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Residential Solar

From Rooftop to Savings — How Does Solar Work?

A solar system is your own personal power plant, silently delivering clean electricity into your home. Every kWh your solar system produces is energy you are not purchasing from your utility, and over time the rate at which you save continues to increase. Our starting point at Western Solar is typically to design a system that covers 100% of the energy you use in your home. However, as the homeowner you have complete control over the final details of your solar system; we are happy to work with your goals and your budget to design the right solar system for you! Explore the topics below to get a better idea of the equipment options, utility metering and financial incentives available to you.

Solar Equipment

Solar Equipment

A primer on the main components of a solar PV system

Net Metering

Net Metering

Bank your excess solar power with your utility

Financial Incentives

Financial Incentives

A look at solar tax incentives, energy savings, and increased property values

Six Steps to Solar — Bidding & Installation

Going solar is still a new process for most homeowners. We’ve laid out the six simple steps you can take to understand your solar options and switch to clean, affordable electricity.

3-Step Bidding Process

3-Step Bidding Process

Free site assessment through the design process

3-Step Installation

3-Step Installation

Permitting through installation and interconnection

Western Solar Warranties

Western Solar Warranties

No-leak workmanship, labor, and equipment warranties

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  • I was really pleased with how integrated the installation was from beginning to end. Josh was professional, responsive and helpful. I really appreciate all the info we were given about the credit union and how production credits work.  They didn’t just sell and install some panels and then leave us to figure out the rest.  That’s been huge.  We highly recommend Western Solar!
    Alexandra S.5.76 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • Your entire team made this project a dream come true for us. The planet and the Palmers thank you!
    Bill and Kaye P.2.88 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • My hope for the men who just finished installing my solar panels is that they know they are a part of the solution of saving the planet and that they have honorable jobs. I am thrilled about using alternative power at such a great price -- this has been a dream for my husband and me for 10 years. He was a radioecologist, biologist, and ornitholigist. Anything to save the planet. I hope more people move forward to solar and wind power. We need to act now. To borrow from a kid's sign, "There is no Planet B." Thank you and with gratitude.
    Mary Ann H.6.71 kW solar PV system, Bellingham
  • Western Solar staff was a pleasure to deal with in all aspects of this project. I think they have a good product along with excellent personnel and customer support.
    Dennis P.4.32 kW solar PV system, Mt. Vernon
  • Very satisfied with Western Solar from the time Callum came out, through the process of choosing our individual system and final electrical and panel install. Office staff was extremely helpful and quick to respond to every question I asked. Very good company to deal with!
    Robroy G.12.54 kW solar PV system, Deming
  • I have been considering purchasing a solar system for about a year. I have received a lot of advice and recommendations from friends that are very happy with their decision to go solar. It sounded like a great idea, but I was a little unsure of the cost versus benefit. The Go Solar workshop gave me all the information that I needed to make that final commitment. The benefits far outweigh the cost, the financing was very simple and our community has a great program in place to support clean energy. Thank you.  
    Derik S.4.32 kW solar PV system, Bellingham