Sunwise Energy installs residential and commercial solar systems across all 49 municipalities in Delaware County, from the dense eastern neighborhoods of Upper Darby and Drexel Hill to the Main Line communities of Radnor and Swarthmore, the county seat of Media, and the commercial corridors along I-95 and Route 1. Every home and business in Delaware County is served by PECO, where the all-in residential rate has climbed to approximately 20 cents per kWh as of early 2026, with additional increases projected through December 2026.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Utility | PECO (entire county) |
| Rate Trend | Rising: ~20¢/kWh all-in, up 20%+ since early 2025 |
| PA Incentive 1 | SRECs: $25-$40/credit per MWh produced |
| PA Incentive 2 | Retail-rate net metering (PECO) |
| Net Metering | 1:1 retail rate (PECO) |
| Sales Tax / Tax Status | PA charges 6% sales tax on solar equipmentn No property tax exemption. |
| Equipment | Premium panels + microinverters |
| Permitting | 49 individual municipal construction offices |
| Installer | Sunwise Energy, in-house crews, licensed in DE/PA/NJ |
PECO’s all-in residential rate has climbed past 20 cents per kWh as of early 2026, driven by surging capacity costs in the PJM grid, distribution rate increases, and generation supply adjustments. The average Delaware County household is now paying over $177 per month for electricity. Solar lets you generate your own power and reduce what you’re sending to PECO every month.
From Upper Darby twins to Radnor estates to I-95 corridor warehouses, Sunwise designs systems for Delaware County’s actual built environment.
Delaware County’s housing stock ranges from twins and semi-detached homes in Upper Darby, Drexel Hill, and Lansdowne to mid-century ranches and colonials in Springfield and Marple to larger estates in Radnor and Swarthmore.
Delco’s commercial landscape includes the Radnor corporate district, the I-95 industrial corridor, the Route 1 retail and office strip, and major institutional campuses. Business owners can lock in energy costs while capturing the 30% federal ITC (through July 4, 2026), accelerated depreciation, and PA SRECs.
Delaware County’s aging grid and summer storm exposure mean outages happen, and a grid-tied solar system shuts down by default during an outage. For homes with an older roof, Sunwise bundles roof replacement and solar into a single project so your new panels go on a new roof.
A Sunwise Energy Specialist visits your home to assess your roof, review your PECO usage history, and model projected solar production and savings. We design around your actual energy consumption, roof geometry, and shading conditions, not a generic estimate.
Delaware County has 49 separate municipal permitting authorities. Whether you’re in Upper Darby, Haverford, Radnor, or Middletown, Sunwise manages your full permit application, including building and electrical permits, from submission through approval.
Our in-house crews install your system, typically in under a day for a standard residential project. Every installation uses premium panels and microinverters, and our team handles all electrical work, racking, and wiring to meet Pennsylvania building and electrical code.
Sunwise coordinates your PECO interconnection application and meter swap. Once PECO grants Permission to Operate (PTO), your system goes live, producing power, earning net metering credits, and generating SRECs.
During your visit, a Sunwise Energy Specialist will:
A consultation is free, pressure-free, and designed to help you understand whether solar truly makes sense for your home. Sunwise serves every township and borough in Delaware County.
Sunwise Energy installs solar across all 49 municipalities in Delaware County. Whether you're in a dense eastern borough, a quiet western township, or anywhere in between, our team knows the local permitting process, housing stock, and solar potential.
The largest municipality in Delaware County with over 83,000 residents. Upper Darby's housing stock is dominated by twins, semi-detached homes, and brick rowhomes, especially near the 69th Street corridor. Drexel Hill's mix of twins and single-family homes offers strong solar potential. High-efficiency panel layouts are key on these compact roof areas.
The second-largest municipality in the county, Haverford features a mix of older stone homes, mid-century colonials, and cape cods across neighborhoods like Havertown, Ardmore (shared with Lower Merion), and Manoa. Mature tree cover varies, so shade analysis is an important step.
