INSTALLATION

Who Installs Your System

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INSTALLATION

Who Installs Your System?

We partner with carefully vetted local and regional installers who can deliver exceptional service—and actually be there when you need them.

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THE REALITY

Why We Don't Install

Scaling a nationwide solar installation company is nearly impossible. That's why you've seen so many large solar companies go out of business—they grew too fast, overpromised, and couldn't deliver.

National Companies Fail

Many large solar companies have faced major financial struggles trying to manage installations coast-to-coast.

Quality Suffers at Scale

When you're installing in 50 states, you can't maintain consistent quality or customer service.

Service After Install

Big companies often disappear after installation. When something breaks, good luck getting help.

60%

of large solar companies have filed for bankruptcy or downsized significantly

The "grow at all costs" model doesn't work in solar installation. We chose a different path.

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Rigorous Vetting Process

Every installer goes through extensive background checks, license verification, and financial stability analysis.

Local solar crew installing panels on a rooftop

Local Expertise

We partner with local and regional installers who know your area's building codes, permits, and utility requirements.

Electrical inspector reviewing a home solar installation

Ongoing Accountability

Installers maintain their network status through consistent quality scores and customer satisfaction ratings.

Service technician checking solar panel wiring

Service After Sale

Your installer remains your point of contact for maintenance, repairs, and warranty claims for the life of your system.

VETTING PROCESS

How We Choose Installers

Every installer in our network goes through a rigorous vetting process. We only partner with companies we'd trust to install on our own homes.

Licensed & Insured

Full verification of state contractor licenses, liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage.

Track Record

Minimum 3 years in business with documented history of quality installations and satisfied customers.

Financial Health

We verify they're financially stable and will be around to honor warranties and service calls.

Team Size

Right-sized teams that aren't overextended—enough capacity to deliver without being overwhelmed.

Service Capability

Local presence means they can respond quickly to maintenance and warranty issues after installation.

Licensing and Complaint History

Check licensing, insurance and complaint history with your state board before you sign. Public records, not marketing copy.

Healthy Local Partners
Not overwhelmed, not overextended
Deep knowledge of local building codes and permit requirements
Established relationships with local utility companies
Can respond to service calls within days, not weeks
Reputation in the community they want to protect
Right-sized teams that deliver quality over quantity
OUR APPROACH

Local & Regional Partners

We partner with healthy local and regional installation companies that aren't trying to take over the world—just serve their community exceptionally well.

These companies have the capacity to handle your installation without being stretched thin. And when you need service after installation, they're actually there to help.

Ready to Meet Your Local Installer?

Design your system and get matched with a verified local installer in your area. They'll handle everything from permits to power-on.

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