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National Renewable Energy Partners LLC
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Serving Smithfield, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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NREP is your partner for solar in Pennsylvania and Ohio. With a consultative approach, we design each solar project custom to your feedback.\n\nWhether you're looking to lower your electric bill, increase your home’s value, or move toward energy independence, NREP Solar is here to make the transition simple and stress-free.\n\nGet a free quote from NREP today to find out how easy it is to go solar.

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National Renewable Energy Partners
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Solar Panel Install

Serving Smithfield, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were willing to take on my install and got me scheduled to put 12 panels on my very steep roof. The team stayed in touch with me and delivered on what they said they would do. I’m very excited to start powering my home with the Sun!"
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Solar Panels FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

The time it takes to install solar panels depends on the number of panels and the size of your home, but installation takes between two and three days of work. While most contractors can install the panels over the course of a couple of days, switching to solar energy can take two to three months in total. This includes the time it takes to design the system, procure the parts, obtain the permits, install the panels, connect to the main power grid, and get an inspection.

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.

Professionals use the same methods to install solar shingles that they do for asphalt shingles, so you’ll often see a similar installation timeline of one to two days. The amount of time required will depend on the size and slope of your roof and the number of shingles installed. Weather conditions can delay installation, as working on a roof is unsafe during high winds or heavy rain.

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