Boston Solar

Excellent Solar Panel Installer

Boston Solar installed a 26.8 KW ground system for me in August 2015. They were professional in every way - Sales, Installation, Service and always answered my phone calls and questions. I have recommended Boston Solar to several people. Boston Solar is definitely a five star rated company!

I Highly Recommend Boston Solar - Did Lots of Research

I had been researching solar panels for 2 years and I finally decided to go with Boston Solar and I am so happy I did. The bottom line is I want to save money. I have had 2 utility bills since they were fired up. My first bill was down $249 from last year and my next one was down $294. I have also already earned 5 SRECS since the turn on date of 5/21/16. This amounts to about $1350 (based on around $270 per SREC). I opted to own the panels so I would get the SRECs and get the 30% federal tax credit. I have 34 panels. Everybody was top notch at Boston Solar. Ray the sales guy was extremely knowledgeable unlike the other companies I had dealt with who never mentioned the benefits of ownership over leasing. I can't remember names, but the crew who installed were great and neat as a pin. I found one shiny bolt under a pile of weeds when I was planting a month later and that was it. The guy who showed me how to turn them on and monitor them was great and many thanks to the top notch electrician who removed a dead mouse for me from my attic stairs. He quickly got the town inspector to approve the jobs and the paper work back to the utility company so i could turn them on. I highly recommend Boston Solar.

Fantastic!

Boston Solar did a fantastic job. Great process, great install. Could not ask for a better experience.

Painless Installation

This company provided the installation of solar panels for Sungevity. Great communication!. Arriived on time and completed on time. Pleasant, expienced crew who left the site spotless. A good experience.

Efficient sales process and great follow up!

The Boston Solar company has been great from start to finish. Michael answered about a million questions from me without ever seeming to be annoyed or bothered at all. Once I made up my mind ti was a painless process to get signed up, setup with Sungage financial, and scheduled. Overall the process was great. We did have a minor hiccup with installation issues, however they made it right and sent their crew over on Saturday to get it done right. And they did. I can easily say " You should definitely go with The Boston Solar Company!"

GREAT EXPERIANCE

I looked at 5 different companies and Boston Solar was by far the best. Some companies tried the hard sell tactic, some would just not take no as an answer, and one would just not leave my house (almost 6 hours of sales pitch on 2 different occasions) but Boston Solar was totally different. From my first call to get information to the installation it was always about making me happy, including the cheapest price quote by thousands of $. My sales rep, Mike was always ready to answer any questions I had, the design team worked to optimized my sun exposure on my roof and the installation crew was very professional and did a top notch install. My wife likes that we are now "green" while I like saving money by no longer having an electric bill and best of all the system is paying for itself! My only regret is that I waited so long to contact Boston Solar.

Great experience working with Boston Solar

Very happy with the installation of a 6.48 kW solar array that Boston Solar put in. All of the staff at Boston Solar were professional and super nice. The sales experience was one of the best I've ever had. Josh was extremely helpful and answered all of the questions we had. He gave us space to make our own decision, never felt pressured at all. The installation process was pretty straightforward, I was always told what was going on and what the next steps were. They always called me to let me know what was going on. The system looks great on the roof and I'm very happy with what they did conduit. System commissioning was super straightforward and I had a working array in no time! Highly recommended!

