We were in talks with Nova Solar for a number of months and finally decided to proceed with the…read moreproject. They sent us a contract for about $39k. When we read it, they had some dubious terms in there, like forcing us to use them to replace our roofing if we needed to. When speaking to the operations manager, Barklie Eestes, his attitude was one of arrogance and jest. We reached out to him for over a week to get the agreement signed and move the project forward. They then went ahead and sent a contract for the same exact system for nearly $50k. Something their office manager confirmed, "should not have happened." Maybe they didn't like our name or that we actually read through their contract, but all around shady business practice.

This is the company to install your solar power...give Nova Solar a call! They are the most…read moreprofessional, friendly, knowledgeable, and great team around. Nova installed our home system that provides 107% of our electricity. They explain all their work in easy to understand terms. Nova will work with you throughout the process and answer all your questions. Why not have your home solar cover your electric bills? THE SYSTEM PAYS FOR ITSELF AND IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. We have an electric car and wanted solar to provide the juice for it and our home. The panels look amazing on the house and we couldn't be more pleased.

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.

Updating my review for two reasons: 1) it's clear that leadership at the company is focused on…read morecustomer satisfaction and improvement now since they recently reached out to discuss my experience and they worked to make it right. So my guess would be that if someone did a job now, they would make sure the customer was happy (versus ghosting them like in my case in the past); and 2) I have no ongoing complaints about the work. Our house does appear to be better insulated (I.e., energy costs are lower in the summer and winter) and we haven't had any additional leaks or other issues.

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.

Bee Happy solar not only did a great job getting my solar panels installed, they also managed to do…read moreit before the federal rebate ran out with very limited time. The owner, Elena, was very professional, always helpful when we called with questions, and A pleasure to work with. The experience was great and I'm loving my $8 electricity bills (basically the connection to the grid fee)

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.

Great service and one of the only companies willing to take our smaller job. So far so good.read more

I had a great experience with Uprise Solar from start to finish. What stood out to me most was how…read moresmooth and well-organized the entire process was. Everyone I interacted with was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely helpful. I especially appreciated the communication throughout the process. The person who came to my home for the initial consult was also my main point of contact for much of the project, which made the experience feel much more personal and seamless.

UPDATE July 2026: After my review below, Uprise reached out immediately to apologize and provide…read morethe promised refund. Thank you! We chose Uprise based on stellar local reviews. While we got a great deal and the solar panels themselves are working perfectly, the customer service and project management fell short of our expectations. The main issue has been a lack of follow-through on a faulty consumption monitoring system we purchased as an add-on. Uprise was slow to acknowledge the problem, at times ignoring our emails or telling us to just wait and see if the issue resolved itself. They also provided incorrect information about our Pepco bill and dismissed our concerns by pointing out that the panels themselves were generating power. While our sales rep and his manager were always polite, they failed to take the sale of a defective add-on seriously. To date, the consumption monitoring system remains broken. While I appreciate that Uprise promised to both fix it and provide a refund after months of being unable to address the problem, they have failed to deliver on either promise. The installation process itself suffered from somewhat sloppy management. When Uprise provided timelines (e.g., "this step will take 6-8 weeks"), they often did not proactively update us; at week 9, I would have to chase them down for a status check. On install day, the crew left their truck blocking our neighbor's garage and disappeared for lunch. Despite telling us that follow-up work would be scheduled in advance, Uprise employees showed up at our home unannounced, with no company ID, driving an unmarked vehicle.

I had solar panels installed on my house back in 2012. Four of the microinverters stopped working…read moreand the manufacturer sent four new ones. However, the service warrantee expired and the servicer, Omnidian, would not service even though I offered to pay for it. After searching for a solar provider that would actually do repairs and not have ridiculous pricing (one provider wanted to charge a $500 "truck usage" fee, in addition to an hourly rate), I found Revolution Solar who offered a fair and reasonable hourly, I first spoke with Irvin in Sales who immediately connected me with Brian in Operations. Brian arranged for Jose to come out to do the repair. Jose was on time and courteous. Unfortunately, the microinverter manufacturer sent the wrong cable, so the microinverters could not be replaced that day. Jose ordered a replacement cables for me. When they arrived, Jose came back out, again on time, and replaced the microinverters in about an hour. I cannot recommend Revolution Solar enough. When I buy my next house, I will call Revolution Solar directly to arrange for solar panel installation.

I was contacted by Revolution Solar in relation to a program through the city to obtain solar…read morepanels. I was super skeptical, but decided to hear them out and I glad that I did. The process was super easy and seamless. They were very communicative and followed through. I am very pleased. I have referred them to at least 5 other people. Oh, and the program I used is not income based and I received the panels for free. They even sent me pics when I requested.

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

Giant waste of time. First they want to give you a 6 hour window. Next the dispatch system will…read moretell you someone is on the way but the time is not even close to accurate. They will come knock on your door but if you dont hear it they won't call or text in 2023. Then you will be told to reschedule and waste some other day.

My mini-split unit was not producing any heat. Smith & Company found the leak and detailed…read moreeverything that needed to be done to fix it right. I had another company come out about a year ago and clearly they not the builder did the job properly. Smith & Company did the job right like it should have been done the first time. The system works as if it were brand new. I highly recommend using Smith & Company for all of your HVAC needs.