Exceptional Solar Installation Arlington County, VA

Arlington’s rowhomes and tight urban lots don’t work with a one-size-fits-all system. NEDES offers solar installation services in Arlington, VA, around your roof’s real geometry, then walks you through the county’s dual electrical and building permit requirements, so you know exactly what’s needed for a fast approval on a system that actually fits your home. And you can choose from PPA, a residential loan, cash, or a lease—whatever financing structure fits your budget. Contact us for more details!

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Why Switch to Solar in Arlington County?

Arlington homeowners save the most when their systems are sized using Reagan National’s sun-hour data rather than Fairfax’s Dulles numbers. That accuracy matters here more than in most counties. Paired with Dominion’s rates, the Community Energy Plan, and Virginia’s still-active net metering and tax exemptions, solar remains a strong long-term investment for most Arlington homes.

Arlington’s Sun Hours

A generic regional average won’t fit Arlington’s mix of rowhomes and townhomes. NEDES models every quote using NREL PVWatts data based on Arlington’s coordinates, so your production estimate is accurate from day one.

Dominion Rate Lock

Dominion Energy rates have climbed roughly 18% since 2020, per EIA data. Locking in solar production today protects you from the next increase, and it’s the same math that’s made solar attractive across Dominion’s entire Virginia territory, Arlington included.

Solar Savings Without a Federal Credit

With the federal residential credit gone for cash and loan buyers, Arlington homeowners come out ahead. Rising Dominion rates, net metering, and Virginia’s property tax exemption keep solar affordable; lease and PPA buyers can capture 30% savings via Section 48E.

Virginia Property & Sales Tax Exemptions

Arlington adopted the Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption under Virginia Code §58.1-3661, so added home value from solar won’t raise your property tax. Note: Virginia doesn’t exempt solar from sales tax; the 5.3% rate still applies.

Net Metering That Still Pays Back

Virginia’s net metering law lets your system send extra power back to the grid for bill credit, unchanged by the federal shift. It’s still one of the most reliable ways Arlington homeowners offset a Dominion bill month to month.

Arlington’s Community Energy Plan

Arlington’s Community Energy Plan set a carbon-neutral-by-2050 goal in its 2019 update, with solar meant to supply half the county’s electricity by then. Residential installs like yours count directly toward that county-wide target.

What Types of Solar Systems Do We Install?

Our solar team installs five system types across Arlington, each permitted through the county’s Department of Environmental Services under its dual-permit rule.

Residential Solar Installation

Custom-designed residential solar systems built for Arlington's rowhomes, townhomes, and detached properties, sized around your roof and your Dominion usage, not a generic template pulled from another county.

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Commercial Solar Arlington VA

Commercial solar systems for Arlington offices, retail, and multi-unit buildings, engineered to offset high daytime loads and guided through the same DES permitting roadmap as residential work.

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EV Charger Installation Arlington

Pair your system with an EV charger installation, sized so your panels can cover charging load without overloading your existing electrical panel or triggering a separate utility review.

Add-On Panel Systems

Already have solar? Our team adds panels to an existing Add-On array, matched to your current inverter and mapped against Arlington's building and electrical permit requirements clearly.

Solar Panel Remount Arlington

Roof replacement coming up? A remount takes your existing panels down, lets roofers work safely, and reinstalls the system to code without losing your original production warranty.

Fast and Furious Installation

What is Our Solar Installation Process?

From free assessment to Dominion’s Permission to Operate, NEDES guides you through every county requirement, step by step.

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Free Assessment & Custom Design

We evaluate your roof, shading, and Dominion usage, then build a system sized for Arlington’s tighter urban lots. You get a real production estimate and a walkthrough of financing options, including PPA, residential loan, cash, or lease, before any permit work begins, so pricing is set upfront.

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Permitting Consultation

Arlington requires both an electrical and a building permit for residential solar. Our team sits down with you to map out both applications, including what the Department of Environmental Services needs, what to expect at each stage, and how to handle any follow-up requests, so you go in prepared.

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Installation Day

Our crew installs your solar system to code, using components covered under our partnership with Align Solar, so every product we install comes with manufacturer-backed insurance protection from day one.

