Solar Panel Installation in Salem, OR

As the capital of Oregon, Salem is a leader in the green energy movement and produces legislation that encourages Oregon residents to embrace solar energy. Nestled in the Willamette River Valley in northwest Oregon, Salem is the second largest city in the state after Portland.

At Sunbridge Solar, we are thrilled to be Salem’s top solar energy company providing affordable, high quality solar energy systems to Salem residents, whether it’s for your home, farm, or business. It is our goal to make the solar installation process easy for you, which will help reduce your electricity costs, positively impact the environment on both a local and global scale, and provide you with a financially responsible investment.

Is Solar Worth It In Salem, Oregon?

The short answer is yes! Despite receiving about 40 inches of precipitation annually, Salem is in fact an ideal location for solar energy. The long Pacific Northwest summer days provide ample sunlight, and our solar panels are capable of collecting even the scattered light that is produced on overcast days, which means that your panels can produce usable energy year-round.

Plus, you may be able to sell any excess energy that is produced in the summer months back to the power grid. You will receive energy credits that you can use against your electricity bill in the winter, when more electricity is typically used and less energy is generated by your solar panels.

Oregon also provides some of the best solar incentives in the country, in the form of grants or rebates. These incentives can play a huge role in offsetting the cost of a solar power system installation, which makes it more accessible and allows you to start reaping profits sooner if you choose to sell excess energy back to the grid.

Does Solar Power Work in Salem?

Despite being known best for the rain, Salem's lengthy daylight hours in the summer make solar a terrific investment for your home or business. By being able to sell excess solar energy back to your utility provider, you will accrue credits to be used during the more cloudy months.

Current Oregon Solar Incentives

Depending on whether you are installing solar panels for your home or business you have access to different incentives. While both can take advantage of Energy Trust of Oregon’s cash-incentive, the federal solar tax credit, and net energy metering they follow different set of rules. To get a better understanding, learn more about each type.

• Oregon Residential Solar Incentives

• Oregon Commercial Solar Incentives

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Sunbridge Answers Your Solar Panel Questions

Q: How Does Solar Energy Work?

A: Solar energy works by the solar panel converting sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. This electricity needs to be converted into alternating current (AC) to match with your utility power. This is done by an inverter converting the DC into AC electricity. After converted to AC, your home or business consumes what it needs and the excess is sent to your utility spinning your meter backwards (Read more: Net Energy Metering)

Q: How Long Do Solar Panels Last?

A: Solar panels installed by Sunbridge Solar are guaranteed to last for at least 25 years though they are engineered to last over 40 years. All come with a 25-year manufacturer warranty and free replacements.

Q: How Much Will I Save By Installing Solar Panels?

A: The amount of energy you consume monthly and the size of your solar energy system will determine your actual savings. A typical return on investment is usually about 15-20%. With little to zero initial investment and electricity prices increasing every year systems start paying for themselves immediately.

Q: How Much Will A System Cost?

A: The cost of installing solar panels depend on a number of variables. They are:

1. Your roof’s solar potential (less shade the better).

2. Your monthly energy usage.

3. Your utility’s net metering policy.

4. Available Oregon solar incentives (residential, commercial).

5. Whether you choose to add battery backup or EV charger.

6. And more.

You may have already tried out an online solar calculator to find out a “ballpark” estimate. However, these tools are not often too reliable because there are many variables to consider, such as tilt, panel type, and local tree shading. We recommend getting a free site consultation. We will create a proposal showing all the costs including incentives, local environmental factors, and more.

Q: Are the Prices Going To Drop In The Near Future? Should I Wait?

A: While equipment prices will likely continue to decrease slowly, the incentives impact the final price much more. The biggest and most effective incentive is the federal solar tax credit and will decrease at the end of this year.

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