Solar Installations
Solar Installations | Solar Installation | Electrical | Ten Mile
Imagine your Ten Mile home or business powered by the clean Tennessee sun, with every kilowatt captured and converted by certified electricians who know the terrain as well as they know their tools. HEP’s team designs each solar installation to match your roofline, energy goals, and budget, handling everything from permitting to final inspection. We combine premium panels, code-compliant wiring, and painstaking craftsmanship so you enjoy decades of low-maintenance, high-output energy without the guesswork.
From the first on-site assessment to real-time system monitoring, you stay informed and in control while we do the heavy lifting. Our local electricians navigate utility interconnection, tax incentives, and warranty registration, ensuring your investment starts paying you back from day one. Ready to lower your bills and raise your property value? Let HEP bring sunlight to your bottom line—reach out today and schedule your solar installation in Ten Mile.
FAQs
Is Ten Mile a good location for solar power, and how much electricity can I expect to generate?
Yes. Ten Mile averages 4.6–5.0 peak sun-hours per day, which is on par with the Tennessee Valley’s best sites. A properly sited 6-kW roof-mounted array can generate roughly 7,800–8,400 kWh of electricity a year—covering 65-90 % of an average household’s annual usage. Shading analysis, panel orientation (true south is ideal), and tilt matching the latitude (≈34–35°) further optimize output. We provide a free site assessment that models your specific roof, local weather data, and utility rates so you can see exact production and bill savings before you commit.
What permits and utility approvals are required for a solar installation in Ten Mile?
In Ten Mile you will need (1) a building/electrical permit from Meigs County or Roane County (depending on your address), (2) an interconnection agreement with TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) through your local power company, and (3) a passed final inspection. We handle the entire permitting package: engineered drawings, load calculations, placards, and scheduling of county inspectors. Typical approval time is 2–3 weeks for the county permit and another 1–2 weeks for TVA. Because we are NABCEP-certified and use UL-listed equipment, inspections usually pass on the first visit.
Will my existing electrical service panel need upgrades?
It depends on the main breaker rating and available breaker space. A grid-tied solar PV system must back-feed through a breaker rated at no more than 120 % of the busbar rating per NEC 705.12(B). For example, if you have a 200-amp panel and a 200-amp main breaker, we can add up to a 40-amp solar breaker without changes. If you have a 100-amp panel or a fully occupied panel, we may recommend (a) a panel upgrade, (b) a line-side tap, or (c) a sub-panel for critical loads with batteries. We review this during the site visit and include any necessary electrical work in the quote so there are no surprises.
How long does the installation itself take, and will my power be off?
A standard residential rooftop system (20–24 modules) is usually installed in 1½–2 days. Roof racking and wiring are done on day one; modules, inverter, and monitoring equipment are completed on day two. You will experience two short outages: a 15–30-minute shut-off when we land conductors in the main panel, and another brief outage for the county inspector and TVA representative to verify wiring. We schedule these outages with you ahead of time to minimize inconvenience.
What financial incentives or rebates are available in Ten Mile?
Homeowners are eligible for the 30 % federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) on the total installed cost, including batteries. TVA’s Green Connect program offers a $1000 customer incentive when you use a participating quality contractor like us. In addition, installing solar can raise your home value by 4–6 % without increasing property taxes, thanks to Tennessee’s renewable-energy property tax exemption. We provide a customized cash-flow analysis that factors in your utility rate, expected escalation, and incentives so you can estimate payback (typically 8–11 years) and internal rate of return (often 8–12 %).
What maintenance and monitoring are required after installation?
Solar PV systems have no moving parts, so maintenance is minimal. We recommend (1) quarterly online monitoring checks to ensure kWh production matches projected curves, (2) visual inspections after severe storms to look for debris or loose wiring, and (3) optional module cleaning if dust or pollen reduces output by more than 5 %. Our installations include 25-year panel and 12- to 25-year inverter warranties plus a 10-year workmanship guarantee. We set up your free monitoring app (Enphase Enlighten or SolarEdge) so you can track performance in real time, and we receive automated alerts to dispatch service if production drops unexpectedly.