If you work full time and have a family, I would definitely recommend Celestial Solar…read more Choosing Celestial Solar has been one of the best decisions that we have made so far for our new home. As a family of 4 with 2 full-time working parents and 2 babies under two, Celestial Solar's support was nothing short of amazing for us. Jim and team are a good mix of professional and knowledgeable, and have been (and still are) genuinely nice to me and my family. They understand the complex nature of adding solar panels to your home and provide accurate estimates, recommend the best tech for your situation, walk you through the entire process, and have an awesome installation team who were efficient and installed everything without any hiccups. The extra support they also provide by completing permit paper work and communication on your behalf, mixed with the professional, yet fun, installation workers that my kids really liked, made this experience great for me and my family. We are now a few months into running our system and we have been overproducing energy, while Jim and team still keep in contact to make sure that everything is running smoothly.

When we decided to install a solar system for our home, we did a lot of research on local…read moreinstallers. One company consistently topped our list--Celestial Solar Innovations. They had incredible ratings and a spotless record with the Better Business Bureau, making them our top choice. When we met with the owner Jim at our home, he was extremely knowledgeable and completely low-pressure. What impressed us most was his honesty: when we asked about adding a whole-house battery system, he walked us through the numbers and advised against it because the ROI just wasn't there for our needs. He never tried to upsell us on anything unnecessary. The entire process was seamless. Celestial Solar handled everything behind the scenes--permits, electrical work, utility coordination, and even helping us register for SRECs. Their crew installed the full 20 panel system in less than a day! Their 10-year workmanship warranty and 25 year panel warranty gave us total peace of mind, and everyone on the team was friendly and kept us updated at every step. Best of all, we just received our first $10 electric bill (the local BGE minimum)! We couldn't be happier with our system and highly recommend Celestial Solar Innovations to anyone considering solar for their home or business.

I've been wanting to have a solar installation for a long time, but was intimidated by the…read morecomplexity of the technical details coupled with what I feared would be a huge cash outlay. The Solar Solution team was helpful, knowledgeable, and very pleasant to deal with from start to finish. They explained the technology and the complex permit process, as well as the tax and grant processes. They handled all the paperwork for our DC grant. Between the DC grant and the Federal tax credit 70% of our installation was paid for. Now we're gaining credits instead of monster electric bills during A/C season. We also elected to become "partners" with Pepco and Solar handled all that paperwork too. We get a nice not-so-little check every quarter for the SRECs that our system produces. If you're interested in going Solar, I highly recommend Solar Solution. They make a daunting home improvement a lot easier.

They used a photo of my home for use on a sales flyer which they said was obtained off of Google…read more Google's Rights: Google owns (or licenses) the copyright to imagery pulled from Google Street View or Google Maps. Printing Google imagery on commercial advertisement materials without explicit authorization violates Google's Terms of Service and constitutes copyright infringement. Very sleezy and I'd never do business with them.

Cory is the most helpful and versed person I have heard discuss solar. I called to see about an…read moreassessment for my solar panels to discuss with an attorney and googled for a good company and Aurora came up. While I never worked with the company before, Cory was able to take 20 minutes out of his day to discuss options, talk about Solar and bring me up to speed about everything I needed to do to proceed. There are so many solar companies that wouldnt go the extra mile and they did. I am eternally grateful for them and will gladly yet anyone whos interested in Solar opportunities or knowledge know exactly where to call. Thanks again!

We were very happy with their services Cory was very good. They showed up when they said they…read morewould! How many companies do that! They were friendly and obviously technically proficient. Also cleaned up after themselves and answered questions. If we do any more solar work we will definitely use Aurora Energy.

Edge Energy has redeemed themselves in my estimation! Caught in the throes of the bankruptcy of…read moretheir major supplier, Sol Systems, they have risen back to the top of my preference list. It did take some time for them to respond to my numerous requests, but the result was that they showed that my initial trust in them was warranted. I will continue to do business with them, AND recommend them to anyone seeking a solar energy vendor, as well as anyone seeking to improve their home's energy efficiency.