Boston Solar Company Panel Installation

Job Metrics: Crew rating Overall (0-10): The crew was GREAT!!! 10+. I would like to let Crew One; Eduardo, Raul, Dave, & Larry that I want to Thank them once again for doing a GREAT JOB. A special thanks to Dave for helping me cut-out a small section of 2 vinyl post I was working on (replacing my back stairs) with his special power tool for cutting material that my saw would have made a jagged and messy edge. Crew Clean-Up: The crew did a fairly good job cleaning up, however they did miss some minor stuff (a couple of small lengths of aluminum rail & some job related debris and I also found 2 roofing nails on the driveway, which could have caused a flat tire, so a final check would have found the debris, but I had no problem with it. Crew on Time: The crew was early Wednesday, and on-time Thursday. Crew walkthrough (did they go over install process): The crew did go over the install and explained everything they were going to do and how they planned to do it and they were very responsive to the questions I had. Notes/Comments: First of all I would like to thank Chris Buchanan, who my wife & I first met at the Willie Nelson concert in August, at the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston, he was manning the Boston Solar booth. At the time, my wife & I were considering leasing Solar panels from my nephew who works for a competitor (only leases solar panels) of Boston Solar. My wife saw the Polaris electric bicycle that was being raffled-off and we struck up a conversation with Chris regarding buying Solar Panels verse leasing them and we both filled out the raffle for the bike. Chris got me interested in buying Solar Panels verse leasing them, so I started researching the benefits of buying them verse leasing them and who was the best Company to buy the system from. I came across Energy Sage during my research and they set me up with 4 Solar Companies to get quotes from. We did interviews with 3 of the Companies, including Boston Solar. Josh Baker came to our home and explained everything about buying verse leasing solar panels and had graphics which detailed the cost benefits of buying Solar over the long run verse leasing them, which included the projected savings over a 20 year period. He also explained that Boston Solar used the most efficient Solar Panels on the market and I liked the fact that they were made in the USA. Although Boston Solar was the highest quote, my research indicated it was most cost efficient over the long-term (20+ years) to buy the best quality Solar Panels on the market with the highest energy efficiency (21% verse 14-15%). All the work that the Crew did was excellent and was done in a very professional manner. I was concerned about the pitch of my roof (around 45 degrees) and the safety of the Crew that worked on the roof which is about 20 feet up to the gutters and about 35 or more feet to the peak of the roof. They used harnesses which made me feel better, but I was still nervous for them, thankfully they are professionals and know exactly what they are doing. You could not pay me enough money to go on that roof. The Crew completed their work in 2 days including mounting the brackets on the roof and mounting the panels onto the brackets. The electricians mounted the electrical panels on the outside of the house and the electrical wiring up to the gutter level and through the roof where they mounted the receptacle for plugging in the solar panels. Everything was neatly done. As part of the changeover to solar power, it was determined that we would need to change-out and increase the breaker capacity of our 100 AMP electrical panel because the current panel was maxed-out (additional $1,500 and with the 30% Federal tax credit, the actual cost to us was $1,050). We inquired about upgrading our capacity to a 200 AMP panel and were told it would be an additional $1,000 and with the 30% Federal tax credit, the actual cost to us was $700, which was a no-brainer. Rob & PJ did an excellent job and replaced the panel with all new circuit breakers and new exterior wiring (including new grounding wire) and connections up to the main feed line from National Grid. All the breakers were re-labeled as they were before the change-over and all the work was done in a neat manner. They did a great job cleaning up after the change-out was completed. We also had Boston Solar install blown-in insulation to the remaining half of our house that was not insulated several weeks prior to having the solar panels installed. We did this through the Mass-Save Program, which pays up to $2,000 toward insulating your home (our house total cost for the insulation was around $3,200, of which $1,200 was our out-of-pocket cost). Once again the Boston Solar Crew did an excellent job. As it turned out they did not have to insulate as much of the house as they thought, because Mass-Save mistakenly included a part of the house that was already insulated. I was basically given a credit of about $625 so my out-of-pocket cost was about $575. They could of just kept the cost the same as the original quote and I would never have known the difference. I really appreciated the Boston Solar crews honesty, they saved me about $625. Overall I highly recommend Boston Solar for whatever work needs to be done. Oh, did I mention that my wife won the Polaris electric bicycle? Joseph Comeau Lynn, MA

Still Happy after 11 Months

Boston Solar installed our solar system almost a year ago. Installers were professional but very friendly. If I remember correctly there were 3 liceinced electrician on site plus 3 other guys. Work was completed with a very clean look. I had all components installed on the outside of the house. So it is a lot of stuff out there, but it looks ok. I had one problem which the online monitor system pick up. They sent someone out right away and all was squared away promptly. No problems since. Very happy with the system they installed.

Trustworthy and professional

Everyone, from the salesman to the installation team, were professionals and made us feel comfortable with this large investment.

Excellent Solar Panel Install Experience

We had a great experience last June with Boston Solar Company. The workers were on time for the both the pre-install inspection, and the actual install. They were all very polite and courteous, and they put a lot of thought into the electrical box / panel placements and running the wire conduit. The workers on site were very patient in answering my many questions, and completed the install in a single day. I felt the care and workmanship was like they were working on their own house. I highly recommend Boston Solar Company.

Boston Solar rules!

We shopped around, we approached some, some approached us. Once we learned we wanted to purchase instead of renting panels, it was a no-brainer, Boston Solar seemed the best to us. Their clear talking professionalism from the get-go was refreshing and going from not knowing anything about solar to making this decision needed lots of explaining. The paperwork process ALL handled each step along the way by their office was superb. Their tech teams that arrive and do the setup/installation were also great! I would and have highly recommend The Boston Solar company if one is heading down this road. Last 4 months my electric bill has been $0, with credit built up as well. With electric heat, that will not be the case over the next several months, but expect some relief. Oh, we received our first SREC check a few weeks ago, the process works as advertised with all the agencies/websites involved.

