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Lana Subson asked:

Jun 21, 2026
Do I really need a panel upgrade for solar? (Sacramento area)
Hey guys, hope you're having a good weekend. We’re finally getting around to putting solar on the roof this summer, but I’m getting stuck on the electrical side of things. One guy told me I’m totally fine with my current setup, but the other contractor said I’ve gotta do a main panel upgrade or it won’t pass inspection. Honestly, I don’t want to drop extra cash if I don’t have to, but I also don’t want to deal with flickering lights or tripped breakers later on. Anyone around here in Sac have experience with this? Did you guys have to swap out your panels just to get the solar running, or is that just a sales tactic?

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