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Inspection & Dominion PTO

County inspection comes first; then Dominion issues Permission to Operate (PTO) before your system goes live. Our team coordinates both steps, so your system starts producing as soon as it’s legally cleared to.

NEDES: The Leading Solar Company

Why Choose NEDES for Solar Installation in Arlington, VA?

Features	Other Local Installers	NEDES
Warranty	Often manufacturer-only	Full manufacturer + workmanship coverage
Response Time	Days, in many cases	Within minutes
Monitoring	Often an add-on cost	Included, ongoing
Financing	Usually one or two options	PPA, residential loan, cash, or lease
Point of Contact	Handed off between teams	One dedicated rep, start to finish
Product Insurance	Rarely offered	Included, via Align Solar partnership

Our Portfolio

Residential
Reston, VA

7.8 kW System

Net cost with financing = $16,900

$23,400 before-incentive price + Financed via lease

Annual production
10,500 kWh
Household usage
11,200 kWh
Net metering offset
94%
Annual savings
$1,480
Roof pitch
32° south-facing

Commercial
Springfield, VA

82 kW System

Simple payback = 5.4 years

At pre-incentive cost

Demand charges share
27% of bill
Peak offset window
9 AM – 3 PM
Depreciation
MACRS 5-year
VA Solar Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
Applies — panels, inverters, racking exempt under VA Code § 58.1-609.10
Schedule
Dominion GS-2

Roof + Solar
Burke, VA

8.4 kW System

9.2 kW System Avoided premium = $3,800–$5,600

By combining roof + solar

Home year built
1965
Permit
Arlington County DES
Warranty
25 years
Covers
Shingles + array
Roof Scope
Full tear-off/replace

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Discover how we have helped families and business acorss Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Texas achieve absolute energy independence at a fraction of the solar costs.

Area Coverage

Where Do We Install Solar in Arlington, VA?

Ballston
Clarendon
Rosslyn
Crystal City
Shirlington
Pentagon City
Westover
Courthouse
Columbia Pike
National Landing
Cherrydale
Lyon Village
Virginia Square
Ashton Heights
Aurora Highlands

FAQs

Do Arlington rowhomes and townhomes qualify for solar the same way detached homes do?

Yes. Attached and rowhome properties qualify under the same county rules as detached homes, though roof orientation and shared-wall geometry often shape the system design more than on a standalone house.

Does an HOA or civic association add extra steps beyond the county permit?

It can. Some Arlington HOAs and civic associations require separate design review before installation, on top of the county’s electrical and building permits, so check your HOA rules early in the process.

What is Arlington’s Community Energy Plan, and how does residential solar support it?

Arlington’s Community Energy Plan targets carbon neutrality by 2050, with solar meant to supply half the county’s electricity by then. Every residential system installed counts directly toward that goal

How long does Dominion Energy take to grant Permission to Operate (PTO)?

Timing depends on Virginia SCC interconnection rules and Dominion’s review queue. Our team applies for your net metering interconnection directly with Dominion and handles the paperwork so nothing slows down your PTO.

Is the federal solar tax credit still available in Arlington, VA?

Owned residential solar in Arlington doesn’t get a federal credit since this ended January 1, 2026. Leasing or a PPA can route through a 30% credit if your system is placed in service by December 31, 2027.

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Exceptional Solar Installation Arlington County, VA

Why Switch to Solar in Arlington County?

Arlington’s Sun Hours

Dominion Rate Lock

Solar Savings Without a Federal Credit

Virginia Property & Sales Tax Exemptions

Net Metering That Still Pays Back

Arlington’s Community Energy Plan

What Types of Solar Systems Do We Install?

Residential Solar Installation

Commercial Solar Arlington VA

EV Charger Installation Arlington

Add-On Panel Systems

Solar Panel Remount Arlington

What is Our Solar Installation Process?

Free Assessment & Custom Design

Permitting Consultation

Installation Day

Inspection & Dominion PTO

Why Choose NEDES for Solar Installation in Arlington, VA?

Our Portfolio

7.8 kW System

Net cost with financing = $16,900

82 kW System

Simple payback = 5.4 years

8.4 kW System

9.2 kW System Avoided premium = $3,800–$5,600

What Do Our Clients Say?

Where Do We Install Solar in Arlington, VA?

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