A&R Solar

Everyone I worked with on the A&R team was top-notch. The crew that installed rooftop solar and battery systems at my home were great - very professional and hard-working. Very happy with their work and with the systems' performance.

From sales to setup to final walkthrough, we were highly satisfied with A&R. At every step they were responsive, professional, reliable, and supportive. When a couple of points of confusion arose around battery placement, they researched and followed up quickly, adjusting the plan to accommodate our preferences. The install was done quickly, to high standards, with no mess and hardly any disruption. To prospective customers I would say don’t be afraid to ask questions or request clarifications. Solar is a big (but worthwhile) investment; A&R recognizes that and wants to be sure you have all the information you need to make smart decisions that you’ll be happy with over the long run.

I had a great experience working with A&R Solar on my solar, Tesla Powerwall 3, and SPAN Panel install. It was a comprehensive home energy project, and the team was professional from start to finish. What really set A&R apart was how they handled an unexpected issue. My Tesla Powerwall 3 unfortunately arrived dead on arrival (DOA), but A&R quickly coordinated a replacement through their distributor, kept me informed throughout the process, and had the replacement installed with minimal delay. Their communication and responsiveness gave me a lot of confidence. Now that everything is up and running, the system is working great. The installation quality also deserves recognition. The conduit routing, wiring, and overall workmanship were clean, neat, and professional, with great attention to detail. I believe the true measure of an installer is not whether nothing ever goes wrong, but how they respond when something does. Based on my experience, I would gladly recommend A&R Solar to anyone considering a solar and battery system.

I want to thank the folks at A&R Solar. 6 years ago, they installed our PV system which has reduced our monthly electric bill to nearly nothing. This year we added Franklin Battery System and have already benefited from it when a car accident took out a neighborhood transformer knocking power out for 2 hours. The system cut over flawlessly and we continued with power while our neighborhood was dark. Both installations were done professionally and with all steps being presented to us, both before they occurred and while installation was in progress. I would and have strongly recommend A&R Solar to folks. If all homes had this available, our electrical grid issues could be lessened dramatically.

After a couple of years of planning and site preparation, A&R Solar installed our 47-panel and 2-battery configuration. The A&R Solar sales and project management staff focused on getting us the best design using the most appropriate materials at a competitive price and on an achievable schedule that fit our constraints. Installation was completed quickly and efficiently, the team was professional and respectful. A&R Solar worked through the regulatory process and ensured that approvals were obtained quickly. All the regulatory staff praised the technical quality of the installation and documentation. The system works flawlessly. We have high expectations for many years of excellent performance with A&R Solar lifecycle support, as needed.

Very Happy with A&R

Out of the three bids for solar installation, we found A&R best aligned not only with our hopes for the project, but also with our values (employee-ownership, socially responsible). We found the drop-box of project photos and information after completion to be very helpful. We are also very happy with the installation now that we're live. We would absolutely recommend A&R.

A&R Solar was the best choice in Solar

I wanted to write a raving review of A-R Solar as my experience with them and their installation crew was top notch. From the very beginning, being a novice to Solar and the latest technologies, I had only done a few weeks worth of online researching. As with many homeowners, the information out there can be daunting and overwhelming at times. Upon our search for the “right” solar solution, as with many of us, we called around several companies to get the most information, best & affordable pricing, but at the end of the day, a partnership in the solar initiatives. Our phone call landed us with Ian Lucas, our design consultant. From the get-go, Ian was very knowledgeable & a non-pushy consultant. He answered our “dumb” questions round the clock without judgement. My wife and I felt that Ian was looking for our best interest at heart versus the other companies who didn’t even return our phone calls or just wanted a quick sale and move on. Ian gave us truthful information, and “this is what I would do in your situation” without the up sale of additional equipment that we didn’t need. We were sold with Ian. Next steps, the Project Manager : AJ Mullen. Again from the get-go, she came for a site visit, gave us a run down of the project and what to expect. Open and constant communication along the way. The PM makes it all happen with the coordination and resources. Lastly, the installation Crew consisting of Ari, Travis and Colton. These guys were very passionate about their work. As if they live and breathe it and you could easily see it in the expression and craftmanship. I joked with my wife, “these guys were eager beavers” to prep the site, install, and clean up every evening. Very detailed oriented and we all got along fantastically. (is that even a word  ). I can go on and on but you get the jist of my review and my future recommendation to all my neighbors and friends. From start to finish, and everything in between, you must be doing something right in hiring and finding such fine professionals in the Solar industry. I wanted to personally thank you A-R for such a pleasure experience into the future of solar and definitely thank Ian, AJ, Colton, Travis and Ari on my behalf. Cheers, Matt T.

