NC Solar Now

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NC Solar Now Reviews

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NC Solar Now Reviews

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Key Facts

Since 2010

Years in businesss

5

Average rating

NC

State availability

25-year warranty on its solar panels and inverters, 10-year workmanship warranty to cover any issues with the installation.

Warranty

Top-rated solar products on the market, including US-manufactured

Solar brands

Cash, $0 down solar loans

Financing options

Best Choice, Local Expert, Experienced Installer, NABCEP Certified, Trusted Solar Provider

Acknowledgement

Experienced installer

Expertise

A+

BBB Rating

4.67

SolarReviews rating

Quick Summary

  • Overall Rating: Average rating of 4.84/5 based on the open-data analysis of 414 customer reviews across solar review platforms. On SolarReviews, it has a rating of 4.67 from 31 reviews.
  • Years in Business: NC Solar Now was established in 2010.
  • State Availability: The company is based in North Carolina and provides services to residents and businesses across the state.
  • Warranty Options: NC Solar Now offers a 25-year warranty on its solar panels and inverters. Additionally, the company offers a 10-year workmanship warranty to cover any issues with the installation.
  • Solar Panel Options: NC Solar Now offers a wide range of high-quality solar panels designed to meet your energy needs and budget. They offer a variety of panel types, including panels made right here in the USA.
  • Payment Options: The company offers no upfront costs or out-of-pocket expenses.
  • BBB Rating: BBB accredited NC Solar NOW with an A+ rating.

Customer Reviews

July 23, 2024

(NC SOLAR GAVE ME BACK $374.50 ) My new house had solar. It was paid off. What more could I ask for The transfer of ownership was new to me. I paid NC solar $374.50. $50.00 of that was for the transfer. Duke Energy was changing their policy, around the time I got my house. Now the home owner must transfer the ownership. I got caught up in the middle. So for a couple of months, I was not getting the credit for the solar. After they found out what happen NC Solar gave me a check for the whole amount I paid them $374.50.

So for I can see that I generating more power that I am using. The person I got the house from had no electric bill . I am looking forward to that. I have found NC Solar to have good people that have a lot of patience and will listen to you. It was a mix up that they made good on. I think solar is great. Also NC Solar will stand by what they say. I am looking forward to many years with them worry free.

Its Me
Verified
July 23, 2024

NC Solar Now did a great job designing and installing our solar power system. They were very responsive to all concerns and they let us know exactly what to expect every step of the way. Couldn’t be more pleased. I highly recommend them!

Betsy McCormick
Verified
July 18, 2024

For our home project, the entire NC Solar Now team was wonderful, from consultancy, sales, engineering, electrical, installation, and administration. As we took our time working through various iterations of a plan that included solar production, battery back-up, and other electrical upgrades, NCSN provided good advice, and never pressured. NCSN guided us through each step of the complicated process, making it as easy as possible. The team’s consistent professionalism and quality reinforced each day during the project that NCSN was the right choice for this significant project. We could not be happier with the results.

Thomas Dominic
Verified
July 17, 2024

NC Solar Now did a fantastic job with my new solar system. Their proposal was not the cheapest, but I am pretty sure that we got the most bang for the buck. From first discussions on our needs to the final inspection everything went perfectly and on schedule. It was a complete turnkey job. They evaluated our home and requirements, inspected the home to make sure the design was correct; sent us design submittals and information; pre-scheduled all tradesmen to be onsite. Workers all showed up on time and worked quickly with no unnecessary interruptions. For every question that I had, they responded almost instantly by text or email. In my career, I worked as a construction manager for several years and I have never worked with a better contractor. We are now about two months post completion. The system is producing as promised and designed and my electric bill has gone to nearly nothing. Tesla Powerwall 3 batteries are performing marvelously. I highly recommend NC Solar Now for their professionalism in every aspect of the work.

Mahlon Yokley
Verified
July 12, 2024

The team from NC Solar has been very responsive, communicative and always available to answer our questions from start to end and after. Amazing service, I would highly recommend going solar with them.

