Going Solar in Lucas.

Early. On acreage, the questions go beyond the roof — where a ground-mounted array would sit, whether outbuildings get their own power, and how battery storage fits in. Planning those answers during the build is far easier than retrofitting them later, and even a solar-ready electrical plan pays off.

The federal residential credit (Section 25D, formerly 30%) expired for homeowner-owned systems placed in service after December 31, 2025 — including off-grid home systems — so there's no direct federal credit on a purchased system in 2026 unless Congress acts. Leased or PPA systems may still qualify under Section 48E through 2027. This isn't tax advice — talk to a tax professional, and see our tax-credit guide.

Often, yes — it just takes a real shade analysis instead of a guess. We map sun exposure across your property and place panels where they'll produce: the house roof, a clearer section of land, or a ground-mounted array in an open spot. On acreage, there's usually somewhere the sun wins.

Yes. Outbuildings are a great use case — a dedicated array with battery storage can power a barn or workshop independently, including off-grid setups for structures beyond the grid. We design the house and the outbuildings as one property plan.