After shopping around for solar bids I finally landed on Paradise Energy Solutions. Unlike the…read moreother contractors, they explained to me why, due to my low electricity usage (less than $100/month), solar is not a wise investment for me. It would take over 20 years for my installation investment to break even, and by then the life of the panels would be nearly over. The other contractors told me, "On average, it takes seven years to break even." Only Paradise had the honesty to tell me my circumstances are outside the average. That's a level of ethical integrity that deserves a 5-star review because it tells you something important about this business. Thank you Paradise Energy Solutions for making sure I was fully informed!

From the owner: Paradise Energy Solutions is Central Maryland's go to source for commercial, agricultural, and…read moreresidential solar energy systems. We're a full-service, family-owned solar energy installation company.

Very easy to work with, Jim (the owner) was very easy to work with and plan with. Answered all of…read moreour questions and was very prompt with responses whenever a new one popped up. Gave us honest opinions on panel quality, recommendations, and laid out work expectations given their experiences working with the utilities. Installation was completed across 2 days due to the # of panels, they were very courteous, prompt, and efficient in getting the work done. We didn't have to hound Pepco or do anything additional, Jim handled it all for us. Our production for March 2026 was 1.3 MWh, electric bill was $8.94 (for cost of connecting to the grid). If you are considering solar, definitely give Celestial a call!

Our experience with Celestial was professional and courteous from beginning to end. Never felt like…read morewe were being "sold" anything rather very informative about the service and what to expect. The installation team was more than efficient and easy to work with. Only down side is that the app is so addictive!!

There's plenty of solar companies in the DC area, use anyone but Ipsun. This has been a struggle…read moreever since I got solar.

So happy I did this. Once my bill was only $8.70. I had these installed 5 yrs ago with the idea…read morethat mostly I wanted to help the planet, but wow is it helping me too. I have never had an issue where I need to call with repairs. Great company.

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.

Great to work with. Great value. Responsive. I recommend them to others. Woman owned businessread more

They were spectacular repairing our faulty solar system. Very prompt, very clear pricing estimates…read morein advance, and highly professional and competent. Robert though out was great and the technician Charles was probably the best tech we have ever dealt with.

They were timely in response . Technician were knowledgeable and customer service oriented. Thank…read moreyou for being value focused and outcome oriented. Recommend for all solar needs including installation and servicing

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.

We used MTV Solar for our 72 panel array in Clarke County, Virginia. We chose this company because…read morewe believed they had the technical expertise and market knowledge for the job. Of the seven companies from whom we received quotes, MTV Solar provided the most straight talk and conveyed honesty. We have called on them several times for warranty or other work since installation in 2018, and they have responded rapidly, and addressed the issues. We would certainly hire them again.

I did not hire them. Tesla quoted me $5,000 to install batteries for my solar system on my farm…read more Testa then recommended this company to do the installation. They want $26,000 to install the same batteries, alone, plus charge me for the batteries. I cannot review the quality of their work. They are too expensive for me.

On 7/28/2020 a price quote was emailed to us for a shower to be installed and the quote was…read more$3,850.00. Prior to signing off on this quote I question that someone should come back to assess the estimate again and I was told that it would not be necessary. Thereafter, I signed off on the contract for the quoted price of $3,850.00. There was concrete that had to be broken up to have the shower installed which was done. Digging started and my wife was informed that they had to build a wall. I was not home at the time this wall issue was addressed. My wife called me and informed me of the wall that was needed. I gave the ok to let them add a wall. Later that evening I was shocked to hear that a 5' wall was an extra $400 that was not in the original quote. Donnie stated that he didn't realize that there was no wall present when he did the estimate. Had the work not started I would have cancelled the work because the price was not what was agreed on. This was very disappointing to see the price increase this dramatically. I arrived home after work, and I was shocked to see that the wall for the shower was actually in the doorway. Now the bathroom entry door only opens half way so we have to enter sideway. Towards the end of the job Donnie stated that they could install another door to open outward or move the doorway. I did not agree to the additional work because the extra charge for the wall was snuck in. The shower was installed and works fine. The job is now complete and I was informed that I would not be charged for the toilet valve that they broke. In my opinion this obligation was not met, and under duress I paid the extra $400.

I called in the morning. Was told I'd be called back. Waited more than a day. Unfortunately no…read morecallback. I'd have appreciated a straight up "no", or a suggestion that I might prefer to call someone else. But he kept me on the hook until I gave up. Looking for someone else now. I don't consider it professional not to call back when you say you will call back, but unfortunately too many contractors are good, efficient, but not professional business people. Shows a lack of integrity. Maybe he's a great electrician and a great guy, but not a good experience.

We needed an electrician to wire a new addition to our home. I placed a request on Angi's List and…read moreJL Electric responded. The "JL" of JL Electric is Joseph Lopez. Mr. Lopez was polite, professional and knowledgeable. He was punctual and completed the work when he promised. His price was fair and competitive. We are totally pleased with the service we received from JL Electric and highly recommend Mr. Lopez.

I submitted a project here on Yelp, and JL Electric was super responsive compared to the other four…read moreelectricians contacted. He ensured he understood what I was looking for when installing a 14-50 connector for my Tesla and was prompt in providing a quote. If you want a transparent and communicative electrician in the area ... you can find them here at JL Electric! Looking forward to additional projects with them in the future.