Solar hookups, battery storage & critical-load panels for homes and businesses in Chapel Hill, NC. Trusted local electricians, upfront pricing and same-day scheduling available.
Going solar or adding battery storage in Chapel Hill, NC? C E Barton Electric is the solar electrician who handles the critical electrical side: inverter and disconnect wiring, solar panel electrical hookup, main panel upgrades, critical-load sub panels and utility interconnection requirements.
We serve every neighborhood in Chapel Hill, including Northside, Franklin Street, Southern Village and Meadowmont, plus the surrounding communities. Homeowners and businesses across Chapel Hill choose C E Barton Electric for solar & battery backup electrical because we combine the responsiveness of a local electrician with the depth of a full-service electrical contractor.
Every project is different, but the main cost factors are the scope of work, materials and fixtures selected, the distance wire must run from the panel, accessibility (attic, crawlspace or finished walls) and whether a permit and inspection are required. We provide a firm written quote before work begins, so Chapel Hill customers never see surprise charges.
“Battery backup wired with a critical-load panel. The install is neat and the system kicks in instantly when the power blips.”
“Our breaker panel was over 40 years old and the electrician walked me through every option before we chose a 200 amp upgrade. Clean install, passed inspection the first time.”
“Panel replacement plus whole-house surge protection. Showed up on time, communicated clearly and the price was right.”
It depends on the 120% rule and your main breaker size. We evaluate and recommend the most cost-effective path.
We focus on the electrical side — inverters, disconnects, panel upgrades, batteries and interconnection — and partner with solar installers in Chapel Hill, NC for racking and modules.
A sub panel that holds the circuits you want backed up — refrigerator, well pump, lights, internet, furnace fan — so your battery lasts longer during outages in Chapel Hill.
Call (888) 592-6466 with your solar or battery proposal and we'll quote the electrical scope.
Yes, we install and wire Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, FranklinWH and other systems.
Fast, affordable electrical repair & installation anywhere in North Carolina. Open 24/7.