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Solar Source - The Solar Experts

4.8 285 reviews Solar installer in Altamonte Springs, FL
  • Installing since 1984
  • 1 area served
  • Licensed

Overview of Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Founded in 1984, Solar Source is a licensed solar contractor specializing in residential and commercial projects. The Solar Source legacy has been trusted by over 60,000 clients since its inception, making Solar Source Florida's most recommended solar company by roofers, builders, and homeowners. These honors were achieved through a steadfast commitment to top-quality products, exceptional service, and reliable support. Our unwavering commitment to quality solar energy solutions and best-in-class service set us apart. Whether you are harvesting solar energy for your home or your business, Solar Source offers optimal solar solutions to ensure you are saving green... both in the environment and in your wallet. With our decades of experience, Solar Source will help you save money and bring you a new, hassle-free way to go solar.

What Solar Source - The Solar Experts customers say

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NateDog

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2016

Solar PV Electric System

Superior Solar was truly a superior solar company. They had exceptional service, they were very nice and it works even better than I expected. And it looks much cleaner and better than my neighbor's system too. Their 32 year history is a big part of what sold me and I highly recommend them. Truly a professional company.

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Thank you so much for those kind words! We pride ourselves in outstanding customer service and we couldn't be more pleased that you're loving your solar system. It's a great honor to have gained your trust and respect. We hope you keep enjoying your system!

Debs79

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2016

Awesome company/system

Great company. Process could not have gone smoother. Intake to install was quick, easy, and professional. System is great!

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Thank you for your review! We're so pleased that you're happy with your panels and the service you received!

JH

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2016

PV Solar Electric System

Superior Solar is truly Superior. We've had a system from another company in the past, but the service from Superior and our system's performance is like nigh and day. Superior was punctual, courteous, and extremely professional in their installation. Best of all, we got this elite service and product for about the same price as the sub-par competitors. Thank you, Superior, for being a company that follows through. You've surpassed our expectations.

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

You're so very welcome! Thank you for that review. We're so pleased to hear how happy you are with your Superior product and also the customer service you received. We work hard to provide our clients with the best possible service we can give them. Keep enjoying your system and please don't hesitate to call us with any solar questions or concerns!

Davidson

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2016

I would hire them again

Nick and universal solar is a great company they taught us everything upfront about every little detail followed through with a great install procedure and teaching us how to use it I would recommend this company to anyone in Central Florida looking to put solar panels on their property. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

bill74

Reviewed on May 28, 2016

5K Solar PV

I have a 5K PV system which was installed March 2010. Since that initial installation, the system has generated 53,000 KWh which is a savings of $7,200 off my electric bill. We average 25 KWh / day. My electric has been cut to less than half - about 4 months a year I have no electric bill. Love the discount and the effort to be green.

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Hi Bill! Wow, what great news to hear! We strive to be Superior in all that we do and we couldn't be more pleased than when our clients have a positive experience with us. It's such a great honor to have gained your trust and respect. Keep enjoying your new solar system!

wsnole

Reviewed on May 24, 2016

Great solar company

Friendly and courteous. They focus on quality and doing the job right. Sam and everybody else I came in contact with exceeded my expectations. They have been very responsive before, during, and after instillation of my solar system. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Tom's Pool

Reviewed on May 18, 2016

Pool solar heat

the company did a great job, in and out fast and system does work good. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Guga

Reviewed on May 17, 2016

1st House with PV on my neighborhood - Dr. Phillips, Orlando

The Superior Solar did a great work. From the early phase of calculating the correct size of solar panels to installation and after sales. We are very happy with the results. My last bill was close to ZERO for energy. I only had to pay Gov. Fees. Ellsworth has an excellent knowledge about the options, incentives and he did help to facilitate his company to achieve the sales price I could afford. Go Solar! Every house in Florida should have a PV system.

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Hi there Guga, <br />Thank you so much for that review! We're honored that you think we did such a great job and that you're so happy with the results. We completely agree that every home in Florida should have a PV system--congrats for being one of the first to make that solar switch! Keep enjoying your solar system and your super low (almost nonexistent!!) energy bill and please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

docdebra

Reviewed on May 17, 2016

great service!

