What “solar-ready” means here
It is an electrical condition, not a roof product. We document busbar rating, main-breaker size, grounding and bonding, and a reserved space for a future backfeed breaker or inverter interconnection. The federal 25D 30% residential solar credit ended for new expenditures after December 31, 2025 — this page is about capacity, not a tax pitch.
- Load calculation that includes planned EV and battery loads
- Busbar and main-breaker math for a future backfeed
- Grounding and labeling that an interconnection inspector can follow
- Written note of what is reserved versus what is already used
Also planning a charger or wall pack? See EV charging and home batteries.
Questions
What is a solar-ready electrical panel?
A panel with documented busbar capacity, main-breaker size, grounding, and physical space for a future backfeed breaker or inverter interconnection. It does not install the rooftop array. AJ Long Electric does that electrical planning now so a later solar contractor is not stuck with a full 100-amp or crowded 200-amp can.
How much does a solar-ready panel upgrade cost?
A 200-amp upgrade that includes solar-ready planning typically falls in the $3,500–$7,500 band. Extra grounding, relocation, or 400-amp work is quoted per project.
Do you install rooftop solar?
Not as a public offer yet. This page is the electrical preparation: panel, service, and interconnection space. When the full solar service is live it will be listed separately. We do not mention or rely on the expired 25D 30% residential credit.
Can I add an EV charger and leave room for solar?
Often yes, if the load calculation and busbar math allow it. We design the EV circuit and the reserved backfeed space together so the second project does not force another panel swap.