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Tesla

The Powerwall functions like a battery which stores unused solar energy. It can be used to power a home during brownouts, blackouts, or when there isn’t enough sun to produce a consistent stream of energy. Solar roofs operate similarly to solar panels without heavy solar panels. Customers of Tesla can choose from multiple styles such as slate, tuscan tiles, and black textured or smooth shingles. Employees additionally install regular photovoltaic solar panels.

Interested individuals can call to receive free quotes for almost every service. The firm serves residents throughout the United States, including in Orlando.

Tesla can be reached through its website at https://www.tesla.com/energy.

Petersen Dean

The firm opened in 1984 and has completed over 1,000,000 commercial and residential solar energy system installations. It only uses products made in the United States when designing its energy systems and works closely with other professional companies. Some of their partners include well-known names like NASA, Roebbelen, Ponderosa Homes, and the United States Coast Guard.

Petersen Dean also partners with solar equipment manufacturers like Mission Solar Energy, LG Chem, and Solaredge to ensure their clients receive high-quality equipment. The firm’s skilled employees can customize energy systems, evaluate whether or not a property is capable of handling solar energy, install all of the equipment, and also perform roofing work.

The company operates within a wide service area that includes Orlando and the surrounding area.

Petersen Dean can be reached through its website at https://petersendean.com/ or its phone number 1-877-552-4418.

Sunrun

The firm has installed over 160,000 residential solar energy systems and has managed to offset over 1.7 million tons of carbon emissions. Sunrun hires skilled employees to perform a broad range of services such as system installation and customization, property evaluation, and battery installation so clients can store excess generated energy.

The company serves 22 states in the country and can help residents of major cities like Orlando. Sunrun enjoys being able to help people save money both after and during the transition to solar energy. Its professionals can help interested individuals find as many rebates and tax incentives as possible to help pay for installation. People can also register for long-lasting warranties on workmanship to preserve their roofs and panels.

Sunrun can be reached through its website at https://www.sunrun.com/ or its phone number 1-844-321-6937.

Superior Solar

From residential clients to large-scale commercial projects, they work with high quality products with 25-year warranties on solar system hardware and financing available at zero dollars down.

Their NABCEP certified team takes care of all paperwork and permits starting from the free consultation and on-site visit through the installation. They utilize solar equipment from top-end manufacturers such as Enphase, SolarWorld, SolarEdge and Canadian Solar. The specialize in both grid-tied and off-grid solar systems. Solar repair and maintenance services are available.

Superior Solar’s success with commercial clients such as NASA and the University of Central Florida earned them the title of #1 solar contractor in Central Florida by Solar Power World.

Superior Solar won the Angies List Super Service Award and an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau. They can be reached at their website Superiorsolar.com or by phone at (407) 331-9077.

Everything Solar

The company installs solar systems on roof and ground-mounts. Their maintenance service will repair any solar product or brand of system. Additionally, they re-engineer antiquated solar systems that are functioning improperly.

Everything Solar received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. They can be reached at their website Poweredbydaylight.com or by phone at (407) 545-3590.

Solar-Fit

Their certified installers utilize top-end brands such as SunPower, Solar World, Heliocol for pool heating systems, and more with industry-leading warranties. They offer various no interest financing options at zero dollars down.

For solar hot water services, they utilize the industry leading Solene hot water system in all installs. The Heliocol pool heating systems have been at the top of their industry for performance and design. Additional installation services Solar-Fit offers are solar air conditioning & heating systems, solar pool pumps, solar attic fans, and Sun Tunnel solar lighting which transfer light through the roof to different rooms in the customer’s home.

Solar-Fit is an authorized SunPower dealer. They can be reached at their website Solar-fit.com or by phone at (904) 824-0503.

Solar Advantage

All work is conducted by certified Master Electricians and NABCEP certified installation professionals with no subcontractors. They offer a 10-year workmanship warranty on all systems and financing is available through OUC, PACE financing and solar loans.

Solar Advantage utilized products from world-renown brands such as Enphase, SolarWorld, Panasonic, LG and more. They have additional installation services in solar car-ports and off-grid battery backed-up solar systems.

They most often provide homes with a 10-kilowatt system using 36 solar panels, producing about $200 worth of electricity each month, though have experience with large and smaller arrays as well. After installation, the system is maintained and monitored through a monitoring portal available at extra cost.

In February 2017, Solar Advantage completed the largest industrial solar PV Power System in the Bay area for Tampa Tank and Welding.

Solar Advantage was awarded Angies List Super Service award and Solar Power World’s Solar Advantage award. They can be reached at their website Solaradv.com or by phone at (813) 399-1231.

Efficient Home Services of Florida

Their systems come with a 25-year warranty with no out-of-pocket costs for upkeep or maintenance. The process begins with a free energy evaluation win which an auditor comes to the home to decide which energy saving services are required to make the home as efficient as possible. From there, custom packaged energy management systems are set in place comprised of top quality solar systems, radiant barriers, energy efficient air conditioners, replacement doors or windows, solar attic fans, electrical upgrade services and much more.
The company goal is to help home owners receive energy savings through green technologies and the latest advancements in the green energy industry.

Efficient Home Services of Florida can be reached at their website EHSFL.com or by phone at (844) 778-8810.

A1A Solar Contracting

A1A Solar Contracting takes pride in hiring local, qualified employees to benefit the regional economy and ensure its clients work with people they trust. None of the firm’s work is outsourced to another business. The company can serve commercial and residential properties and remains board-certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

A1A Solar Contracting can install both photovoltaic and thermal solar panels. Interested individuals can receive assistance with design, customization, installation, and the final inspection before a solar system is powered. The company also sells and installs solar batteries designed to store unused energy in case of a blackout.

