Leading Chapel Hill Solar Energy Company
Good News: 30% Solar Tax Credit has been restored! Now’s a great time to make the switch to solar in Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill's Original Solar Company
Splashing a bit of green energy into the Tar Heel Blue town can help make Chapel Hill more sustainable and energy efficient. While it’s always a great day to be a Tar Heel, it also just so happens to be a great year to go solar. Friendly solar policies, and available solar incentives make it a great time to install solar panels in Chapel Hill, NC.
Why install solar panels in Chapel Hill? ▾
Save Money
Producing your own solar energy saves money each month on your electricity bill.
30% Federal Solar Tax Credit
Take the money you owe to Uncle Sam next year, and invest it into clean energy for your home.
Avoid Rising Energy Bills
As utility rates rise over time, your solar savings will protect you from higher electric bills.
Increase Home Value
Go solar and sell for a premium–add 8kW and get a $16,300 increase in home value.
A Brighter Future
Generating renewable solar energy reduces pollution, helps fight climate change, and lowers America’s dependence on fossil fuel imports.
Working With North Carolina’s Leading Solar Company ▾
All of our systems are designed, constructed, and installed by our in-house team, allowing us to provide a seamless project and customer experience.
- Premier solar installer & contractor
- Turn-key solar energy solutions
- Site evaluation & solar design by our experienced in-house team
- Processing of all necessary permits
- In-house, local solar install teams
- Help navigate available incentives
- Free system monitoring app
- Be there long after your solar system is complete for tech support & to celebrate your solar milestones
- Work with Duke Energy or other NC Utility
- Referral bonus program
- Supporting our community with local partnerships
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Chapel Hill Solar Panels & Installation
Cost and performance are top priorities above all other factors when deciding on equipment for your home solar system. Ultimately, our designers will work with you to find the best solar products to meet your energy goals.
Southern Energy Management is also Chapel Hill’s Top Certified Tesla Powerwall Installer. Our team has installed over 950 batteries across North Carolina!
Download our Powerwall Guide to learn more about battery storage.
How much does a residential solar system cost in Chapel Hill, NC? ▸
The cost of a home solar system in Chapel Hill really depend on your home and family’s energy goals. Elements like shading, available roof space, your family’s energy use patterns, and your budget are big factors that impact solar system size. Our average solar system size in Chapel Hill is 8.37 kilowatts priced at $24,500, or $18,130 after incentives.
Current Solar Incentives in Chapel Hill, NC
The 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit for solar has been renewed with the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Our solar designers will work with you to maximize your electric bill savings while meeting your energy goals and can walk through the many home solar financing options available.
Get started with a free virtual solar assessment to see if your home is right for solar.
Getting Started with Solar Power in Orange County
Our process is designed to educate and empower you so you can make a smart solar decision.
Discover.
Talk to our solar educators to learn about solar power. Fill out a free solar quote request form to get started.
Design.
Work with one of our solar designers to customize a system that meets your home and family’s energy goals.
Save.
Enjoy 30+ years of sunny savings -- Save the world, save your wallet, save the future!
Shining in North Carolina Since 2001 ▸
Born and bred in Raleigh, NC, Southern Energy Management is North Carolina’s oldest local solar company. With over 20 years of experience installing 3,000+ solar systems, our team of 150+ solar and building performance professionals have the experience and expertise to find the best solar solution for any scenario.
Our Solar Team Loves Local Too!
Check out their favorite Chapel Hill / Carrboro restaurants
Mediterranean Deli
Brandon P.
Communications & Outreach
Cham Thai
Kelsey W.
DC Foreman, Crew Lead
Al's Burger Shack
Dave A.
Solar Designer & Educator
Business as a Force for Good ▸
As a Certified B Corporation, we’re one of 4,000+ companies across the world using business as a force for good. We measure our success by our impact on our workers, our community, the environment, and our customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The demand for solar in North Carolina is strong! Our local solar market is continuing to grow, with North Carolina still leading the list of Top Solar Power States at number four.
Solar-friendly utility policies in North Carolina, such as net metering help make solar a beneficial investment for businesses and homeowners across the Triangle. Incentives like the 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit make the climate for solar in North Carolina even better!
The Duke Energy Rebatew as a one-time solar rebate available to homes, businesses, and nonprofits serviced by Duke Energy in North Carolina. The Duke Energy solar rebate began in 2017 and concluded in 2022. Right now, there are no plans for Duke to renew the rebate for 2023.
Without looking at your home and learning about how you use energy, it is hard to tell how much energy you can produce and whether going solar will be a good investment for you. Whether or not purchasing a solar system will be cheaper than paying your monthly electric bill is determined by how much electricity you typically use, how many panels can fit on your roof, and how much sunlight your roof gets each day. Luckily, our team of solar educators can help with a quick solar site assessment to point you in the right direction!
Our average size system in Chapel Hill is 8.4kW priced around $24,500 before taxes, or $17,150 after the 30% Federal Tax Credit for solar. What size solar system you need depends on several factors. Check out this blog to learn more!
If you live in Chapel Hill and use social media, chances are you’ve some form of advertisement saying “Free Solar Program for Orange County Residents”. Unfortunately, there is no magical fairy that will grant you a free solar system in Chapel Hill, but there are Zero Down financing options that allow you to purchase a solar system with zero upfront cost.
On average, Chapel Hill gets 216 days of sunshine per year (slightly above the US average of 205 days). June is Chapel Hill’s sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine. If you’re worried about how much sun your home in Chapel Hill gets, our solar designers have fancy tools to measure the sun exposure on your roof. We’d be happy to provide you with a free virtual assessment of your home.
Request a free solar assessment to get started!
About Us
North Carolina’s solar power and building performance expert. Founded in 2001, we’ve worked for 20+ years to improve the way people make and use energy.
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