Solar permits in Cary, NC
69 solar permits were filed in Cary in the last 12 months, and 29 in the last 30 days. That's 3% of the solar permits filed at the North Carolina offices we read, and 2% of all Cary's permits.
The Town of Cary issues building permits inside town limits. More on all building permits in Cary and solar permits at every office we read.
- Last 12 months
- 69
- Last 90 days
- 49
- Last 30 days
- 29
- Average declared value
- $39K
- across 67 permits with a value
Does this work need a permit in Cary?
Yes. Every install adds electrical equipment, so it needs at least an electrical permit. That's North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-1110), the same in every permit office — the statewide guide explains what it means for the permit records.
By month
Who's pulling solar permits in Cary
Ranked by permits in the last 12 months.
| Contractor | Last 12 months | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|
| 8MSolar | 34 | 29 |
| NC Solar Now, Inc. | 17 | 13 |
| Southern Energy Management, Inc | 3 | 2 |
| Top Tier Solar Solutions | 3 | 0 |
| Cate Associates Inc | 3 | 2 |
| Yes! Solar Solutions:cate Asso | 2 | 0 |
| Complete Solar, Inc. | 2 | 1 |
| Empwr Solar LLP | 1 | 0 |
| Top Tier Solar Solution | 1 | 0 |
| Cate Associates DBA: Yes | 1 | 0 |
| Cape Fear Solar Systems LLC | 1 | 1 |
Recent permits
A sample from 30 or more days ago. Permit Search and the daily email have them as they're filed.
| Address | Type | Value | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2524 HIGHGATE OAK DRCary 27519 | ElectricalPVRS | $64K | Issued | |
| 100 MINDEN LNCary 27513 | ElectricalE102 | $13K | Issued | |
| 912 REEDY CREEK RDCary 27513 | ElectricalPVRS | $82K | Issued | |
| 221 FLAT RAIL TRLCary 27511 | ElectricalPVRS | $39K | Issued | |
| 1072 UPCHURCH FARM LNCary 27519 | ElectricalPVRS | $34K | Issued |
29 more permits filed in Cary in the last 30 days
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Solar permits in Cary: common questions
- How many solar permits are filed in Cary?
- 69 in the last 12 months and 29 in the last 30 days — 3% of the solar permits filed at all the North Carolina offices we read. The busiest ZIP codes were 27519 (32), 27523 (16) and 27513 (10). The Town of Cary issues building permits inside town limits.
- Who pulls the most solar permits in Cary?
- By permits in the last 12 months: 8MSolar, NC Solar Now, Inc. and Southern Energy Management, Inc. The table above has the most active twelve, each linked to its own page where it has one.
- Does solar work need a permit in Cary?
- Yes. Every install adds electrical equipment, so it needs at least an electrical permit. That's North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-1110), so it's the same in every permit office in the state.
Related
Solar permits in other places
- Charlotte & Mecklenburg County866
- Wake County343
- Durham211
- Greensboro181
- Brunswick County132
- Johnston County131
- Gaston County79
- Wilmington & New Hanover County77
- Onslow County67
- Garner50
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Source: TarSignal, from North Carolina public building permit records, data through October 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly. Counts include every permit type a jurisdiction files — trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) as well as building permits — so one project can appear more than once. Values are what the applicant declared, where the jurisdiction records one. We keep improving how we collect each office's permits, so a count that steps up suddenly usually means more complete records, not more construction.