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8MSolar

2025 EnergySage Installer of the Year (NC); North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) Business of the Year (2024); #1 Residential, Commercial, Government and Non-Profit Solar Installer in NC (2024).

8MSolar aims to provide environmental and financial sustainability through solar energy systems. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, we are locally owned and operated - providing expert solar design and installation services throughout NC as well as southern and central VA.

With over 20 years of experience in designing and installing over 5,000 solar energy systems, 8MSolar can provide the perfect solar solutions for your home or business.

* Lifetime 8MSolar Workmanship & Roof Penetrations Warranty
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8MSolar’s unrivaled expertise and attention to detail sets us apart from other solar installers. Staying at the forefront of solar tech through continuing education and our project partners, 8MSolar is setting solar industry standards being adopted by local cities and other solar installers alike.

Clients include Wake County Government, Caterpillar, City of Raleigh, Town of Apex, Cary USA Baseball, Honda of NC, City of Durham, etc. in addition to our thousands of happy residential customers / homeowners.
Year Established
2015
Phone Number
(919)948-6474
Reasons Why You Should Work With Us
  1. Local (Value + Expert Knowledge). We are NC & VA solar experts (locally owned and operated with in-house installation and service teams) - NC & VA utilities / rebates / incentives / etc. are our expertise.

  2. Equipment Options. We install all makes and models of panels, inverters, batteries, etc. and can help you weigh pros/cons of anything on the market.

  3. Design & Engineering. Our tailored team of (credentialed) specialists and engineers enables us to customize a system to fit your needs.

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We speak

English; Hindi

Residential and Commercial Solar Installations. Rooftop or ground-mounted; battery storage (backup) installations; Solar System Servicing (in-house dedicated Service Team). EV Charging outlets, installation.

Services Offered

  • Installation
  • Financing
  • Energy Auditing
  • Roofing
  • Electrical Contracting
  • General Contracting
  • Solar Repair & Maintenance
  • Community Solar

8MSolar was founded by two friends who believe in providing environmentally friendly and financially rewarding solar energy systems. Over the past 8 years, we have become the #1 locally based installer in terms of residential projects, as well as government and commercial projects. 8MSolar is committed to providing the best possible solar solution for NC & VA homeowners and businesses. Our owners, NABCEP certified solar designers and professional engineers (licensed PE), are directly involved in the engineering & implementation of every solar project we install. Our team of in-house roof, electrical, and service teams document each step of the installation with pictures and videos. Many of our installation team members have hundreds, if not thousands of installations under their belt(s).

Workmanship Warranty

Lifetime 8MSolar Workmanship & Roof Penetrations Warranty
25 / 30 year panel warranty
25 year inverter (microinverters) warranty
- 5 year annual production guarantee
- 1 year post installation performance inspection

Licenses

Business Incorporation: LLC
NABCEP: 031310-32

Insurance

General Liability Insurance
Excess Liability Umbrella Coverage
Business Auto Insurance
Workers Compensation

Certifications

NABCEP certified; PV Installation and Technical Sales
Tesla Premier Certified Installer;
REC ProTrust Installer / Dealer;
Enphase ProPartner;
SunPower Advanced PV Certified;
LG Certified Installer;
Q Cells Preferred Installer;
Solaria ProPartner Installer;
SolarEdge Preferred Partner;
Professional Engineers (P.E.) on staff.
NC Unlimited Building Contractor;
NASCLA Certified General Commercial Contractor;
Unlimited Electrical Contractor.
VA Unlimited Electrican and General Contractor

Industry Certifications

  • Better Business Bureau
  • North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
  • Solar Energy Industries Association

Manufacturer Certifications

  • Certified Installer
  • Pro Partner Diamond
  • PWRpartner
  • REC Certified Solar Professional
  • SolarEdge Preferred
  • Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer

What Customers Are Saying

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Quality
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EnergySage Shopper
A job well done!

We got Solar and Power Backup Installation for our house through 8MSolar. The installation process went very smoothly...the entire job was done professionally and we just could not have been any happier. Thank you to all the crew at 8MSolar...we will certainly recommend your company to others. Thank you, again for a job well done!

