Residential Solar · Southwestern PA & Northern WV
Power your home. Own your energy.
Custom-designed solar for homeowners, from the first assessment through installation, monitoring and long-term service.
- NABCEPCertified PV Installation Professional on staff
- OSHATrained installation crew
- PA DGSSmall Business Certified Construction Contractor
- Workmanship10-year warranty on installation labor
- Licensed & insuredPA HIC #PA217571
Why homeowners choose solar
Solar built around your home.
Every system is designed for your roof, your property and how your household uses electricity. No one-size-fits-all packages.
More control over energy costs
Generate part of your own electricity and reduce how much you buy from the utility. Results depend on your usage, system size and utility rates.
Designed for your property
Panel layout, equipment and system size are based on your roof or ground space, shading and energy goals.
A long-term home upgrade
A properly installed and maintained system is built to produce clean energy for decades, with monitoring so you can see how it performs.
How residential solar works
From sunlight to your outlets.
Capture sunlight
Solar panels on your roof or property convert sunlight into DC electricity.
Convert the power
Inverters or microinverters convert it to AC power your home can use.
Power your home
Your home uses solar electricity first, and draws from the grid when it needs more.
Send excess back
Surplus power may flow to the grid, depending on your utility's net metering rules.
Monitor performance
Monitoring lets you track production and helps catch issues early.
Add storage when appropriate
A battery can store energy for later use or backup of selected loads, when designed in.
The Genesis process
Five steps, one team.
Property & energy assessment
We review your roof or ground space, shading, electrical service and energy usage.
Custom system design
We design a system around your home, goals and budget.
Proposal & project review
You get a clear, itemized proposal and the assumptions behind it, and we walk through it together.
Permitting & installation
We handle permits and install your system to code.
Interconnection & activation
We coordinate utility interconnection, then activate and verify your system and monitoring.
Quality from the roof down
Built right the first time.
Good solar is more than panels. It is careful design, clean electrical work and support after the install.
- Site-specific system design
- Professional installation
- Code-compliant electrical work
- Quality equipment
- Production monitoring
- Ongoing service and support
Warranty
Coverage on the equipment we install.
Manufacturer warranties depend on the specific equipment installed. Your proposal lists the exact products and their coverage.
| Coverage | What it covers | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panel manufacturer | Product defects and minimum power output | 25 years |
| Microinverters | Product and performance | 25 years |
| Racking system | Structural integrity and finish | 10 years |
| Monitoring & communication equipment | Coverage varies by installed equipment | Varies |
| Genesis Solar workmanship | All installation labor and craftsmanship | 10 years |
Manufacturer warranties are provided and administered by each manufacturer under their own terms. Durations shown apply to the equipment Genesis Solar typically installs.
Add-ons and incentives
Options for your system.
Solar + battery storage
Store solar energy for later use, and add backup capability for selected loads when the system is designed for it. Backup duration depends on battery size, loads and conditions.
Pennsylvania SRECs
Pennsylvania systems may generate Solar Renewable Energy Credits that can be registered and sold. Eligibility, generation, registration and market value vary and are not guaranteed. Learn about SRECs
Ask about financing
Ask about financing options when you request your assessment. Financing is subject to lender approval and available terms.
Service & support
Diagnostics, maintenance, monitoring, add-ons and panel removal and reinstallation for re-roofing, including for systems installed by other companies. Solar service & O&M
Questions
Residential solar FAQ.
How much does a residential solar system cost?
System cost varies based on the property's solar potential, energy usage, equipment, design, permitting, and installation requirements. Genesis Solar provides a project-specific proposal after reviewing the home and goals.
What happens when my system isn't producing enough power?
The home can draw electricity from the utility grid when the solar system is not producing enough power. Battery storage may also provide stored energy when included in the system design.
Will my solar system work during a power outage?
A standard grid-connected solar system typically shuts down during an outage for safety. Battery storage and appropriate backup equipment may provide backup power for selected loads when properly designed and installed.
Can I add a battery to my existing solar system?
Battery storage may be added when the existing system, equipment, available space, and electrical design are compatible. Genesis Solar can evaluate the property and system before recommending next steps.
Do you work on systems installed by other companies?
Genesis Solar can evaluate many systems installed by other companies, including systems whose original installer is no longer available. Evaluation does not imply that Genesis Solar assumes another installer's workmanship warranty, service warranty, or contractual obligations.
Can I add more panels to my existing system?
Existing solar systems may be expandable depending on available roof or property space, electrical capacity, equipment compatibility, utility requirements, and the existing system design. Genesis Solar can evaluate the current system and determine what expansion options may be appropriate.
Get started
Start with a solar assessment.
Tell us about your home and goals. We'll review your property and energy use and give you a clear, project-specific proposal.
Production, savings, incentives, SREC value, net metering and financing vary by property, utility and program and are not guaranteed.