Nick Arceneaux quoted us a fair and honest price for the replacement of solar panels for our swimming pool. Of course, at the time we decided to replace the solar panels, a huge storm (unexpected on that day) came through and the installation was delayed due to weather extremes. However, Jason and Chase came through as soon as the weather was safe and made sure that the panels were installed and working well. Nick came back and made certain we knew how to operate the system to get the best warm water for our pool as we could. I would recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a professional installation of solar heating panels! **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Gentle Ben

Reviewed on May 17, 2016

I'm very satisfied

My wife and I had our system installed in early March. After a few minor delays, mostly due to my power company shuffling their feet on getting us our new meter, our system went live for good on March 17th. I have to say this process was far more pleasant than I had expected. Throughout the process, Ellsworth, the Superior Solar rep we worked with, was incredibly helpful, and unlike a few of the other companies we looked at, he did a very good job of explaining not only what the products did, but why one might be superior to another in a given situation. The service made my wife and I feel like we were in good hands. The total installation lasted for a noisy two days. The workers were polite and respectful, and if they were annoyed or put-off by my constant questions, they never let it on. I'd definitely recommend Superior Solar systems to my friends, and in fact, already have.

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Hi Ben, <br />Thank you so much for that review! We try to make the installation process as easy for our clients as possible. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, customer service, and unwavering commitment to the best solar energy solutions (so any questions are no issue at all. We love talking about our product with anyone who's willing to listen!). Thank you for recommending us to your friends and we hope you enjoy your new solar system!

Typer0494

Reviewed on May 13, 2016

The best to work with

Wow. True professionals. From the sales guy (Sam Smith) to the installers (Jason R. was crew leader) these guys were on point. Well priced, but even better service. Pool has climbed out of low 70s every monring to (going to check now) 88.5 right now.... That's just one week. That's with only 5 Panels installed. The installer was even able to save me $400 by reusing my existing controller AWESOME!!!! Will be going back for PV (home electric) solar. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Mary Lou

Reviewed on May 1, 2016

Warm Pool Water:-)))

Universal Solar was very responsive, very professional, and delivered exactly what was promised on time beginning with Nick Arceneaux, their Energy Specialist, and ending with their very friendly and knowledgeable installers. I would gladly do business with this company again and highly recommend them to anyone considering converting to any sort of solar power. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

GoSolar+

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2016

Solar Panels Doing The Job

Superior Solar did an excellent job on explaining our options and how the system would operate. The installation took only one day and the workers did an excellent job on the install. They explained what they were doing and how the system would operate. When they were done they made sure everything was cleaned up. Superior Solar then contacted the electrical inspector and when the inspection was complete Duke energy was contacted by Superior Solar to install bi-directional meter. We are able to monitor our system from the computer or smart phone. THANK YOU SUPERIOR SOLAR

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Thank you so much for your review Go Solar+!<br />We love when our customers are curious about our work and we're always happy to explain the installation and systems operation process. Customer service and quality work are extremely important to us and having gained your trust and respect means so much. Enjoy your new solar system!<br />

cjresnick

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2016

An enjoyable customer Service experience

This comment is in reference to the buying and installation process with Superior Solar. I interviewed several companies and the customer service and responses from Superior Solar were always better than the competition. It took us 4 months to say yes and they were patient throughout. We purchased a system which included solar electricity and solar water for our home. The install went very well and through it all - we felt appreciated and respected with our questions and any concerns for a huge learning curve on our part. Thank you for being a company that understands customer service. I will add to this post after a few months of the system running.

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Hi cjresnick, <br />Thank you so much for your review! Here at Superior Solar, we pride ourselves on our customer service. We want you to be able to learn as much as you'd like to about your solar systems and we couldn't be happier to provide you with the information necessary to make that happen. Our unwavering commitment to quality solar energy solutions and best-in-class service defines who we are. We look forward to providing solar services for you whenever needed!