Didn't love our experience because we paid $100 for an EmPOWER project, had a challenge getting it…read morescheduled, ended up looking at our house and basically bailing/ghosting with no useful proposal, no clear path forward, and little/no follow-up. So I'm not totally sure what we got for the $100. Basically, seemed nice enough to deal with when we were interacting, but didn't get us to a win-win.

I contraccted with astrum solar for their lease program where you own the panels after astrum…read morerecieves the tax credits this gives you a lower initial cost. After placing my deposit astrum got taken over by constellation energy and this plan ceased to exist meaning i now had to cover an additional 12000 dollars for the install i had already taken a 15000 loan for the panel install so the bank astrum sent me too would not give me a loan for the full additional amount. Had I known this from the beginning I would not have needed 2 separate loans. Also the rep was extremly slow to return communications gave wrong or incorrect information multiple times. I am happy they are going to be installing them soon but buyer beware this company has issues which could cause you to regret signing a contract

Astrum/Direct energy is horrible do not use. Our solar has been down for the past four months…read more(summer where we over produce) to this day I still do not have a working system. They will not help. My contract says that our system will be "monitored and maintained by Astrum" and they have in the past system went down I was notified and resolve promptly. I was told monitoring is the customer responsibly. Not per our contract, which they had to agree. If I did not know that in our contract, they would have done nothing. I am $700 electric bills and paying for solar. NOT GOOD!

Elena was amazing to work with from start to finish!! 10/10…read more for service excellence We cannot recommend her company enough !!!!

For several years, I had considered going solar, and after thorough research, I finally decided the…read moretiming was right. That's when the real work began. I was very specific about how I wanted my 10 KW system designed--both in scope and budget. I also wanted to work with an installer who was deeply familiar with the incentives available in my area. That criterion alone narrowed down the list significantly. When I began reaching out to various companies, I quickly discovered a frustrating trend: many solar installers were locked into a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach and were unable (or unwilling) to work outside of a limited system design. My project required string inverter build, which further complicated the search. Another challenge I encountered was a general lack of knowledge among some companies' sales teams. Many couldn't confidently discuss critical elements like system components or even the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which is currently in the phase-out period--making it even more urgent for homeowners to act now. After speaking with many companies, I had the good fortune of connecting with Ms. Elena Zenke, owner of Bee Happy Solar. From our first conversation, I knew she was different. She was knowledgeable, flexible, and respectful of both my timeline and payment preferences. She welcomed my involvement in the design process, listened to my needs, and collaborated with me to ensure the system met my vision. Bee Happy Solar is the only company I know of that offers both string inverter and micro inverter solutions, which speaks to their technical versatility. A few months after my installation, I upgraded my home modem and lost connection to my inverter's monitoring system. Elena personally came back to my home and assisted with a support call to the micro inverter manufacturer until the issue was resolved. That level of post-installation service truly solidified my trust in her and her company. The installation crew was professional, efficient, and meticulous in their work. One of the installers even helped me resolve a minor issue with my skylight--completely unrelated to the solar project--and did so at no charge. That act of generosity did not go unnoticed. Post-installation, Ms. Zenke continued to go above and beyond. She assisted in completing additional paperwork for incentives such as the Baltimore County Property Tax Credit and the Maryland Solar Access Grant. In summary, Bee Happy Solar exceeded my expectations at every stage--design, installation, follow-up, and incentive processing. I would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone considering solar, especially if you're looking for a customized approach backed by exceptional service and expertise.

Had a great experience with Circa Energy. My system was up and running super quick! They exceeded…read moremy expectations in every way and beat the prices of all the other companies I contacted. Highly recommend!

