Solar Installation Virginia


Are you tired of electricity overdependence? Do you wish to enjoy some tax incentives, lower your carbon footprint, and raise the value of your home? 

These are some of the benefits of installing solar on your property.

If you’re ready to make the switch and are searching for a tested and proven professional solar installation partner in Virginia, look no further.


Your Trusted Northern Virginia Solar Roofers


Robust Roof is a renowned Virginia roofing company offering comprehensive roofing services on all kinds of residential roofing issues, from roof inspection, roof restoration, to roof replacement, storm response, copper roofing, and metal roofing installation.

Most importantly, we offer solar roof installation services.




Benefits of Residential Solar

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Installing solar panels or solar shingles in your Northern Virginia home comes with many different benefits.

Here are the top financial and additional incentives:


  • Avoid Electricity Overdependence

    When you install solar shingles or panels in your home, you'll be less reliant on the power grid and fossil fuels for most of your electricity needs in case of emergencies like tropical storms. Power outages or disruptions to the electricity grid won't affect you as much, if at all, because you now have backup power.


  • Lower Your Carbon Footprint

    Environmental degradation is on the rise. The U.S. alone contributes approximately 28% (1) of the total harmful emissions from industrial and energy sectors. Switching to solar (partially or entirely) means you will reduce or stop supporting energy sources that harm the planet.


  • Enjoy Solar Tax Incentives in Virginia

    Virginia has some great solar tax incentives that could see you reduce your tax obligations significantly. The most notable include;


    1. Solar sales tax exemptions: You can deduct up to 20% of sales tax paid on solar equipment from your taxable personal income. This tax incentive is capped but translates up to $500 in instant savings (2). 


    2. Property tax exemption: Homes with solar installations have been proven to sell for an above-average price (3). They also attract buyers better than regular homes with no solar installations.


    While an increase in the value of your property usually translates into higher property taxes, Virginia has great property tax benefits for homes with solar panels i.e., an 80% exemption in 1st year, 70% for the next 5 years, and a 60% exemption thereafter (4). 


    1. Federal solar tax: Other tax incentives in Virginia for installing solar include Federal tax credits, which are 30% of total upfront costs (i.e., cost of solar materials). 

  • Earn Power Credits via Virginia Net Metering & Renewable Credits

    Virginia is among the states that have formalized net metering laws (5). Virginia requires investor-owned utility providers to allow customers (connected to the electric grid) to transfer their excess electricity from solar (net metering) in exchange for credits that can be redeemed to pay for power during low-solar production periods, such as winter.


    Virginia also allows homeowners to earn ongoing SRECs (solar renewable energy credits), which can be translated into cash. Solar users earn an SREC credit for every megawatt of solar power produced by their home system (6).


Replace your Roof with Solar Panels:

Our Solar Panel Installation Process

If the above solar incentives excite you, it’s time to make a shift and talk to the best solar contractors you can find. Robust Roof assists solar customers every step of the way with our straightforward solar installation process:

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Step 1: Initial Solar Consultation


Start by contacting us, and let's talk about your solar roofing project. We have the best Virginia residential solar installation experts waiting to assist you.



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Step 2: Assessment


Every home is unique. After the initial solar consultation, we will determine if your home is a perfect fit for solar installation. We do site visits and evaluate important factors like shading, sun exposure, home orientation, and obstacles that determine the location of a solar system on your roof.


We'll also assess your home’s electrical and structural elements to determine if they can accommodate solar as they are or require adjustments.


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Step 3: Solar System Design

After assessment, our solar experts design a custom system for your home to meet your needs perfectly. The design process includes proposals on system performance, financial metrics, ideal electric bills, etc.


Permits

Step 4: Permits and Utility Approval

If you are satisfied with the system we’ve designed for you, we can proceed and seek the necessary permits and approvals. Our process will have produced all the necessary documentation i.e., site plans, electrical line diagrams, and structural engineering/review needed to secure a permit. We work with NEC-licensed experts who can secure the required permits smoothly.


