Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Solar Installation in Charlottesville, VA
At Virtue Solar, we provide top-tier solar energy solutions for homeowners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in Central Virginia. Since 2015, our skilled team has been designing and installing high-quality solar panel systems that maximize energy efficiency and financial savings. We offer a wide range of services, including residential solar panel installation, commercial solar solutions, solar battery backup systems, and smart panel upgrades. Our industry-leading 25-year service warranty ensures that your solar investment is secure and reliable for years to come. We take pride in offering personalized, pressure-free consultations to help clients make informed decisions. Our free solar assessments include comprehensive cost breakdowns, savings estimates, and information on applicable incentives. Whether you're looking to lower your electricity costs, increase your property's value, or ensure backup power during outages, we have the right solution for you. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and technical excellence, Virtue Solar is the trusted name in solar energy. Contact us today to discover how solar power can benefit your home or business.
Services
Residential Solar Installation
Commercial Solar Installation
Ground-Mounted Solar
Battery Backup Systems
SPAN Smart Panel Installation
30-Year Warranty Service
SREC Registration
Net Metering Support
Solar Maintenance
Free Energy Assessments
Served areas
- Charlottesville, Culpeper, Greene County, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Louisa, Lynchburg, Madison County, Orange, Short Pump, Richmond, Roanoke, Staunton, Warrenton, Waynesboro, and most other areas in central Virginia.
Details
- Year established: 2015
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- We offer a 30-year warranty covering panels, inverters, and labor.
- Our team includes NABCEP-certified installers with over a decade of experience.
- We handle all project stages, from permitting to SREC registration.
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees or dealer charges.
- We prioritize local hiring and employee benefits for long-term reliability.
Associations and certifications
- BBB
- NABCEP
- Class A Contractor (AES Certified)
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
What people say
Professional start to finish
Knowledgeable, honest, and local
Exceeded expectations every step
Superb installation quality
No cleanup required daily
Services
Solar Panels for Your Home
Our team takes the hassle out of going solar by handling everything from start to finish. We are experienced solar installers dedicated to designing and implementing the best system for your home or business. Unlike typical sales-driven companies, we prioritize honest advice and professional service. From initial consultation to final installation, we ensure a smooth and efficient process. Trust us to bring solar energy to your property with expert care.
Battery Backup Installation
Experience uninterrupted power with Virtue Solar's comprehensive battery backup installations. We utilize premium products from FranklinWH, Tesla, and Enphase Energy to provide automatic, rapid power transfer during outages. These dependable systems come with 10 to 15-year warranties, require minimal maintenance, and recharge automatically through solar energy, ensuring your home remains powered.
Commercial Solar Installation
Our commercial solar installation services are crafted to help businesses secure tax benefits, diminish their environmental impact, and decrease operational costs. By choosing Virtue Solar, you ensure a reliable ROI, ongoing reduction in energy expenses, and reinforce your company's dedication to sustainable practices.
Questions
How much does solar cost for a home?
Residential systems range from $22,000–$42,000 before incentives. Federal tax credits and SRECs can reduce net costs by 30–50%.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas in Central Virginia, including commercial projects statewide.
Do you offer battery backup options?
Yes, we install FranklinWH and Enphase batteries for uninterrupted power during outages, with seamless solar integration.
How long does installation take?
Residential installations typically take 2–3 days, with full project timelines averaging 2–3 months including permits and inspections.
Are financing options available?
We offer cash purchases, solar loans with no dealer fees, and help businesses access REAP grants and SBA 504 loans.
What warranties do you provide?
Our 30-year warranty covers panels, inverters, racking, batteries, and roof penetrations, with $0 deductible and full transferability.
Reviews (23)
Dan Gregg
Aug 24, 2024
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Virtue Solar installed two systems for my businesses and I couldnt be happier with the quality of their work, and the services they have provided manuring the systems since installation. They are a first rate business!
Michael
Aug 20, 2024
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I recommend Virtue Solar to all my neighbors. They are smart, responsive, and provide great products. I'm very impressed with Virtue Solar.
Claire Lane
Aug 10, 2024
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Had a great experience with Virtue Solar. Great communications all through the many stages and checkpoints in the process, and a skilled, friendly and efficient crew on site during installation.
Joe Kennebeck
Jun 11, 2024
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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.
Tim SanJule
Jan 14, 2024
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They have been great for us. Weve had them design and install four systems thus far. One ground mount and three roof mounts. The folks at Virtue are easy to work with. They are very responsive, reliable and professional. They know their stuff and they are definitely price competitive. We will utilize their services again.
Jonathan Hicks
Nov 07, 2023
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Virtue was great to work with. Communication was great, showed up when they said they would, and did a great job. Very happy customer here!
Scott Vande Pol
Nov 05, 2023
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Virtue was professional, polite, patient with our questions, and efficient with the installation. We had a question on the contract and they responded to our concern. Everything was up and running right away, and we have had no problems since. A quality operation in every way.
