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Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Before installing a solar energy system, many homes require a main panel upgrade to handle the added load. At Galaxy Electric & Solar, we specialize in upgrading electrical panels to meet the demands of solar installations, EV chargers, battery backups, and future energy needs.

Whether you're going solar now or planning for it soon, we ensure your panel is compliant, efficient, and ready for clean energy.

Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation
Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Improves System Efficiency

Upgraded panels reduce voltage drop and improve the performance of your solar inverter and home circuits.

Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Reduces Risk of Overloads

Panels rated at 200 amps or higher prevent tripped breakers when solar, EV, or HVAC loads run simultaneously.

What’s Included in Our Panel Upgrade Service

  • Load calculation and site inspection
  • Upgrade to 125A, 200A, or 400A service
  • New main panel, breakers, grounding, and bonding
  • Solar-ready bus space and utility-required solar labeling
  • Permit, utility coordination, and final inspection
Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation
Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Benefits of a Solar-Ready Panel

Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Code-Compliant Solar Setup

We ensure your panel meets NEC and utility standards for clean solar interconnection.

Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Room for Inverters & Batteries

New panels provide space for solar components and backup systems with clean labeling.

Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Safe, Modern Components

Outdated breakers and wiring are replaced with industry-standard equipment rated for solar use.

Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Better Energy Monitoring

Many upgraded panels support load monitoring, smart apps, and energy usage tracking.

Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Ready for All Future Loads

Your upgraded panel can handle electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps, and smart appliances.

Why Upgrade Your Main Panel for Solar?

  • Your current panel is outdated or underpowered (often 100 amps or less)
  • You’re adding solar, an EV charger, or a battery storage system
  • You need more breaker space for new circuits and smart devices
  • Your panel lacks the required bus bar size or labeling for utility approval
  • You want to future-proof your home for energy upgrades
Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation
Main Electrical Panel Upgrade for Solar Installation

Serving the Greater Seattle Area

We provide main panel upgrade and solar preparation services throughout:

  • Seattle (Green Lake, Interbay, Magnolia, Queen Anne)
  • Eastside (Kirkland, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah)
  • North End (Bothell, Edmonds, Woodinville, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park)

Upgrade Your Panel. Go Solar with Confidence.

Whether you're preparing for solar now or planning for the future, Galaxy Electric & Solar ensures your panel is safe, solar-ready, and built to last. Call or text us today to get started with a free quote and expert assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sometimes yes, but many older panels don’t meet utility requirements. We assess your setup before recommending upgrades.

We install weather-rated outdoor panels and handle all grounding and bonding for code compliance.

Yes, we work with the utility to increase your service capacity (e.g., 100A → 200A), if needed.