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Tesla

The firm operates within a wide service area that includes sunny states like Texas and major cities such as Houston. Interested individuals can request free quotes which account for the size of a project, how much labor would be involved, and the style of equipment the customer wants.

Potential clients can choose from several different features that can be incorporated into a residential or commercial solar energy system. Tesla installs photovoltaic solar panels that have a sleek design. These are intended to blend in with the roof and not stand out like bulkier options. Property owners can also choose to have a Powerwall installed. The Powerwall stores unused energy which can then be used during a power outage or if there isn’t enough solar power available.

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

Petersen Dean

Some of the available services from the company include property evaluation to determine its viability for solar energy, custom system design, full equipment installation, and a variety of roofing jobs. Petersen Dean’s qualified employees can also help clients find rebates and incentives to help them afford the transition to a new energy system.

Interested individuals can additionally request and purchase backup batteries, which will store excess solar energy generated by the system. The batteries can then be used during blackouts or brownouts. Petersen Dean also offers what it claims to be one of the longest-lasting warranties in the industry. Clients receive 25-years of coverage which will remain even if the property transfers owners or is sold to a third party.

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

Sunrun

The firm offers numerous payment plans to help clients afford the transition to a new form of energy. Its qualified employees will additionally help people find state and federal rebates and tax incentives. Interested individuals who sing a contract with the company can lock in their payment rate so it doesn’t increase over time.

Sunrun opened over ten years ago and takes pride in having offset 1.7 million tons of carbon emissions into the atmosphere. It has served over 160,000 customers and created 3,000 jobs within the solar energy industry.

The firm stays up to date with new developments in the industry to provide clients with the best quality equipment, including photovoltaic solar panels.

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

Vivint

The company operates within a wide service area that includes states like Texas and cities such as Houston. Some of its available services include property evaluation, custom system design, equipment installation, and regular maintenance. The Blackstone Group acquired Vivint in 2012 and continues its policies of customer service excellence.

In 2013, Vivint won the People’s Choice Stevie Award for Favorite Customer Service Provider and the Silver Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year. Trade & Industry Development magazine additionally gave the firm its Community Impact Award in 2016 because of its excellent service.

Vivint can be reached through its website at https://www.vivintsolar.com/ or its phone number 877-404-4129.

512 Solar

With the growing industry, 512 Solar established solar maintenance services to handle troubleshooting and repair of existing solar systems, the removal and re-installation of existing systems, and system maintenance for existing arrays. Additionally, they provide an annual solar panel cleaning service to remove dust and grime that reduces panel efficiency.

512 Solar handles all interfacing with the city and electrical company to complete the application process, pull all the necessary permits, and facilitate all inspections. Their solar panels are covered under a 25-year performance coverage warranty with a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Established in 2014 by owner and founder JP Novak, 512 provides a personal experience with competitive prices. Their team now has over 20 years of combined solar industry experience. The company has recently begun installing in-home EV Charging Stations for electric cars.

512 Solar can be reached at 512solar.com or by phone at (512)-329-2117.

Texas Solar Outfitters

For over 5 years, Texas Solar Outfitters has been a Certified Texas Electrical Contractor employing a team of NABCEP certified installers, salespeople, LEED AP designers, and Master Electricians. Their wide range of services include the following systems: Grid-tied, Off Grid, Commercial, Residential, Solar Battery Backup, as well as PV System Service and Maintenance and Solar Consulting Services.

Texas Solar Outfitters offers the widest range of solar system components, and design options. Manufacturers they work with includes, but is not limited to, SunPower, LG, Enphase, and many more. All systems have a 25-year warranty.

The company will works with customers to determine the best leasing or financing options done through third party lenders.

Texas Solar Outfitters is a 2017 Pre-Screened Solar Pro by Solar Reviews and a Top 250 installer as ranked by Solar Power World Magazine. They can be reached at their website: TexasSolarOutfitters.com or by phone at (713)-802-0223.

Sweetwater Energy Services

Included with every energy package is foam attic insulation, retrofitting entire home with LED lighting and smart thermostats controlled via smartphone or tablet. All solar system materials come with a 25-year transferrable warranty and an industry leading 12-year workmanship warranty.

All work completed in-house and is supervised by master electrician and owner Rick Laughhunn, who has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry and over 15 years of experience in the solar and electrical industries specifically.

Sweetwater Energy Services installs Suniva solar panels, which have a 40-year lifespan and offers a production guarantee on all equipment. In addition to solar PV, they install battery storage systems and EV charging stations.

Sweetwater Energy is one of SolarReviews’ Top 100 American Residential Solar Installers of 2017, and the top-ranked installer in Houston and South Texas. It has a five-star rating on SolarReviews.com.

Sweetwater Energy Services can be reached through their website at sweetwaterenergyservices.net, or by phone at (832) 683-7045.

Sunnova

Sunnova utilizes local solar installation experts that they work with to design and install the Solar system. Their plans include 24/7 system monitoring and cover all maintenance and repairs to the system for the lifetime of the solar service agreement. With each installation, the customer is locked into a 25-year agreement term at $0 down with financing and leasing options at fixed or variable monthly payments.

Their Transferable Agreement claims when selling your home, you can transfer the service agreement to the new homeowner or move the system to your new home.

Though the solar installation is performed by regional partner solar companies, their in-house engineers review and approve every solar system design before it is ever built and oversee the construction phase to ensure quality. It’s the continual 25 year solar maintenance that makes up the bulk of Sunnova’s service.

Sunnova can be reached at their website Sunnova.com or by phone at (855) 277-6379.