Honey Electric Solar | Solar Electricity (PV)

As a licensed and bonded North Carolina contractor with over fifteen years of solar experience, we have the industry knowledge that enables us to install the highest quality, most reliable and efficient residential solar electric (PV) systems in the state.

Custom Design – We design and deliver high-performance systems that are customized to your site and needs.

Service – We specialize in grid-tied systems, and will act as your liaison for interconnection paperwork. We also handle all electric permits and inspections. We provide you with excellent service before, during, and after installation.

Education – We help you understand the benefits and possibilities of solar power, without overestimating returns or underestimating costs.

A grid-tied solar electric system produces power and puts it back on the utility grid – allowing you to offset some of your electrical costs.

This is the least expensive ($10/watt installed) and easiest solar system to install.

This is also the most popular system for green-minded consumers.

A grid-tied solar electric system with battery back-up can produce power and put it on the utility grid as well as provide power from the PV array alone if utility power is interrupted.

This solar system costs more than a straight grid-tied system ($11/watt installed) but if kept fully charged a battery can last for 10 or more years.

An off-grid solar electric system is completely stand-alone.

This is a good option for remote locations where traditional utility lines are not available or are not practical to access.

This is the most expensive solar system to install but it can work anywhere

SNAPSHOT:

Photovoltaic electricity is used on-site or fed through a meter into the utility grid

It’s the least expensive PV system to install but it shuts down when there is a utility grid power failure

Permission is required from local utility to interconnect with the utility grid and the system must meet their safety and power-quality requirements

Requires GreenPower credits to be more cost-effective

Approximate cost is $10/watt for normal installation ($20,000 for a 2000-watt system)

System components include:
- PV array
- Line-synchronous inverter
- Circuit protection and utility
disconnect switch

SNAPSHOT:

Photovoltaic electricity is used on-site or fed through a meter into the utility grid

Battery back-up can power autonomous critical loads during grid power failures

Typical back-up loads include most household appliances and light (but not major electric heat producing appliances).
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Permission is required from local utility to interconnect with the utility grid and the system must meet their safety and power-quality requirements

Requires GreenPower credits to be more cost-effective

Approximate cost is $11/watt for normal installation ($22,000 for a 2000-watt system)

System components:
- PV array
- Small battery bank
- Battery charge control
- Bi-modal (battery charging)
line synchronous inverter

SNAPSHOT:

Photovoltaic electricity is the primary source for electricity

Propane or natural gas is
generally used for hot water, cooking & space heating, but a separate solar water heating system is also a great option for off-grid homes

Installing high efficiency lighting, refrigeration and water pumping is recommended to be more cost-effective

Requires battery bank for 3-7 days of back-up

Requires generator for high power appliances & supplemental battery charging

Prices generally range from $20,000 to $60,000

System Components
- PV array
- Battery bank
- Battery charge control
- Bi-modal (battery charging)
inverter