If you are considering going solar, this is the company. CIRCA. Our experience with this company…read morewas stellar from the start. But it did not stop at the presentation. When it was time to install our solar panels. The weather was chilly, overcast, and rainy. But the guys were fantastic. They made me even more secure with my choice in selecting this company. When you are ready to go solar. CIRCA is the only company you will need. V.Powell

Working with these guys was easy, they went through all the options for our house and going solar…read moreso we could figure out which option made the most sense. There was no pressure so we could decide at our pace and they even helped us get a deal on a new roof at the same time. Have already referred friends to them and would use them again in the future.

From the owner: Maryland State Solar provides both solar power systems and energy efficiency solutions for…read moreresidential and commercials clients. Our installation team has completed almost 5,000 solar installations in Maryland so we have the experience to take care of your home. We set ourselves apart from the competition by designing and installing our systems to look and perform better than our competitors. This means using high efficiency black on black panels with NO white lines, running conduit through your attic instead of across your roof and placing all junction boxes inside your attic so they aren't an eyesore. For examples of what our completed jobs look like please check out our photos uploaded here and compare the photos of our jobs to other companies work you see in your neighborhood. We are proud to deliver this level of quality while keeping our prices very competitive with other companies whose systems don't look or perform as well. For more details on what a system will look like on your home and for a comprehensive quote please contact us today.

I could not have asked for a better company to do the install, repairs as necessary, and routine…read moremaintenance as I moved through years of ownership of the solar panels. Jesse, and his crew, have been committed, outstanding, dependable resources and have fully committed themselves their craft and to customer satisfaction. Cannot more highly recommend them.

When we got into the market for solar everyone in our community recommended Key Solar. It didn't…read moretake long to realize why. Our salesperson was Jesse Carl and he went over the offerings very thoroughly and gave us a clear and concise presentation. We were told everything to expect and most importantly, what was NOT included. There were literally no surprises when it came time for installation. The payment invoice we easy to understand and every step of the way was explained to us. For those just starting the solar journey, there's a lot of communication that happens between the solar company and your utility company. Jesse and his team handle ALL of it. You just sit back and let the magic happen. Once all the permits and paperwork are handled you are given your app login and you can track your production. Honestly, this was one of the easiest and pain-free processes we've experienced with something at this dollar amount.

I had a frustrating initial problem when I added additional panels on my detached garage. The…read moresalesman was rude and difficult (more a main character syndrome). OTH the tech department gave the effort their best and the panels are now working well together and properly. I'd work with service dept. any time.

Solar Energy World continues to provide the worst customer service I have ever experienced. My wife…read moreand I met with their sales agent Brian Spinazzola in August 2025, and we were promised that if we signed a contract within 48 hours the panels would be installed on our roof by the end of the year to qualify for the expiring tax credits. During the meeting Brian showed us various spreadsheets calculating the energy savings that panels would provide. I asked him to send me those spreadsheets for my own review, which he promised to do but never did. We nonetheless signed the contract, paid our deposit, and waited for installation. On December 8 I requested a scheduling update since it seemed increasingly unlikely that Solar Energy World would complete the project by the end of year, as promised. Brian did not respond. I emailed again on Dec. 8, Dec. 16, Dec. 31, and Jan. 3--while also calling several times--but Brian and the rest of the company ignored me. After I filed complaints with Better Business Bureau and Maryland Attorney General, they finally called and offered to complete the project at a discount to make up for the expired tax credit. Installation was completed this spring. On September 2, the panels stopped working. I emailed Brian, and he promised to submit a service ticket. Several weeks went by, and I didn't hear anything from the service team. I reached out to Brian on Sept. 24, Oct. 2, and Oct. 5 requesting an update, but once again I receive no response. If you buy solar panels from Solar Energy World, you will be ignored the second you hand over your deposit payment. They will not answer your questions. They will not perform the work you contracted for. They will leave you with missing or broken panels on your roof for months while you try anything and everything to get in touch with them. If you expect even a minimal amount of competence and professionalism when you sign a contract costing thousands of dollars, stay away from Solar Energy World and Brian Spinazzola.