Drive on Sunshine

Home solar plus a Level 2 EV charger, installed by the same licensed Connecticut contractor on a single permit.

Why bundle solar and EV charging

Right-sized array

Sizing solar for home loads PLUS your EV is different from sizing for home loads alone. Doing it once, correctly, beats doing it twice with two contractors.

Real fuel savings

A typical CT driver spends $2,000 to $2,800 a year on gasoline. Driving the same miles on home solar costs effectively zero after payback.

Smart charging

Charger configured to prefer solar production windows, throttle on grid peak, and skip charging when the home is drawing heavily - all automated.

Rebates and financing

Eversource or United Illuminating EV-charger rebates and Smart-E financing. We file the paperwork.

Take it one step further

Once you have solar plus an EV, bi-directional charging turns your car into a 70 kWh home battery.

Bi-Directional / V2G in Connecticut

Use your EV as whole-home backup power and sell stored energy back to the grid. CT utility pilot installer.

Wallbox Quasar 2 Install

The bi-directional charger that pairs with the solar + EV bundle. Pulsar Plus and Copper SB also available.

Solar + EV Bundle FAQs

Common questions from Connecticut EV drivers adding solar.

How big a solar array do I need to power my EV in Connecticut?
A typical EV driven 12,000 miles a year uses roughly 3,000 to 4,000 kWh annually - about the same as adding a second refrigerator and an air conditioner combined. That translates to roughly 2.5 to 3.5 kW of additional solar (5 to 8 panels) on top of what covers your home loads. We size the array against your driving habits and home usage during the estimate.
How much does a solar + EV charger bundle cost?
A 9-11 kW solar array sized for home + one EV plus a Level 2 charger and any required electrical panel work typically runs $30,000 to $45,000 installed in Connecticut. Eversource and United Illuminating EV-charger rebates can take a few hundred dollars off, and Smart-E financing can spread the cost into monthly payments.
Can the EV charger be powered directly by the solar panels?
Yes, with the right setup. We can wire the charger so it preferentially draws from solar production when the array is producing. Smart chargers (Wallbox, Emporia, JuiceBox) can be configured to throttle or pause based on excess solar generation, effectively charging your car on free, on-site electricity.
Do I need a service upgrade?
Often, but not always. A Level 2 charger pulls 32 to 48 amps continuous. If your home is on 100A service with central A/C and electric appliances, adding solar + EV usually requires an upgrade to 200A. Smart load management (Span, intelligent breakers) can sometimes avoid that. We confirm in writing after the load calculation.
What incentives apply?
Eversource and United Illuminating both have residential EV-charger rebate programs (typically $300 to $1,500), and Connecticut Green Bank Smart-E covers the financing. If you add a battery, the CT Energy Storage Solutions incentive applies too. We walk through current eligibility at the estimate.
How long does the full bundle install take?
Roof work for solar is 1-3 days. EV charger install is a few hours, usually the same day as the solar inverter wiring. Permitting and utility interconnection add 4-10 weeks. Project-managed end to end.