Best Solar Panels in United States

Solar City is the best solar company we used. They were incredible from start to finish. They have a great team of professionals that are knowledgeable and friendly. From the first contact to the final installation, Solar City was there with us every step of the way. They answered all of our questions and walked us through the entire process. We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and highly recommend Solar City to anyone interested in going solar.

When I was researching solar companies to hire for my home I found Solar Shark to be the best one out there as far as service , panel quality, craftsmanship, and customer service. I have a busy schedule but they made meeting with them easy and convenient through a comprehensive and step by step virtual presentation. I felt very comfortable with the entire process of understanding how solar works, their product quality, the savings that are enjoyed with solar power, and the fact they had a solid organization I could rely on.

James F
Phoenix

The whole process was very easy and Brad was great to work with. Once we were ready to go for it and order the screens it was done in a very timely fashion. Having the screens on my east windows has made a huge difference in comfort and temperature. I would use this company again and recommend to friends.

We purchased (vs leased) a fairly large 14.28kW system (51 x 280Watt panels) installed by Argent Solar in the summer of 2015.  We shopped around a LOT, comparing purchase vs lease, installers, panel manufacturers and configuration options (normal string inverters vs the power optimizers).  Argent was up front with us (our rep was Charlie, but he might be retired by now), well-priced and timely in everything they did.  No problems getting it approved by APS & turned on.  Our power production this last 3.5 years has been exactly as forecasted (clouds are the biggest variable, but that averages out over time).
We've been very happy with Argent.

While I know the up-front cost to own your system is scary or undoable for most, it is really the better option in the long run if you can swing it.  If you do lease, make sure to read the fine print.  For example, a lease installation by SolarCity would have saved $ up front, but the price we paid for electricity from the solar panels was automatically going to increase by 3.5% per year.  That's insane!  You go solar to get AWAY from price increases!  3.5%/year over the 20-year lease means you're paying almost DOUBLE by the end.  In countries like Germany that have pushed solar & wind power very hard, the cost of electricity has dropped dramatically, and likely that will happen here, too, once we get enough adoption here down the road.  You don't want to be paying a ton MORE down the road while everyone else is paying LESS.  Neither will people potentially buying your house when you move.  Most leases are a 20-year commitment, regardless of the owner.  The wrong solar lease is a liability, not an asset.

We ended up getting panels that had black metal edges instead of silver/aluminum, so the panels are black-on-black, which looks very sharp!  I did a lot of research on panel manufacturers, to include calling a guy I know in CA that runs a solar install company and settled on SolarWorld panels.  There are plenty of other great options (LG, Sunpower, Kyocera) but SolarWorld had the best cost at the time and we wanted to make sure to stay away from cheap Chinese makes for peace of mind.

We also went with SolarEdge power optimizers & inverter rather than the more normal string inverters.  It's a little more cost up front, but having a power optimizer at each solar panel means each panel will produce as much as it can.  Despite being the exact same panel, the power rating is a minimum, as slight manufacturing differences can enable some panels to produce several % higher.  (Looking at my current totals for the week, my best panel has produced 8.42kWh (kiloWatt hours) and my worst panel only 7.80kWh.  That's almost an 8% difference between best & worst.  The average difference is probably 3-4%.)  For a normal string inverter setup, a bunch of panels are all connected to the same inverter and all panels are limited by the worst performer on the string, so you'd never get that extra production.  If you have a shadow from a tree or something on your panels part of the day, then the panels in the shade are going to limit your production over all.  Is it enough of a difference to make up for the extra cost?  I don't know, probably.  If you have a shade problem, though, I think it DEFINTELY would.

Several of the SolarEdge power optimizers have gone bad during the last 3.5 years.  I'm not sure if I got a bad lot or what.  You have a graphic depiction of your system to monitor via a web page, though, so as soon as you see a "black hole" in your system, you just call your installer and they replace it free of charge.  Those power optimizers come with a 20-year warranty, so SolarEdge ships a replacement part and pays the install charge.  Argent Solar has been great for this, replacing the part within a couple days usually, as they have replacement parts on hand already.