Avi Chinthala
Verified
July 10, 2024

They are very professional and handle the process completely, financing, permits, installations, customer service, and working with Duke Energy.

Alan Mullis
Verified
July 8, 2024

Easy to work with, did not feel I was being pressured to buy more panels than I wanted. Installation was clean and overall very happy with the experience.

Alan Smisko
Verified
July 2, 2024

The sales person did a great job and did not pressure us. They answered all of our questions. I took quotes from 3 companies and they were the middle. I chose them because I did the best job answering questions and they seem to have the best product available. Installation went really well and I’ve even had an issue with one of the inverters since we had it installed and they quickly came out and replaced it under warranty. Would definitely recommend them to anybody looking for solar panels. We have had ours for 2 years and they are performing well and it’s nice to get a much lower electric bill.

Rob Tatum
Verified
June 24, 2024

Gary Ball
Verified
June 18, 2024

We had the best experience with NC Solar Now- from project design to installation, they took care of everything. Everyone in the company ensured everything was just right. They were fantastic.

Libby Dodds
Verified
June 18, 2024

Requested them to install a wall charger for my EV.

The experience has been excellent from initial consultation to work completion, city inspection and post installation follow up. They also were competitive in pricing.

Staff is very friendly and supportive allowing me to clarify all questions related to the options for the installation and as well support to get the EV credit from Duke Energy.

They were provided as an option from ‘Find it Duke’ which gave me more assurance in terms of quality of work, but also they are a Tesla certified technicians, which drove my decision to move with them.

They kept and left the work area super clean.

Will strongly recommend.

Sergio Sam
Verified
June 6, 2024

Working with NC Solar Now was a pleasure. They worked with us to ensure that the array designed would accommodate our whole house including our two electric vehicles. Additionally the workflow they have set up where various team members guide you through different aspects of the process worked very well and made sure that all of the disparate steps were accomplished well within the timeline they laid out. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering solar.

Nicholas Anderson
Verified
May 30, 2024

Other than some inspection issue delays, NC Solar was great to work with. I have a 30 solar panel system on the roof of my out-building. The first two months the power generated has exceeded the speculated amount. This has been with consistent rainfall and moderate cloud cover. I am excited about my solar! Thanks NC Solar!

Michael Brame
Verified
May 16, 2024

Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. Communication was on point and everything was explained in detail. Have already recommended them to other friends and family!

Diana Hauser
Verified
May 9, 2024

When asking for several quotes I found one or two that were cheaper, but most were more expensive. I chose NC Solar Now because they don’t outsource any work overseas and use American made products every chance they get. It was important that I went with the security of a local and trusted company that has a great reputation for supporting its customers, something they have done for almost 15 years.

My system has been up and running since December 2023 and I’ve already produced more kWh than I’ve consumed in two of the four full billing cycles with I’ve had it for so far. My only charges for those months were Duke’s standard fee for being connected to the grid, which they keep constant regardless of solar offset. Still, $16 a month is a sweet deal.

Thank you everyone at NC Solar Now!

Chris McGowan
Verified
May 2, 2024

NC Solar Now made every step of the installation of my solar roof panels and battery wall system very clear and easy. I would highly recommend NC Solar Now to anyone wanting to go solar. Each step of the project was met with friendly professional employees.

Greg Morris
Verified
April 25, 2024

Professional company as compared to other solar companies that I have had experience with. Work done as described and agreed upon and within the time frame they specified. Corrected other companies incorrectly installed equipment. Highly recommended.

Keith G
Verified
April 24, 2024

Great experience with NC Solar Now for installing our EV charger. Highly recommend!