A1A Solar Contracting can be reached through its website at http://a1asolar.com/ or its phone number 904-468-7861.

SunPower by Quality Home Services

Interested individuals can request from quotes from the company that include the cost of labor and materials. Quality Home Services takes pride in working with a variety of budgets and offers services in fluent English and Spanish.

The firm provides a broad range of services and hires local teams of skilled employees. Clients can request assistance with the design of a solar energy system, permitting, installation, and the final inspection before powering. Some additional services include the installation of solar powered pool heaters.

Quality Home Services has worked with over 200,000 clients and can also maintain any solar equipment as part of a separate service.

Quality Home Services can be reached through its website at https://www.qualityhomeservices.com/our-services/solar-power/ or its phone number 800-985-8103.

Blue Raven Solar

Blue Raven Solar features teams of highly qualified employees who can provide a multitude of services. Clients can schedule property evaluations to determine if it can handle solar energy, be guaranteed of a customized design, and receive full equipment installation and inspection. Professionals can additionally assist with the process of permitting.

The firm offers potential customers free quotes for services which include the cost of labor and supplies. Blue Raven Solar additionally features several different payment options and plans for residential properties, including loans which require no money up front and have fixed payments so the rate doesn’t increase over time.

The firm operates in several states throughout the United States, including Florida and its major cities like Orlando.

Blue Raven Solar can be reached through its website at https://blueravensolar.com/or its phone number 800-377-4480.

Sunlight Solar Energy

Some of the available services from the firm include property evaluation to determine whether or not a residence can handle solar power, the customization of each system, full installation, and a final inspection before the system is powered. Sunlight Solar Energy strives to provide its clients with high quality equipment and works with many manufacturers, including Rheem, eShield, Hayward, and NEST.

People can also request the installation of other solar products like solar blankets, solar-powered water purifiers, and high-tech thermostats. Potential clients receive free quotes from the firm for the cost of labor and equipment.

Sunlight Solar Energy serves residents throughout Florida, including those in major cities like Orlando.

Sunlight Solar Energy can be reached through its website at http://www.sunlightsolar.us/ or its phone number 321-888-3388.

SEM Power

Their specialties include grid tied solar photo-voltaic systems, energy storage solutions, and off-grid power systems. They insure quality by utilizing products from top rated brands such as Canadian Solar, Solar Edge and LG that come with a 25-year warranty. For financing, they offer Power Purchase Agreements and lease options at no money down and low interest rates.

Their installation staff is comprised of NABCEP certified professionals. In addition to integrated solar roof systems, they install elevated galvanized steel racking systems, and solar carports. Their commercial portfolio includes some of the largest photo-voltaic plants designed and constructed in Florida and the Caribbean and offer services in maintenance and repair for such systems.

SEM Power is a Top Rated Elite Service company by HomeAdvisor and received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. They can be reached at their website SEMpower.net or by phone at (888) 496-1119. Their Orlando-servicing office is located in Celebration, Florida.

Homewise Improvement Systems

With their free energy evaluation, their professionals perform a complete analysis on customer’s homes and offer opinions on the best money and energy saving solutions to implement. Their solar systems come with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty with financing options available through partnering banks.

For solar pool heating, they utilize eco-SPARK pool heating systems, built from 100 percent UV stabilized polypropylene and requiring less roof space for installation than rival equipment. It works to extend the pool season by months. Homewise installs Solene solar hot water systems by UMA Solar which last for years and are virtually maintenance-free.

Homewise Improvement Solutions can be reached at their website Livehomewise.com or by phone at (877) 331-8449

Bay Area Solar Solutions

They utilize top-end brands such as Solar World and Enphase and offer financing through a number of loan options. They offer free in-home efficiency consultations designed to identify the efficiencies and inefficiencies in the home and then tailor products and services best suited to maximize energy efficiency.

Bay Area Solar Solutions designs and installs both rooftop and ground mount PV systems. They also install energy storage backup batteries for off-grid systems or homes to use in the case of a blackout. offers additional installation services in home insulation, LED lighting, window caulking, weather stripping and water heater wrapping.

Bay Area Solar Solutions is a NABCEP Certified Installation company and received an A+ from the Better Business Bureau. They can be reached at Bayareasolarsolutions.com or by phone at (727) 262-3135.

IQ Power

Ivy Gilbert founded IQ Power to help Florida residents transition to cleaner energy. The firm takes into account the unique climate of the state and can help its clients by installing solar energy systems which take into account their individual needs and desires. The company primarily installs high-quality photovoltaic solar panels and remains up to date with new technological developments in the industry.

The qualified employees of IQ Power will help customers find as many rebates and tax incentives as possible to help pay for a new solar energy system. Clients can also work with the firm to develop a payment plan for services and equipment.

Solar World Magazine awarded IQ Power the title of “Top Solar Contractor” for the 4th consecutive year in 2017.

IQ Power can be reached through its website at http://iqpowersolar.com/ or its phone number 407-585-1018.

Maximo Solar Industries

The firm hires local teams of qualified employees to work with clients. Some of the available services from Maximo Solar Industries include consulting, the sale of individual pieces of equipment, customized system design, assistance with permitting, installation of a complete system, and maintenance. The company features several offices throughout Florida, including in major cities like Orlando.

Maximo Solar Industries provides its clients with many different financing options to make the transition to solar energy more affordable for regular people. Interested individuals can request assistance with finding rebates and tax incentives, sign up for a payment plan, or register for a solar PPA.

Maximo Solar Industries can be reached through its website at http://florida.maximosolar.com/en/ or its phone number 407-930-2030.