Solar Panels · Williamsport, PA

Are Solar Panels Worth It?

Honest answers about solar for homeowners and businesses across central Pennsylvania. Serving Lycoming, Clinton, Centre, Union, and Northumberland Counties.

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Rooftop solar panel installation by Otta Electric in central Pennsylvania
The Short Answer

In Short, Yes

Since 2008, hundreds of thousands of solar panels have been installed across the country as more and more Americans choose solar energy — and that growth is still going strong in 2026, especially here in Lycoming County and across central Pennsylvania.

You may have heard of some of the incentives: net metering, Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs), and even federal and state tax incentives. While these can be amazing financial benefits, they are subject to change based on current legislation — so let's focus on what's reliable.

Reliable Benefits

Two Reliable Benefits of Solar

Gain energy independence and a lower bill. With solar, you rely less on utility companies and protect yourself from rising rates. Installing solar on your building allows you to produce your own power and even get credited by your local provider if you return power to the grid.

Increase your property value. Solar is a widely accepted home and commercial upgrade that adds real resale value. According to a Zillow Research study, homes with solar panels sell for 4.1% more on average — for a typical Williamsport home, that translates to nearly $7,000 in added value at closing.

Incentives

Bonus Incentives Worth Knowing About

Net metering. Pennsylvania residential solar systems up to 50kW are eligible for net metering, meaning any excess electricity your system produces gets credited back to your bill at the full retail rate. If you overproduce, that credit works in your favor.

Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). For every 1,000 kWh your system generates, you earn a tradeable energy credit that can be sold on the open market. Your panels don't just save you money — they can earn you money too.

For the most current information on Pennsylvania incentives, visit the PA DEP Solar Resource Hub or the U.S. Department of Energy Homeowner's Guide to Solar.

Our Offer

Our Offer for You

As licensed electricians serving central Pennsylvania since 2018, we don't just mount panels — we handle the full electrical integration ourselves. We offer honest quotes for homeowners and businesses across Williamsport, Lycoming, Clinton, Centre, Union, and Northumberland Counties — and we'll tell you if solar isn't the right fit for you.

Request a quote and we'll see if any of the following are right for you: custom ground or roof mount solar arrays, including all required electrical wiring and panel integration; independent battery backup systems (if requested); and a monitoring application for your system.

We'll give you an honest assessment — no pressure, no sales pitch.

Questions

Frequently Asked

Most roofs are — south-facing roofs with good sun exposure and minimal shade work best, but east/west-facing roofs can still work well too. We'll check your roof's angle, condition, and sun exposure during a free assessment.

It depends on how much electricity you use, your roof's usable space, and how much of your bill you want to offset. During a free assessment we'll look at your past usage and your roof, then size a system around your actual goals — not a one-size-fits-all package.

Most likely, yes. While central Pennsylvania doesn't get the most sun in the state — that title goes to the southeastern corner — solar panels are designed to perform in cloudy and partly-cloudy conditions too, not just full sun. Pennsylvania averages around 3.91 peak sun hours per day, which is enough for most home and business systems to make meaningful power.

Yes — we offer independent battery backup systems if requested, so you can stay powered during outages.

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Sources

Where This Comes From

  • Pennsylvania DEP Solar Energy Resource Hub pa.gov
  • U.S. Department of Energy Homeowner's Guide to Solar energy.gov
  • Zillow Research: Homes With Solar Panels Sell for 4.1% More zillow.com
  • PPL Electric Utilities Historical Price-to-Compare Rates pplelectric.com
  • TurbineGenerator.org: Peak Sun Hours for Solar Panels in Pennsylvania turbinegenerator.org