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5 Best solar companies in Wakefield, RI (2023 ranking)

UPDATED MARCH 2023

There are plenty of solar companies out there – check out this updated ranking for the top rated solar installers in Wakefield, RI based on shopper preferences. Compare customer ratings, company tiers, and genuine customer feedback to see which installer is the best fit for your solar project.

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8 companies
182 customer reviews
5.0 average rating

Solar companies in Wakefield, RI 2023

  • Multi-state
    Established 2015
    Elite Installer
    Whether it’s a residential system, commercial property, landfill, brownfield, large plot of land, airport property, convention center, warehouse, carport, or strip mall, we have the experience to engineer, procure, construct, and maintain an optimum solar array for your home or business.
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    Elite Installer

    Screened & Verified

    Whether it’s a residential system, commercial property, landfill, brownfield, large plot of land, airport property, convention center, warehouse, carport, or strip mall, we have the experience to engineer, procure, construct, and maintain an optimum solar array for your home or business.
  • Multi-state
    Established 2010
    Elite Installer
    NuWatt Energy promotes Real Energy Independence and Energy Efficiency with quality systems installs. We install Solar Energy and Heat pump AC systems. We select only quality products from financially-sound manufacturers that can outlast the warranty terms to safeguard our clients' investment in the long run.
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    Elite Installer

    Screened & Verified

    NuWatt Energy promotes Real Energy Independence and Energy Efficiency with quality systems installs. We install Solar Energy and Heat pump AC systems. We select only quality products from financially-sound manufacturers that can outlast the warranty terms to safeguard our clients' investment in the long run.
  • WARWICK, RI
    Established 2014
    Approved Installer
    Renewable Energy Solutions LLC offers comprehensive, custom-designed solar energy and heat pump AC system installations for homes, businesses and institutions in the RI & Greater Boston area. Get real energy independence and save money on your utility bills with our quality installs. Contact us for more information about our systems and the benefits you can receive
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    Renewable Energy Solutions LLC offers comprehensive, custom-designed solar energy and heat pump AC system installations for homes, businesses and institutions in the RI & Greater Boston area. Get real energy independence and save money on your utility bills with our quality installs. Contact us for more information about our systems and the benefits you can receive
  • Multi-state
    Established 2006
    Elite Installer
    We have a deep commitment to developing and maintaining healthy, productive relationships and place utmost importance on customer service and satisfaction. We have a Customer Care Manager who ensures that there is clear communication through out the entire process and beyond. We know the value of happy customers, and strive for 100% satisfaction.

    We also have a commitment to operating our business in a sustainable, healthy manner. We continually look to our Sustainability Initiative to inform our bu…
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    Elite Installer

    Screened & Verified

    We have a deep commitment to developing and maintaining healthy, productive relationships and place utmost importance on customer service and satisfaction. We have a Customer Care Manager who ensures that there is clear communication through out the entire process and beyond. We know the value of happy customers, and strive for 100% satisfaction.

    We also have a commitment to operating our business in a sustainable, healthy manner. We continually look to our Sustainability Initiative to inform our bu…
  • Providence, RI
    Established 2006
    Advanced Installer
    Why choose New England Clean Energy for Your Solar Installation?

    Three simple ideas:

    - New England Clean Energy is local and has been in operation since 2006
    - High Quality and aesthetically pleasing installations at a fair price
    - Enjoyable, no-hassle sales process
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    Advanced Installer

    Screened & Verified

    Why choose New England Clean Energy for Your Solar Installation?

    Three simple ideas:

    - New England Clean Energy is local and has been in operation since 2006
    - High Quality and aesthetically pleasing installations at a fair price
    - Enjoyable, no-hassle sales process
  • Pawtucket, RI
    Approved Installer
    - Local knowledge and experience. We are familiar with Rhode Island and Massachusetts building codes, inspection requirements and paperwork.
    -Master electrician on staff. We have an in-house electrician and installation team.
    -Peace of mind. We use only Tier 1 products and offer industry leading warranties on our equipment, labor and workmanship.
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    - Local knowledge and experience. We are familiar with Rhode Island and Massachusetts building codes, inspection requirements and paperwork.
    -Master electrician on staff. We have an in-house electrician and installation team.
    -Peace of mind. We use only Tier 1 products and offer industry leading warranties on our equipment, labor and workmanship.
  • Cranston, RI
    Established 2015
    Approved Installer
    RESNE is a full service solar installation company Headquartered in Rhode Island. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations and set the bar for the highest level of customer service. RESNE is committed to making solar energy an affordable, attractive option for every homeowner. With our Solar Loan Program solar ownership is now within reach. With approved credit you will receive a custom solar array fined tuned to your energy needs. No down payment is required and all payments are fixed for 12 years. Wi…
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    Approved Installer

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    RESNE is a full service solar installation company Headquartered in Rhode Island. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations and set the bar for the highest level of customer service. RESNE is committed to making solar energy an affordable, attractive option for every homeowner. With our Solar Loan Program solar ownership is now within reach. With approved credit you will receive a custom solar array fined tuned to your energy needs. No down payment is required and all payments are fixed for 12 years. Wi…
  • Providence, RI
    Established 2010
    Approved Installer
    E2SOL offer products designed to maximize energy consumption efficiencies, generate, store, and distribute renewable energy. Our Broad selection of PV, Inverter, and Racking Manufacturers offers best value solutions to address customer needs.
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    Approved Installer

    Screened & Verified

    E2SOL offer products designed to maximize energy consumption efficiencies, generate, store, and distribute renewable energy. Our Broad selection of PV, Inverter, and Racking Manufacturers offers best value solutions to address customer needs.

