Solar installation and battery backup for homes on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas

Solar and clean energy are our passion, and it is all we do. At Power Trip Energy, we design and install grid-tied solar and battery backup for homes and small businesses in Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap counties.

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Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Licensed Washington electrical and general contractor.

1,100+homes and small businesses
8 MWof solar installed
Since 2003installing on the peninsulas
Port Townsendour home base

What our neighbors say

See our crews and customers

A short film of our crews at work and neighbors talking about their solar systems.

Our services

Home Solar PV

Grid-tied rooftop and ground-mounted arrays designed for Peninsula homes, using REC modules with a 25-year warranty. Over 1,100 systems installed since 2003. See our installed projects

Battery Backup and PSE Flex

Battery storage paired with your array for outage backup. PSE customers can earn a rebate toward the battery and annual payments through the PSE Flex program. Home battery backup details

Incentives and Financing

Net metering, Washington’s sales-tax exemption and PSCCU Energy Smart loans. The federal residential credit ended 31 December 2025; commercial installs still qualify for the 30% ITC. Incentives and financing details

Service, Upgrades and Reroofs

Already one of our customers? We service and upgrade the systems we installed, and we remove and reinstall your array when you need a new roof. Solar panel maintenance and repair

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How it works

1

Call or request an evaluation

Call 360-643-3080 or send the form. We answer your questions and look at your roof on aerial imagery to check for shading.

2

Site evaluation, design and quote

We visit your home or business, measure the site’s solar resource and roof, and design a system sized to your electricity use, with a firm quote.

3

Installation and interconnection

Equipment arrives in 2–4 weeks and installation takes 2–5 working days. We handle permits, inspection and your utility’s net-metering paperwork, then show you how to monitor production.

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Why homeowners choose Power Trip Energy

Honest advice, quoted fairly

We come to your property and look at your roof in person, explain how solar would work and what it costs, and give you time to decide. Customers tell us we were patient with their questions and delivered exactly as quoted.“…they actually came out and looked at the property, rather than just using a computer generated model.”Becca G, customer review

We handle the paperwork and stay in touch

Permits, utility hook-up and the incentive paperwork are part of every installation, and we point you and your tax professional to the right forms. After the install we show you how to follow your system’s production.“After install service has been very good as well.”Blaine Home, customer review

Professional crews, on time

Installations are led by co-founder Steve Carr, a journeyman electrician and NABCEP-certified installer. Customers describe our crews as courteous and tidy, and our jobs as on time.“The installation was done very professionally and on time.”cleanpwr, customer review

Certifications and memberships

Certified installers of Tesla, SolarEdge, Enphase and SPAN products. NABCEP certified.

Power Trip Energy shop in Port Townsend with rooftop solar, a pole-mounted array and the company vans
Our shop and office at 83 Denny Ave, Port Townsend. Stop by or call 360-643-3080.

Come to a community presentation

We give educational talks about solar and home batteries around the peninsulas. Many of our customers came to one before deciding. See our events page or call us to ask when and where the next one is.

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Common questions

What areas do you serve?

We install in Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap counties, including Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Kingston and Gig Harbor. We do not cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Do you install home batteries?

Yes. We install battery storage with grid-tied solar so your home keeps power during an outage. PSE customers can earn a rebate toward the battery and annual payments through the PSE Flex program.

Do you install solar for businesses?

Yes. We install grid-tied solar for homes and small businesses, and commercial installs still qualify for the 30% federal tax credit.

Are you licensed, and who installs the system?

Power Trip Energy is a licensed Washington general and electrical contractor (licences POWERTE934QE and POWERTE964JN). Installations are led by co-founder Steve Carr, a journeyman electrician and NABCEP-certified installer.

Does solar work in our cloudy climate?

Yes. Panels still produce on cloudy days. Through net metering, the extra power you make in the long summer days is credited on your bill and helps cover the darker months.

What does it cost?

Every home is different, so we quote each project after a free evaluation. Washington offers a sales tax exemption for qualifying grid-tied systems, and some local credit unions offer energy loans. See our incentives and financing page.

Do I need a battery?

No. With net metering, the utility grid stores your extra power. A battery is an option if you want backup power during outages.

Who handles the permits and the utility?

We do. It is included in every installation.

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Where we work

We install across Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap counties, including:

Browse by area: Kitsap Peninsula or North Olympic Peninsula.

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Power Trip Energy at a glance

Grid-tied solar and battery backup in Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap counties, since 2003.

Washington contractor licences POWERTE934QE (general) and POWERTE964JN (electrical).

83 Denny Ave
Port Townsend, WA

360-643-3080
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Find out what solar could do for your home

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