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Solar Upgrade Nexus
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Solar Panel InstallSolar Panels For Electric System - Install - For BusinessSolar Panels For Electric System - Repair+1 more

Serving Ludlow, CO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Overall a great experience, the system on the vacation home is working great! Jake helped guide us through the solar buying process and effectively explained all the benefits without pressuring us into buying anything we weren’t comfortable with. Definitely would work with him again."
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Kesterson Electric
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Solar Panel Install

Serving Ludlow, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Southern Colorado Solar (SOCO.SOLAR) is an experienced solar installation company founded in 2021, serving rural homeowners and businesses in Colorado. The founders, Chad Bouldin, Darrell Kesterson, and Larry White, bring over 25 years of experience in technology integration, business management, residential and commercial electrical contracting, and utility provider service installation and on-call emergency repair. SOCO.SOLAR is closely affiliated with Kesterson Electric, a highly regarded electrical contracting company that enables SOCO.SOLAR to provide comprehensive solar solutions. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a strong affiliation with Kesterson Electric, SOCO.SOLAR is well-positioned to become a leader in the Southern Colorado solar installation market.

10.36kW Ground Mount Solar Array
9.12kW Roof Mount Solar Array
10.4kW Roof Mount Solar
10.4kW Ground Mount Solar
6.4kW Garage Roof Mount Solar

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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

Yes, solar panel installation will require permits. The required permits will depend on where you live, as some states and cities have solar-specific permits, while others only require electrical permits to connect to the grid. In either case, it’s best to hire a reputable solar installer in your area, as a representative should handle all of the necessary permitting for you and will include the cost of the permits in your initial solar estimate.

You shouldn’t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.

Yes, a solar panel can power a TV without a battery, but only if the sun is shining and the panel is generating enough energy. Your solar panel and TV must have the same voltage, and you should install a charge controller and inverter between them so power surges don’t destroy your TV. To watch TV at night, in the early morning and late afternoon, and on cloudy days, your home must be tied to the power grid.

Homeowners replace their solar panels after 25 years. That said, you don’t necessarily need to replace them at the 25-year mark. You’ll notice a declining ability to produce electricity over time. Most homeowners spring for a replacement when they notice their energy bills creeping up to regular levels or when solar panel repairs are extensive, frequent, and no longer economical.

The best solar panels to withstand hail are those rated UL 61730. These solar panels are certified to withstand hailstones up to 3 inches in diameter and travel at speeds up to 88 mph. IP68 solar panels are the next most resilient solar panel. Solar panels without these ratings can handle hail up to 1 inch in diameter that travels up to 50 miles per hour. If you live in an area with frequent or severe hailstorms, purchasing UL 61730 solar panels is often worth the investment.

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