First Class - the best of the best

A&R Solar installed our solar panels and 3 powerwalls. Clean and Fast install. It was done right at the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak. They all wore masks and were extremely diligent about how they did things. Yes, they had to run very thick cabling from our electrical panel to the Powerwalls in the garage (yes you can stack them to save space). The conduit was installed the basement ceiling. The pathway required them to navigate water pipes, gas, computer cabling and electrical wiring while allowing us free access to downstairs area. Let me tell you - it was amazing and fast. My hat is off to a group of people who really know what they are doing. Later, when our inverter died, it was under warranty, they replaced it no charge. It was done in a week (they had to get the replacement part).

Amazing Experience

I want to give a great big thumbs up to A&R Solar. They just finished a solar installation for us and we couldn't be happier with their people and the job they did.

The Best!

From start to finish. Sales meeting to final completion. A & R and all the staff I worked with were the most professional, and competent Solar installation company ever. I highly recommend this employee-owned company to anyone looking at a new solar installation.

Fantastic service

A&R Solar were amazing. A different company installed our panels years ago. There was an issue with the panels, and the other company refused to come out to fix a problem, even though the panels were still under warranty. A&R Solar took on the job and were terrific. They problem solved and were solution oriented. It took a while to diagnose and fix the problem, but I am so grateful that they kept at it. Mark Anderson showed me how to monitor the panels with an app, which was not available when we originally had the panels installed. Mark kept us updated and never forgot about us. I would highly recommend this company and can't say enough good things about them.

Overall really great experience

We were very pleased with A&R from start to finish on our solar installation. They responded to our initial contact quickly and we were very impressed with their professionalism and expertise. They went over a variety of different panel configurations with us and were patient with our questions and concerns. We never felt pressured to proceed with the project, but once we did they got us scheduled quickly and before we knew it we were generating electricity! The also had great follow-up with staff contacting us to see if we had questions and how things were going. It was really a great experience.

I very good experience with my A&R solar installation

My experience with A&R was excellent. Everyone from A&R from the design consultant, administrator, project manager, and installation team were professional, courteous, thorough, and prompt in responding questions and providing information and estimates.

Excellent Experience

Extremely professional. Everyone answered my questions, patiently as I had a lot of technical questions. I got a high quality non-Chinese made system that will pay for itself in about 7-10 years with a 25 yr warranty.

Great company

We appreciated their professionalism, their communication was awesome, crew was courteous, explanation of system was informative. Job was well done from start to finish. We are entirely satisfied with our service and would recommend them highly.

A focus on customer success

Before choosing a photo voltaic installer for our solar panels and system, we researched 3 different companies: a local, regional, and a national business. We went into the analysis open minded, but figured the national company might have more resources to give to better service and probably had the cheapest price. A&R - our local option - was the second company we researched and quickly impressed us. Not only do they work with most all the best-in-class suppliers the other business do, but their service was unparalleled. I'm a business analysis for a large organization and an environmentalist at heart. I wanted to be sure that we were making not only a sound environmental choice, but also a smart, long term economical decision. We're had lots (and lots) of questions. And while all 3 companies mostly answered all of our questions, A&R's followup ensured that we were satisfied with their answers - and somehow filled in emotional gaps to address our bigger picture questions that were hard to articulate. The install team wasn't just a bunch of wrench turners. They were super smart and willing to answer very technical questions that came up later in the game. The ops/project management team worked together smoothly and kept us involved and informed at the level we wanted to be. But it's A&R's sales team that went above and beyond. Our sales rep - more like a customer success genius - connected with us immediately on so many levels. She knows solar - and got to know us in a way that allowed her to connect her depth of PV knowledge with our desire to make a smart decision and investment in solar. Although A&R was a little more expensive than the other options, they weren't much more. For our money, whenever we can invest in a local business, we're glad to do so. Our experience with A&R is one we're so glad to tell over and over.

