Based in Ormond Beach, Sundial Solar Services designs, installs and services solar electric systems for homes and businesses throughout Volusia and Flagler Counties, including Daytona Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand, Palm Coast and surrounding communities.
We help customers planning a new residential or commercial solar installation, expanding an existing system, adding compatible battery storage, troubleshooting production or monitoring problems, replacing failed equipment, coordinating solar work for a roof replacement, and taking over service when the original installer is no longer available. Sundial also evaluates systems installed by other companies and can assist with qualifying warranty-related diagnostics and service where applicable.
Solar Electric for New and Existing Systems
A solar electric system converts sunlight into electricity that can be used by a home or business. The modules, racking, wiring, inverter or microinverters, monitoring platform, electrical equipment and optional battery components must work together as a complete system. A sound result begins with understanding the property, electrical needs, existing equipment and the customer’s goals.
Sundial works on both sides of that lifecycle. For a new project, we evaluate the site and develop an installation approach around the available conditions. For an existing system, we can investigate production problems, equipment faults, monitoring issues, expansion options, battery compatibility, reroofing needs and other service questions. The appropriate recommendation depends on the actual system rather than a universal product or formula.
New Solar System Design & Installation
Every new solar electric project should begin with a property-specific review. System design may consider:
- Electrical usage: Current and anticipated energy needs help define the project goals.
- Available roof or ground area: The usable space affects layout and equipment options.
- Orientation and shading: Roof direction, nearby trees, buildings and other obstructions influence available sunlight.
- Roof condition: An aging roof may need attention before equipment is installed.
- Equipment compatibility: Modules, inverters, racking, electrical components, monitoring and batteries need to operate as a coordinated system.
- Battery goals: Backup expectations and energy-management priorities can affect the original system design.
- Utility and interconnection requirements: Applicable utility processes and project requirements must be considered.
- Customer priorities: A residential, commercial, grid-connected or appropriate off-grid application may call for a different approach.
Sundial evaluates these factors before recommending a system configuration. We do not use a universal promise for production, savings, payback or system size. Those outcomes depend on the property, equipment, electricity use, utility rules and other project-specific conditions.
Choosing Solar Modules for the Project
Solar modules should be selected for the particular project rather than treated as interchangeable. Efficiency is important, but it is only one consideration. Available roof area, module dimensions, electrical characteristics, manufacturer warranty, compatibility with the inverter architecture, product availability and the project’s operating requirements all matter.
Where usable roof area is constrained, module efficiency and dimensions may affect how much capacity can fit within the available space. On a property with more usable area, another combination of module size, performance characteristics and project cost may be appropriate. The objective is to select equipment that works with the complete design—not to claim that one manufacturer is universally best.
Solar Modules We Work With
REC • Canadian Solar • JA Solar • Qcells • Silfab • Aptos • Trina • Mission Solar • Hyundai • and others
Equipment offerings and availability can change. These names are examples of module manufacturers Sundial works with or has access to; they are not presented as certification or authorization claims.
Inverters, Microinverters & Solar Electronics
The inverter architecture is central to system operation. Depending on the design, a system may use a central or string inverter, module-level power electronics, microinverters, rapid-shutdown equipment, monitoring gateways and other electrical components. A new installation should use equipment that is compatible with the modules, electrical design, monitoring requirements and any planned battery integration.
On an existing system, an inverter or microinverter warning does not always identify the full cause of a production problem. Troubleshooting may involve reviewing equipment status, monitoring data, communication, wiring, protective devices, module-level performance and other system conditions.
Certified Manufacturer Relationships
Tesla • Enphase • SolarEdge • LG
Sundial has confirmed current certification relationships with these manufacturers. Certification does not mean every product, model or warranty circumstance is automatically covered or serviceable.
Additional Brands We Service
Sol-Ark • APsystems • Chilicon Power • Generac • SunPower • SMA • Fronius • Qcells • and others
Serviceability depends on the model, age, condition, parts availability, system configuration and manufacturer support. A brand appearing in this list does not imply a certified or authorized relationship.