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How we determine the best solar companies in Wakefield, RI

At EnergySage, we care about connecting solar shoppers to high-quality solar energy companies. As such, any solar installers we list above are active on the EnergySage Marketplace in Wakefield, RI and are pre-screened by our team.

What does it mean to be “pre-screened”? We evaluate every solar panel company to ensure that they’ll provide quality service to EnergySage users. These high-quality installers are approved based on their years of experience, licensing and insurance, reputation, and certifications. When bringing new installers into the EnergySage Marketplace, here’s how we ensure our partners are the best of the best:

  • At least three years of experience installing solar
  • Licensed and insured for solar installations
  • NABCEP certified
  • Reputation for excellent customer service and quality solar installations
  • Installs high quality solar equipment

Our rating tiers

Choosing the right installer can be difficult, especially when you’re deciding between multiple top-notch companies on EnergySage. To make it easier, we created a unique rating system that evaluates our partners’ performance based on real data from our Marketplace.

Elite+ installers are the most experienced, chosen, and celebrated companies on the Marketplace, having provided exceptional service to a high volume of shoppers for at least a year.

Elite installers earn top ratings from customers, endorsements from vendors, and win customers more frequently than their peers.

Advanced installers are among the top half of companies on the Marketplace for responsiveness, reputation, results.

Approved installers passed our rigorous screening criteria for experience, licensing, and positive reviews.

How to pick the best solar installer

When you’ve already narrowed down your options to reputable installers and are trying to decide which quote to move forward with, here are three final considerations that distinguish the best from the rest:

workmanship warranties for solar panels

Workmanship warranties

What is covered and for how long?

In the unlikely event there’s an issue with your solar panel system, it’s important to know who to call if something goes wrong. There are multiple warranties that come with your solar energy system, from manufacturer warranties for different components to workmanship warranties from your installer.

The workmanship warranty is specific to the work the installer performs, and is typically somewhere between one and 10 years. Be sure to check with your installer to see what’s included in the warranty, if there are any exclusions, and if there’s any cost to you in the event they have to come out and check on or replace some equipment.

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The use of sub-contractors

Which crew will install your system?

In some instances, solar installers will rely on subcontractors to perform some, or all, of the work included during your solar installation. Don’t let this put you off: it’s entirely standard procedure in the industry. What is alarming, though, is a lack of transparency from installers about who will install your system and why they use subcontractors.

When you’ve narrowed down your list of potential solar installers, be sure to ask who will install the system–their own crew or subcontractors–and, if they use subs, ask why they do, what portion of the install the subcontractors will complete, and what oversight the company you purchase your system from has over the subcontractors. At the end of the day, the most important question is who will stand behind the quality of your installation.

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Expertise

How does each installer tailor their system to your needs?

Beyond ensuring that your solar installer has all of the appropriate licenses and industry-specific certifications, it’s important to work with a solar installer who has experience custom designing systems to fit their customers’ needs.

When you’re comparing your options, the best installers will work with you to understand your needs, as well as how solar fits your overall energy plans. Make sure your solar installer provides a consultative, professional solar experience, and if you’re also purchasing a solar battery system, they have proven experience with those products too.

By doing the legwork for you, EnergySage makes it easy to find reputable solar installation companies in Wakefield, RI. We’ve already vetted all of our installer partners, and keep a close watch over their performance to ensure their installations and customer satisfaction are up to the levels that you–and we–expect. Start receiving free quotes from reputable installers in your area by creating an account on the EnergySage Marketplace today.

As of March 2023, the average solar panel cost in Wakefield, RI is $3.54/W. Given a solar panel system size of 5 kilowatts (kW), an average solar installation in Wakefield, RI ranges in cost from $15,045 to $20,355, with the average gross price for solar in Wakefield, RI coming in at $17,700. After accounting for the 30% federal solar tax credit and other state and local solar incentives, the net price you'll pay for solar can fall by thousands of dollars, and with options like a solar loan, solar lease, or power purchase agreement (PPA), you can find the right payment setup for your personal needs.

According to solar shoppers on the EnergySage Marketplace, the top five solar installers in Wakefield, RI are:

  1. ACE Solar
  2. NuWatt Energy
  3. Renewable Energy Solutions LLC
  4. SGE Solar (Second Generation Energy LLC)
  5. New England Clean Energy
There are 8 solar companies in Wakefield, RI on the EnergySage Marketplace.
On average, solar shoppers in Wakefield, RI save $45,329 over the course of 20 years that they would have paid to their utility company. Shoppers who connect with a solar provider in Wakefield, RI on the EnergySage Marketplace have a solar payback period of 8.10 years - this means that after this period of time, cumulative electric bill savings pass the upfront cost of the solar power system.
According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), solar quotes from national installers are about 10 percent higher, on average, compared to those provided by local installers. However, if you decide a national installer is the best choice for your home solar panel installation, here are some of the biggest companies to consider: SunPower, Sunrun, Tesla, Trinity Solar, ADT Solar (formerly Sunpro), and Momentum Solar.