Portland Metro · Multnomah County

Solar Panel Installation in Portland, Oregon

Own your power in Portland. We design, install, and service solar and battery systems sized to your home and PGE rates.

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Why solar here

Going solar in Portland

Solar is a strong investment in Portland, Oregon (Multnomah County), where homes see about 4.1 peak sun hours per day. A typical 9.2 kW system (around 22 panels) offsets most of a home's electricity use, produces roughly 8,978 kWh per year, and saves an estimated $44,900 over 25 years at PGE rates. National Solar is a locally owned installer serving Portland with 17 years of experience and 3,500+ installs.

Portland's PGE rates are among the highest in Oregon, which makes solar especially valuable here. Net metering and Energy Trust incentives help Portland homeowners own their power.

As a locally owned Oregon installer with 17 years of experience and more than 3,500 installations, we handle everything for Portland homeowners: custom design, permitting, PGE interconnection, and all local inspections. Every system includes monitoring and our 10-year workmanship warranty.

Oregon's net metering lets your Portland system bank surplus summer production as credits you draw down in the darker winter months, so a well-sized array can cover nearly all of your annual usage. On top of that, PGE customers here can also tap Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives — we map out every dollar you qualify for before you commit.

Local solar snapshot

What solar looks like in Portland

Estimates based on Portland's 4.1 peak sun hours per day and PGE rates. Your free assessment confirms exact numbers for your home.

9.2 kWSystem size for a typical homeAbout 22 modern panels to offset a typical Portland home.
8,978 kWhEstimated annual productionA 7.5 kW system at Portland's 4.1 peak sun hours/day.
$44,900Estimated 25-year savingsRoughly $1,796 in year one at PGE rates.
66 tonsCO2 avoided over 25 yearsClean power produced right on your Portland roof.
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