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Solar answers from people who climb the roof

No sales fluff. Costs, equipment, code and maintenance explained the way we explain them at the kitchen table.

Cost

What Solar Actually Costs in Charleston in 2026

Real system sizes, real price ranges and how the federal credit, net metering and financing change the monthly math.

Service

Your Solar Installer Went Out of Business. Now What?

How orphaned system takeovers work, what happens to your equipment warranty and what we check on the first visit.

Storage

Battery Backup vs. a Generator for Hurricane Season

Runtime, fuel, noise, maintenance and cost compared for coastal homes that lose power every storm season.

EV

Do You Need a Panel Upgrade Before an EV Charger?

Load calculations in plain English, when a 200A service is enough, and how load balancing avoids a costly upgrade.

Maintenance

Solar Panel Maintenance in the Lowcountry

Pollen, salt air and critters. What actually reduces production here and how often cleaning and inspection pay off.

BYOE

Bought Panels Online? Read This Before You Install

How BYOE installs work, which equipment we can certify, and the code issues that trip up DIY solar projects.