Solar Installation
Solar installation, done right.
ETW Energy is a residential solar installation company serving Texas, Illinois, Utah, and California. We are the installer — not a dealer who sells your job to the lowest bidder. We design the system, pull the permits, and put the panels on your roof with our own crews.
That matters because, for us, your satisfaction is our top priority. After 3,000+ installs and a stellar rating on Google, we have learned that a solar system only does its job when the work behind it is done right the first time.
The install is the product
A lot of solar gets sold by people who never touch a roof. The company you talk to signs you up, then hands the work to a subcontractor. The result is uneven quality and no one who owns the outcome.
We do it differently. Design, engineering, permitting, and installation all happen under one roof, with crews who answer to us. One team is accountable from your proposal to the day your system switches on — and for the years after.
What's included in a solar installation
A solar installation is more than panels on a roof. Every project includes the full path from design to a system that is producing and monitored:
- A custom system design sized to your home and roof, based on your needs
- Engineering and permitting with your local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Coordination with your utility for interconnection and permission to operate
- Professional installation by our own licensed crews
- Production monitoring so you can confirm the system is doing what it should
Built for your utility and your market
Solar economics are local. The same system pencils out differently depending on your utility and state, and we design around that reality instead of a one-size-fits-all pitch:
- California: under NEM 3.0, exporting solar to the grid is worth far less than it used to be, so most homes need a battery to capture the value their panels produce.
- Texas: with ERCOT reliability in mind, many homeowners pair solar with storage for outage resilience, and some plans reward sending energy back at the right times.
- Utah: export credit from the major utility is well below retail, so systems are designed around using your own power, often with a battery.
- Illinois: outage resilience is a common driver, and state storage programs may apply.
Frequently asked questions
Who actually installs my system?
Our own crews. We are the installer, not a dealer, so the team that designs your system is accountable for the work on your roof and the service afterward.
Will solar eliminate my electric bill?
It depends on your usage, roof, and utility. Some homes get to near-zero; others significantly reduce their bill. We size your system to your actual energy use and show you honest numbers rather than a best-case headline.
Is there a federal tax credit for buying solar in 2026?
Not for a system you own. The federal residential tax credit expired at the end of 2025. Some third-party-owned financing options can still pass through credit value — we will explain which path fits you.
Do I need a battery with my solar?
In some markets, yes — especially California under NEM 3.0, where a battery is usually needed to capture your system’s value. In others a battery is mainly for backup. We will tell you which applies to you.
How long does an installation take?
The on-roof work for most homes is completed in a day or two. Permitting, inspection, and utility approval add time around that — your designer will give you a realistic timeline for your area.
Solar built on trust, backed by clean energy.
Tell us about your home and what you want to accomplish — we’ll give you straight answers. No call center, no pressure.
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