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Tampa Bay Solar

Florida's top choice for residential and commercial solar solutions!
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We are proud to be Florida's top choice for residential and commercial solar solutions! Whether you're looking to cut down on energy bills or embrace a greener lifestyle, our solar panels, whole-home backup systems, and energy-efficient products are here to transform your home into an eco-friendly haven.

As a veteran-owned and operated company, we honor those who've served by hiring veterans whenever possible. This commitment is a part of our DNA, and we're all about giving you the freedom to take control of your energy future. Imagine saying goodbye to sky-high bills from big utility companies and hello to clean, renewable solar energy that's all yours.

We focus on quality over quantity, ensuring every installation is tailor-made to meet your unique power needs. Our team, composed of knowledgeable, trained professionals, is here to guide you every step of the way. With us, there are no subcontractors, no pressure, just genuine care and expertise, ensuring you are informed throughout the process.

Join the movement toward energy independence with Tampa Bay Solar, where every day, we're setting Floridians free with the power of the sun.
Year Established
2011
Phone Number
813-827-6527
Reasons Why You Should Work With Us
  1. We have been installing both residential and large commercial solar projects since 2011, and our service record is impeccable.

  2. We are Veteran owned and operated. Steve Rutherford, our founder is both a retired Navy Seal Commander, and one of the foremost experts on solar in the state of Florida.

  3. We don't use subcontractors! All of our installers are highly trained professionals who go through extensive in-house and technical school training before they start to install for us.

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We speak

English; Spanish

Tampa Bay Solar is Tampa's leading residential and commercial solar installer. We also offer full-service repairs & maintenance for existing installations.

Services Offered

  • Installation
  • Solar Repair & Maintenance
  • Commercial Solar

Our team is the heart of what we do. Comprising dedicated consultants, skilled system designers, expert installers, and a highly efficient operations team, we are united by a commitment to integrity, reliability, and excellence. Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that every solar project is meticulously planned and carried out to perfection. From the initial consultation to the final installation, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and results on time, every time. With Tampa Bay Solar, you are partnering with a team that values quality, transparency, and above all, your satisfaction.

Steve Rutherford, President
Matt Pappalardo, Sales Director
Ben Alexander, Energy Consultant
Sharon Louis, Energy Consultant
Kristofer Ammons, Energy Consultant
Tim Michaud, Energy Consultant
Tim Patwell, Energy Consultant
Ligia Cohen, Energy Consultant

Associated financing companies

  • Climate First Bank (Saint Petersburg, FL)

Workmanship Warranty

25- 30 year product and labor warranties.

Licenses

Florida Solar Contractors License CVC#56923

Insurance

General Liability
Workman's Compensation
Automobile Insurance

Certifications

Solar Insure Certified
NABCEP Certified
Tesla Certified

Industry Certifications

Manufacturer Certifications

  • PowerUP

What Customers Are Saying

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Truly great company

Tampa Bay Solar is an excellent company to work with. Sharon is excellent; good to work with, a tough negotiator, and does what she says. The crews and the work they are very professional. I love the fact that they are Veteran owned and making a difference!

Posted by mgs4jc on Oct 29, 2024
Honest demonstration and pricing. Quick Installation

Sharon was a great salesperson. She was honest and straight forward. We had 5 other companies give us estimates. They all tried different techniques which hid built in costs and they overestimated the cost savings. One company was keeping the Tax Credit. Another estimated the savings and when I pinned them down as to how they were going to do that. They said we had to have a new pool pump, new water heater, and insulate the attic. Tampabay Solar's owner is a retired Navy Seal. He cares about our community. Two Police officers were killed in the line of duty and they put solar panels on their homes for free. The installation crew was quick and did a good job. I found one problem and they were out the next day to fix it.

Posted by lwleedy on Aug 08, 2024
Solar System Down

I had my Solar system installed a few weeks ago (kudos to James and his team by the way) and after a storm last week it went down. So on the 4th, company closed, I needed help to get my system back up and running. I emailed the two addresses I had and received a response from Steve the owner. He walked me through the reset and my panels were producing soon after. Thanks Steve, appreciate your speedy response and customer focus.

Posted by pigeonplas on Jul 08, 2024
My house, and my parents home.

In 2018 Tampa Bay Solar installed a 30 panels system on my roof, did a good job, and a few months later my (retired) parents also bought a smaller system (14 panels) and we've both been happy with our purchases. My parents recently needed a small repair to the inverter and the repair tech from Tampa Bay Solar fixed it 2 days later, under warranty.

Posted by maryannzafra2 on Jul 01, 2024
Tampa Bay Solar goes above and beyond!

When our solar hot water heater (14 years old) died on us, Keith responded to my text - on a weekend!!! I had been in touch with their office about needing to replace it (5/5 stars Nicole!) and we were expecting to install within the week. But the old one died (rather spectacularly in smoke) and Keith was out immediately to make sure we were ok and had our new unit installed right away. We felt that we were very well cared for and the immediate response was fabulous!! (Something I don’t always expect these days!) Tampa Bay Solar has, again, proven that they are an excellent company and solid, good people!! Our whole home solar system and battery back-up has been installed and working for a year now!! Couldn’t ask for or receive better care and service from Tampa Bay Solar! I brag all the time about our low to zero electric cost in our 6000 sq. ft. home. Our mothers live with us and until recently our son and his family (3 children) too!! Petterson and his team took excellent care of us and any questions or concerns were given immediate attention.

Posted by alycegoldsmith on Feb 01, 2024

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