Great company, great product

We had a great experience with A and R and highly recommend them. They made the whole experience easy to engage with, encouraged questions, helped make the right decision and the crew they sent to our house was amazing. And, they all seemed to like working for the company. Through the process, everyone seemed to feel like they were representing a shared approach- be friendly and do good work. A really exceptional experience i would highly reccomend.

A very thorough professional company with great people

Past reviews, experience, very detailed estimate, employee owned and competitively priced.

They really know what they are doing....from A to Z!!!!

This business installed our solar system without a hitch! They were extremely professional, thoughtful, and efficient. Going with them was a no brainer!

Look no further than A&R Solar for your solar needs!

For those of you that don't like to read a lot, here is the short version... You should look no further than A&R Solar for your solar needs. This is a fantastic organization with fabulous staff. Okay, here's more, if you are so inclined to read... Adding solar power is no small investment. Therefore, you should want to have the best information available when considering solar power. Solar is clearly a great way to go, both in terms of being friendly to the environment, and the savings that you can see in your energy costs in the future. Because the decision is so important, you will want the most knowledgeable and most professional people to provide you with every bit of accurate information so that you can make the most informed decision. The entire staff at A&R Solar are exactly what I've described above. They are professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and patient. I love how great they are about always getting back to me when I have another question. I have had direct communication with Jesse, Michael, Jen, and Karen. All were fantastic. I'm certain that these four are simply an example of how great the rest of their staff are. I wholeheartedly recommend A&R Solar. I would look no further than this fine organization for my solar questions and needs.

Great experience

Every step of the project was done well. They came recommended to me and they lived up to those recommendations.

Great Experience with 2 houses

We were definitely newbies to solar installations but did a lot of research before deciding to have A-R Solar install panel systems on our home and a rental we own. They made the process very clear, taking the time to go through all the details, including how the rebates and deductions work, the systems that were appropriate for each house etc. The installation crew were great - professional, hardworking and cleaned up. We've had a couple of issues with the systems, one minor and the other more involved. In both cases A-R technicians were prompt in resolving them, within warranty, great communication. With the subsidies for solar and the ample amount of sun on the eastside of the mountains we expect to have the systems paid for in 7 years. Have since purchased a EV Leaf, which we can now say is powered by the sun.

great solar company

A&R Solar is a great company to work with, George, Nathan, Sam and the crew were very knowledgeable, professional, and pleasant. Best to them as they continue to provide excellent service.

Thoroughly professional and transparent

Out of 6 RFPs we only got 3 answers. A&R were the most personable and flexible to adjust to our schedule during the initial phase. Their sales/planning staff had the proposal ready in short time. Installation was painless - and we appreciated that our house was always left very clean in the evenings. Nothing but good experience - would certainly go through them again in the future!

Awesome group to work with and seamless smooth process.

They are professional from every aspect including engineering design, project walk through, and all aspects of install. The app to watch your system collects solar energy is easy and straightforward, do solar and tell them Blaine in Port Orchard highly recommended.

Turn-key solar by A&R

Working with A&R was great! The install is very clean and straight forward. They handled everything from planning, permitting, and incentives; all I had to do was flip the switch when they were done. Very professional and nice people.

Fabulous installation by A&R Solar

Wonderful company to work with. Friendly, competent installers who did a fabulous job. Very responsive to our concerns. Highly recommend them.

Fantastic solar experience with A&R solar

I received bids from multiple local solar companies and A&R's was simply better. They were obviously the most competent and put me at the most ease. I made a couple of requests in the install and they were happy to work with me. I'll be recommending them to everybody I know.

Delighted with our recent solar installation

We recently had A&R install SunPower PV panels on our home. We chose A&R after getting bids from six firms in our area. The price was competitive and the service was great. Everyone with whom we interacted was friendly, and knowledgeable. They were easy to work with, clear, time efficient and courteous.

Passionate, professional and knowledgeable

It's great to work with a company whose employees are passionate about their work, are knowledgeable in their areas, communicated clearly and timely, executed a seamless process, including informing and setting expectations about lenders and inspectors. BIG shout out to the electrician and installers for coming out during the Feb snowstorm to complete the install! Wow!