Key Facts
Years in businesss
Average rating
MD, VA, NC, SC, PA, NJ, FL, Washington DC
State availability
20-25 years
Warranty
Silfab Solar, LONGi Solar, QCells, SolarEdge, Enphase, Fronius, Tesla Powerwall, Tesla
Solar brands
Zero-Down Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Cash, RateGuardian™ PPA/Lease (Power Purchase Agreement)
Financing options
Best Choice, Local Expert, Experienced Installer, Trusted Solar Provider
Acknowledgement
Experienced installer
Expertise
A+
BBB Rating
4.85
SolarReviews rating
Quick Summary
- Overall Rating: Solar Energy World has an average rating of 4.8 based on 524 Reviews on SolarReviews, 4..1 based on 7 Google reviews and 4.1 average rating on Yelp.
- Years in Business: has been in business since 2009.
- State Availability: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, and Washington DC.
- Warranty Options: 20-25 years.
- Solar Panel Options: Silfab Solar, LONGi Solar, QCells, SolarEdge, Enphase, Fronius, Tesla Powerwall, Tesla
- Payment Options: Zero-Down Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Cash, RateGuardian™ PPA/Lease (Power Purchase Agreement)
- BBB Rating: A+
*Please note that this information is based on the latest available data and may have changed.
Customer Reviews
Do not use this scam of a company. Company has taken over 16k from me and I can’t anyone to help me at the company for the past month. Initial design was not approved by electric company and then they went silent and will not provide me with I updated quote for smaller system. My sales rep is out due to personal reasons and for some reason the useless fraud vp won’t ever call me despite numerous calls to their 800 number. Everytime for past few weeks they said he will follow up but nothing. Now I just want a refund from this sham of a company but nothing.
To Carol Davidson
(Energy Specialists at
Solar Energy World)
Dear Ms. Davidson,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for such a great customer service experience. I work in healthcare where assessing patients is a great deal of my duties. You are such a caring, patient and compassionate human being. I also appreciate the fact that you went out of your way to schedule that meeting with Dakota Crowley on such a short notice. I will cherish this experience for a long time.
Once again, thank you for such a beautiful moment.
Sincerely,
Robetson Fleurmond
Solar Energy World was absolutely perfect to work with. Our representative, Liam Ross, was incredibly responsive and the process went smoothly from initial estimates to actually turning on the system. We highly recommend Liam and his company, Solar Energy World.
We are very pleased with our experience with Solar Energy World. The manner in which our expert consultant, Dillan Straabe explained and presented the entire process from A to Z was simply outstanding! He did a wonderful job and took the time to show us the true benefits of going solar. His professionalism and courtesy truly reflected his passion for his job and is highly commendable! Thank you Dillan Straabe! Great job! We highly recommend these professionals from Solar Energy World to anyone considering solar in their home.
– Hiram and Sonia Benitez
For background I have waited over a year since our installation to write this review but finally am taking the time to warn other potential customers. Firstly the original production quote was well off the mark causing us to need 5 additional panels (at our cost of course) once the engineers reviewed – don’t trust the sales person. Secondly it took FOREVER to get the installation – we signed in April 2022 the work was barely completed by the end of the year. Thirdly our one year estimate WITH THE ADDITIONAL PANELS was still a few THOUSAND kWh below the engineer estimate. Fourthly we had a malfunctioning panel that was not producing, it took a few months to get the inverter replaced. And finally we still after 16 months have not received a single SREC due to the process of how to register not being clear and following directions that are incomplete. I wouldn’t recommend solar energy world even for the referral bonus. Go Solar yes, choose someone else.
I am excited to announce that I am now part of the solar family and the whole credit goes to Solar Energy World. Right from the first touch base with their lead sales/field advisor (Dillan Straabe) where he provided a splendid walkthrough of the entire process, completely transparent, knowledgeable and resourceful to working with all their other key team members including Inspection Supervisor, Service Coordinator, Operations Support, Install Compliance, Project Manager, Installation Coordinator of Solar Energy World looked like just a cake walk. In this entire process, they were always reachable, responsive and ready to help or clarify any questions I had. I would highly recommend this amazing team and company for Solar installation.
Going solar was a wise decision, and Solar Energy World made the process smooth. John guided me through the options, and Elias and his crew completed a flawless installation, even in bad weather. Solar Energy World is the team to make it happen if you’re considering solar.
Tom Shaw was great to work with! Knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to communicate with. I’m very happy!
Everyone through the experience from start to finish has been amazing. Very thorough.
