Custom-designed solar and battery systems installed by a Master Electrician at $1.60/watt — up to 50% less than the Utah average. No salespeople. No leases. No inflated pricing. Just honest solar done right.
The federal solar tax credit (ITC) expired December 31, 2025. Most solar companies built that 30% subsidy into inflated pricing. We never did. Here is what solar actually costs when you remove the middlemen.
| Metric | BYOP Electric | Utah Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per watt | $1.60 | $2.50 – $3.50 | $2.75 – $3.50 |
| 10 kW system cost | $16,000 | $25,000 – $35,000 | $27,500 – $35,000 |
| Payback period (no ITC) | ~10 years | ~18 – 22 years | ~20+ years |
| 25-year net savings | ~$65,000+ | ~$40,000 | ~$35,000 |
Estimates based on 10 kW system, average Utah electricity rates, and 25-year panel warranty life. Actual savings vary by usage, roof orientation, and utility rate changes. BYOP pricing reflects direct-to-homeowner model with no sales commissions, lease markups, or franchise fees.
We select equipment based on performance, reliability, and value — not dealer incentives. Every component is chosen for your specific home and energy goals.
We install high-efficiency monocrystalline panels from Tier 1 manufacturers. We don't lock you into a single brand because we don't take dealer kickbacks. Instead, we select the best panels available at the time of your project based on efficiency rating, warranty terms, and cost per watt.
Batteries give you backup power during outages and let you store solar energy for peak-rate hours. We install multiple brands so you get the right battery for your budget and energy needs — not whatever earns us the biggest dealer margin.
Industry standard. Seamless whole-home backup with sleek design and app monitoring.
Exceptional value. LiFePO4 chemistry with modular capacity and strong DIY community support.
Consumer-friendly design. Reliable backup with straightforward app integration.
Versatile and portable-capable. Great for partial home backup and flexible installations.
Utah-based manufacturer. LiFePO4 chemistry with strong local support and warranty.
High-capacity server rack batteries. Cost-effective for larger storage needs.
We recommend APS DS3 microinverters for most residential installations. They convert DC power from each individual panel to AC power right at the roof, which means shading on one panel does not drag down your entire system.
Already have solar panels? We add batteries to existing systems regardless of who installed them. Whether you want backup power, peak-rate savings, or qualification for Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart program, we handle the electrical work, permitting, and interconnection.
A straightforward process with no pressure and no surprises. You deal directly with the electrician who designs and installs your system.
We review your electricity bills, discuss your goals (savings, backup power, or both), and give you a straight answer on whether solar makes sense for your home. No sales pitch.
We evaluate your roof condition, orientation, shading, electrical panel capacity, and utility meter. This determines the optimal system size and layout.
Your system is engineered to NEC 2023 code with detailed electrical diagrams, structural calculations, and equipment specifications. This is not a cookie-cutter template.
We handle all permit applications, utility interconnection agreements, and Wattsmart battery program enrollment. You sign where needed — we do the paperwork.
Typical residential installs take 1-2 days. Our crew handles the roof mounting, panel placement, inverter wiring, battery installation, and all electrical connections.
The city inspector verifies everything meets code. Because a licensed Master Electrician designed and oversaw the install, our inspection pass rate speaks for itself.
Once the utility grants permission to operate, we power on your system, verify production, configure monitoring, and walk you through everything. Your roof is now generating your own electricity.
35+ residential solar and battery systems installed across Utah County and Salt Lake County.
Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart program pays you a flat $2,000 per battery when you enroll. In exchange, RMP can draw from your battery during peak demand events to stabilize the grid. You keep full backup capability — they only access stored energy, never your critical loads.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. If yours is not listed, call or text us at (385) 355-1413.
Yes, if you buy at the right price. The federal ITC expired December 31, 2025, which means most solar companies are now struggling to justify their inflated pricing. At BYOP's $1.60/watt, a 10 kW system costs $16,000 — less than half what many Utah companies charged even with the 30% tax credit applied. Your payback period is around 10 years, and the panels produce power for 25-30 years after that. The math works when you cut out the middlemen.
No sales commissions, no call centers, no leasing departments, no national franchise fees. BYOP is owned and operated by a licensed Master Electrician with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. You talk directly to the person who designs and installs your system. That structure cuts 40-55% of the cost that other companies bake into their price per watt.
It depends on your goals. If you want backup power during outages, a battery is the only way to keep your lights on when the grid goes down — solar panels alone shut off during outages for safety. If you want to maximize savings, batteries let you store daytime solar and use it during expensive peak-rate hours. Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart program also pays $2,000 per battery, which helps offset the cost. We will walk you through the numbers for your specific situation.
Because leases are designed to benefit the leasing company, not you. With a lease, you do not own the panels, you do not get the savings from net metering, and you are locked into 20-25 year contracts with escalating payments. We believe if you are going to put solar on your roof, you should own it outright. At $1.60/watt, ownership is accessible without predatory financing.
The physical installation typically takes 1-2 days for a standard residential system. The full timeline from signed contract to producing power is usually 4-8 weeks, with most of that time spent on permitting and utility interconnection — not the actual install work.
Utah transitioned from net metering to net billing in 2020. Under net billing, the excess solar energy you send to the grid is credited at a lower export rate rather than the full retail rate. This makes it more important to size your system correctly and consider adding a battery to store excess production for your own use rather than exporting it. We design every system with these economics in mind.
Without a battery, your solar panels shut off during a grid outage. This is a safety requirement so utility workers can safely repair power lines. With a battery, your system automatically disconnects from the grid and switches to backup mode. Your panels charge the battery during the day, and the battery powers your home at night. How long it lasts depends on the battery capacity and your usage.
Yes. Battery retrofits are one of our specialties. We can add a battery to most existing solar installations regardless of who originally installed the panels. We evaluate your current system, recommend the right battery size, and handle all the electrical work, permitting, and interconnection.
We can point you toward reputable third-party lenders who offer solar loans at competitive rates. We intentionally do not mark up financing or push specific loan products — that would add cost to your system. Many homeowners use a HELOC, personal loan, or pay cash. At $1.60/watt, the total cost is low enough that financing becomes a much smaller hurdle than with other installers.
We install a range of proven equipment. For batteries: Tesla Powerwall, EG4, Anker SOLIX, Ecoflow, Lion Energy, and Ruxiu. For microinverters, we recommend APS DS3 units — they are US-designed, cost-effective, and extremely reliable. For panels, we select high-efficiency modules from Tier 1 manufacturers based on current availability and value. We do not push a single brand because we do not take dealer kickbacks.
No salespeople. No pressure. Just a licensed Master Electrician telling you exactly what solar will cost and save for your home.