Anyway, I've been thrilled with our setup.  When I first ran the numbers, the payback was going to take just short of 8 years (including the state & federal rebates).  Then APS put through not one, but two, price increases of nearly 8% each, so that shortened my payback period closer to 7 years (due to the extra cost of electricity that I'm NOT paying).  And when you think that the value of my house has surely increased (due to owning the system; not true for a leased system), there's a good chance the system has already completely paid for itself at just 3.5 years.  Your numbers will be different, maybe better or worse, but probably an excellent investment if you're going to stay in your house for even just a few years.

After reading reviews online for several companies and several estimates, we decided to go with Thermo Shield for improving our attic insulation. Our attic only had R19, and we had it brought up to R42. Nick and his crew were on time, and finished the job promptly. We noticed a difference immediately, and by mid-day, the ceiling temps were 6-8 degrees lower than the previous day. That translates into less heat transfer from the attic into living space, and less strain on our AC system.
I highly recommend Nick and Thermo Shield, if you're thinking about insulation. Perhaps the biggest selling point, besides the $ savings, was that the owner, Nick came out and gave the estimate, and was back with his crew. I didn't get one salesman, and then another crew that didn't know what was discussed. On point sales and service!

Back in June I was looking for a good electrician to help out with some rewiring for the kitchen remodel we working on. Got Tommy's number for a work colleague who highly recommended him. Tommy returned my calls promptly and was willing to stop by whenever to give me a quote. I really liked Tommy as he felt honest and gave me a fair quote for the work I was needing. When it was time to do the job one of his team members Steve was the one who was assigned to it and  I couldn't be happier with the work he performed. He showed up promptly and got the job done quickly and was willing to work around the wife and mines busy schedules. I won't hesitate to call on T&K for any of my future electrical needs.

Scottsdale Solar came highly recommended from one of our friends. After meeting with a few companies, we followed  our trusted friends recommendation. We were on an averaging plan and paid about $267 per month. Last month my electric bill was $40. It will take a year to truly understand the savings, but thus far, we are certainly pleased. Scottsdale Solar was very efficient and the follow up was excellent. I would definitely recommend this company.

Fast and expeditious service to repair/replace missing roof tiles at a reasonable price. Company found on Yelp

9/25/16
Update:

We had our solar installed last week and we were very happy with how they installed the panels and especially for how the inverters and conduit were kept so discreet.  You cannot even tell that there is solar from looking at the front of the house because they managed to put the inverters behind the wall and they painted the conduit, ran it along the bottom of the house and up through a roof tile on the other side of the roof peak.  So there is no ugly conduit jutting out around the roofline.  We appreciate them following through on this which was our concern.  The inverters are just barely below the wall line, so we'll see if they are still hidden when we have the inverter covers put on.  Also, we have to wait for APS to set us up to actually begin using solar, so we could have to wait for a while. I'm not sure that Sun Valley could even do anything about this, though.

9/20/16
After a lot of deliberation about whether to put solar on our home, we decided to talk with Sun Valley Solar Solutions.  We largely chose them because they seem to be less salesy and more technical.  We stopped by one day when we were in the area and talked with Bobby.  He gave us some great information and suggestions based on our desires and usage.  He was very patient with our many question.  The quote that was given was also priced very well given that we were getting a very good product.  We appreciated his diligence in carrying the process forward when we would get busy on our end.  He continued to check in, not pestering, just enough to move to the next step.  

Everyone has had a lot of patience with our particular concerns.  Rahel has kept us in the loop on the progress and helped move things forward towards installation.  Also, In response to our questions about the appearance from the front of the home, the designer, Brian, came up with a way to make the conduit and inverters less noticeable, which we really appreciated!

Overall, we have been very happy with our experience with Sun Valley Solar Solutions and are excited to now be able to experience the benefits of solar!

They are scheduled to install our solar panels tomorrow and Thursday.  We will update our review as the project progresses!

