Skip to main content

Solar States

Leading the Northeast in full-cycle Solar PV Installations and Education.

Less than a handful of Solar Solutions providers can say they have 11 years of best practice ethical Solar Solutions. Solar is a complex construction project.

We don't participate in Residential Lease or PPA projects. We strongly believe that homeowners should take advantage of the attractive incentives and benefits and not a third party finance lease companies. We are happy to sacrifice some volume to focus on higher-quality solar ownership solutions for our customers.

At Solar States, we understand that the premium hardware makes a difference to the long term integrity and performance of each project. The industry trend is to focus on the cost and offer the lowest price possible. This is particularly true on platforms like Enerysage where sometimes the price can be the initial focus on trying to differentiate bids.

It's easy for any solar solutions provider to bring the price down, you simply have to change the hardware for a cheaper product and take some labor-saving measures at the installation. Once the homeowner understands the real price difference and the significant compromises on Warranties, Performance, and installation execution. The small premium for the best modules on the market is easily justified and quickly recovered with the Federal and State Incentives.

Solar States has experience in both Large Commercial Complex installations as well as residential projects. On residential, projects we are experienced with many project types that most installers won't even consider. In addition to the typical pitched roofs. Solar States is equally at ease with flat roofs and ground mount arrays. We only use our own installation crews

Solar States has also educated thousands of students through hands-on education workshops via YouthBuild and the Philadelphia Solar Schools Initiative (PSSI). We hold and maintain all the industry-leading certification (NABCEP & PICS) and fully insured.

We have just been selected by the Solarize Philadelphia Program to be one of the elite providers. We went through a thorough selection process to be deemed worthy to provide our services to the Philadelphia Solarize Program.

** Won Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce 2017 Impact Award **
** Rated the Number 1 Solar PV Installer in PA for 2016 **
** A+ Better Business Bureau Rating **
** Certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp) that reinvests into the community with our duel mission of renewable energy and education **

"Find Your POWER"

Additional Customer Reviews:
http://www.solarreviews.com/installers/solar-states-reviews/
Solar States logo
5.0
Avg rating
Approved EnergySage badge
Screened & Verified

Get free solar quotes from local installers on EnergySage

Our pre-vetted network of installers compete for your business, which allows us to give you more options and the best deals.

Get Quotes
EnergySage
Founded in 2008
Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA.
NABCEP & PICS Certified
Licensed & Insured to do work in: PA, NJ, NY, MA

Our premium all-in-one service package covers: engineer design, permitting, financing, installation, and monitoring support. This is apart of our 100% ownership goal, so you, the homeowner receives the highest quality rating in the industry and monitoring support to realize the full solar benefits for 25 years and beyond.

Additionally, our Master Electricians who handle the Solar PV electrical work also do all things electrical: from Outlets to EV Car charging stations to Smart Home Technology to Battery Back-Up to Commercial Rewires.
Year Established
2008
Phone Number
215.939.6699
Approved EnergySage badge

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

Services Offered

  • Installation
  • Financing
  • Energy Auditing
  • Construction
  • Electrical Contracting
  • Solar Repair & Maintenance

Workmanship Warranty

Full Bumper to Bumper 25 Year Warranty*

Solar States Solutions come with a 25-year limited warranty on all of your Solar Photovoltaic Solution. The first 10 years come with a full Bumper to Bumper Solar States Service Warranty on the installation. The following 15 years will fall under the specific hardware warranties of the manufacturers. Solar States will provide the labor to rectify any issue for items listed below as for the warranty period specified.

Licenses

PA License #: PA100254
PA Electrical License #: 35849
_______________________________

NJ HIC License #: 13VH07951800
NJ Electrical License #: 34EB01822900

Insurance

$5,000,000 EACH OCCURRENCE & AGGREGATE
Policy: CBP8837625-16

Certifications

NABCEP PV Installer Certification
NABCEP Technical Sales Certification
PICS Certified

Industry Certifications

  • Better Business Bureau
  • North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
  • SunPower Authorized Dealer
  • B Corporation

Manufacturer Certifications

  • Certified Solar Professional
  • Gold Installer
  • SolarEdge Preferred
  • Sungage Financial Certified Partner

What Customers Are Saying

5.0
18 reviews
5.0
Average Rating 18 review(s)
Response
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Service
5.0
Leave a Review
Exceptional people and work!

Solar States makes a convincing argument for solar energy, and then provides turnkey solutions. They are a pleasure to work with. They stick with their deadlines, are prompt in responding to questions, and are very efficient in the installation and commissioning process. Very highly recommended.

Posted by suvirkaul on Jul 02, 2020
Everything was great

We are delighted with our working relationship with Solar States. Each phase of the project was supported and clearly explained by the team. The work was quick and respectful of our home. The work was beautifully done. We just loved working with a B-Corp because we know the company shares our values. The major problem with our project came from the electric utility!

Posted by wendy.galson on Jun 30, 2020
Clear Best Installer

Solar States was responsive and helpful throughout my installation process. Clearly the top quality installer in the Philadelphia area, and a socially responsible B-Corp to boot. Pricing could be better, but cutting corners on a 25+ year appliance is too important to skimp. I would have preferred a different inverter, but that's partially my fault for not checking before install. Highly recommended.

Posted by frank on Jun 23, 2020
Great Experience

We have had a great experience with Solar States. All of their staff were very helpful from the beginning of the process to the installation of the panels. They walked us through every step from the financing forward. Everyone was competent, professional and a pleasure to work with. It was particularly delightful to see capable, committed young people leading us into the future of clean energy consumption.

Posted by angela.b.berryman on Mar 28, 2019
Efficient Knowlegeable Responsive and Cost Effective

I had a small space with challenges and there were two previous providers who had turned me down or given me quotes that made the project uneconomical before I found Solar States Solar States were responsive, cutomer friendly baby sat me through the process and delivered a product on time and on budget. highl recommend them if you live in the city

Posted by rgering61 on Jan 14, 2019
Great solar installation company

I'm a big fan of Solar States. Their cost was as good or better than other quotes I received from reputable companies locally. Their service and support was far above. Great team of installers worked four days in some incredibly hot weather. The electrical team didn't quite until our AC was back on even though it was getting close to 8PM and they were into their 12th hour on the job. They did a really nice job on the conduit matching the color of the house and doing some tricky turns to have the least aesthetic impact. Oh yeah and the system has been performing very well. I can't recommend Solar States more highly.

Posted by jaycarlis on Nov 13, 2017
    • Office Building
    • Solar PV
    • 244 kW
    Finanta: Nonprofit Case Study
    • Office Building
    • Solar PV
    • 81.5 kW
    Crane Arts Building Sollar Array

Location

Headquarters

Other Locations

States Served