Solar Installer In Berks County PA

Are you looking for a way to lower your monthly energy bills and reduce your environmental impact? Solar energy is the answer you’ve been searching for. At Belmont Solar, we are a solar installer based in Gordonville, PA, and we have been helping to provide services to countless satisfied customers for nearly twenty years. We offer off-grid solar, grid-tie, and hybrid solar systems. In addition, we can even provide electricity to homes located in areas that local utility providers do not serve.

Residents of Berks County, PA, who are considering solar power can take the first step by downloading our free 3-part solar guide. This resource is filled with valuable insights into how solar panels function and the benefits they can bring to your home. It’s a great way to get familiar with what solar can offer. Begin your path toward energy savings today!

Solar System Cost in Berks County, PA

Making the switch to solar energy in Berks County has never been easier or more cost-effective. Belmont Solar brings together the precision of Amish workmanship with modern solar technology to deliver high-quality systems for every project in the area. In many cases, switching to solar can significantly lower—or even eliminate—your monthly electric bills.

Want to know what a solar setup tailored to your energy use might cost? Try our solar panel cost calculator. Just enter a rough estimate of your monthly utility bill, and it will generate an accurate projection based on your energy needs. While the results aren’t official quotes, they provide a reliable estimate for installing a full solar panel system in Berks County.

Solar Installations In Berks County

fully completed 9.02 kW solar system in Reading, PA

9.02 kW Solar System Installation In Reading, PA

Project Details Style: Grid-Tied Solar System Location: Reading, PA System Size: 9.02 kW DC Panels: S4A410-72MH5BB CEC-AC Rating: 8.659 kW AC Date Finished: 5/24/2024 About the Build: This system features 22 flush-mounted panels that each produce 410 watts. It’s estimated to provide 10, 737 kWh of solar power in the first year with a consumption […]

Types of Solar systems we offer for Berks county PA

As a solar installer in Berks County PA, we offer a few different options for solar systems at Belmont Solar:

Grid-tie Solar Systems

The solar panels are connected to the local power grid with no solar battery backup.

Hybrid Solar Systems

A hybrid system that is connected to the utility grid but that has a bank of solar batteries for power during emergencies and reduces grid usage.

Off Grid Solar Systems

The solar panels are not connected to the local utility provider and rely on a bank of solar batteries and special appliances.

Keep exploring our resources, including videos and guides, to learn more about solar, calculate your system costs, or contact us whenever you’re ready to get started!

Components In A Residential Solar System

Knowing how a residential solar system works starts with understanding its key components. At Belmont Solar, a reliable installer serving Berks County, we’re dedicated to offering expert advice and dependable service. Each solar system we design includes three essential parts: panels to capture sunlight, an inverter to convert the energy, and a racking system to keep everything securely in place.

Solar Panels

Solar panels are the primary part of your system, responsible for capturing sunlight and converting it into electricity. Designed for durability and strong performance, they provide a dependable source of energy for your home year after year.

Inverters

Inverters are a vital part of any solar system, converting the direct current (DC) produced by your panels into the alternating current (AC) your home uses every day. Our high-performance inverters are built to enhance energy conversion and integrate seamlessly with your full solar setup.

Racking System

The racking system provides the foundation for your solar panels, holding them firmly in place and positioning them to capture the most sunlight possible. This setup plays a key role in maintaining long-term efficiency and structural stability. Learn how our Tough Trac racking system adds strength and reliability to your solar setup.

How To Go Solar In Berks County PA

Our Solar Panel Installation Process

Submit a contact form or complete the solar cost calculator form and one of our solar consultants will reach out to talk about your goals for your Berks County Solar System. We will help you determine what type of system will be best for you and custom design your solar installation.

Then, we will send you a proposal with a total cost breakdown and a tentative install schedule. After you e-sign your electronic proposal and submit your down payment, we will begin preparing to install your solar system in Berks County.

We’ll work with your local municipalities to ensure that your applications and permits are all filed correctly. We will take care of everything, even including utilities, so this is a hands-off situation for all customers, which allows for peace of mind! The last thing to do is install your solar panel system and power it on for you to make sure it is producing power!

Solar Panel FAQ

The longevity of a home solar system can differ based on several conditions. It is generally anticipated to have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years. However most manufacturers warrant the panels not to go down more than 90% even up to 25 years.

Although solar panels rely on sunlight as their main source of energy, they are capable of absorbing and transforming both diffuse and indirect sunlight into power. Even on cloudy or snowy days, solar panels can produce electricity, albeit at a lower efficiency than on bright, sunny days.

