New to the Philly area, I needed advice on what solar installer to contract with. I met with Meenal…read moreRavel, an advocate and educator with a group called Solarize Southeast PA. Among other services, they vet solar installers each year and Exact Solar was consistently one of the best. I was already aware of Exact Solar because they are listed in several national industry groups. Contracting with Exact Solar seemed a logical choice for installing a 30 panel, 9.9 kWp system on our garage roof. I reviewed my emails with Exact Solar co-owners Mark and Dara, over the months during the lead-up to the 2019 installation, and saw a long list of my questions and their answers. They always responded to my many questions promptly and accurately. Dara put together estimates of the system's output, the point at which the system would pay for its own installation (11 years). Any questions I had that had to do with system performance or the National Electrical Code went to Mark or to Vlad, a master electrician who designs each of the systems and is operations manager. Installation of a solar array is an impressive series of steps. Early on, Jackson, a technician, came out with a device to measure sun and shade on the garage roof. He determined that a black walnut tree would interfere substantially with system performance. After I had the tree removed Jackson came back and re-measured the surroundings for a go-ahead. Jackson showed me how his instruments can infer the extent of sunlight every day of the year based on a single day's several measurements. His measurements provide the basis of Dara's long-term cost and payback estimates. Exact Solar presently has two installer teams, both reporting to Vlad. My sense is that management and the installers respect each other and work well together. My team was headed by Nick who is also outstanding to work with. He, along with Jeremy, a crew member, always "did the right thing". Like running a very long power cable from my detached garage to the house. Running a very long cable means fewer wire-nut connections, and less chance of failure over time. But it's cheaper and easier to link together shorter, leftover lengths of cable. When they were installing exterior conduit, Nick would confer with me where to put them so they'd be less noticeable. If Nick had any question about the system's design, he'd call Vlad without hesitation. Vlad is a natural teacher, soft spoken, thoughtful and expert. Exact Solar has a culture of safety. Much of the time crews are on roofs and ladders, inherently dangerous places to work, and keeping workers safe is where everything starts at Exact Solar. The crew worked carefully, methodically, and cooperatively, without rushing. For Mark, Dara, Jackson, Vlad, Nick and Jeremy, bringing solar power to our communities is a passion, a mission in life, and a commitment to a viable future and not simply a business. If I had a chance to do this install over again, I would not change a thing. The system works perfectly, the design was correct, and the install was skilled and careful and oddly enough, it's fun to monitor it. I feel I have, with Exact Solar's help, contributed to the sustainability of our community.

I had received a quote from their designer in Florida ???. It was laid out for 17,000 kwh…read moreground mount. $54 000. They were scheduled to come out for electrical panel checks. All Square D installed by union electrical company. I had contracted Davey Tree company to have a 50 tree oak tree removed and any branches interfering with the sunlight exposure a day before their visit for final details. I get an email from the designer in Florida for my commercial property in Delaware stating they were not licensed in Delaware. A BS answer. They advertise on their website Delaware. They checked the codes here for the design. They may have been in business for 21 years but like a local surgeon stated " you're only as good as your last case. That rank a zero.

This is Rakish Patel Owner of West Coast Properties INC…read more 1800 JFK blvd Philadelphia P.A This Company is one of the most reliable i ever seen.. There honesty and integrity is so transparently amazing, I really recommend this company for solar needs.. The Owner is a very Honorable and Reputable Business person. with a very supportive and wonderful staff..

I shopped the different solar installers in the area but I liked the system Belmont installed the…read moremost. Mike Weaver was very helpful in designing a system that met my budget and power needs. The whole process took several months but Belmont handled all the paperwork for permits and utility connection while office manager Vicki Lauretta kept me informed of the project status, even answering emails over the weekend. The install itself went very smoothly and the system has been performing great.

I've had an issue with our solar system for over a year and had been searching in vain for someone…read morewho could advise me on how to fix it, until I contacted Paradise Energy Solutions. Alex was able to give me the information I needed and a game plan for how to get it fixed. I can't say enough good things about him. Five stars for Alex and Paradise!!