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Step 5: Installation


Once we have all the required permits and permission to proceed, we will begin physically assembling your system and proceed to mount it on your roof. This is followed by a careful inspection. We have licensed Solar experts who know how to tie solar systems to a home's electrical system perfectly.

We also do basic solar education to equip customers with fundamental knowledge on monitoring and managing solar panel systems.

Our Products:

Solar Panels and Solar Shingles in Virginia


We offer solar installations using the best solar equipment i.e., solar shingles and solar panels from CertainTeed, a leading roofing products brand in North America. 


1. 70W Solstice Shingles


We install 70W solstice shingles that not only offer high energy efficiency but are made to integrate perfectly with all types of asphalt shingle roofs. Solstice shingles have many other benefits. For instance;


  • The shingles are beautiful, with a sleek and perfect uniform appearance that matches asphalt shingles
  • The shingles also feature a superior solar industry design that allows faster installation directly on roof sheathing
  • The shingles are also dependable and durable. Solstice shingles are wind and impact-resistant, watertight, and offer superior performance under shade and diffused light
  • They are backed by a 25-year limited power & limited workmanship warranty as well as a 10-year limited wind warranty for winds up to 110 mph. The performance warranty and labor warranties are among the best.


2. Solstice Panels


We also offer solar installations with Solstice panels, some of the most efficient solar panels on sale today. These 400W and 440W half-cell panels come with a 25-year installer's workmanship warranty.




Ready to begin your solar energy production journey? Contact us or Call (571) 410-3013 to discover more about Solstice Shingles and Solstice solar panels, among other solar options and products we have.



#1 Northern Virginia Solar Installers: Why Choose Robust Roof? 

There are many Northern Virginia residential solar installation companies. However, most aren’t professional or licensed and don’t come with important customer satisfaction guarantees. With Robust Roof, you will not have to worry about that. 


  • We offer true quality workmanship. Our solar installers are highly trained and experienced in CertainTeed Solstice shingles and solar panel installations.
  • We are a locally-owned roofing solar company
  • We are a licensed, trusted, and proven Virginia roofing company offering solar installations and other roofing services. Check our positive reviews on Google.
  • We are insured! We have a $2m general liability cover and other relevant insurance policies i.e., workman’s compensation to ensure the safety of your investment.
  • We have a client-first approach. We keep our clients informed and are available for our clients 24/7.
  • We work with the best solar panel companies, providers, and partners to guarantee high-quality products and services


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FAQs About Solar Panel Installation Virginia

  • How Often Do Solar Panels Need to Be Replaced?

    If you buy high-quality solar panels (i.e., CertainTeed Solstice solar shingles or panels) and have a professional solar panel installation company install them, they can last for up to 25 years or more.

    CertainTeed products are backed by a 25-year manufacturer warranty provided they are expertly installed as per the manufacturer’s directives.


  • Is Solar Installation a Worthwhile Investment?

    Absolutely! As discussed above, you stop over-reliance on the power grid, reduce your carbon footprint, enjoy solar incentives like tax benefits, and may earn some credits/money if you produce excess solar electricity and sell it to your power company.

    The average payback period varies but generally makes sense when you consider all the incentives and work with a professional solar company.


  • Is Virginia Solar Friendly?

    Yes! Virginia is among the states with active legislation on power purchase agreements like net metering programs that encourage households to engage in solar power production. The state also has great tax incentives and programs such as the SREC.

Sources


1.  https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/gjhdq_665435/3376_665447/3432_664920/3434_664924/202010/t20201019_587469.html


2.  https://www.cleanenergyauthority.com/solar-rebates-and-incentives/virginia/income-tax-deduction-energy-efficient-products


3.  https://www.zillow.com/research/solar-panels-house-sell-more-23798/


4.  https://www.loudoun.gov/4041/Exemption-for-Certified-Solar-Energy


5.  https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/56-594/


6.  https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/solar/virginia-solar-incentives/#:~:text=Virginia%20is%20among%20the%20states,subject%20to%20renewable%20energy%20mandates.