Leon Brubaker
Oct 07, 2023
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We had Virtue Solar put our solar panels a year ago. They are running great and have over a 200 credit and counting to go into winter. They were very helpful throughout the process. I will use them again if I was doing another system.
Marie Bruggeman
Jul 04, 2023
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We bought solar for our home through Virtue and have been thrilled. We interviewed 6 different companies and chose Virtue because they are knowledgeable, local, their installers are part of their company and they walk you through every single step of the process. Even after the fact to check in on how everything is working. We would choose this company again and recommend them to friends.
Jay Oschrin
Jul 04, 2023
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Virtue Solar was organized, professional, prompt, hardworking, and thorough. The installation was flawless. Terrific value
Mark Minor
Dec 16, 2022
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Best solar company ever, : Helped with our USDA REAP grant, respected our install needs and requirements on the farm, and was highly responsive, upfront, and transparent on price. If you are looking for excellent customer service and price - pick Virtue Solar!
Gillian Shasby
Oct 17, 2022
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System installed January 2023. Service and communication were fantastic, install went without a hitch and everyone has been wonderful to work with. Interfacing with county for review and co-op for service tie-in was smooth.
Andrew Payton
Oct 15, 2022
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Working with Virtue Solar to install our 7.2 kW system was an excellent experience. They offered the lower (price per kW) of the two bids I received and were great about answering my questions and accurately setting my expectations. Their roof inspection also caught an issue that probably saved me a lot of money in the long run! Installation was a breeze, and the team was friendly, quick, and tidy. Highly recommended!
Shelley Tattersall
Jul 10, 2022
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It was the right choice to select Virtue Solar for the installation of our solar panels. From the the pre-visit, to installation, to turning on the system, they answered all our questions and gave us expert guidance on choices. It is obvious that they care about the quality of their work and the quality of the equipment used. When we see examples of installations around town, we know Virtue was the best choice.
Keith Garner
Feb 25, 2022
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The company was responsive, professional and courteous in all our interactions. They kept me informed of the timeline and steps of the process and completed the installation on time and in a first class manner. When we had a problem with some of the equipment they were right back and fixed it quickly and without any fuss. A very easy and pleasant company to work with. Highly recommended!
Ben Pott
Jan 26, 2022
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Could not be happier with our ground mounted solar panel install Virtue Solar did for us! Trustworthy, showed up when promised, communicated throughout the whole process and most importantly the workmanship is impeccable, I made some special requests on where the panels went and they made it happen. Crew of solar rockstars! Thanks Virtue Solar!
Michael Morency
Nov 03, 2021
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I could not recommend them more highly. They submitted the lowest bid (of three) on my project and then proceeded to give me an accurate timetable that they followed through to completion. The workmanship was excellent and they were all very pleasant to be around. Matt Powers runs a great company.
Mark Kersh
Jan 02, 2021
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I had a 13.6 kWh system put in last summer. It has been great! Matt and his team did a great job installing and telling what I should expect. The system performs flawlessly. Now that spring is here and we are having longer days, I average 80+ kWh per day on sunny days and didnt have a bill last month. The system really produces a lot of power and even during the winter, and I have electric heat, my averages bill was over 2/3 less than previous years. We are very pleased with the install, Matts knowledge, and the system overall.
Sharon V.
Nov 22, 2019
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Love that Matt, the owner is onsite doing installation. That usually makes all the difference. He beat the price of other companies. He was communicative and kept us up to date every step of the way but was not overwhelming in his communications.
Devin DeMelfi
Sep 07, 2018
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It was a great pleasure to work with Matt and his team at Virtue. We purchased panels late in 2018 and he worked with us every step of the way from the quote to the final turning of the switch. He always responded quickly to my silly questions and the quality of work is great. The turnaround was super impressive, especially with the winter weather looming on them. I'd definitely buy panels through Virtue again, and recommend if you're on the fence between them and another company.
C. Role
Jul 27, 2018
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I can''t say enough positive things about Matt and his team. Virtue Solar is not only professional and knowledgeable but extremely nice as well. Every question we have is answered above and beyond expectations. Matt has continued support even after installation. I have no hesitation recommending Virtue Solar to anyone considering solar energy. We love it and are very happy with our choice. Thanks Virtue Solar!
Judy Fraser
Nov 04, 2017
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Virtue Solar is the best! We interviewed several companies and Matt's company really stood out. Knowledgeable, friendly, prompt, good communications all the way through the process. They designed the system that fit our needs, not the one some dealer wanted to sell. We are very pleased with our system and excited to be generating clean energy. Matt kept it simple, and explained (and patiently reexplained as we learned) its components. If you've been thinking about solar, don't wait any longer, Virtue Solar is the way to go.
James Boykin
Dec 01, 2016
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I am extremely happy with the service and expertise Matt and the Virtue Solar team demonstrated during our project. After reviewing our options, we felt Solar was the best option for powering our "Off the Grid" structure, but we had no idea where to begin. Matt walked us through the process, designing the system to meet our needs and budget. The Virtue Solar team delivered as promised. We could not be happier with the results and would recommend Matt and his team to anyone looking to leverage Solar.