Ian Mehr
Verified
April 24, 2024

We worked with NC Solar Now on our solar project last year. It took us a few years of investigating & saving before we were ready to commit to the project. One thing that set NC Solar Now apart was the consultative selling process – no pressure, good discussion, and then check back in a year. Others were high pressure, fast talk, and when we finally did the finance comparisons far more expensive. Once we committed – the project was exceptionally smooth. They have a very well planned, step-wise process and from Day 1 we knew exactly what was happening and when. It was a concierge level service from permitting to the install process. While a big purchase, was far less stressful than other home improvement projects. NC Solar Now hit their timelines, and the site PM visit & install crews were all on-time and installations finished early both days (Prep & Install). I was very impressed and highly recommend them. They system has been running for over 1yr at the time of review- very pleased with system performance and the iPhone App…

Doug Ahrens
Verified
April 24, 2024

NC Solar Now was great to deal with on the installation of our EV charger. We went through the Duke Energy approval process and it led to sending inquiries to 3 firms. NC Solar Now was responsive, prompt and easy to deal with! The installer was a great guy. They walked me through the rebate process, got the City of Raleigh inspection to me- I got my check in the mail yesterday! NC Solar Now is the BEST!!

Mike Condrey
Verified



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Detailed review

NC Solar Now is a solar panel installation company based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They offer renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions such as Solar Electric Photovoltaic (PV), Solar Battery Storage, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Therma shield. They are licensed solar contractors in North Carolina with NABCEP-certified professionals on staff1. They have helped people discover the benefits of generating their own clean and affordable energy.

History: NC Solar Now was established in 2010. They started with only 5 employees, but after 10 years since its establishment, the company now has more than 90. They have installed more than 2500 solar panel systems over 10 years.

Mission Statement: NC Solar Now envisions energy independence for everyone and is committed to delivering outstanding service to their customers. Their goal is to help make the world a better place for future generations by creating a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy environment. They provide high-quality, affordable renewable energy solutions and solar installations for residences and businesses across North Carolina.

Core Values: NC Solar Now is committed to providing high-quality, affordable solar energy, and energy efficiency solutions to homes and businesses across North Carolina. They offer an industry-leading LIFETIME warranty on workmanship. They are locally owned and operated with in-house installation solar crews, designers, and engineers1. They strive for excellence and quality, keeping their customers at the center of what they do.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  1. Quick Hiring Process: The company has a quick hiring process which ensures that the installation process starts without any unnecessary delays
  2. Hands-On Training: They provide hands-on training to their employees which ensures high-quality installations
  3. Benefits Offered: The company offers benefits to its employees which can lead to better service
  4. Helpful and Non-Pushy Customer Service: The company has a reputation for helpful and non-pushy customer service
  5. End-to-End Support: They provide end-to-end support to their customers
  6. High-Quality Warranties: They offer panel, inverter, and workmanship warranties that are on the higher end among competitors

Cons

We did not find any sustainable information about the company’s bad reviews that could impact the overall rating and customer satisfaction.

Reviews

Positive Reviews:

  1. “Fantastic! Very professional throughout the whole process. I can’t speak highly enough of this company and their fine staff. From the very beginning, and our first contact with their sales rep, Jennifer, it was excellent. We went live this past September 2022, and as of last week, February 21, 2023, we have a credit at Duke of almost $200”
  2. “I found NC Solar Now team to be very professional starting from the Sales to the installation of the solar system. They coordinated end-2-end with HOA, Utility company, and township for the required approvals and provided me the periodic updates on the progress”
  3. “Excellent Services & Sales. NC Solar Now did an excellent job of educating us about Solar. Their installation team did a tremendous job. They arrived early and completed the job before noon. We received our first bill from Duke Energy and it was approximately $15. We are very happy”

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Negative Reviews: We couldn’t find any specific negative reviews about NC Solar Now Company from open sources. However, one review mentioned “Poor service at unreasonable prices” without providing any further details. Another review expressed disappointment that the power generation was not as much as sold by the initial salesman.

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Please note that these are individual experiences and may not reflect the experience of every customer. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the company’s official website or contact them directly.

Areas served

NC Solar Now is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and provides services to residents and businesses across the state. They specifically service areas including Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Durham, Morrisville, Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Holly Springs, and Winston-Salem.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the company’s official website or contact them directly.

