Raleigh Home Solar Panel and Battery Installation Expert
Request a free custom solar assessment for your home or business in Raleigh!
Request a free custom solar assessment for your home or business in Raleigh!
Solar panel installations in Raleigh are turning the City of Oaks green! Solar is an increasingly popular and valuable energy saving option for homeowners and businesses in Raleigh — even with its tree centric nickname! Raleigh’s friendly solar policies and rising electricity prices, make now a great time to go solar.
Producing your own solar power saves you money on your electricity bill every month.
You may be eligible for additional solar + battery incentives from your utility depending on where you live!
Protection from grid outages with emergency backup power that automatically switches on when the grid goes down.
Go solar and sell for a premium–add 8kW and get a $16,300 increase in home value.
Generating renewable solar energy reduces pollution, helps fight climate change, and lowers America’s dependence on fossil fuel imports.
All of our systems are designed, constructed, and installed by our in-house team, allowing us to provide a seamless project and customer experience. We also guarantee the energy production of our solar systems–so you know you’ll get full value of your solar investment.
Cost and performance are top priorities above all other factors when deciding on equipment for your home solar system. Our designers will work with you to find the best solar products to meet your energy goals.
Southern Energy Management is also Raleigh’s Top Certified Tesla Powerwall Installer. Our team has installed over 950 batteries across North Carolina!
The cost of a home solar system in Raleigh really depends 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 what size system makes sense for your home. Our average solar system size in Raleigh is 10.5 kilowatts with 1 battery priced at $39,000, or $30,000 after incentives.
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.
Our process is designed to educate and empower you so you can make a smart solar decision.
Talk to our solar educators to learn about solar power. Fill out a free solar quote request form to get started.
Work with one of our solar designers to customize a system that meets your home and family’s energy goals.
Enjoy 30+ years of sunny savings -- Save the world, save your wallet, save the future!
Born and based in Raleigh, NC, Southern Energy Management is North Carolina’s original local solar company. With 25 years of experience, our in-house team of 200 solar and building performance professionals have the experience and expertise to find the best solar solution for any scenario.
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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.
Duke Energy’s PowerPair solar + battery incentive program is available to eligible Duke Energy customers in North Carolina. This incentive is available to eligible customers who install a new solar system with battery storage at their home.
Technically you can support a Tesla Powerwall with a single solar panel, however, it would take a very long time for your battery to recharge. A 7.6 kW system, or about 23 panels, can recharge a Powerwall in 2 hours under perfect conditions. The “best” system size for a Powerwall is one that is tailored to fit your home’s energy demands and your battery backup goals.
If you live in Raleigh and use social media, chances are you’ve seen some form of advertisement saying “Free Solar Program for Wake County Residents” or “See if You Qualify for Free Solar Panels”. Unfortunately, there is no magical fairy that will grant you a free solar system in Raleigh, but there are Zero Down financing options that allow you to purchase a solar system with zero upfront cost.
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 like net metering and Duke Energy’s PowerPair program help make solar a beneficial investment for businesses and homeowners across Raleigh.
Depending on your utility provider and their policies for compensating you for the solar energy you produce, solar can be a practical way for North Carolina residents to switch to clean energy, save money on their monthly electric bill, and avoid rising energy rates.
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.