Get the Best Solar System in Virginia
Highest rated solar company in central Virginia, with 60+ five-star reviews.
Why Go Solar in VA?
Lower Your Electric Bills
If you’re tired of unpredictable electricity bills, installing solar panels is a smart way to take control of your energy costs.
Dominion Energy, APCo & the Co-ops have raised rates multiple times in recent years, with more increases expected as grid infrastructure costs rise.
With solar, you lock in a predictable energy rate and avoid these escalating costs.
Long-Term Financial Benefits & Home Value
Homes with solar tend to sell faster and at a premium, and with Virginia’s strong real estate market, installing solar can add long-term value to your home.
Plus, the Federal Solar Tax Credit gives homeowners a 30% tax credit on solar installation costs (batteries too!), reducing the upfront investment significantly.
Combine that with Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) and solar becomes an even better deal.
Help the Planet Out
Last but not least, there’s the environmental impact. By going solar, you reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and lower your carbon footprint—without changing a single habit.
Unlike utility-scale power plants, rooftop solar generates electricity without emissions, waste, or water use. It’s a simple way to make a long-term difference while keeping more money in your pocket.
Modern solar panels offset their embodied energy in about a year and are warrantied to produce for 25.
- 30-year warranty
- Established in 2015
- Over 3,500kW of solar installed
- BBB Accredited (A+ rating)
- Owner-operated
- In-house solar install team
- NABCEP Certified solar installers
- Class A Contractor (AES Certified)
Why you should choose us
Matt started Virtue Solar in 2015 as a one-man shop with a Subaru Outback and a borrowed trailer. Over the years, Virtue has grown from the smallest company around to one of the top solar companies in Virginia. Our goal has always been to focus on doing the right thing.
We want to provide the best experience possible for our customers. Our reviews and testimonials are a glimpse of how we treat others. If you’ve read them and thought, “These are too good to be true,” they’re not. We’ve made mistakes just like anyone else, but we've addressed them by focusing on doing what's right, and working with our customers to make sure that they are satisfied with the end result.
We truly believe that we offer the highest-quality solar installations in the area, and have a 30-year warranty to back it up. If you’re looking for local solar installers who are passionate about what they do, you’ve found us.
What our customers say
I would highly recommend Virtue Solar!! From the first contact and estimate, Peter and Matt were very helpful in getting my system designed for my needs. Deven and Jared and the install team were super professional and knowledgeable about the process and helpful in answering my questions throughout the install. And Kim in logistics kept it all running smoothly and on time. I can't stress enough how happy I am that a local company did such a superb job with my setup.
I'm generally hard to impress. Virtue Solar exceeded my expectations every step of the way. If you live anywhere near Central Virginia, I'll be very surprised if you can find another Solar Installer as good as Matt Powers, Peter Malander, Deven Barkley, and the entire team.
I recommend Virtue, without reservation, as the best of all the local solar companies I've dealt with, by far. Virtue's Matt Powers has the technical expertise to do custom work, and he has attracted a crew that makes installing the normal grid-tied system look not just easy, but fun.
We were extremely happy working with Virtue Solar. I started planning with them in early 2020. I lost some steam once the pandemic started, but finally we closed the deal. I looked at several solar providers but chose Virtue because they were low pressure, responsive, honest and local.
Our Solar Installation Process
- Free Solar Assessment & Proposal - See full cost, design, equipment, and savings.
- Site Visit - Meet our experts, and go over questions you have.
- Contract Signing - You're on your way to getting solar!.
- Permitting & Paperwork - We file for permits & utility notifications.
- Installation & Inspection - Our team team installs your system in 2-3 days, and gives you a full walk-through after inspection.
- Enjoy the Savings & long-term support! - We warranty our systems for 30 years, and want to make sure you are thrilled with the result.
Get 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 the incentives are. Your proposal will include:
- 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
