We are compiling a list of Georgia solar companies that meet our strict criteria, including NABCEP certification. Here are our picks as of February 2023.
Georgia is a great place to go solar, despite the relatively low number of incentives available. Residents have above-average energy needs, which translates to more potential savings each month. Plus, the state receives an average of between 4.5 and 5.0 kWh per meter-squared per day, which is an above-average solar irradiance in the U.S. and often plenty to make solar conversion well worth the money.
At LeafScore, our top priority is bringing you accurate information about solar installers in your area to ensure your system is installed safely and is sized to meet your home’s energy needs. We research local, regional, and national installers to ensure they have at least one NABCEP-certified installer on each project, provide professional and reliable service, and hold proper licensing for electrical contracting from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Division of Electrical Contractors.
A South Korean firm has announced a 2.5 billion dollar investment in a solar panel plant in Georgia which should ease supply chain issues and make it easier to install solar in the Peach State.
How We Select the Best Solar Installers in Georgia
- At least one NABCEP-certified installer assigned to each solar project
- A minimum of five years of experience or two dozen completed installations
- Full insurance coverage, including worker’s comp and general liability
- No complaints from consumers on BBB (or some minor issues with documented resolution)
- Long-lasting equipment warranties of 20 years or more
- Warranty coverage for workmanship and panel performance for at least ten years
- Proper electrical contractor license from the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- No pending lawsuits; a history of no legal action from customers is preferred
Why Trust This List?
Before recommending any solar contractor, we do our homework and make sure that each installation team has at least one NABCEP-certified installer and holds an electrical contractor’s license, which the State of Georgia mandates for installation companies.
The certification from NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) isn’t required by the state for solar installers, so it helps us set apart companies that bring above-average quality to their work. Installers who hold this certification have gone above and beyond to learn about up-to-date installation practices and safety guidelines, which means your installation is more likely to be done safely and properly.
Screening companies for the required state licensure is the best way to rule out providers who aren’t legally permitted to install your system and may carry out unsafe work. Electrical work is inherently dangerous, and you never want to increase your risk of malfunctions, system damage, or property damage by hiring an unlicensed installer. You can confirm that an installer is properly licensed by searching for the entity using the Secretary of State’s licensee search.
LeafScore Top Picks for Solar Installers in Georgia
Alternative Energy Southeast
Highlights: Alternative Energy Southeast is a local provider based right in Georgia. It has been in business since 2007, provides industry-leading warranty coverage, and is committed to high-quality installations and customer service.
Alternative Energy Southeast has been serving Georgia solar customers since 2007. It’s owned by a certified master electrician — Montana Busch — whose electrical license can be verified on the Secretary of State website mentioned above. He is also a NABCEP-certified installer whose expertise and years of experience mean you’re very likely to get a professional installation.
This company carries high-quality equipment brands like Solar Edge, LG, Enphase, and Tesla. The panels carry a 25-year warranty that covers the equipment, the efficiency, and the workmanship. The workmanship warranty is particularly impressive and should provide some peace of mind through the occasional extreme weather in the Peach State.
Alternative Energy Southeast tackles residential and commercial solar installations, Tesla solar roof installations, Tesla Powerwall and other solar battery installations, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and maintenance and repair.
Best of all, the company maintains outstanding customer reviews with a 4.9 rating on Google Reviews and a 5/5 with the BBB. The company is also BBB accredited and has an A+ rating with no official complaints filed.
In case that wasn’t enough, Alternative Energy Southeast also has a positive impact on the communities it serves by giving back 10% of profits via charitable donations.
SunPower
Highlights: SunPower is a national installer that has over 35 years of experience. In the decades since it opened its doors, it has completed countless successful system designs and installations and filed over 1,000 patents for new solar technology.
Since the company designs and manufactures its equipment and is a leader in solar innovation, you’ll get top-of-the-line panels with one of the best efficiency ratings in the industry — up to 22.8%.
While that means you only have access to one equipment brand, the entirely in-house equipment manufacturing means there will never be problems with which company is to blame for any issues. The company is quick to respond to warranty claims and has a reputation for fixing issues without question.
Plus, SunPower has one of the best warranty packages available, covering the equipment, workmanship, and panel efficiency for 25 years with one comprehensive warranty.
SunPower is one of the few popular solar installers in Georgia that manufactures its own equipment and outsources installations to third-party companies. SunPower teams up with NABCEP-certified and state-certified installers only. Still, we recommend confirming which local company will be completing the installation and doing some research on that provider’s licensing and reputation, just to be safe.
Additional Company Recommendations in Georgia
Our team at LeafScore is continuously researching solar installers in Georgia and ranking them based on reliability, licensure, and more. We’ll be adding companies to this list as we go, as well as updating information on the providers recommended above should anything change.