They were Great by me

These guys did the installation for my provider, Sungevity, back in March 2015. It was cold, there was snow and an ice dam on the roof. Yet they got the job done efficiently and within the window they predicted. During the installation I left. When I returned hours later I saw a crumbled gutter in my driveway. There was a brand new one next to it. The old one was attached with nails and it came off with the ice dam. They pointed out a small bit of rot in the fascia and asked if I wanted to hold off on installing the new one till it was repaired. I said no because the new gutter attached with screws and they put it up. The guys doing the electrical tie inhere neat and efficient as well. They custom bent the pipes to fit the house and honestly i thing I have the neatest installation of any I've seen. That's important to my wife who is esthetically attuned.

Solar review

I had many questions along the way and all answered and explained.

SOLAR PANELS

THE PEOPLE AT BOSTON SOLAR WERE EXTREMLEY EASY TO WORK WITH AND THE PANELS HAVE SAVED ME A LOT F MONEY!!!

Great Experience

Boston Solar installed our panels (part of a solar lease with Sunnova). The crew was great. They got the panels and meters installed in a day, the crew was professional and respectful of our property.

Solar Install

My experience with Boston Solar was simply terrific. When I called to inquire about the technology my call was returned promptly. I was asked a few questions and when the sales tech arrived at my house their proposal was complete, no wasted time. I contacted two other solar companies and spent almost 3 hours with each over the phone and in person and still did not have the information I wanted. The people from Boston Solar understand the key elements of doing business. If you are interested in using the power of the sun I strongly recommend contacting Boston Solar.

Solar Installation done in January

I was more than pleased with the installation done by Boston Solar. We had panels over our garage and our family room, at opposites of the house installed in January They made the connection between the two sides from inside the cellar. The install itself was completed in two days and they came back and they explained everything very well. We went live with the system in April and every month to date we have generated more electricity than we use, and we get a credit on our bill each month. We purchased our system, the payback is about 6 years, well worth it since we intend to be in this house for some time. Just a word to the wise, the process takes a while, from initial investigation of your house for solar, to install and the permits and inspections from various places like the city. Ours took about 7 months, but we were told upfront this would be the case. Patience is a virtue. We generate as much as 5.5 KW per hour when it is completely sunny; we have 18 panels at 250 watts each,info for the technical folks and seem to average 20-25 KWH per day.I could not be happier. I love the sun.

Great company

A true company that stands behind their work.

Awesome Service!

The entire process even though it is lengthy was done in a very professional and timely manner. The crews who provided services from reinforcing the roof to final installation and turning on the system were awesome. Highly recommend Next Step Living & Boston Solar to any one interested in going "Green".

Great Company, Great Job!

When we had solar installed on our home, we were involved with multiple sub-contractors. New roof, tree removal, dumpster companies, and Boston Solar. Unlike some of the other subcontractors we dealt with, Boston Solar delivered. They involved us in the discussion regarding how and where the electrical connections could/would be run, allowing for a far better overall appearance of the system. The workers were professional and pleasant while completing an eye-appealing installation. After installation we had an issue with the internet reporting system and Boston Solar was right there to remedy the issue. I would and have recommended Boston Solar for anyone thinking of going solar. If you want the job done right Boston Solar is the way to go.

A very good experience

From the beginning, Boston Solar was a pleasure to work with. I was impressed with all of their people and the work they did. They were always on time and always helpful in answering my questions. They were flexible in considering all options and the final job was done to my satisfaction. Though the required involvement of my town and Eversource took time, Boston Solar handled their pieces of the project efficiently and effectively. Team members coordinated well with each other and kept me informed. I would recommend them without reservation to anyone considering a solar energy system.

going solar

Boston solar was a great company to work with they answered all my questions in a timely manner very professional. The system works just as the said it would. They were on time completed all work when scheduled and for the price quoted. Easy company to work with looking forward to many years with my solar system.

Quick, Clean, and Efficient

We had Boston Solar install our solar system in the fall of 2014. They were here on time, were quick, efficient, and cleaned up after themselves. The lead installer was professional, answered my questions and concerns and was able to help me understand what was going to happen step-by-step. They made the seams as invisible as possible with regards to piping and any boxes that were visible from the outside. They did a fabulous job. We would definitely recommend them.

Great Job

Boston Solar did a excellent job installing my Solar array. They got there when they said they would be and worked around the ridiculous amount of snow still piled up from the winter. Friendly and professional.