Flaming Sabre

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2016

We've been only pleased with them

Superior Solar installed our pool panels years ago when it was built, so we contacted them when it was time for our insurance company to replace our roof after hail damage. They took them off/put them back up with no problems. And they were the first company we contacted when we wanted a photovoltaic array. Their prices were competitive, and we had only good experiences with them—so they are who we chose. Our 32 panels have been producing for two months now, and are well on their way to achieving the production guarantee that SS offers. They have gone out of their way to make sure we're up on the monitoring site, and we are LOVING seeing daily/monthly how much electricity we're generating, and of course, the MUCH lower electricity bills!

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Thank you, Flaming Sabre!<br />We are committed to providing quality customer service and having gained your trust and respect means so much to us. We hope you continue to enjoy your solar system (and that there won't be too many more hail storms!) and we look forward to providing any solar services for you whenever needed. The solar electricity tracking feature is one of our favorite components, as well!

Rebel

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2016

Installation of pool solar

Sam was and excellent sales man his presentation was flawless. The Installers was just awesome starting from the supervisor Mango on down who came out when called upon by Reggie and Chris. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Keep up the good work

Angelaone

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2016

Life is sunny in Avalon Park.

After we replaced our roof in 2015, we decided this would be a great time to explore the feasibility of installing a solar electric system. Our roofer recommended that we call Nick Arceneaux with Universal Solar. Nick visited with us several times to design the PV system that best suited our needs. He answered all of our questions thoroughly and was very knowledgeable about the entire process. It was more affordable than we anticipated. We felt comfortable with the company and information presented so we decided to move forward with the system. Universal’s team went above and beyond to secure the Avalon Park HOA approval and set up the OUC solar application. The installation team, consisting of Jason, Chase, and Shaun, worked quickly and neatly to ensure the project was completed as per the original plan Nick designed for us. Once the installation was complete, inspections by both Orange County and OUC passed on the first visit. So far, the solar energy projections Nick promised to us have been accurate. This has been a great investment and we look forward to the continued clean solar energy savings for many decades to come. Thank you team Universal Solar for providing a quality installation for our home; I highly recommend this company to anyone who may be looking at solar options. ~The Gallagher Family **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

OviedoSolar

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2016

Residential Solar Electric Exceeded Expectations

After we decided to pursue a solar electric PV system to reduce our environmental impact and initially researched the topic, we chose Universal Solar to design, install, and commission our new 28 panel, 8.7 kW grid-tied system. The system design specialist, Nick Arceneaux (NABCEP certified), was professional, very knowledgeable, and patient (3 hours!) with understanding our vision and providing a corresponding proposal. Once we made our decision, he was always available and very responsive for questions and status updates during all phases of the project. The lead time for the order and permitting phase exactly matched Nick's original estimate; therefore, the installation started without delays. The installation was executed very well and completed on time by the team of Chase, Robert, and Zack. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and quality-minded. The installation and commissioning was led by Christopher Maingot, an NABCEP certified professional and Florida leader. Our new, turn-key electric PV system is performing well and the SolarEdge monitoring is very effective. We would highly recommend Universal Solar for a modern and professionally executed solar project. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Lschmick

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2016

Hot Water Solar

We recently had Nick Arceneaux come out and give us a quote on a Solar Hot Water system. We decided to proceed because we thought it was a fair price, we really needed to replace an old Fafco system the previous homeowners installed, and had worked with Nick in the past on a pool solar install and were very pleased. Jason Reale and Chase Aboud were our installers and they did great. They quickly realized that the previous system was not even installed correctly due to the pitch of the roof and made a much better call on roof position to still give us optimum sun exposure and proper install. Nick even made another trip out to answer some questions we had about the system. Overall we were very pleased with Universal Solar and highly recommend them for all your solar needs! **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Mike B22

