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5 Best solar companies in Orangeburg, SC (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 Orangeburg, SC 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
342 customer reviews
5.0 average rating

Solar companies in Orangeburg, SC 2023

  • Columbia, SC
    Established 2010
    Elite+ Installer
    For over a decade, Renu Energy Solutions has been a leader in the Carolina's as a premier solar installer with more than 5,000 residential and 85 commercial installations. Our licensed installers use the most up-to-date technologies to provide our customers with maximum long-term savings and energy efficiency. We also offer a 25-year product, performance, and labor warranty on all panel options to ensure that customers get the most out of their solar journey. We are also a local Carolina based company.

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    For over a decade, Renu Energy Solutions has been a leader in the Carolina's as a premier solar installer with more than 5,000 residential and 85 commercial installations. Our licensed installers use the most up-to-date technologies to provide our customers with maximum long-term savings and energy efficiency. We also offer a 25-year product, performance, and labor warranty on all panel options to ensure that customers get the most out of their solar journey. We are also a local Carolina based company.
  • Taylors, SC
    Established 2014
    Advanced Installer
    The founder of Detail Solar LLC, Paul Zimmer, found his passion for clean energy when he first introduced electricity to remote Micronesian Islands in the South Pacific. In 2014, after years of installing solar as a nonprofit ministry, Paul established Detail Solar LLC which continues to fund his mission in the Micronesian Islands. From residential to commercial installations Detail Solar provides clean energy throughout the Southeast.
    "If we can power small islands, we can power your home."
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    The founder of Detail Solar LLC, Paul Zimmer, found his passion for clean energy when he first introduced electricity to remote Micronesian Islands in the South Pacific. In 2014, after years of installing solar as a nonprofit ministry, Paul established Detail Solar LLC which continues to fund his mission in the Micronesian Islands. From residential to commercial installations Detail Solar provides clean energy throughout the Southeast.
    "If we can power small islands, we can power your home."
  • Charleston, SC
    Advanced Installer
    For many families, solar can be a “no brainer.” Here at Titan Solar Power, we are setting the standards for the relatively young residential solar industry. Over the past 36 years, we have helped more homeowners own their power than any other company nationwide.

    When it comes to solar in the US, Titan is a name you can trust on your paperwork to protect your family against the never-ending, always-increasing utility inflation.
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    Advanced Installer

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    For many families, solar can be a “no brainer.” Here at Titan Solar Power, we are setting the standards for the relatively young residential solar industry. Over the past 36 years, we have helped more homeowners own their power than any other company nationwide.

    When it comes to solar in the US, Titan is a name you can trust on your paperwork to protect your family against the never-ending, always-increasing utility inflation.
  • Hanahan, SC
    Approved Installer
    Live Oak Energy Systems is owned and operated by a group of expert, local solar installers and electrical contractors with more than 30 years' experience. We thrive on bringing the best in solar and renewable energy solutions to the Lowcountry, Coastal Empire, and Southeastern US. We would love to help you make the right choices for your solar and battery storage needs.
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    Live Oak Energy Systems is owned and operated by a group of expert, local solar installers and electrical contractors with more than 30 years' experience. We thrive on bringing the best in solar and renewable energy solutions to the Lowcountry, Coastal Empire, and Southeastern US. We would love to help you make the right choices for your solar and battery storage needs.
  • Greenville, SC
    Established 2016
    Approved Installer
    We are a locally owned and operated turnkey solar installer and roofer, headquartered in Greenville, SC.

    We are proud to be the recipient of the Central East Panasonic Installer of the Year Award for 2019 and the SouthEast Region Installer of the Year Award 2020.

    We are a Certified Tesla Powerwall and Enphase Encharge Installer.

    We offer a 30-year warranty through a third-party insurance company, Solar Insure, for your peace of mind on your long-term investment.

    We install a…
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    We are a locally owned and operated turnkey solar installer and roofer, headquartered in Greenville, SC.

    We are proud to be the recipient of the Central East Panasonic Installer of the Year Award for 2019 and the SouthEast Region Installer of the Year Award 2020.

    We are a Certified Tesla Powerwall and Enphase Encharge Installer.

    We offer a 30-year warranty through a third-party insurance company, Solar Insure, for your peace of mind on your long-term investment.

    We install a…
  • Charleston, SC
    Established 2017
    Approved Installer
    We offer quality workmanship and custom designs. RayWell is a locally owned business founded on the belief that the larger corporate solar companies are charging too much and leave the house looking worse than when they started. The equipment is important to us: we use only premium panels and Enphase to maximize energy harvest. We have multiple financing options so you can replace your current electric bill with a lower solar payment and start saving from day one. If you are looking for a simple roof mount…
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    Screened & Verified

    We offer quality workmanship and custom designs. RayWell is a locally owned business founded on the belief that the larger corporate solar companies are charging too much and leave the house looking worse than when they started. The equipment is important to us: we use only premium panels and Enphase to maximize energy harvest. We have multiple financing options so you can replace your current electric bill with a lower solar payment and start saving from day one. If you are looking for a simple roof mount…
  • Columbia, SC
    Approved Installer
    When you choose to work with us at Orka, you are choosing to get to know and work with a small family owned company. Our size helps us to spend the time needed with each customer in order to make sure you are completely satisfied as well as having a personalized understanding of your clean energy investment. We are solar installers and not sales people that might pass you along to people you've never met after the sale. We do everything with you from start to finish. You will literally meet or talk to…
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    When you choose to work with us at Orka, you are choosing to get to know and work with a small family owned company. Our size helps us to spend the time needed with each customer in order to make sure you are completely satisfied as well as having a personalized understanding of your clean energy investment. We are solar installers and not sales people that might pass you along to people you've never met after the sale. We do everything with you from start to finish. You will literally meet or talk to…
  • Multi-state
    Established 2016
    Approved Installer
    We are a relationship company that does solar. Our promise is hyper communication with install speed and the highest quality products.
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    We are a relationship company that does solar. Our promise is hyper communication with install speed and the highest quality products.

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How we determine the best solar companies in Orangeburg, SC

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 Orangeburg, SC 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 Orangeburg, SC. 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 Orangeburg, SC is $2.80/W. Given a solar panel system size of 5 kilowatts (kW), an average solar installation in Orangeburg, SC ranges in cost from $11,900 to $16,100, with the average gross price for solar in Orangeburg, SC coming in at $14,000. 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 Orangeburg, SC are:

  1. Renu Energy Solutions
  2. Detail Solar LLC
  3. Titan Solar Power
  4. Live Oak Energy Systems
  5. Firefly Solar & Roofing
There are 8 solar companies in Orangeburg, SC on the EnergySage Marketplace.
On average, solar shoppers in Orangeburg, SC save $40,102 over the course of 20 years that they would have paid to their utility company. Shoppers who connect with a solar provider in Orangeburg, SC on the EnergySage Marketplace have a solar payback period of 8.14 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.