Frequently Asked Questions

Watts Up Solar is an engineering, procurement, and construction firm that completes projects with the precision and attention to detail you expect.  Some of the top reasons to partner with us for your solar energy project include:

• Wisconsin owned & operated – not an out-of-state, faceless company that disappears
• Work with engineers that understand the details; not door-to-door salesmen
• Turnkey installation - we navigate the complex regulations, inspections, and approvals for you
• Exceptional annual return on investment backed by engineering models & financial projections
• DEBT FREE company that will be here when you need us

Wisconsin State laws are very friendly to solar installations and prohibit most municipal restrictions on solar.  Contact us to find out if solar is right for you.

Every site is different, but many projects can experience no net yearly electric bill.  Contact us to find out what your site can achieve.

Electricity production potential varies from site to site.  Most sites have the potential to install a meaningful solar project to greatly lower the electric bill, especially in the summer air conditioning season.

Solar is an upfront cost that does have a long term payback.  Future electric costs are only going to increase,  so solar can significantly reduce your future energy bill cost increases while providing energy security today.

Not at all.  Today's modern solar configurations compensate for shading, clouds, and other sunlight variations.  Contact us today for a FREE site evaluation.

Regardless of your roof size or shape, we can craft a meaningful solar setup including, possibly, panels on an outbuilding, barn, shed, or ground mounted.  We have a solution for every situation.

Today's modern solar panels can be designed and installed to appear completely black without significant glare.  We recommend discussing the project early with your neighbors to alleviate concerns.  We can help with pictures and, if required, sample panels showing the lack of glare.

Yes.  If you are considering an electric vehicle, then let us know.  Systems can have integrated high speed chargers that save cost vs buying it later.  Plus, we can install the components to accommodate your vehicle location for charging.

In Wisconsin, solar panels will not increase your property taxes.  According to a Zillow study, you may see an average of 4.1% increase in home value; roughly equal to the cost of the system.  Who doesn't love a home with low electric bills, energy security, and future-proof energy costs?

https://www.revenue.wi.gov/DORFAQ/renewable-energy.pdf

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

https://www.ecowatch.com/solar-panels-increase-home-value-2654716878.html

Yes, solar can virtually eliminate ice dam issues through correct placement, since the panels hold snow off the roof and quickly clear without raking.  Contact us to discuss your ice dam issues with our engineers.  We can make ice dam mitigation part of the solar design and installation plan.

A successful initial consultation requires one month's utility bill and your project goals (reduce electric bill, no net electric bill, energy independent, off grid cabin, electric vehicle charging, carbon offset, etc.).