A solar installation company has yet to be chosen because they either respond initially and then…read moreghost me or do not provide a single point of contact for the entire process. Paradise Energy Solutions is being given a five at this point though because they have been *very* helpful so far, AND, they have been an excellent communicator. The communication so far has answered ALL the questions I've had and committed to furthering the process should they be chosen.

SunPower Builders cares...they are dedicated to bringing solar and renewable energy to their local…read morecommunity. They also were the original solar company in PA - so they have the experience and knowhow to really take care of you and make sure their products and services will last.

From the owner: PA's original solar company.read more

As someone who relies heavily on reviews to learn about a business, I was initially surprised that…read moreMike only had 5 star reviews on Google. However, there is a reason why: from the very outset, Mike goes above and beyond in his work. His initial proposal was the most detailed one I received, and while it wasn't the lowest quote, I felt much more comfortable going with Pennstar Solar as a small, locally owned business with customers who were incredibly happy with the work that Mike did. There was only one hiccup that happened on install day, when the installers felt we should replace our service line before they installed, and while it was unexpected, Mike worked quickly to get quotes from other electricians to get the service line replaced, and the installers were able to come back two days later to complete the install. And now less than three months after initially requesting a quote from Pennstar, my solar system is up and running and connected to PECO, thanks to Mike!

From the owner: Pennstar Solar LLC installs solar panels and energy storage systems in the Greater Philadelphia…read morearea including Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Bucks counties, as well as South Jersey. Pennstar Solar LLC is a local company with local operations, we do not operate nationwide. We strive to provide excellent communication and service, clear and transparent pricing, and one point of contact."

Very fast to respond and super easy to work with as far as estimating and project timing. Extremely…read moreprofessional and experienced to say the least. We were quoted an honest amount and the work was completed way faster than we could have anticipated. Highly recommend.

Fast effective and efficient…read more Fast effective and efficient. Showed up on time with everything they needed, worked through the day and finished it in one. Coordinated the inspection so I could be compliant. Would use again. Would recommend

We were thoroughly delighted by all the interactions with Terrasol... from the initial contact…read more.. the sales process... the installation... and the follow-up afterward. Rob is the kind of sales person you'd hope to find whenever you consider a big purchase... he is thorough and fully knowledgeable on all the issues, and it's a bonus that he's very personable too. We've completed several remodeling projects in our home so we know from experience Terrasol is excellent in every regard. Terrasol designed and implemented a system that generates more electricity than we can use, even though our house does not face south... all at a competitive cost as compared with other vendors. The installation team was very professional and reliable; respectful of our property and landscaping. The final installation is impeccably clean and beautiful. Timing and cost were exactly as promised; no hidden surprises. Terrasol expertly managed the entire process (all system components, permits, coordination with our power company, submission of paperwork for government rebates/credits). Terrasol has truly been a joy to work with. We highly recommend this company. If you are interested in a solar installation with Terrasol then we'll be happy to discuss the project with you.

This was one of the best customer experiences I've ever had. In an industry that's grown…read moreincreasingly competitive, it was refreshing to see a place that didn't try to hard sell me, that presented an honest assessment of what was possible, and worked with us from there. The installation took only half a day, and my system was fully operational ten days later, after PECO certified it. Throughout the process, Rob and Rasha responded to all of my questions promptly and with exceptional patience. Though I'm not an expert on solar, my panels seem to be working exceptionally well, and Rob and the team continue to be responsive to any questions I have. In short, I highly recommend this firm!

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.

We had a great experience with Celestial Solar Innovations. Company owner Jim Reilly came out and…read moreassessed our site, gave us a comprehensive overview of our options, and addressed all of our questions before designing a solar array to meet our specific needs. The permitting process was a breeze; Celestial coordinated everything with the county and BGE. Installation went smoothly and our system was up and running and generating power on schedule. We saw huge energy savings with our first utility bill after the system went live. The panels are sleek and blend beautifully with our roof; they look like they've always been there. We are extremely happy with Celestial, and whole-heartedly recommend them!