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2016

Superior Solar on the House

This was a great experience on getting solar panels, pool pump and a new solar attic fan installed. From Sales, to the Installers, to the front office -this entire team was on point and has been superb. The quality was evident from Day 1, as they aptly named their company, "Superior" Solar. I really liked how they informed me on exactly what to expect, from the permitting process, to equipment installation, to obtaining a new bi-directional meter from the power company. Its a joy to watch my meter run in reverse :) and to know that I am making a difference on diminishing the use of fossil fuels (let's get this dependency down to zero or at least negligible). I now look at roof tops in a completely different mindset, ie you could be doing Solar and contributing to a cleaner environment just like me. I also plan to do an 'open house' Solar Party that Superior makes available on each new customer install. My brother is in the Solar business in CA and they are light years ahead of the Sunshine state :(. Perhaps my next goal is to get a job in the industry, perhaps with this "Superior" organization. Great Job, Great Job

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Would absolutely recommend Superior Solar as your installer of choice. They rate a "10". I was amazed at how much energy we are squandering and could be replacing with and using Solar instead. Get on board is my recommendation. CA allows home owners to pay for the system up front and amortize it over a 20 year period via their property taxes (FL should do the same). Its a weak argument that the costs are too much. Your electric bill goes down, which offsets a property tax increase. It just makes good sense to get on board with this great initiative.

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

BTW, if you do cost comparisons with other vendors (which I did), they will tell you they fully warrant the PV system, but its actually based on the manufacturers warranty. Superior provided me their best cost estimate and their system warranty goes way beyond the manufacturers. Just ask them to explain the differences. Hands down the best choice in Central FL :)

VJ

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2016

Homeowner

We had great service. The workers were prompt and came when they said they would come. Our sales rep, Nick, was very polite, attentive, and called several times after installation to make sure everything was ok. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2016

Always Sunny in Orlando!

Last year we had the great opportunity of working with Nick Arceneaux in designing our system and following its progress. Once the job commenced the installers (Jason Reale, Chad Aboud) worked fast and cleanly. What we really liked about this company and its employees is that they have been together for YEARS. They know about solar and they have sought to work for a company that has values the consumer can identify with. I am not a customer to them, I am a new solar friend. I sincerely believe that it is unlikely they would provide advice based on their financial interest only. We have even made out system available for prospective customers to come and see if that have questions. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

1Luis

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2016

let the sunshine in!

We wanted to be more independent from the electric company so a battery back up grid tie system seemed like the way to go. We spoke to few companies in the area about getting a system installed, most of them didn't seem to informed or motivated to do the job until I spoke to Sam at Universal Solar. Sam was motivated and well informed about the products they had to offer and after several phone calls and a few meetings we decided on the battery back up grid tie system. With Chris's expert over seeing the installation setup and commissioning of the system to it's completion, we now feel quite independent ,now if and when the grid goes down we won't. Thanx Richard for tying up the loose ends and finalizing financing and the installation. I don't think there are many companies around that can get it done like Universal Solar. **THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN FOR UNIVERSAL SOLAR PRIOR TO THE COMPANY MERGING WITH SUPERIOR SOLAR SYSTEMS.**

Response from Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Absolutely

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2016

Great People, Great Company, Great Service!!!!

I had Superior Solar install both a variable speed pump/suntouch controller for my pool and a solar hot water tank. I was out of town when my wife had a problem with the clarity of the water. David was there the next morning and taught her how to work the system. About 3 years later we had several cloudy days and electric back system didn't seem to be working. Called David on his cell at 7PM and he called right back walked me thru a few trouble shooting areas and once again back on line. Can't say enough good things about this company. By the way, electric bill has dropped considerably!!!

Clearwatersun

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2016

Solar photovoltaic, solar hot water, attic ventilation, radiant

Solar Source installed 7.25 kilowatts of photovoltaic solar, 60 gallons of solar hot water, solar attic ventilation and radiant barrier on my home in April of 2015. Since then I have enjoyed zero and extremely low power bills. Couldn't be happier enjoying savings and supporting renewable energy.

About Solar Source - The Solar Experts

1984
Installing since
285
Customer reviews
4.8
Average rating
1
Area served

What Solar Source - The Solar Experts does

Services

  • Installation

Licenses

  • CVC056646 & EC13004884

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Where Solar Source - The Solar Experts works

  • Florida

Where to find Solar Source - The Solar Experts

Head office

925 Sunshine Lane, Suite 1010, Altamonte Springs FL, 32714

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