Is Solar Still Worth It Without the Tax Credit?
The 30% solar tax credit is gone — does solar still make sense with low equipment costs, rising electricity rates, and new financing options?
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We install the highest-quality solar panel systems and back them up with a 30-year warranty.
No hard sales, just fair pricing & trusted advice
We design, sell, and install quality solar systems.
Going solar should be a great experience, from sales to installation to decades of savings. Our company's headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and has been installing quality solar systems on Virginia homes since 2015.
We are local solar experts, and want to help you decide if solar is right for your home or business.
Learn More about Virtue SolarGet a free solar assessment
We'll create a custom model of your home, and show you how solar looks, what it will cost, and what solar incentives are available.
- Industry leading shade analysis
- Full system cost
- Solar incentives
- Estimated savings
- Solar production estimates
- 3D model of solar on your home
- Complete list of proposed equipment
Our services
Solar for Home
You own your home; now it's time to own your electricity. We specialize in installing solar systems that will power your home for decades.
Learn about Solar for HomesGround-mounted Solar
Have a shady roof, but a wide-open field or yard? Ground-mounted solar may be the best option. Ground-mounts perform exceptionally well, and are often the preferred option for farms & business.
Learn More about Ground MountsSolar for Small Business
Small businesses are eligible for the strongest solar incentives. If you own a small business, solar can offer an aggressive ROI while lowering overhead costs, due to local tax incentives, grant opportunities, and lower cost of installation.
Learn about commercial solarSolar Battery Backup
Want to have power when the grid goes out? We offer home batteries from FranklinWH and Enphase that seamlessly take over when the grid goes down, ensuring that your critical loads stay powered.
Learn about solar storageFranklinWH Battery Installation
Secure your energy & keep the lights on with a FranklinWH battery backup system. FranklinWH batteries provide whole-home battery backup and work with existing solar systems!
Get a FranklinWH quote todaySmart Panel Installation
Virtue Solar is a SPAN smart panel authorized installer. SPAN panels allow you to have complete control over your power, and extend the life of your batteries during a power outage.
Learn about SPAN panel30-Year warranty, for complete peace of mind
- We handle repairs & service
- Parts & labor are covered
- Covers panels, inverters, racking, and batteries
- Battery replacement
- Roof penetrations covered
- Fully transferable warranty
- $0 deductible
- Fully backed by a third party
What our customers say
“I looked at several solar providers but chose Virtue because they were low pressure, responsive, honest and local.”
“I recommend Virtue, without reservation, as the best of all the local solar companies I've dealt with, by far.”
“Peter and Matt were very helpful in getting my system designed for my needs. I can't stress enough how happy I am that a local company did such a superb job.”
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