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Cascade Solar

Whether you're simply interested in learning more about solar or want a custom bid for your home, we are your one stop shop for anything solar related. Delighting our customers and providing them with the highest level of customer service is so important to us. In order to make Oregon 100% powered by renewable energy, we need solar companies that take care of their customers and make it easy for people to go solar. And even if you're not a good fit for solar, or maybe you're not quite ready to purchase a system, we want to be here to answer any questions you have along the way.
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Year Established
2022
Phone Number
(503) 739-9990
Reasons Why You Should Work With Us
  1. We are a local. We do all of our installations in house. We take pride in the quality of our work and build every system to the highest of standards.

  2. We have very competitive pricing. We will be able to offer you a lower price than many of our competitors that have higher overhead and sales commissions.

  3. We only install the best of the best equipment. We love Enphase microinverters and REC panels for their industry leading warranties, performance, and reliability.

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We speak

English; Spanish

It depends. If you live in an AHJ that is easy to work with and processes permit applications swiftly we can likely install your system in 2023.
The entire installation will likely take 1-3 days, depending on the complexity of your project. The installation will take a couple of extra days if you have a steep roof or are getting a battery installed.

We offer rooftop solar installation; ground mounted solar installation; home electrical services like panel upgrades, service upgrades and EV chargers; energy storage systems and battery backup.

Services Offered

  • Installation
  • Roofing
  • Electrical Contracting
  • General Contracting
  • Solar Repair & Maintenance

Cascade Solar is a Portland-based company that specializes in designing and installing high quality solar and energy storage systems for Oregon homeowners. The business is owned and operated by Tom Crowe and David Nicholls. David is a solar electrician and has over a decade of experience in the PNW solar industry. He will be your main point of contact during construction and will be on-site and overseeing the crew to ensure the work is done properly. Tom worked for one of the largest installers in the region, managing hundreds of residential installations from start to finish over the past five years. Tom will be your main point of contact during the design phase. David and Tom decided to start the company together because they are committed to providing the highest level of quality and customer service in the market. They have seen firsthand how quality and customer service go by the way as companies grow too large and too quickly. They aim to stay small and grow at a sustainable pace so that they never have to sacrifice their core values for the sake of profits.

Workmanship Warranty

10 year workmanship warranty covering roof penetrations.

3 year corner to corner warranty covering parts and labor for any equipment failure.

25 year manufacturer warranty on Enphase microinverters.

20-30 year warranty on solar panels, depending on the manufacturer.

Licenses

OR CCB 242229, OR CLR51, OR 94LRT

Insurance

$1,000,000.00 Aggregate Liability (Next Insurance)
$20,000.00 OR State CCB Construction Bond (Platte River Insurance)

Certifications

Enphase Encharge Battery Certified Installer, Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, LG Chem Resu Certified Installer, Solaredge Storedge Certified Installer, REC Certified Installer

Manufacturer Certifications

  • Certified Solar Professional
  • SolarEdge Preferred

What Customers Are Saying

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I had a great experience with Cascade Solar.

I really enjoyed working with the team at Cascade Solar. They were great at answering all of my questions. I compared their product and pricing with several other companies and they were very competitive. The install went smoothly and they took time afterward to make sure that I had the information I needed to maintain the system.

Posted by heath_guy182 on Jul 01, 2024
Upgraded Outback GS8048A's AGM batteries to Lithium

We have an Outback GS8048A system installed in 2016 and were looking to upgrade our aging AGM batteries to Lithium (3x Fortress eVault Max). Finding a solar installer willing to handle the conversion was challenging until one of the companies we contacted recommended Cascade Solar. We're incredibly grateful for that recommendation. Cascade Solar demonstrated expertise and professionalism throughout the installation and configuration process. The transition to the new lithium batteries was seamless. I am extremely satisfied with the results and look forward to partnering with Cascade Solar on future projects. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and knowledgeable solar solutions.

Posted by justin on Jun 18, 2024
Great company. professional, knowledgeable with personal service.

“Great Experience from start to finish” My experience with Cascade Solar has been excellent. From the initial consultation to the final installation, everything exceeded my expectations. As a small Portland solar company, I worked with one person, David, from start to finish. I wasn’t handed off to multiple people through the project's lifespan as can happen with a larger company. From the initial design of the system to the engineering needed to upgrade my roof system, to the various tax incentives available and help with the solar loan, Cascade provided flawless service. They installed the latest and highest quality equipment, did not try to up-sell me on equipment I did not need, and the cost they quoted me is exactly what I paid. David was wonderful and I was very impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and ability to answer all my questions while communicating all the information important to me. My advice to anyone shopping for a solar company is, don’t be lured in by low finance rates that the larger companies offer because while you may pay less in interest on your loan, you will be paying much more for equipment and installation than you might if you work with a smaller company.

Posted by skipbarton on May 27, 2024
Solar panel success

Competitive bid, quick response to questions, fast installation, project works great and as promised.

Posted by mannyhotchkiss on May 18, 2024
Excellent experience with CascadeSolar

We had a small system installed in our backyard. I had no experience with solar, and Tom was very helpful in sizing a system that would work for us. Tom even visited the site, and helped me understand the system (solar panels, inverter, batteries), and the process of permitting, and installation. David and crew did the installation and connection to the power station and were very professional. The crew at CascadeSolar did the design work and all permit application — the whole process went very smooth.

Posted by bwekim46 on May 17, 2024
Fantastic solar experience!

We can't recommend Cascade Solar more highly! From the planning phase to the installation and beyond, they were fantastic to work with. Their team is highly skilled at what they do, they were respectful and easy to communicate with, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. They've answered countless questions for us along the way and made the experience of installing solar panels stress-free and rewarding. Thanks to Cascade Solar we have beautiful, high-end panels generating most of the energy we use day to day. If you're looking to support a small local Portland business, look no further!

Posted by lenne.eline on May 16, 2024

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