From start to finish, I was very happy with my experience with Solar Penny.

The owner is very knowledgeable and the prices are competitive.

They helped me design a system that would be right for me. They didn't oversell me.

The installation went smoothly except for one hiccup. The installer didn't check to see where the bathroom vent pipe was located. After he cut the hole for the charge controller panel he found it. So instead of putting it in a better spot, it wound up with a surface mount box. It's ugly.

UPDATE:

They called in another installer. He found many serious wiring and installation problems and had to remove and reinstall most of the system! Well, all was good until this week when we took the camper in a road trip. We started noticing a strong odor from the black tank. After much searching and aggravation, we discovered the the original installer they had working on our camper had damaged the seal around the soil stack. Owner states he is no longer using that installer.

Great service from Nick and his company, I literally texted him nextdoor this morning, he responded very fast, and was at my house in 2 hours to fix our AC unit, now it starts and operates much better, much quieter. Thank you very much, wish you and your company all the best...Vince (U.S. Navy (retired))

Fair pricing. Arrived on time. Technician was in and out pretty fast.  Panels look great

Raymond is very knowledgeable about solar and loves what he does! He's not just your average solar salesman. He actually cares about his customers and looks to find you the best rates possible. If your going to go solar. Give Raymond a call. You won't be disappointed.

We have debated getting solar in our new home for over 3 years, reached out on the internet and got hounded by several harassing salesmen. It was horrible.
Then a few months later I saw an add for Sunpower, their sales experience was like night and day. No pressure,  friendly, informative, and respectful of our time.
Best part of the desicion making the choice to go with their superior product and installation was their quote was several thousand less than other installers.
Thank you Greg for our purchase experience!

I was very impressed with Phelps solar heating for my pool. Their work is uncompromising and professional. The installation process went smooth with no concerns. Even though I had many questions along the way, they always took the time to fully explain everything. I was even quite impressed that they also painted the white PVC to my house and even matched my roof colors. I have already recommended them to friends.

Modern City Solar is a great company! Very easy to deal with, they were so helpful from start to finish.
This was one of the best overall experiences I've had with a vendor.  The sales agent that came in was so informative and the way he did the presentation sold us right away. Payments, loan terms and warranty information were easy to understand. No hidden figures or small print. The approval for the lease was done on the spot. Signing up for it was a breeze.
The installation process quick and clean. They kept us informed throughout the whole process and answered all my questions. They kept me updated  on the status and informed me what to expect. Very flexible with my schedule. Their answering service is always available and return calls right away, they won't leave you hanging. The girl who answers the phone is knowledgeable and gets things going right away. Modern City Solar people have it together. If you are looking for a solar company and want the best possible experience be sure and choose Modern City Solar. I would recommend them to manage your solar installations

I installed Solar Panel from Sunrun through Costco. Sunrun lied to me to receive my contract, the majorities Solar Panels Sunrun installed did not work since they installed it, Sunrun hide information (the reason the panel they installed did not work properly). I bought large size of Solar Panel over $40,000 plus interest rate and refinance cost which I paid over $50, 000. About 10-11 of Solar Panels did not work since installation. I paid electric bill over 10,000. I tried to communicate with Sunrun customer service and they offered me only 2000 and repair the panels. Unfortunately,  Sunrun customer service is trying to ignore and dismissed my request for taking full responsibility for all damages caused to me.

Do not trust Sunrun and Costco. I only hired Sunrun because I trusted Costco.  They are unethical companies and they are trying take advance of customers. They took my money and Sunrun caused me financial and emotional damages.

I filed complaint against Sunrun and Costco with Sate Licensing Agency, State Attorney General Office, Better Business Bureau and Complain to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

I am going to provide bad review against Sunrun and Costco in Yelp, Google Review, Solar Reviews and others.

My next steps would be to contact my local government and local media regarding Sunrun and Costco.  

Yelp-Sunrun Review: yelp.com/biz/sunrun-phoe…

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