Solar Installation Services
Solar Installation Services | Solar Installation | Electrical | Shelbyville
Turn the Tennessee sunshine into long-term energy savings with HEP’s expert solar installation team in Shelbyville. Our licensed electricians design custom systems that maximize roof space, integrate flawlessly with your existing panel, and start lowering your utility bills from day one. Because we’re local, we know the city permitting process inside out and handle every inspection, rebate form, and TVA paperwork so you don’t have to lift a finger.
From the first watt to the final walkthrough, you’ll get white-glove service backed by industry-leading warranties and 24/7 support. We use only Tier-1 panels, high-efficiency inverters, and smart monitoring apps that let you watch your savings stack up in real time. Schedule a free site assessment today and see why homeowners and businesses across Shelbyville trust HEP for dependable, future-proof solar installation solutions.
FAQs
What types of solar installation services do you offer in Shelbyville?
We are a turnkey electrical-solar contractor, handling every stage of a project in Shelbyville—from the initial roof and electrical assessment, custom system design, and permitting, to panel mounting, inverter and battery installation, interconnection, and final commissioning. We install grid-tied rooftop arrays, ground-mount systems, and hybrid setups with battery backup for homes, farms, and small businesses.
Is my Shelbyville property sunny enough, and how do you determine system size?
Shelbyville averages 4.5-5 peak sun-hours per day, which is excellent for solar. During our free site visit we evaluate roof orientation, pitch, shading (with a digital solar pathfinder), and usable square footage. Using your past 12 months of utility bills, we size a system that offsets up to 100 % of your annual usage while meeting Kentucky’s utility interconnection rules.
What permits and inspections are required for a solar install in Shelbyville?
Residential projects need an electrical permit through Shelby County’s Building & Electrical Inspections office and, if you live inside the city limits, a City of Shelbyville building permit. We prepare the drawings, submit all paperwork, coordinate utility interconnection with Kentucky Utilities or Shelby Energy, and schedule the final electrical and utility inspections. You only sign the application—we manage the rest.
What incentives or financing options can I use for solar here?
Homeowners and businesses in Shelbyville qualify for the 30 % Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Kentucky’s net-metering policy credits you at the retail rate for excess power fed back to the grid. You may also be eligible for USDA REAP grants (farms/rural businesses) and low-interest solar loans from local banks or the Kentucky Solar Loan program. We provide a customized savings projection and can connect you with lenders that offer $0-down financing and terms up to 20 years.
How long does the installation take and will I lose power during the process?
Once permits are approved, a standard 6–10 kW rooftop system is installed in 1–2 days; larger or ground-mount systems may take 3–4 days. We schedule a brief power shut-off (usually under one hour) while our licensed electricians tie the system into your main service panel. Most of the work—panel mounting, conduit runs, and inverter setup—occurs without interrupting your electricity.
What warranties and post-installation support do you provide?
We use Tier-1 panels with 25-year output warranties and inverters covered for 10–25 years, depending on model. Our workmanship warranty is 10 years and covers roof penetrations, wiring, and mounting hardware. After commissioning, you receive a web-based monitoring account that tracks production in real time. We offer free annual check-ups for the first two years and affordable maintenance plans—so you’ll always have local, certified technicians on call.