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Honu HomesSolar-first home upgrades

Solar & energy

Solar, storage, and electrical upgrades that power every other improvement.

We design a resilient energy system that lowers your bill and funds the upgrades your home needs. Every system is right-sized for regional weather, roof layout, and the comfort goals you have indoors.

Solar array on a modern roof with clean conduit runs
Electrician upgrading a service panel with neatly labeled circuits

Why homeowners choose Honu energy designs

  • Design-first PV and storage sized to your usage, roof, and future electric loads.
  • Panel upgrades, dedicated circuits, and EV readiness that keep your home safe and code-compliant.
  • Performance monitoring, alerts, and proactive maintenance to protect your savings.

We coordinate roof condition, racking layout, and conduit paths with your exterior improvements so performance and curb appeal stay aligned.

For a neutral primer on solar, see the U.S. Department of Energy solar basics and compare how our Honu Package bundles design, permitting, and protection.

Design

PV + battery

Balanced generation, storage, and smart inverters for backup, self-consumption, and export strategies.

Code-first

Electrical safety

Service upgrades, rapid shutdown compliance, and grounding so every device is protected.

Future-ready

Load planning

EV circuits, mini-split loads, and future appliances mapped into your panel with room to grow.

Support

Monitoring & care

Active monitoring, production reports, and maintenance visits that keep savings predictable.

Energy efficiency ties every upgrade together

Better insulation, air sealing, and efficient windows reduce the load on your solar and battery system, freeing budget for the finishes you want indoors.

  • Attic insulation and ventilation to keep roof decks cool and extend shingle life.
  • Window and door upgrades that control heat gain and improve indoor acoustics.
  • Smart thermostats, balanced HVAC, and LED retrofits that lower consumption instantly.

Tie-ins to other services

See your solar savings and upgrade path

We size the system, model savings, and show how your PPA can pay for the upgrades that matter most.

Expect a transparent scope, timelines, and accessibility-friendly documentation.