Excellent crew of workers and very professional, going to recommend solar energy world
All the employees were professional and courteous. There was a issue with equipment, and it was addressed and resolved the next day. Highly recommend. Thank you all
Solar Energy World is by far one of the most professional and polite contractors that we have worked with. They were all very knowledgeable about their individual task and performed their part of the work flawlessly. Their work was done all neat and proper. They answered all our questions we had along the entire installation process with patience and in a manner that we could understand.They finished the job and cleaned up all the areas they worked in. We rate them an A+++, and highly recommend them for Solar install.Well done Solar Energy World for having such dedicated employees that promote and represent your name.
After alot of research Solar World Energy had the most to offer with no hidden small print . From planning to installation everything was smooth and done in a timely manner and from Sales ,John made this an awesome experience and the install team was great and professional, I feel we have developed a connection of friendship and trust and have confidence the in the future I’ll never be on my own with this awesome solar system, Thank You to the team at Solar World Energy
“Let the Sun Shine In”…Five star experience with Steve Fulginiti and Solar Energy World.
We live in Reading, PA and were skeptical of a Maryland-based company being able to give us what we wanted and needed in solar. We did years of online research on pros/cons of roof and ground mount installations, and the cost/benefit analysis of return on investment and energy credits system. We knew exactly what we wanted – a ground mount system, capable of capturing our year round full sun exposure and generating ample energy to power our large 7,000 sqft home and electric vehicles. Steve Fulginiti met with us via Zoom and advised that Solar Energy World would deliver the system we needed, manage the negotiations and permitting with the township and power company and install the system so that we realized savings on Day 1 – all for a very affordable price.
Four (4) months after signing the contract our 36-panel, 12.78 kW a year ground-mount solar panel system was installed and six (6) months for contract signature we received an inspection and the green light from our power company to turn on the system February 2, 2024.
In just the first month of use (February 2024) in one of the lowest sunlight months of the year in Southeastern Pennsylvania our electric bill dropped from $175 to $10! As I write this review March 23, 2024 we continue to experience electric bills $10 and less for our considerably large home with electric-draining cars, appliances and gadgets galore. We look forward to continued monthly energy savings, generating Pennsylvania Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECS) and realizing the return on investment (ROI) time period. Oh, and doing our part to use renewable energy and preserve Mother Earth feels great too!!
Thank you Steve Fulginiti and the Solar Energy World family! We are very satisfied customers and greatly appreciate you.
Todd A. Shamy & Joey K. Grinkley
Glen Oley Farms community of Exeter Township, Reading Pennsylvania
Wasn’t going to write a review yet since I don’t have my new meter to turn on our system, but the installers bent our rain gutter which is only 2 years old, and broke a ceiling light in our garage, and never said a word to us. UPDATE two months and still not fixed, the lack of communication is mind blowing, and now my mother board in my Generac switch box is blown exactly where solar energy hooked to it, and for them to say it wasn’t their system that did it WITHOUT even coming to look at it, this should really tell all future customers to runaway, their customer service proves they could care less, This is the worst I have ever been treated
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Our Expert Recommendation
Solar Energy World has been lighting up homes since 2009 and now serves a bunch of places including Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and a few more. They’ve got a bunch of happy customers if those reviews are anything to go by. Here’s a quick look at what’s hot and what’s not with Solar Energy World.
The Good Bits
- With a solid 4.8 rating from hundreds of reviews on SolarReviews and decent scores on Google and Yelp, it’s clear folks are pretty satisfied.
- They’ve been at this since 2009, installing thousands of systems. That’s a lot of know-how under their belt.
- They offer warranties lasting 20-25 years. That’s a long time to feel secure about your solar setup.
- From Silfab Solar to Tesla Powerwall, they’re all about using quality brands. Plus, they’re a certified Tesla Powerwall Installer.
- They’ve got different ways to pay, including a $0 down Power Purchase Agreement. Makes going solar a bit easier on the wallet.
The Not-so-Good Bits
- Some folks mentioned delays waiting for panels. Seems like patience is key.
- A few customers ran into minor hiccups like leaks or issues with the app monitoring. But, they did jump in to fix things up.
So, Should You Go with Them?
Yeah, they look pretty solid. With their years in the game, the positive feedback from lots of customers, and the quality of the gear they use, Solar Energy World seems like a good bet. Just maybe double-check how they handle the glitches and keep those communication lines open.
If you’re in one of the states they serve and thinking about solar, giving them a ring could well be worth your time. They’ve got the experience and the options to likely make your solar dreams come true.