Upgrade My Electrical Panel for Solar?

When you switch to Sundog Solar’s all-in-one solar-plus-battery solution, you’re adding a robust energy system that can drastically cut your utility bill—and maybe even eliminate it entirely. But there’s a behind-the-scenes hero that often needs attention first: your electrical panel. Older panels might not have the capacity or modern safety features to handle the current from your solar inverter and battery feed-in.

An electrical panel upgrade ensures your home’s wiring is fully capable of integrating solar production, battery charging, and normal household loads. This upgrade might involve installing a higher amperage main breaker, a new busbar, or even relocating the panel to a better spot. While it adds cost, it also “future-proofs” your home: if you later add electric vehicles, induction stoves, or heat pumps, your panel will already be up to the task.

In most cases with Sundog Solar, we’ll tap your power lines before they go into your main panel in the first place - saving you the cost of a panel swap!

Our approach at Sundog Solar is to handle the entire process: Colorado permit applications, utility coordination, and the physical panel swap—so you get a seamless experience. Plus, since we include a battery by default, we’ll ensure your new panel or sub-panel is wired for backup power during outages. Think of it as an investment in both comfort and resilience.

Curious if your panel needs an upgrade?
Use our Custom Quote Calculator to get a 10-second snapshot of costs, savings potential, and no-credit-check financing. We’ll help you decide whether a panel upgrade is necessary—and if it is, rest easy knowing we’ll take care of everything. Reach us at 970-SUNDOGS for any questions, about anything.