Portland Solar Energy Company
Why switch to solar in Oregon?
With plenty of sunny days throughout the year, as well as generous State and Federal incentives, it's no wonder why National Solar is proud to have installed more than 3,000 systems throughout the state.
83% of roofs in Oregon qualify
According to Google's Project Sunroof, there are close to 1.9 million roofs in the State of Oregon that qualify for solar.
Generous incentives
Save money switching to solar with Energy Trust, Oregon State & Federal incentives while they last.
Up to 30% Federal Tax Credit
Most of our customers qualify for the 30% U.S. Federal Tax Credit (ITC).
Highly efficient solar panels
Dependable, durable high-performance solar panels engineered for Pacific Northwest homeowners.
Get credit for generating excess energy
Customers with solar panels (or other renewable energy sources) can receive credit for the excess electricity they generate and feed back into the power grid.
- Portland General Electric (PGE): PGE provides a net metering program where customers can balance the electricity they use from PGE with the energy they send back from their power-generating systems.
- Pacific Power: Pacific Power offers net metering options for its customers, allowing them to receive credits for excess energy generated by their renewable systems.
- Central Electric Cooperative (CEC): CEC members who generate their own electricity using solar, wind, fuel cells, or hydroelectric power can interconnect with CEC's electric grid through a net metering agreement.
- Douglas Electric Cooperative: Douglas Electric Cooperative offers net metering services to its members, enabling them to offset their energy consumption with self-generated renewable energy.
Superior solar panels for the PNW
The REC Alpha Pure-R has an all-black design that looks clean and elegant.
We partner with the best. If you are looking at solar panels for your home in Oregon, the REC Alpha series solar panel is a superior choice for longevity, performance, and durability in the Pacific Northwest climate.
Our solar panels work in all temperature ranges, so more energy as temperature rises.
Support bars protect cells and glass from bending under load, especially important in our Oregon climate.
Product, performance and labor warranty when installed by National Solar, a ProTrust Installer with REC.
Lead removed from all panel components, including cell connections, cross connectors and junction box soldering.
Generac Power Gateway Monitor
Every customer gets a user-friendly gateway for system monitoring.
Real-time performance monitoring of your entire solar system.
Real-time alerts for any issues or drops in efficiency.
Accessibility from anywhere in your home.
Complete plug and play setup for ease of use and connects to your existing home setup.
Premium solar panel warranty
National Solar is proud to be a REC Certified Solar Professional
REC Pro Trust Warranty
A comprehensive package that offers a 25-year warranty for each of product, performance, and labor: get an additional five years on the 20-year product warranty, plus a labor warranty for up to 25 years.
10-Year Full Install Warranty
All materials and install workmanship warrantied for 10 years by working with National Solar.
Why National Solar is the company to go solar with
Installing solar in Oregon since 2009
With over 15 years of experience, we’ve installed thousands of systems across the Pacific Northwest, earning the trust of local families.
100% in-house team that handles everything
From design to permitting and installation, our expert team takes care of every step, ensuring a seamless process and top-tier craftsmanship.
Access to all available incentives
Save money switching to solar with Energy Trust, Oregon State & Federal incentives while they last.
What kind of system is right for you?
We ensure you maximize all available incentives
What our customers say
FAQ's
At National Solar, we offer flexible payment options to meet your unique needs and preferences.
- Upfront Payment
- Many of our customers choose to pay the full cost of their solar system upfront.
- Traditional Payment Methods
- We accept payments via:
- Check
- ACH (Automated Clearing House)
- Credit Cards
- We accept payments via:
- Financing Options
- If paying upfront isn’t the right choice for you, we offer multiple financing options to make solar more accessible. These plans allow you to spread the cost over manageable monthly payments while still benefiting from incentives and energy savings right away.
- Bitcoin Payments
- Looking for an innovative way to go solar? National Solar is one of the few companies in Oregon that accepts Bitcoin for solar system payments. It’s another way we’re leading the charge in embracing cutting-edge technology and renewable energy solutions.
Our goal is to make going solar simple and affordable for every Oregon homeowner. Let us help you find the payment method that works best for your budget and long-term goals.
System longevity depends on climate conditions and the quality of modules installed, but typically in the PNW you can expect your modules to last 30 to 50 years or more thanks to our moderate climate. Our OR-sourced modules are designed for the PNW and come with a warranty ranging from 25 to 30 years.
Our inverters, which convert DC power to AC, also have a 25-year warranty and should last the lifespan of your solar modules. In addition to the manufacturer’s warranties, National Solar stands behind our work with a 10-year workmanship warranty for all our solar installations.
Going solar is a great way to impact the environment in a positive way. Although OR state is a leading renewable energy producer, about 25% of our energy still comes from non-renewable sources, which produce hundreds of tons of pollutants and greenhouse gases that harm both human health and the environment we live in. Investing in solar helps to reduce your fossil fuel consumption for 30 to 50 years or more thanks to the longevity of solar systems in the PNW, and the greenhouse gas offset across a solar system’s lifespan is equivalent to planting an entire forest of trees.
No. In Oregon State, the additional value that PV solar systems add to your home does not affect your property tax. Neither will adding a solar system trigger a reassessment of your property.
A solar system has no moving parts, so there should be no maintenance necessary. Keeping your panels clean, however, will affect production. Rain is usually sufficient to keep panels clean throughout the year for solar owners in OR, but it is a good practice to check your panels annually and clean if needed.
If ever there is an issue that arises with your system, we will come out and fix it at no cost to you under our 10-year workmanship warranty.
We do our best to accommodate any roof, steep or flat, tile, wood, or shingle. All roofs can be installed with solar, but your roof type may impact the cost. Different roofing materials require different installation methods and this can add time to your install to ensure that your system is properly mounted. If your roof will need to be replaced during the next ten years we recommend that it be replaced before scheduling your solar installation. If your roof is not ideal for a solar installation, we also offer raised, ground-mounted solutions as well.
Yes, and in a good way! According to a study by the US Department of Energy, any home improvement that lowers electricity bills by $1000 annually will increase a home’s value by about $20,000
No. In fact, they will help serve to protect your roof from weathering and keep your house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. We use a wind and weather-resistant, hurricane-rated mounting system that will not corrode, warp, or break your roof and will not cause leaks.