your savings grow.
Join the neighbors who’ve already traded volatile utility bills for decades of sunshine-powered independence. With industry-leading panels, smart inverters, and real-time monitoring apps, HEP turns renewable dreams into everyday reality—and boosts your property value in the process. Ready to put the sun to work for you? Reach out today and schedule your personalized solar installation in Shelbyville.
FAQs
How well do solar panels perform in Shelbyville’s climate?
Shelbyville experiences an average of 200-210 sunny days per year, which provides ample sunlight for photovoltaic (PV) systems. Modern panels continue to generate electricity on cloudy days and in cooler temperatures they actually operate more efficiently, so Shelbyville’s mix of warm summers and mild winters is well-suited for solar power generation year-round.
What incentives or rebates are available for installing solar in Shelbyville?
Homeowners and businesses can claim the 30 % federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) on the total system cost through 2032. Tennessee’s Property Tax Assessment for Green Energy Systems prevents your property taxes from increasing based on the added value of a solar array. In addition, the local utility, Middle Tennessee Electric or CEMC (depending on your service area), offers net-metering-style buy-back programs that credit excess energy sent to the grid, further reducing your payback time. Our team helps you file all paperwork so you capture every available savings.
How much roof space and sunlight do I need for a typical residential solar system?
A typical 6 kW residential array—enough to offset 70-100 % of an average Shelbyville home’s electricity—requires about 350-400 sq ft of unshaded roof facing south, southeast, or southwest. During your free site assessment we use shade-analysis tools and drone imagery to confirm orientation, tilt, and structural integrity, and we can design ground-mounted systems if roof space is limited.
What is the average payback period and lifetime savings for a Shelbyville homeowner?
With current equipment pricing, incentives, and average utility rates of 11-12¢ / kWh, most customers see a simple payback in 8–12 years. Over the 25-30-year warranted life of the panels, that translates into $25,000–$45,000 in net savings for an average household. Rising electricity rates can shorten the payback window and increase total lifetime savings.
How long does installation take, and will my power be interrupted?
From signed contract to permission to operate, a residential project usually spans 6–8 weeks. Actual on-site installation generally takes 1–3 days, during which we arrange a brief 30-60-minute power shutoff while connecting the system to your main service panel. We schedule this at your convenience, and otherwise your electricity remains on throughout the project.
What maintenance is required and what warranties do you provide?
Solar PV systems are largely maintenance-free—rainfall keeps panels clean, and there are no moving parts. We recommend a visual inspection once or twice a year and a professional cleaning if heavy pollen or dust build-up occurs. Our Tier-1 panels carry 25-year power-output and 12-year product warranties; inverters include 10- or 25-year coverage depending on model. Our workmanship warranty covers labor and roof penetrations for 10 years, and we offer affordable monitoring plans so you can track system performance in real time.