Take Control Of Your
Electricity Costs.
Solar starting as low as $60/month and $0 out of pocket. VirginSolar is a trusted Pittsburgh solar company serving homeowners and businesses across Duquesne Light, Penn Power and West Penn Power. Protection from rising utility rates, honest guidance, and premium technology.
- $0 out of pocket
- From $60 a month
- Up to 40% off your power
Tired of letting your utility decide your electric bill?
Has your bill been climbing no matter how careful you are? Most Pittsburghers feel like they have no control over what they pay each month, and the rate only seems to move one direction. Year after year you pay more for the same power, and nobody at the utility is calling to ask if that is okay with you.
Here is the other problem. Most solar companies push one option, the one that benefits them, not you. We built VirginSolar to fix that. An advisor, not a salesman: honest guidance, fair pricing, and the options that actually fit your home.
Residential and commercial solar from a trusted Pittsburgh company.
More than just a solar company, VirginSolar offers guidance, flexible options, premium technology, and long-term support for homeowners and businesses. Family owned and operated, with a focus on outstanding communication and customer satisfaction.
Advisor approach
Honest guidance to help you choose the best solution for your home, not ours. No fake countdowns and no pressure to sign tonight.
Always available
Ongoing communication and long-term support before, during and after your installation. Real people, local to Pittsburgh.
Fair market pricing
Transparent pricing designed to earn your trust. You see exactly what you pay and exactly what you get, with no fuzzy numbers.
More options
Power Purchase Agreements, cash, loans, batteries, rooftop and ground mounts. The right fit for your home, not a one-size pitch.
Premium technology
QCells solar panels and Enphase microinverters as our standard, on every install. Tier-one gear built to produce for decades.
Family owned and operated
A local Pittsburgh business serving Duquesne Light, Penn Power and West Penn Power customers, built on communication and customer satisfaction.
Cost of solar: your numbers, laid out plainly.
You are going to pay for electricity either way. The only question is whether you keep handing it all to the utility, or switch to cheaper clean power. Here is what your cost, setup and support look like with VirginSolar.
Your cost and payment
- As low as 12 cents per kWh solar rate
- Starting around $60 a month
- Fixed or low escalator options
Your setup
- PPA or full ownership, your choice
- QCells panels and Enphase microinverters
- Battery backup available
- American-made equipment options
Your property and support
- Roofing available (GAF or Owens Corning)
- Solar and roofing for $0 upfront
- Roofing with or without solar
- Service and repair on existing systems
- Local Pittsburgh support
Two ways to go solar. You pick. We never push.
Power Purchase Agreement
$0 upfront installation. Pay only for the power your system produces, typically 12 to 17 cents per kWh, often up to 40% less than your current bill, with 0% escalator options. For comparison, current utility rates run about Duquesne Light 24 cents, Penn Power 18 cents, West Penn 16 cents per kWh.
Solar ownership
Fully own your system right away with a one-time purchase or financing. Best long-term savings, and you can get low interest rates through VirginSolar finance partners while taking full advantage of available incentives.
Premium technology partners.
We build with tier-one equipment trusted across the industry, the same gear VRGN Solar installs on every system.
- Q CELLS
- Enphase
- SolarEdge
- Tesla Powerwall
- FranklinWH
How we guide homeowners.
Our goal is simple: help you understand every option clearly before you make a decision. No mystery, no pressure, and you can stop at any point along the way at no cost.
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Understand your home and goals
We start with your home, your electric bill, and what matters most to you.
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Compare your solar options
We show monthly solar plans and ownership side by side so you can choose confidently.
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Design and next steps
We review production, warranties, and exactly what happens moving forward, then engineer a system sized for your home.
Solar beyond the roof.
Solar is not just for rooftops. Get solar installed anywhere, on any type of property. We also offer solar battery backup for off-grid power.
- Solar batteries for backup and off-grid power
- Ground-mounted systems where the roof is not ideal
- Solar carports that put unused space to work
- Off-grid and remote solar for cabins and outbuildings
- Mobile and vehicle solar for campers and RVs
Focused on Pittsburgh homeowners.
VirginSolar works with homeowners throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities, helping them explore solar options designed around local utility rates and housing styles. Because electricity costs, home layouts and utility programs vary by area, solar solutions are tailored to the specific conditions homeowners face in Western Pennsylvania. This local focus helps ensure recommendations are practical, realistic, and aligned with how homes in the Pittsburgh region actually use electricity.
Meet the people behind VirginSolar.
Family owned and Pittsburgh based. When you call VirginSolar, you talk to the people who actually design and stand behind your system.
Trent Tompkins
Co-Founder · 4 years in solar
Trent walks every homeowner through their real numbers with honest, no-pressure guidance, so you know exactly what you are signing up for before anything ever goes on your roof.
(724) 431-5207
Matt Miller
Co-Founder · 9 years in solar
With nine years in the industry, Matt leads system design and installation, making sure every system is engineered right and built to last through Western Pennsylvania winters.
(724) 759-5498What homeowners say about working with us.
5.0 on Google (47 reviews)These are real, verified Google reviews for VRGN Solar, the installer we partner with to design and install your system. We are an authorized VRGN Solar reseller, so you get the same crews, the same equipment and the same track record.
