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5 Best solar companies in Manakin Sabot, VA (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 Manakin Sabot, VA 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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7 companies
776 customer reviews
5.0 average rating

Solar companies in Manakin Sabot, VA 2023

  • McLean, VA
    Established 2011
    Elite+ Installer
    Things to Consider While Going Solar

    First thing to keep in mind when going solar is purchasing the right solar panels and inverters for your solar project. At Solar SME, we only sell and install the best-quality US branded equipment with a 25-year warranty. Installing the best-quality equipment onto your home or business will provide you with the highest performance, increased safety, and close to no maintenance needed.

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    Things to Consider While Going Solar

    First thing to keep in mind when going solar is purchasing the right solar panels and inverters for your solar project. At Solar SME, we only sell and install the best-quality US branded equipment with a 25-year warranty. Installing the best-quality equipment onto your home or business will provide you with the highest performance, increased safety, and close to no maintenance needed.

    Get an Accurate Quote from Solar Experts

    At…
  • Falls Church, VA
    Established 2012
    Elite Installer
    Nova Solar has become the most trusted name in solar for DC, Maryland, and Virginia because of our commitment to quality, honesty and value. As a referral-based business, we believe educating customers about the benefits of solar and helping them weigh all their options is the best way to produce happy customers and grow the industry as a whole.

    A top-quality solar system necessitates expert design, top-of-the-line products, and superb workmanship. Our design professionals create custom solutions fo…
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    Elite Installer

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    Nova Solar has become the most trusted name in solar for DC, Maryland, and Virginia because of our commitment to quality, honesty and value. As a referral-based business, we believe educating customers about the benefits of solar and helping them weigh all their options is the best way to produce happy customers and grow the industry as a whole.

    A top-quality solar system necessitates expert design, top-of-the-line products, and superb workmanship. Our design professionals create custom solutions fo…
  • Ashland, VA
    Established 2019
    Elite Installer
    We are the Richmond, Virginia locals that would love to give you a free quote. All installers are local employees, mostly comprised of crew leads from their former companies – so you can expect to receive top notch expertise.

    When you work with our team, receive a single source 25-year parts and labor guarantee from century-old manufacturer CertainTeed, which persists even if our independent firm retires decades from now - workmanship & service included!

    Gain aesthetics at a fair price. …
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    Elite Installer

    Screened & Verified

    We are the Richmond, Virginia locals that would love to give you a free quote. All installers are local employees, mostly comprised of crew leads from their former companies – so you can expect to receive top notch expertise.

    When you work with our team, receive a single source 25-year parts and labor guarantee from century-old manufacturer CertainTeed, which persists even if our independent firm retires decades from now - workmanship & service included!

    Gain aesthetics at a fair price. …
  • Henrico, VA
    Established 2020
    Elite Installer
    Virginia's solar, battery and generator experts.
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    Virginia's solar, battery and generator experts.
  • Ashland, VA
    Established 1978
    Elite Installer
    In operation since 1978, Radiant Solar by Nexus Energy Systems are veterans of the solar industry. With an A+ rating on the BBB and a perfect 5 ★ review on Google our customers experience speaks for itself. Our mission is to empower homeowners to become energy independent by providing education about the benefits of solar power and designing high quality renewable energy systems.
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    Elite Installer

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    In operation since 1978, Radiant Solar by Nexus Energy Systems are veterans of the solar industry. With an A+ rating on the BBB and a perfect 5 ★ review on Google our customers experience speaks for itself. Our mission is to empower homeowners to become energy independent by providing education about the benefits of solar power and designing high quality renewable energy systems.
  • Norfolk, VA
    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.
  • Herndon, VA
    Established 2007
    Advanced Installer
    GreenBrilliance is established with the mission to provide solar energy solutions in the DMV metro area. We are currently working in PA, VA, MD, DC, and WV. We are GreenBrilliance is a vertically integrated; end-to-end Solar Energy Services Company headquartered in the DC metro area delivering turnkey solar EPC solutions to homes, businesses, and utility large-scale projects at very competitive prices.
    Your local solar installer providing tailored solutions for you using the highest quality and most eff…
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    Advanced Installer

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    GreenBrilliance is established with the mission to provide solar energy solutions in the DMV metro area. We are currently working in PA, VA, MD, DC, and WV. We are GreenBrilliance is a vertically integrated; end-to-end Solar Energy Services Company headquartered in the DC metro area delivering turnkey solar EPC solutions to homes, businesses, and utility large-scale projects at very competitive prices.
    Your local solar installer providing tailored solutions for you using the highest quality and most eff…

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How we determine the best solar companies in Manakin Sabot, VA

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 Manakin Sabot, VA 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 Manakin Sabot, VA. 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 Manakin Sabot, VA is $3.00/W. Given a solar panel system size of 5 kilowatts (kW), an average solar installation in Manakin Sabot, VA ranges in cost from $12,750 to $17,250, with the average gross price for solar in Manakin Sabot, VA coming in at $15,000. 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 Manakin Sabot, VA are:

  1. Solar SME, Inc.
  2. Nova Solar
  3. Southern Exposure Solar
  4. Kilo Hollow Energy
  5. Radiant Solar
There are 7 solar companies in Manakin Sabot, VA on the EnergySage Marketplace.
On average, solar shoppers in Manakin Sabot, VA save $18,460 over the course of 20 years that they would have paid to their utility company. Shoppers who connect with a solar provider in Manakin Sabot, VA on the EnergySage Marketplace have a solar payback period of 11.59 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.