Posted by HarryAmin on Aug 04, 2025
EnergySage Shopper
Should consider 8M Solar if you live in NC

While I decided not to pursue solar at this time, 8M solar was one of three companies out of seven bids I received on Energy Sage, that I strongly considered. Their pricing was competitive and they gave me several solar options to choose from. Their sales person was responsive to my questions. In short, given HOA restrictions that limit solar to the rear of my home, the trees on that side of the house, and below average electric rates from my electric cooperative, I am not an ideal candidate for solar at this time. For anyone considering solar, make sure you understand your utility pricing and your electric usage patterns. The biggest risk I saw to going solar was not generating the forecasted energy bill savings without having a battery system and a battery system made the economics not very appealing. That said 8M solar did not appear to over promise the potential savings. For this I am very appreciative. Perhaps its because they are local to NC and have installed systems for others with my electric cooperative.

Posted by RJLanning1 on Jul 31, 2025
EnergySage Shopper
Quality solar partner for design, install and follow-up

8MSolar was a 5 star pick for our solar installation. 1) Friendly and genuine, 2) they answered all of my questions, no matter how redundant or obvious, 3) they worked with me to design a system that was specific to our needs - not too much, not too little, 4) they walk through each step of the process with clear instructions on what to expect, what to fill out, when they were coming and how to prepare for the permits, inspections and more ,5) they handled all the paperwork work, forms, inspections, permits and etc. If there were any that I needed to submit, they provided the form and instructions on what to do, 6) install was quick and well done - and in 1 day, and 7) they followed up to make sure everything was to our expectation, tested and that we knew how to operating/monitor it. While they do not finance themselves, the credit union they work with was just as easy, reasonable rates and options to adjust 3x and no penalties to pay off early.

Posted by Jodonnel on Jul 24, 2025
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Solar and Backup Storage solutions with 8MSolar

I had an outstanding experience with 8MSolar, Raleigh, North Carolina for my QCells solar panels and Tesla Powerwall3 backup storage installations. From start to finish, their professionalism and attention to detail from sales to project executions were exceptional. The team executed the installation flawlessly, ensuring everything was completed efficiently and to the highest standards. What truly set them apart was their seamless project coordination and clear communication throughout the entire process. Every step was explained thoroughly, timelines were met without delays, and any questions I had were answered promptly and transparently. Their commitment to quality sales, service, project coordinations, project executions, post sales and customer satisfaction was evident in every interaction. I highly recommend 8MSolar, Raleigh, North Carolina to anyone considering solar energy. They made the entire journey smooth and stress-free.

Posted by babudvg on May 09, 2025
EnergySage Shopper
Why 8M rocks 15 months in

I had a system installed 15 months ago by 8m solar. On Friday, January 10 around 6 pm after office hours, I noticed I had an issue and had no production from solar panels after noon of that day and I contacted 8m solar via a phone call message. By Monday morning, I received an email from 8m saying they had contacted Tesla about the issue. On Tuesday, they reached out to me to say it would be necessary to have a site visit to troubleshoot the problem and I said ok. Shortly thereafter, they contacted me and had an appointment scheduled for Thursday and a crew showed up to troubleshoot the system. By around mid day, I had one of 2 strings of solar producing and was told 8m would get back to me about the system. Today, less than a week after I let 8m know I had an issue, I was informed what they will need to do to get the other string operating and they are not being evasive about fixing the system. This company backs up their work and addresses issues quickly. This problem resulted from an issue with wire, not anything related to installation or components. If an electrician installs a ceiling light, he reasonably expects the coil of wire he uses will be reliable. I was worried a bit about service after install and payment with solar. 8M proved to me that I made the right choice. From problem existence to remediation, one phone call and less than one week

Posted by taylor_clc on Jan 17, 2025
EnergySage Shopper
Did refund deposit

Couldn’t finance deal request refund they stated they would refund.

Posted by Leifslu on Dec 07, 2024

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