NC Solar Now is a fabulous company. I interviewed several companies and NC Solar Now had the best…read morevalue. They arrived exactly on time and got right to work. They don't sub-contract the work so the staff are all employees of NC Solar Now. I thought was a huge plus and felt they worked really well as a team. They kept me informed of their progress and answered any and all questions I had. After the job was complete, the staff kept in touch with me to provide the next steps which, btw, they complete for the client. Highly, highly recommend!

After going back and forth via email for over a week with them constantly requiring further…read moreinformation in bits and pieces rather than telling me all of the information they would need from me at once for a repair, they told me that as I was in Charlotte they would need to quote me a travel fee. I am not sure how they are allowed to get away with stating they serve all of these different areas in North Carolina when they are going to tack on a travel fee to actually come to your location. They also asked for further information about the squirrel damage I need repaired so they could provide quotes on the equipment and materials needed, saying that would be difficult as they have not been to the site to make an inspection. Again, why state that you serve an area if you will not be able to come out and inspect the site before work is to begin? As I do not have the ability to access my roof on my own and was not given pictures of the squirrel damage found, I am unable to provide details on what kind of equipment and materials they would need to address the repair. They are the solar experts, not me. Very disappointing.

Our June rebate check BOUNCED. 2 phone calls to Blue Raven have not resulted in the check being…read moremade good. They say now that our August rebate will include a replacement check. So it's taking 2 months for them (allegedly) to fix a bad check? I was recommending Blue Raven to anyone who asked. Now I'm losing faith in them.

We had Blue Raven, now called Sunpower install our panel system. All went well with the install and…read morepower production was very good. Part of the contract was that after the first 18 months, Blue Raven was to send us a monthly chech of 43.94 to help with interest on the loan payments. The first year was fine but for the past year I have had to call at the end of each month to ask for my check. I am supposed to recieve them during the first week of the month. Every time I call I get the same answer, "it has just been approved and will be out within the next week". I did not call one month just to see what would happen and I never recieved that check. This is not the same company, (morally), I started with. There is no way I would recommend Blue Raven, Sunpower or whatever they call themselves now to anyone. They are getting a lot of advertising from me but it is not the kind they would like. I put my 2 cents in anywhere I can, with friends and neighbors, blogs even public bulliten boards.

I contracted with SEM earlier this year after researching other companies in the area. The main…read moreattraction was that they have been local to Raleigh for ~20ys. Others offered a lower price, but found that these companies vanish overnight and leave you in a conundrum. SEM, takes on these situations to help fix the one and done companies trying to make a buck and splitting. After contacting SEM and working with Yanni, we agreed on a 30 panel system and a Franklin battery vs the Tesla system. The reason being I set up a 30a generator to power what I needed when Duke drops. Franklin offered a generator option so I can still charge the battery and run basic needs in times of a crisis. Plus, it's a 15yr warranty vs 10 for Tesla. My situation is likely a one off, so don't discount the Tesla option. I held off a few months before a review because I wanted to see how this worked. I'm very technical by trade and wanted to see how this played out. For starters, SEM is insanely detailed and will work with you to provide the installation you request, even with last second changes as things flow. They did as I asked and provided input along the way. The entire process was seamless and the PM Maddie, technical engineer Jeremiah and others were always engaged. Even the Wake Co Inspectors praised their excellent work and several told me SEM does everything right. Couldn't be more pleased. As for how this all works. I learned that it works best with full sun, cloudy/rainy days... you get a lot lower output which makes sense. Best days, I can generate 13kw during the day, it'll charge and deplete the battery later on to run the house without using street power. Duke will draw some energy here and there, but the Franklin setup depletes less than Tesla so the monthly kickback is $40 or so vs $50. I'd rather have the generator option and 5yr extra warranty. Just me. My wife thought more about this and now does laundry and the dishwasher on sunny days to use solar vs at night when we're back on Duke. Run the heavy stuff during the day. I moved to the fixed rate, 12.5 cents per KW/hr vs TOU which is 11.5 cents off peak and 22 cents peak (6pm - 9pm). I was paying upwards of $700 a month with an all electric hvac (one up and one downstairs) last year. I switched the downstairs to a dual fuel so I have propane heat and the Franklin system can run a regular hvac unit (heat pump without electric heat strips... so AC in the summer and a unit with propane or gas heat in the winter). During the past few months with 100F heat, my bill dropped to $163 on a full month of fixed pricing. Even on my best months in early Spring or late Fall using no hvac, I would pay well more than that. Another thing we did was bail from the storm events from Duke. I live on the East side of Raleigh between Knightdale and Clayton. It'll storm badly in each city, but it breaks away at the house. We don't need to go into full charge mode drawing 13kw when the odds are we won't need it. Plus, the generator option we have. So we killed the storm option feature to save a bit there. My only regret is that I didn't do this years ago. I was worried about aesthetics, but the layout more than pleased me. Barely pay attention to it. If you have the means to get this done, do it. This company is by far 2nd to none.

I filled out the form provided my information never heard from anyone I guess they don't need my…read morebusiness. I was looking to put a solar farm in my backyard.

