From Anacostia to Friendship Heights, Georgetown to Brookland, DPL is the Fast, Easy Way to Get Your Energy from the Sun.
Your Hometown Solar Energy Company
District Power & Light installs solar panels used by our customers to heat, cool and illuminate their homes in an Eco-friendly and affordable way. Our products reduce the energy cost burden faced by families across the District.
DPL was founded to bring the benefits and value of solar energy to the city of DC because we believe in making solar energy affordable and available to everyone who lives here. Everyone.
Let’s be honest: Most of the solar in DC is on homes that can afford to pay cash for their systems. That’s great, but solar should be accessible to everyone.
That’s why we offer a variety of solar options
for every homeowner in the District.
We’re happy to help you decide what’s best for your home and family. Our free, no obligation solar assessment gives you the information you need to make an informed decision that will reduce how much you pay for electricity.
The District Power & Light team–and partners–are highly experienced in customizing, financing, and installing the solar energy system that’s just right for your home and family.
We’ll give you an honest consultation and inform you of all the options available for getting the clean energy that will save you money and increase the long-term value of your home.
How Solar Energy Works
Capture
During the day, your DPL solar panels catch the sun and convert it into usable electricity.
Convert
Your system’s inverter converts the energy of the sun into ready-to-use electricity.
Save
Your less-expensive DPL electricity is like money in your pocket.
Components of a DPL Solar Energy Installation
To be able to generate electricity on your rooftop requires integrating high-technology components into one, seamless system. We begin by assessing the orientation and shape of your roof, analyzing your energy usage, and selecting the best products available. Then we install it all using certified technicians trained to do the job right.
PANELS
Solar panels are made of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to Direct Current electricity. As long as rays are hitting your roof your panels are converting solar radiation into DC electricity.
INVERTER
An inverter takes the DC electricity produced by your solar panels and turns it into Alternating Current (AC). It’s typically installed on an exterior wall of your house, a closet, basement, or garage.
RACKING
Solar panel mounting systems will protect your roof and secure your solar array to your house for worry-free long life of your solar energy system.
PEOPLE
The most important part of any solar energy installation is the talented crew who make it all happen. We’re proud to be an employer of local labor.
Get A Quote Today
It’s fast and easy. Just give us some basic information about you and where you live and we’ll do the rest.