Part of the Main Line, Radnor features larger homes on wooded lots alongside a significant corporate office district along Route 30 and Lancaster Avenue. Residential systems tend to be larger due to higher energy consumption. The corporate campus buildings also present strong commercial solar potential.
Classic suburban communities with mid-century ranches, split-levels, and colonials. Many homes have south-facing roof sections with minimal shading, making them some of the best residential solar candidates in the county. Route 1 and Baltimore Pike commercial corridors also offer opportunities.
The county seat and a walkable downtown borough. Media's mix of Victorian-era homes, older twins, and newer infill construction creates varied roof conditions. The borough's compact size means most homes are close to utility infrastructure, simplifying interconnection.
Established communities with a mix of older colonials and newer homes near Swarthmore College. Larger lots and varied tree cover make shade assessment important, but many homes have excellent solar exposure.
Dense boroughs and townships near the Philadelphia border with housing similar to the city's stock: twins, duplexes, and smaller single-family homes. Boeing's Ridley Park facility anchors the commercial landscape. Solar works well on compact roofs with proper panel selection.
The southern portion of the county along the Delaware River is primarily industrial and commercial, with significant flat-roof warehouse and manufacturing space along I-95. Chester's residential neighborhoods include smaller single-family homes and rowhomes. The commercial and industrial solar potential in this corridor is substantial.
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PECO serves all of Delaware County at an average all-in residential rate of approximately 20¢/kWh as of early 2026, including supply, distribution, transmission, and all riders. That is up more than 20 percent from early 2025 levels, and PECO has indicated that additional capacity cost phase-ins will continue affecting bills through December 2026. The average Delco household is now paying over $177 per month for electricity.
Each of Delaware County’s 49 municipalities handles its own building and electrical permits independently, so requirements, fees, and review timelines vary from Upper Darby to Chadds Ford. Sunwise manages the full permitting process for every municipality in the county, so you never have to deal with your local code office on your own.
Yes, solar works well on twins and semi-detached homes as long as the roof has adequate sun exposure and is in good condition. These are one of the most common housing types in eastern Delaware County, especially in Upper Darby, Drexel Hill, Lansdowne, and Darby. Sunwise uses high-efficiency panels to maximize output on smaller roof footprints, and we assess shading from the attached neighbor’s roof and nearby trees before designing your system.
Delaware County homeowners can earn Pennsylvania SRECs ($25-$40 per credit for every MWh produced) and receive retail-rate net metering from PECO for energy sent back to the grid. Pennsylvania does not offer property tax or sales tax exemptions for solar, and PA charges 6% sales tax on solar equipment, which differs from neighboring New Jersey where solar equipment is fully tax-exempt. However, the combination of SRECs, net metering, and long-term PECO bill savings still makes solar a strong financial decision for most Delco homeowners.
Yes, Delaware County has strong commercial solar potential along the I-95 corridor, the Route 1 and West Chester Pike commercial corridors, the Radnor corporate district, and industrial zones in Chester and Eddystone. Business owners can take advantage of the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (available through July 4, 2026), accelerated depreciation, Pennsylvania SRECs, and PECO net metering. Flat-roof office buildings, warehouses, and industrial facilities are ideal candidates.
Yes, Sunwise Energy installs solar in every township and borough in Delaware County, from Upper Darby and Haverford along the Philadelphia border to Chadds Ford and Concord in the west, and from Radnor in the north to Chester and Marcus Hook along the Delaware River. Our headquarters in Cherry Hill, NJ is a short drive across the Commodore Barry Bridge from southern Delco.
Schedule a free consultation with a Sunwise Energy Specialist. We serve every township and borough in Delco and our in-house crews install across the county daily. We’ll assess your home, design a custom system, and walk you through your savings.
$0-down financing, loan, and lease options available. NJ's SuSI program ($85/MWh for 15 years), property tax exemption, and sales tax exemption make going solar more affordable than ever.