Battery Integration
A solar electric system can be designed with battery storage from the beginning or evaluated for compatible battery integration later. The right approach depends on the existing electrical design, inverter architecture, available equipment, customer goals and the type of backup or energy management being considered.
Sundial installs battery equipment including Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, SolarEdge batteries, LG batteries, FranklinWH and other compatible systems. Sundial has confirmed certification with Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge and LG. FranklinWH and other available systems are not presented as certified relationships unless separately verified.
Battery backup involves more than selecting a battery. The design may need to account for backed-up loads, available generation, storage capacity, electrical configuration, equipment compatibility and how the system should operate during an outage. Learn more about Sundial’s Solar Battery Backup services.
Expanding an Existing Solar System
Homeowners and businesses sometimes want additional solar capacity because electricity use has changed, new loads have been added or the original system no longer matches current goals. Expansion is possible in many situations, but additional panels cannot be assumed to work with every existing system.
An expansion evaluation may consider:
- The existing inverter or microinverter architecture.
- Available electrical capacity and panel configuration.
- Compatibility between new and existing modules.
- Usable roof or ground space.
- The age and condition of current equipment.
- Racking, wiring and monitoring-platform compatibility.
- Applicable utility and interconnection requirements.
- Whether a battery or other equipment change is also planned.
Sundial can review the existing system and explain whether an expansion, equipment update or separate new configuration is the practical next step.
Solar Repair, Monitoring & Existing-System Service
Solar production can be affected by inverter or microinverter faults, monitoring and communication problems, damaged wiring or components, storm-related conditions, equipment age, failed protective devices, module-level issues or other system conditions. Sundial evaluates existing solar electric systems to identify the likely cause and recommend an appropriate repair or replacement path.
Service may include production troubleshooting, inverter or microinverter evaluation, monitoring problems, damaged components, equipment replacement and warranty-related diagnostics where applicable. Sundial works on many systems it did not originally install. For a deeper look at troubleshooting and repair, visit Solar Repair & Maintenance.
Original Solar Installer No Longer Available?
Sundial frequently helps customers whose original installer went out of business, stopped servicing the area, no longer supports the system or is otherwise unavailable. A customer should not have to guess what to do simply because the original company cannot be reached.
We can evaluate the installed equipment, identify service or monitoring issues, review available documentation and explain practical next steps. Depending on the system, that may involve repair, replacement equipment, monitoring work, an expansion review, warranty-related coordination or a broader system update. No assumption is made about the previous company; the focus is the current condition of the customer’s system.
Roof Replacement & Solar Removal and Reinstallation
A roof replacement or substantial roof repair commonly requires solar modules and related equipment to be removed before roofing work begins. Proper planning helps the roofer access the roof and helps protect the solar equipment that will be reinstalled afterward.
Sundial performs solar removal and reinstallation and can evaluate the existing modules, racking, wiring and related equipment while the system is removed. If damaged, aging or incompatible components are discovered, the property owner can consider repair or replacement before everything returns to the roof. Learn more about Solar Removal & Reinstallation for Roof Replacement.
Racking & Roof Attachment Experience
The mounting system connects the solar array to the structure and supports the module layout. The appropriate racking and attachment approach depends on roof type, structural and application requirements, module layout, equipment compatibility and the conditions at the property.
Sundial works with racking and attachment systems including:
IronRidge • SunModo • Unirac • K2 • S-5! • and others
These are examples of systems Sundial works with, not certification or authorization claims. Existing roof conditions and project requirements determine which mounting approach is appropriate.
Off-Grid Solar Applications
Sundial can provide off-grid solar solutions where appropriate. Off-grid systems require careful planning because the available generation and stored energy must be considered alongside the loads the system is expected to serve.
Sundial has access to a broad range of off-grid equipment, including integrated or all-in-one inverter and energy-storage systems. An integrated product is not automatically appropriate for every property. Load requirements, solar resource, storage expectations, equipment compatibility, operating conditions and plans for periods of limited sunlight should be evaluated together.