Services Offered

Residential Products

  • Battery Systems
  • EV Charging Stations
  • Ground & Pole Mounts
  • Solar PV
  • Solar Attic Fans
  • Thermal Shield

Commercial Products

  • Battery Systems
  • EV Charging Stations
  • Ground & Pole Mounts
  • Solar PV
  • Solar Attic Fans

Maintenance Services

NC Solar Now provides maintenance and support for damaged panels, compromised wiring, faulty connections, false alarms, and malfunctioning inverters. Their services include home surge protection, PV interconnection changeovers, system upgrades, maintenance plans, critter guard installation, system analysis, system troubleshooting, and load monitoring.

Additional Services

In addition to solar panel installation, NC Solar Now offers a range of additional services. They provide Solar Battery Storage, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Therma shield. They also offer system monitoring services. The Enphase™ Enlighten System interface allows for some handy web tools that allow you to track your overall energy and per-panel energy production data, monitor your system’s health, and share your data with other solar enthusiasts. They also offer the SolarEdge solution with monitoring, which can harvest up to 25% more energy from each module with constant performance feedback.

Brands Sold

Solar Panel Brands: NC Solar Now offers solar panels from leading manufacturers such as SunPower and Panasonic. They also highly recommend Qcells due to its black-on-black curb appeal, sleek looks, and excellent aesthetics matching roof shingles for residential purposes.

Inverter Brands: NC Solar Now installs inverters from Enphase and SolarEdge. These are well-known brands in the solar industry, recognized for their reliability and efficiency.

Battery Brands: NC Solar Now offers battery storage systems from Tesla3. They are a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer. Powerwall is a rechargeable home battery system that lets you store solar energy generated during the day and use it at night, which allows you to self-power your home and reduce your reliance on the utility grid.

Please note that this information is current as of the time of my last update and may have changed. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the company’s official website or contact them directly.

Licenses & Certifications

NC General Contracting License No. 69583

NC Electrical Contractors License 33569-U

  • NABCEP Board Certified PV Installation Professional
  • BBB A+ accreditation
  • REC certified installer
  • Tesla Certified Subcontractor
  • NREL accredited
  • Solar Edge Professional Partner

Payment & Financing Options

NC Solar Now offers the following solar financing options:

  1. Upfront Purchase: Customers have the option to purchase their system upfront.
  2. Financing Through a Loan: NC Solar Now provides financing options through a loan. They offer no upfront costs or out-of-pocket expenses.

Please note that NC Solar Now does not offer a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), nor can customers choose to lease their system. It should be noted that leasing solar systems is currently illegal in North Carolina.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the company’s official website or contact them directly.

Contact Information

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Phone number: 9198339096

Local Offices Addresses:

  • Raleigh Office: 2509 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Charlotte Office: 9700 Research Dr, Charlotte NC, 28262

Headquarters Address: 2509 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604

Our Expert Recommendation

NC Solar Now really stands out in North Carolina’s solar scene, and it’s easy to see why. Let’s break down what makes this company shine and a few areas where they can do even better.

Why NC Solar Now Rocks

  1. They’ve Got Your Back: Their warranties are top-notch. With 25 years on solar panels and inverters, plus 10 years for the work itself, you know they’re confident in what they do. It’s like they’re saying, “We got this,” and they mean it.
  2. Options Galore: Whether you’re saving pennies or ready to splurge, they have a range of solar panels, including some made in the USA. It’s pretty cool to have choices that fit what you need and what you can spend.
  3. People Love Them: Reading through customer reviews, it’s clear folks are happy. They talk about how professional and quick the team is, and how they don’t push you into anything. It feels good knowing they’re all about making you happy.
  4. They Know Their Stuff: Starting with just 5 people and growing to over 90 employees, they’ve put in more than 2,500 solar systems in 10 years. That’s a lot of homes getting great energy!

A Little Room for Improvement

Honestly, it’s hard to find big faults when customers are this happy. There was a mention of not hitting the expected energy production, but that’s more about managing expectations than a knock on their service.

Would We Recommend Them?

Absolutely, yes! With their solid warranties, a wide range of options, and a team that people can’t stop raving about, NC Solar Now looks like a great choice for anyone in North Carolina thinking about going solar. They’ve shown they can grow, keep customers smiling, and stand by their work. What’s not to love?

Head Office Location

NC Solar Now
2509 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604

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