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    16x Boviet Solar 440W solar panels with Enphase IQ7+ microinverters installed on a rooftop

    TL;DR: We picked Solar Solution because of their excellent local reputation, and they were able to match a competitor's price. We are satisfied with the installation, but prospective customers should be prepared to wait... it took nearly six months from the time we had a contract signed to the time our panels were installed and switched on. I also wish they had installed a consumption meter with the panels. Read on if you want the full details of our process! After seeing some neighborhood yard signs advertising Solar Solution and upon the recommendation of some friends, we reached out to get a quote. We knew we wanted to own the system and were fine with selling our SREC credits up front to offset the initial installation costs - this is something that anyone installing solar in DC ought to consider carefully, the SREC credits will likely be worth more over time than they are up front, but we were interested in maximizing value immediately. We got a reasonable initial quote, and I uploaded it to EnergySage to see if any other local installers could beat it. We got a quote with a lower price per watt from a different installer, and Solar Solution matched it. I was sold - we signed the installation contract in November 2021. Pepco granted permission to install the system on December 10, 2021, and Solar Solution sent someone out to perform a structural assessment in early February. We heard from Solar Solution shortly afterward that DCRA wouldn't let us install solar on the roof unless we added additional structural support. This seemed unlikely, as our house was fully renovated in 2016 and had a new roof put on. Solar Solution sent out another crew to double check, and it turned out they had overlooked the support beam that was installed during the renovation during their first site visit. I can understand how this happened - we don't have an access panel to the attic, so the teams removed a can light from one of our bedroom ceilings to perform the inspection. In March, Solar Solution reported that they would need to downsize the installation from 18 panels to 16 to meet DCRA code regulations. We signed off on the modification, and finally saw that permits were filed in early April. The DCRA permit process took exactly three weeks from the time the application was filed until approval. Once permits were issued, the installation was scheduled within two weeks of permits being issued. Solar Solution sent their inspector the following week, and two days later Pepco granted Permission to Operate. Our system is performing as expected, and overall, we are satisfied with the installation. We ended up with a 7.12kW system consisting of 16 Boviet Solar 445W panels. They were paired with Enphase IQ7+ micro-inverters, which max out at around 290W of A/C output (or 4.64kW total). That's a big ratio, but makes sense given the westward orientation of our roof - we'll lose some output during the peak sunlight hours but the size and number of panels on our roof will help us capture more energy during non-peak hours, making up the difference. By my calculations, we'll offset about 85% of our energy usage over 12 months with the system. I'm a big data nerd, so I've got a couple of nagging issues. I wish we had been given the option to install the Enphase consumption meters along with our system, as the app tells us how much power is being produced, but not how much we are consuming and/or exporting to the grid. This would be nice to have. The consumption meters retail for $50 and I would have happily paid double that for this convenience at installation, but Solar Solution quoted me $750 to install them after the fact. We'll probably add them on later when we upgrade our electrical panel to support an EV charger and can roll the price into existing electrical work. Finally, the Enphase Envoy Controller they installed is connected to our home WiFi network, but also includes a cellular modem. For whatever reason, it prefers to report its data over the cellular connection, which limits updates to every 6 hours... far longer than I would like to wait for production data! It also appears that the firmware on the device is very old (circa 2018) which means it likely has some security vulnerabilities - I've segmented the device to a walled-off portion of the network to mitigate these, but it's unlikely that the average consumer would have the ability to do this. Hopefully there's a firmware update coming. At the end of the day, I would recommend Solar Solution to anyone looking for a quality solar installation in the District, but be prepared to have some patience with the process.

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    Solar Solutions has installed panels at two of our locations. They are great and trust them completely. We highly recommend JD and his team!

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    Revolution Solar - Flat roof solar installation in DC

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    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 had Revolution Solar install solar panels in 2019. They did an amazing job as they went the…read moreextra effort to run the wires inside the house to eliminate more wires outside. The solar panels are totally hidden in the front of the house too. Now the best part is the quarterly payment I receive for producing the electricity. And my electric bill runs around $30/month from spring into fall. It is really a win win situation for DC residents. And the tax credit makes it affordable. Now I don't feel guilty keeping my a/c set at 72F.

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    The EDGE Energy team is super knowledgeable, great with communication, great on pricing, and…read moreextremely trustworthy!

    Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this company…read more I was initially given a timeline indicating the project would be completed in time for my MEA application. In my case, that timeline was not met, and I had to request an extension, which I understand may or may not be approved. I potentially lost funding for thousands of dollars. The installation process took significantly longer than originally indicated. My project began in August of last year, and I did not receive permission to operate until mid-April of this year. in my experience, communication was inconsistent, with delays in responses and updates. In early to mid-March, I reached out multiple times and was told there were no updates. After escalating my inquiry, I was later informed that a visit had already been scheduled for the following week, which I had not previously been made aware of. This was confusing and raised concerns for me about how scheduling was communicated. Why are they making in house access appointment without ever confirming with me and telling me no appointment has been made at the same time? During one visit, I observed that the door was left open for periods of time in very cold weather (in the 20s °F), despite my requests to keep it closed. When I raised these concerns, I felt that my feedback was not fully acknowledged, as the responses I received focused more on explanations than on addressing the issues I had raised. Overall, my experience was frustrating and did not meet my expectations for professionalism.

    Bee Happy Solar

    Bee Happy Solar

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    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

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