  • Sustainable energy option: Sunlight, being plentiful and never-ending, renders solar power a renewable energy choice.
  • Decrease in energy expenses: Producing your own power may lead to significant savings on your electricity bills each month.
  • Eco-friendly: The generation of solar energy has less of an environmental footprint, emitting no greenhouse gases.
  • Durability: With adequate upkeep, solar panels have the potential to last many years.
  • Enhanced property worth: Properties outfitted with solar panels command a 4.1% increase in property value.

If a solar panel system produces more electricity than required at the moment, the extra power can be returned to the electrical grid. Referred to as net metering or a feed-in tariff, based on geographical location, this surplus electricity earns credits for your account, which can reduce your electricity usage charges in the future.

Installing solar panels typically requires zoning approval, a building permit, and sometimes other local authorizations. These regulations are usually set by your municipality, not the county, so it’s best to confirm the specifics with your local government. You can also find helpful details on the Berks County Solar Resources Page.

Belmont Solar takes care of all the permitting on your behalf, ensuring everything is submitted properly so your project stays on track without added stress.

Homeowners in Chester County can benefit from Pennsylvania’s Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) program. Under this program, you earn one certificate for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) your solar system generates. These certificates can then be sold, offering an additional financial return on your solar investment. Want to learn more? Take a look at our in-depth guide on SRECs in Pennsylvania.

What our customers say

I used Belmont for my rooftop solar project and they were great! They were quick to get me a proposal when I first reached out, happy to modify it to suit my needs, offered experienced input and recommendations, and provided a complimentary site visit to go over the specifics and finalize the details before any commitments were made. The installation happened faster than expected and their entire team was responsive to all my questions along the way. The combination of value and service is outstanding! Highly recommend!

Nicholas Piro

Belmont Solar is a great company to work with. They were much cheaper than one of the large solar companies and actually sent an engineer out to help scope out the system. Our install was not the usual setup because we wanted a battery and already had a generator. They got it all installed and it works great. I really enjoyed the whole process. Highly recommended!

James Rumbaugh

Belmont Solar estimated all costs accurately, and including them in their contract with me, for a ground mounted 22 KW solar system installed at my residence. The installation went smoothly. February 15th 2023 was the one year anniversary of the Solar Panels being placed on line by my utility company. In the first 12 months the panels produced 28.8 megawatts of power. All payback calculations presented by Belmont were based on an annual production of 27 megawatts of power. I believe they are reliable and trustworthy.

George Metzler

I’m very happy with my choice to use Belmont Solar for my solar project. I found Ben Zook to be straight-forward and knowledgeable and the installers to be professional and personable.

I talked to three solar firms before deciding to go with Belmont. I ruled out the first firm when I noticed a contentious clause in the fine print of their contract. In final discussions, the third firm promised to get me up and running fast while Belmont promised to do a very neat job. I think this is the reason I ultimately decided to go with Belmont.

During the project, Ben Zook went above and beyond to fix a financing mistake that was clearly my fault and the installers offered to spend extra time in my hot and uncomfortable attic to make the final system look great. The system was finished in a timely fashion, looks awesome and performs as expected. Belmont exceeded my expectations on multiple occasions, which is why I’ve published this review and why I’m recommending them to my father for a ground mount system in the near future.

Ed Slatt

Absolutely a+

jonathan king

Although I decided not to install solar at this time, I found Ben to be both knowledgeable and especially honest. His 15+ years of hands-on experience provide him with a wealth of insight.

Mike Heaney

I interviewed several national solar companies looking for the best way to affordably install solar on my house. One told me to remove eleven trees, then they might consider looking at my house. Another offered to share fifteen dollars a month of the savings, if I paid one hundred a month for the privilege. Huh???

Finally a friend suggested Belmont Solar. My first call to Ben Zook put me totally at ease, there was no pressure but much professionalism and incredible knowledge. He quoted me not one or two options, but four. Contrary to one review here, he understood my budget and respected it without a second thought. He is a man of great integrity, you will find out for yourself. I can’t help but laugh at the negative reviews below. He “threatened” me too, why, he even showed up in my yard personally to resolve an unforeseen issue, at no charge. Such a ‘troublemaker’, LOL. He’s a very kind and honest man, period.

Long story short, Isaac and Jonathon came from Belmont for the installation, were perfect gentlemen and extremely helpful and clearly very skilled, and a year later I already have forty percent of my investment back in my bank account. It pays back that fast! I’m already saving my dollars to make my system bigger and would not dream of anyone but Ben and the Belmont team…. and I’m in New England!

Go with the best, Belmont Solar, and trust me when I say it’s smart to go solar. You won’t regret it, I sure don’t. You can totally trust Ben and his team, I’ll never have it any other way. I’m Bill Dudley, Foxboro, Mass., and I give you my word.

Bekah Dudley

God Provides Solar Power For Free!