Freedom Solar has made getting solar almost effortless. The friendliness of the staff has…read moresolidified the feeling that I picked the right company.

From the owner: Freedom Solar is a contractor offering solar panel and backup power installation services for…read moreresidential homes and commercial settings since 2007. We help Raleigh-Durham homeowners and businesses install rooftop solar panels, solar batteries, ground mount solar, off grid solar and solar carport systems. Join the solar revolution today, and save money and resources by generating your own solar power.

They handled the entire project, start to finish and now we have an operational solar system with…read morebattery backup and we love. Everyone at Renu was knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. I cannot rave enough about this company and the people that make it work.

Renu is the high quality, low pressure solar installer in North Carolina. I originally bought a…read moresystem from Renu in 2011 and upgraded that system in 2016. I have worked with Will who works out of the jamestown office who (if you are considering solar in Jamestown/Greensboro area) is the guy to talk to

My panels were installed Dec 2022. They are super expensive and NO REBATE WAS GIVEN. It is now…read moreSeptember 2026 and I'm just now finding out that the installer "Covenant Solar Tech" which also was a roofing company, went bankrupt! They never reached out and notified me of this. These companies lie so terribly to the consumer for the sale. My Solar Edge panels are supposed to be warranted for their 25 year life. They are NOT performing as they should and repairs are falling on me. Can't speak to anyone over the phone, as one can only submit an email for support. What a DISASTER! I definitely would NOT recommend solar panels as you are only trading one bill for another headache! It's a HUGE SCAM.

I would love to be able to give them 5 stars. I really would. The people are great! ... but the…read morevalue for your money is awful. Learn from our mistake. Covenant overcharges and under delivers. A year ago, we signed with Covenant Solar based on their slick sales pitch. Just 3 months in, we were already not seeing the "savings" we expected. Convenant said that the ROI needed a good year to manifest based on seasonal production and usage fluctuations. This month we are now a year with their system, and we are paying $150 MORE PER MONTH in utility expenses than we were before solar! Every time I talk to Convenant (which is difficult now, sine they already have my money), they "confirm" that our system is producing as designed. That may be true, but the amount they charged for the system, we've since learned, is outrageous! I highly recommend that you stay FAR AWAY from Covenant Solar. I get it that this review could be written by a competitor, so don't take my word for it. Shop around. And choose any company OTHER than Covenant.

Found them through the Tesla website for the installation of an EV charger…read more Very convenient/easy to schedule a free quote via their portal. They were responsive and provided written quote just a few hours after they met with us. They were very knowledgeable about the process. And kept in touch for updates relating to the inspection and what to expect prior to the installation. Definitely recommend!

I got the Tesla Charger installed by Yes Solar and the reason I went with Yes Solar was, they are…read moreTesla Certified and the cost difference compared to uncertified installers was not much. The uncertified installer was not going to take town permit and said will use 50A breaker compared to 60A tesla suggests to take full advantage of their chargers. So it was no brainer to go with Yes Solar. They are very professional and meticulous in their work. Firs they will come and inspect the location and gives an estimate. Once you approve it they will start with town permit and procuring the 60A breaker which was a special order and took some time to arrive due to supply constraints. The permit took more than a week, but it was worth the wait and gives me confidence that I followed the NEC code. I dont want to take chances with electrical work. On the installation day 2 installers came on time and did a wonderful job, everything according to the code. My car now charges at full 48A Tesla rated 80% of 60A breaker. Getting 43 miles per hour charge. Very happy with the work and suggest Yes Solar for anyone looking for quality Tesla Charger installation

ADT has a good reputation, so when a young woman literally told me over the phone that I'd get…read more"free solar," I was all over it. But, as you can imagine, there's a catch to everything. First, no matter who you speak to over the phone, they cannot explain to you any particulars about the "free" program. They'll always HAVE TO send a representative to your home to explain things to you. That's their bread and butter, yet that's where they fail hardest in my opinion. I relented and agreed to a meeting. However, I ended up having to cancel via email. I received confirmation of said cancelation. The next day while I was away, I got a phone call from a gentleman who said he was waiting at my home. So, nobody from work told him I had canceled. I rescheduled for days later. Again, I confirmed via email for a 4pm meeting. At 4:30pm, I called the company to see where my rep was. She contacted him while I waited and said he wasn't told to come out to my house. So, not only was my time wasted (and HIS, the first time) but they're not very good at communicating. Especially with each other. I wish them the best, but I cannot recommend them under any circumstances. A.

NOT RECOMMENDED. Used to be very good when it was Sunpro Solar but since it was acquired by ADT it…read moreis a complete disaster. Customer service is non existent. I signed a contract to add a battery in September 2022 and there have been multiple delays and missed scheduled dates. It is now April and still getting excuses and scheduled appointments missed. I have asked multiple times to speak to a manager and this request always is denied. My solar panels have not been operational since January. The staff managing the project do what they can but lack support to get issues resolved. The managers do not care about the customers and let the staff deal with the upset customers as myself. If you are planning to go solar, go somewhere else.