Residential & Commercial Solar Electric
Sundial performs both residential and commercial solar electric work. Each project is evaluated according to its electrical needs, property conditions, available installation area, equipment requirements and operating goals. Commercial projects may involve different electrical, structural, access, utility and coordination considerations, but the same principle applies: the design should be based on the real property and project requirements.
Warranty-Related Solar Service
Sundial can assist with qualifying manufacturer warranty-related diagnostics, claims or replacement coordination and service where applicable. Eligibility and approval depend on the manufacturer, product, equipment age, warranty terms, available documentation and the circumstances affecting the system.
A diagnostic visit or service request does not guarantee manufacturer coverage. Labor, replacement equipment, access work or other charges may apply depending on the warranty and the work required. Sundial can help identify the equipment involved and the information that may be needed for a qualifying request.
Solar Electric Service Area
Sundial Solar Services is based in Ormond Beach and serves homes and businesses throughout Volusia and Flagler Counties. Representative communities include Daytona Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand and Palm Coast, along with surrounding areas. Project availability and scope depend on the service requested and the property.
Solar Electric FAQs
Do you install new solar electric systems?
Yes. Sundial designs and installs residential and commercial solar electric systems. The design process considers electrical usage, available installation area, roof condition, orientation, shading, equipment compatibility, battery goals and applicable project requirements.
Can you add panels to an existing solar system?
Often, but not every system can accept additional panels without other changes. Sundial evaluates the inverter or microinverter architecture, electrical capacity, module and racking compatibility, roof space, monitoring platform, equipment condition and applicable utility requirements.
Do you repair systems installed by another company?
Yes. Sundial services many systems installed by other companies. The available repair depends on the installed equipment, system condition, access, parts availability and manufacturer support.
What if my original solar installer went out of business?
Sundial frequently helps customers whose installer has closed, left the area or no longer supports the system. We can evaluate the equipment and explain options for troubleshooting, repair, replacement, monitoring, expansion or warranty-related coordination where applicable.
What solar panel brands do you install?
Sundial works with or has access to modules from REC, Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Qcells, Silfab, Aptos, Trina, Mission Solar, Hyundai and other manufacturers. Current offerings depend on availability, compatibility and project requirements.
What inverter brands do you work with?
Sundial has confirmed certification relationships with Tesla, Enphase and SolarEdge and services additional equipment including Sol-Ark, APsystems, Chilicon Power, Generac, SunPower, SMA, Fronius, Qcells and others. Serviceability depends on the specific product and system.
Can solar be combined with battery backup?
Yes, when the system design and equipment are compatible. Battery planning should consider the loads to be supported, electrical configuration, available generation, storage goals, inverter architecture and desired outage operation.
Can you replace an inverter or microinverter?
Sundial can evaluate failed or malfunctioning inverter equipment and determine whether repair, manufacturer support or compatible replacement is appropriate. Availability and warranty eligibility vary by manufacturer, model, age and system condition.
Can you help with solar monitoring problems?
Yes. Monitoring problems may involve communication equipment, internet connectivity, configuration, inverter or gateway faults, wiring, account access or another system condition. Sundial can evaluate the equipment and determine the likely service path.
What happens to solar panels when I replace my roof?
Rooftop solar equipment generally needs to be removed before roofing work and reinstalled after the new roof is ready. Sundial provides solar removal and reinstallation and can evaluate the existing equipment during the process.
Do you perform warranty-related solar service?
Sundial can assist with qualifying manufacturer warranty-related diagnostics, claims or replacement coordination and service where applicable. Manufacturer approval is not guaranteed, and labor or other charges may apply according to the warranty and work required.
Do you install off-grid solar systems?
Sundial can provide off-grid solutions where appropriate. These systems require careful planning around expected loads, generation, storage, operating conditions and equipment compatibility.
Planning a New Solar System or Need Help With an Existing One?
Whether you are considering a new solar electric installation, additional panels, compatible battery storage or service for an existing system, Sundial can evaluate the property and help define a practical next step.