It's refreshing to work with a professional who genuinely prioritizes the customer's needs, and that is exactly what you get with Matt Miller at VRGN Solar. From the initial consultation to the moment the system went live, the experience was seamless and entirely stress-free. Matt possesses a deep understanding of solar technology and translates complex energy concepts into practical, easy-to-understand advice without any high-pressure sales tactics. The attention to detail during the installation was impressive; the crew was respectful of my property, and the craftsmanship of the mounting and wiring is top-tier. Matt was proactive in providing updates, so I was never left wondering about permit status or next steps. If you are even slightly considering renewable energy for your home, Matt is the expert you want in your corner to ensure the job is done right the first time. He has earned my full confidence and a well-deserved five-star recommendation.
I had a great experience working with VRGN Solar. Unlike other companies that use high-pressure sales tactics, VRGN took a very transparent and educational approach. They walked me through the difference between owning a system and their monthly solar options, which made it much easier to decide what worked for my budget. They are clearly experts in the Pittsburgh market and understand how to design systems that actually work with our local weather. Highly recommend if you want an honest look at solar.
Matt Miller at VRGN Solar is your guy. He made the entire installation process incredibly smooth, handling everything with a level of professionalism and transparency that's hard to find. Matt took the time to explain the technical details clearly, kept communication open every step of the way, and ensured the final setup was clean and efficient. It's rare to have a major home project go this well-I'd highly recommend Matt to anyone looking to make the switch to solar.
Matt is our sales person and he kills it. He bends over backwards and ensures he stays in touch even after the installation is complete. The installation had some issues and there are still some issues post- install. But Matt does a great job smoothing over the bumps in the road.
VRGN Solar made the whole process incredibly easy from start to finish. They really handled everything, from explaining the system and paperwork to keeping us updated during installation, so we never felt lost or overwhelmed. Matt Miller ...
I don't usually go out of my way to write reviews like this, but this one is earned. ...
Matt is one of the few people I've met who actually understands solar at a deep level. I've had multiple conversations with him about how it works, pricing, and different options, and he's always been very clear and honest about everything. I can tell he's not just trying to push one thing. He really tried matching me with what makes sense for my situation! Matt is a wonderful human! He helped me tons and did a quality and trustworthy job. I would recommend him to anyone looking for any solar work!
We chose to work with Matt because he is honest, knowledgeable, no pressure, and sincerely wants what's best for each customer. He was patient with us as we asked a lot of questions and tried to calculate which plan would be most beneficial for our situation. Our panels are now up and running, and we couldn't be happier. Highly recommend Matt and VRGN Solar!
I did a ton of research and met with multiple solar panel reps and without a doubt Matt Miller from VRGN Solar stood out among them all. Matt helped me through the process every step of the way and made it easy to understand. Matt also ...
Solar questions, answered.
Straight answers, no pressure. Still have a question? Just ask in your free review.
With a PPA you host solar panels on your roof instead of buying them. We design, install, own and maintain the system, and you simply buy the clean power it makes at a rate lower than your utility charges. No purchase, no loan, and you switch to clean energy with nothing out of pocket.
Yes. On our most popular PPA there is no purchase price and no loan to start, $0 out of pocket. You pay only for the electricity the system produces, typically starting around $60 a month. If you would rather own the system outright, we also offer a one-time purchase and low-interest financing.
That is the goal from day one. PPA power usually runs about 12 to 17 cents per kWh, compared with roughly 24 cents on Duquesne Light, 18 on Penn Power and 16 on West Penn today. You are going to pay for electricity either way, so you might as well pay less, to a system working for you instead of the utility.
An escalator is a clause that raises your per-kWh rate a set amount each year, often 1 to 3 percent. We offer 0% escalator options so your rate can stay flat while utility rates keep climbing. We always show you the exact terms up front, with no fine-print surprises.
The 30% residential tax credit for homeowners who buy their system outright expired at the end of 2025. On a PPA the system is owned by us, not you, so eligible incentives are captured at the system level and factored into your low rate. If you choose to own, we will walk you through what is currently available. Always confirm the specifics with a tax professional.
On a PPA we own the system, so monitoring, maintenance and repairs are on us for the life of the agreement, not you. If anything ever underperforms, fixing it is our job, not another bill for you.
Standard grid-tied solar shuts off in an outage for safety. Pair your system with a home battery, such as a Tesla Powerwall or FranklinWH, and your essential circuits keep running when the grid goes down. We size backup around what matters most in your home.
Net metering lets your meter effectively run backward when your panels make more power than you use, banking credits with the utility that offset what you draw at night. It is one of the biggest reasons rooftop solar pays off across Western Pennsylvania.
Quality panels like the QCells we install are built to produce for 25 years or more, backed by performance warranties. They have no moving parts and are engineered for Pennsylvania weather, including hail and heavy snow.
Ready to start saving?
Find out why so many homeowners are switching to solar. It costs you nothing to find out what solar would do for your monthly bill, and there is no obligation. We look at your roof and your real electric bill, run the actual numbers, and show you your options side by side. If solar is not right for your home, we will tell you.
Find out your new monthly payment.
Tell us a little about your home or business and we will show you your options, monthly solar plans and ownership, side by side. Honest guidance, no pressure, no obligation. It costs you nothing to find out.
- $0 out of pocket to start
- Plans starting around $60 a month
- Premium QCells panels + Enphase microinverters
- An advisor, not a salesman
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