Name: Cape Fear Solar Systems
Brand: Cape Fear Solar Systems
Rating: 4.8 (323 reviews)

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Build with
the Future
in Mind

Why Do New Developments Adopt More Solar?

It could be that cutting-edge builders and developers recognize that optimizing a lot layout for solar power can attract increasingly energy conscious customers who realize:

It is less expensive to generate electricity with solar than to use the grid
Systems are cash positive from day one
Added value to the home is greater than the cost
New mortgage options allow for solar investment to be folded into the home price, without the need to be approved for a new loan

Solar is a great deal for the customer and can help sell more homes. Cape Fear Solar can help you offer this option to your customers.

A Cleaner Community
One House at a Time

Let’s get your customers on the road to energy independence. We work with architects and builders to make sure the site is suited for solar energy, then design a system to maximize energy production. Combined with the energy efficiencies you are currently building into your homes, together we can help the customer move closer to net zero energy usage.

We also offer marketing support to builders, architects, and developers looking to distinguish themselves in the market and gain a competitive advantage. Contact us for more information.

Solar Ready

By incorporating solar ready into your building projects, you not only have the lowest installation cost, but are ensuring that the design is aesthetically pleasing. Should the customer decide to install the solar panels at a later date, making the new home “Solar Ready,” (pre-wiring your house during the construction phase) allows for a smooth, hassle free addition down the road.

Solar Finished

Incorporating solar into new construction protects the customer against future utility rate increases. Building a more energy independent house that requires significantly less in operating costs is worth more on the resale market.

As more and more customers look for energy efficiency in their new homes, the value proposition of this option will continue to increase.

Factors to Consider

Planning for solar in the design process will produce a cleaner aesthetic later.

Orientation

For ideal production, we recommend a southern facing roof surface, +/- 45 degrees of due south, with little to no shade on the roof

Design

Keep vent pipes, ventilation fans, and chimneys on the other roof surfaces to maximize unobstructed roof space for the panel installation

Breaker

Leave space for several circuit breakers in the electric panel

Utility Meter

Plan to leave about 48” of unobstructed wall space next to your utility meter area for mounting the necessary electrical equipment

Tilt

Ideal roof pitch to maximize solar production in the Southeastern, NC area is 34 degrees or 8:12 – but just about any pitch will work

Trees & Surroundings

Anticipate shading from surrounding buildings and trees

Factors to Consider

Planning for solar in the design process will produce a cleaner aesthetic later.

Orientation

For ideal production, we recommend a southern facing roof surface, +/- 45 degrees of due south, with little to no shade on the roof

Design

Keep vent pipes, ventilation fans, and chimneys on the other roof surfaces to maximize unobstructed roof space for the panel installation

Breaker

Leave space for several circuit breakers in the electric panel

Utility Meter

Plan to leave about 48” of unobstructed wall space next to your utility meter area for mounting the necessary electrical equipment

Tilt

Ideal roof pitch to maximize solar production in the Southeastern, NC area is 34 degrees or 8:12 – but just about any pitch will work

Trees & Surroundings

Anticipate shading from surrounding buildings and trees

Builder Resources

Solar Basics for Home Builders
The U.S. Department of Energy

Solar Energy Resources for Home Builders
The U.S. Department of Energy

Solar Takes Off
Builder Online

Has Solar Financing Finally Gone Mainstream?
Solar Industry Magazine

Testimonial Spotlight

What a terrific experience! Our sales expert John Padden was knowledgeable and all round good guy. The installation team was superb and every one of the team was polite, professional and knew exactly what they were doing. Ongoing support has been top notch. I recommend Cape Fear Solar with my full support!

Mitch R.

I HIGHLY recommend Cape Fear Solar Systems for the following reasons:

1) Competitive Pricing
2) Turn-key Solution
3) One-Stop Shopping (organic resources, no sub-contractor hassles)
4) Promises upheld
5) Professional, competent, and courteous
6) Locally-based maintenance and support for 25-year warranty

We began working with Matt Stallings our Project Developer on August 25th, 2023. We signed the contractual agreement on September 6th. Despite the short timeline, Matt guaranteed that he would meet the October 1st deadline to secure “Net Metering” with Duke Energy and have us operational by December 31st to secure the Federal Income Tax credit. He did not disappoint!

We went live on December 15th and have “net metering” with Duke Progress. More importantly, Cape Fear Solar was an absolute pleasure to work with. I cannot recall working with a more well-oiled machine. Their employees are top-notch!

We were thorough and deliberate about who we did business with for our solar project due to the long-term maintenance and support tail. We have no regrets on our decision and look forward to our 25-year relationship and partnership with Cape Fear Solar Systems!

Rocky F.

Got the solar panels on my roof, waiting for the electrical hook up and the battery back up to be installed. Can’t remember the last time I dealt with people who know what they’re doing. Wonderful folks! Matt You are a doll! This is how companies should do their jobs!