Utility-coordinated upgrades
We handle permits, utility clearances, and inspections so your new service is energized on schedule.
Service Upgrades & Panel Changeouts
North Peak Solar upgrades electrical service and main panels so your home stays safe, reliable, and ready for EV chargers, solar, and future electrical needs.
Future-ready capacity
Panels sized with EV charging, battery storage, and solar backfeed in mind, not just today’s loads.
Clean, labeled finish
Every circuit is labeled, torque-checked, and installed to spec.
What is a service upgrade?
A full service upgrade evaluates everything from the meter socket to the grounding system. North Peak Solar aligns each component so the new main panel delivers dependable power and meets local code.
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Service equipment
We evaluate the meter socket, service mast, and main disconnect to ensure they match the new ampacity and utility standards.
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Panel capacity
Load calculations guide whether 100A, 200A, or 400A service best supports new appliances, EVs, or additions.
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Grounding & bonding
Upgrades include grounding electrode checks, surge protective devices, and bonding jumpers that satisfy the latest NEC.
Upgrades consider conductor sizing, clearances, and utility coordination so the new panel and service entrance work as a single, reliable system.
Signs you may need one
Electrical symptoms often point to limited capacity or aging equipment that is ready for replacement.
Breakers trip frequently
An overloaded panel or dated breakers can trip under modest loads, signaling the need for a modern load center.
Buzzing or warm panel
Heat, humming, or discoloration around the main breaker often points to loose lugs or undersized service conductors.
No open spaces
When tandem breakers fill every slot, future projects like EV chargers or hot tubs have nowhere safe to land.
New high-demand loads
EV chargers, electrified HVAC, and workshops demand additional capacity and dedicated protection.
Capacity options fit your plans
Choose the ampacity that keeps pace with electrical goals, additions, and fast-growing loads like EV charging.
100 amp service
Compact homes with limited large appliances or accessory dwelling units.
- Supports essential circuits with careful load management.
- Ideal for historic homes needing safer equipment without major rewiring.
200 amp service
Typical Minnesota single-family homes planning for EVs, spas, or remodels.
- Provides ample space for AFCI/GFCI breakers and battery-ready circuits.
- Simplifies adding solar-ready breakers and whole-home surge protection.
320/400 amp service
Large residences, multi-unit dwellings, or properties with significant electrified equipment.
- Dual main breakers or split-bus configurations for separate living areas or shops.
- Sized for multiple EV chargers, geothermal, and backup power integration.
Panel replacement details
Panel changeouts do more than swap metal boxes. North Peak Solar rebuilds grounding, protection, and labeling so your electrical system performs for decades.
Modern load centers
We install main-breaker panels with copper bus, surge suppression, and room for smart monitoring modules.
Protection everywhere
AFCI and GFCI breakers are placed where code requires, giving spaces safer shock and fire protection.
Clear circuit labeling
Each breaker is labeled and mapped to a digital panel schedule so future work is fast and accurate.
Optional surge and backup
We integrate whole-home surge devices and prepare interlock kits or transfer switches for generators.
Our upgrade process
Transparent milestones keep crews, inspectors, and utilities aligned from the first walkthrough to power-up.
Site evaluation Step 1
We review existing service equipment, load profile, and utility requirements to select the right upgrade path.
Permit & design Step 2
Detailed load calculations, panel schedules, and permit packets keep inspectors and utilities aligned.
Coordination & shutoff Step 3
Our team schedules the utility disconnect, gathers inspections, and stages gear so downtime is minimized.
Installation day Step 4
Old equipment is removed, conductors are upsized, and the new panel is terminated, torqued, and tested.
Inspection & power-up Step 5
Inspectors sign off, the utility re-energizes service, and we provide documentation plus warranty details.
EV & solar ready planning
Every upgrade looks ahead to home electrical—ensuring your panel supports Level 2 charging, solar interconnection, and battery storage.
EV charger ready
Dedicated 60A or 80A breaker spaces are reserved for Level 2 chargers, complete with load management options.
Solar interconnection
Panels are configured with busbar capacity and breaker positions to accept future PV backfeed or battery storage.
Smart load management
Optional main-lug or main-breaker configurations support smart relays, monitoring, and automatic load shedding.
Equipment & trusted brands
Durable gear from proven manufacturers keeps critical infrastructure dependable year after year.
Siemens & Square D panels
Premium main panels with copper busbars, convertible mains, and plug-on neutral design for AFCI/GFCI breakers.
Milbank meter bases
Utility-approved meter enclosures with lever bypass options that streamline temporary disconnects and service upgrades.
Copper grounding & bonding
Solid copper electrode systems, bonding bushings, and grounding bars that keep fault paths low impedance.
Frequently asked questions
763-317-6038 info@northpeaksolar.com Princeton, MN Electrical License: EA807281Building License: BC807666 Residential
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