ServicesSolar System Add-Ons
Solar System Add-Ons in North Salt Lake
Your solar system can grow with your home. We add panels, EV charger circuits, monitoring and smarter load control to the system you already have. We plan it with you first, then do the work with your yard and floors covered and your questions answered.
When an add-on makes sense
Most homes change after the panels go up. A new electric car, a hot tub, a finished basement or a heat pump all pull more power than the system was sized for. An add-on closes that gap without starting over.
We look at what you have now: the inverter, the panel count, your electrical panel and a year of power bills. Then we tell you which add-on actually helps and which one would not pay you back. Sometimes the honest answer is to wait.
Long Utah summer days are good for production, but winter evenings are when you lean on the grid. We size add-ons around how your home uses power across the whole year, not just in July.
Add-ons we install
- Extra panels
- We add panels to your existing array when your usage has grown. First we check that your inverter and wiring can take the extra load. Then we match the new panels as closely as we can to the ones you have.
- EV charger circuit
- A Level 2 charger needs its own dedicated circuit. We run it, mount the charger where you park and set it up so charging can happen while your panels are producing.
- System monitoring
- If you can't see what your system makes, you can't tell when something is off. We set up monitoring so you can check production and use from your phone.
- Smart panel and load control
- A smart electrical panel or load controller lets you decide which circuits run first. It helps your solar cover what matters most, and it sets you up well if you add Battery Storage later.
- Main panel upgrade
- Older main panels often have no room for new breakers. When an add-on needs more capacity, we explain why and handle the upgrade as part of the same job.
Signs your system is ready for an add-on
Your bills crept back up
Your power bill is climbing even though the panels work fine. That usually means your home now uses more than the system makes. It's the most common reason people call us.
You bought an electric car
Charging an EV can add a lot to your monthly use. Without a plan, that new load lands on the grid at full rate.
You can't tell what the system is doing
No app, no readout, no idea whether last month was normal. Monitoring fixes that.
Your main panel is full
If there's no open slot for a new breaker, every new circuit means rework. Better to plan it once and do it right.
Big changes at home
A remodel, an addition or swapping a gas furnace for a heat pump changes your numbers. It's a good time to look at the system again.
How an add-on job runs
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Free virtual appointment
It starts on a video call. You point your phone at the inverter, the electrical panel and a recent power bill, and you tell us what's changed at home and what you need the new equipment to handle. Nobody walks through your house yet.
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Written plan and quote
We send a plain quote that lists each part and each labor item. You'll know what is being added, where it goes and what permits it needs before you agree to anything.
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Permit and scheduling
We pull the permit and set an install date that works for you. The day before, we let you know who is coming and roughly how long we'll be there.
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Install day
We lay floor runners from the door to your electrical panel and put drop cloths down wherever we work inside. Outside, tools and parts stay off your lawn and flower beds. Before we leave, we walk the yard with you.
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Inspection and walkthrough
After the city inspection, we turn everything on and show you how to read the new equipment. We haul off packaging and scraps so the site is as clean as we found it.
What moves the price of an add-on
Add-on costs vary more than a full install because every existing system is different. We price the job after we see what you have. We also offer $0 up front.
- What you already have
- An inverter with spare capacity makes adding panels simple. One that's maxed out may need to be replaced or paired with a second unit.
- Your electrical panel
- If your main panel has room and enough capacity, the job stays small. A full or undersized panel adds an upgrade to the work.
- Distance and wire runs
- The farther the charger or new equipment sits from your panel, the more wire, conduit and labor it takes.
- Equipment you choose
- Chargers, smart panels and monitoring range from basic to full-featured. We'll tell you what the extra features actually do so you can decide if they're worth it.
- Permit and inspection
- Most electrical add-ons need a permit and a city inspection. We put that in the quote so it isn't a surprise later.
Questions about solar add-ons
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Can you add panels to a system another company installed?
Usually, yes. We need to know the inverter model, the panel type and how the system is wired. On the virtual appointment you can show us the equipment labels and we'll tell you if it's a fit. If it isn't, we'll say so.
Will the new panels match my old ones?
Panel models change every few years, so an exact match isn't always possible. We find the closest option in size and output so the whole array works well together. We'll show you the spec sheet before you sign.
Do I need a battery to add an EV charger?
No. A charger works fine with your panels and the grid on its own. A battery lets you store daytime power for evening charging. Our Battery Storage page covers that if you want to look into it.
How long does an add-on take?
Most add-ons are a one-day job once the permit is in hand. Adding panels or upgrading a main panel can take longer. We'll give you a time frame in the quote and keep you posted if anything changes.
Will my power be off during the work?
For part of the day, yes, while we tie into your electrical panel. We'll tell you ahead of time when that will be so you can plan around it. We keep the outage as short as we can.
See what your system could do next
Tell us what's changed at home and we'll tell you which add-on helps, if any. The call is free, and nobody comes inside until you're ready. Earn $1,000 for every referral that goes solar.