Southern Colorado, Colorado

SOLAR INSTALLATION
SOUTHERN COLORADO

Licensed, local solar contractor serving Southern Colorado. Off-grid, grid-tied, and battery backup systems designed for Colorado's high-altitude conditions.

Licensed & Insured Free Site Assessment Victron & Fortress Certified Based in Silver Cliff, CO
5.3–5.6
Avg. Peak Sun Hours/Day
30%
Federal Tax Credit (ITC)
4,600–8,000 ft
Elevation
25 yr
Panel Warranty

Why Solar in
Southern Colorado?

Southern Colorado is one of the best solar regions in the entire United States. The area spanning from Pueblo south to the New Mexico border and west through the mountain counties of Custer, Fremont, and Huerfano receives 300+ sunny days per year at elevations between 4,600 and 8,000 feet — producing exceptional solar panel output with minimal atmospheric interference. SolarOps was founded specifically to serve this region from our base in Silver Cliff, Custer County. We install off-grid systems for remote mountain properties, grid-tied systems for Pueblo and Cañon City homeowners, battery backup systems for ranches that lose power in storms, and mobile solar for RVs, trailers, and job sites throughout the region.

Solar energy payback periods in southern Colorado typically run 7–10 years on a 25-year panel warranty. After that, you're generating free electricity. With the federal 30% Investment Tax Credit still in full effect through 2032 and Colorado's additional state programs, there has never been a better time to go solar in Southern Colorado.

SolarOps is based 30 minutes from Pueblo, Cañon City, Walsenburg in Silver Cliff, CO. We're not a national franchise shipping in crews from Denver — we're your neighbors, and we stand behind our work long after the installation is complete.

5.3–5.6 Peak Sun Hours Daily

Southern Colorado sits in one of Colorado's highest solar irradiance zones. More sun = faster payback = more savings.

30% Federal Tax Credit

The federal ITC reduces your total system cost by 30% as a direct tax credit — available through 2032 on residential and commercial installs.

Utility: Xcel Energy / Black Hills Energy / San Isabel Electric

SolarOps coordinates all interconnection paperwork and permits. We know the local utility process — no surprises, no delays.

Also Serving

Pueblo • Cañon City • Walsenburg • Westcliffe • Trinidad

Solar Services in Southern Colorado

Every property is different. SolarOps designs Southern Colorado solar systems from scratch based on your actual energy usage, roof or ground conditions, and goals.

Grid-Tied Solar

Connect to the utility grid, export excess power, and earn net metering credits. Best for properties with reliable grid access in Southern Colorado.

✓ Net metering  ✓ Lowest upfront cost  ✓ Reliable backup

Off-Grid Solar

Complete energy independence with Victron inverters and Fortress LFP battery storage. Ideal for remote Southern Colorado properties beyond grid reach.

✓ No utility bills  ✓ Full independence  ✓ Remote properties

Battery Backup

Add Fortress battery storage to your existing solar or grid connection. Keep the lights on during Southern Colorado outages and peak rate periods.

✓ Outage protection  ✓ Peak shaving  ✓ Scalable storage

Frequently Asked Questions Southern Colorado Solar

SolarOps serves Custer County (home base), Fremont County, Huerfano County, Pueblo County, and Las Animas County. We also take select projects in Saguache and Otero counties. No project in southern Colorado is too remote.

Southern Colorado consistently ranks among the top solar regions nationally. The area averages 5.3–5.6 peak sun hours per day, outperforming Denver, Portland, Chicago, and even many parts of California. High elevation, low humidity, and 300+ sunny days make this area ideal.

We install off-grid solar with battery storage for remote mountain properties, grid-tied systems with net metering for utility-connected homes, hybrid grid-tied-with-battery systems, and mobile solar for RVs, vans, cabins, and contractor job site trailers.

Call (719) 371-5757 or submit our online quote form. We offer free site assessments throughout southern Colorado and provide detailed proposals at no cost before any commitment.

GET YOUR FREE
SOUTHERN COLORADO SOLAR QUOTE

No pressure. No sales tactics. Just an honest assessment of what solar can do for your Southern Colorado property — from a local team that lives and works here.

📍 Based in Silver Cliff, CO  ·  Serving Southern Colorado & surrounding areas  ·  sales@solarops.us