Satisfied Silver Spring | Silver Spring, Maryland | 08/20/2024
No regrets solar company
I sought 4 quotes for my rooftop solar and Jim stood out during the whole process. He was the most affordable option, which didn't hurt, but he also seemed to care about my project as much as I did. Emails and phone calls were answered promptly, he gave thorough explanations while always being open to my input. His crew was efficient, all of my paperwork was submitted on time, and I was online and making power in time for summer.
Steven F | Silver Spring, Maryland | 08/09/2024
Great experience - honest, transparent, and supportive
I cannot recommend Jim and the folks at Celestial Solar highly enough. Working with them was easy and the process was straightforward. In particular, I appreciated the honesty, transparency, and support offered throughout the whole process. Honesty - from the first interaction, it was clear Jim (the owner) was not trying to upsell or push anything on me. We have a tree shading part of our roof, so he was quick to point out the limits of our potential system and made sure to size it appropriately for how much sun we get. Transparency - throughout the whole process, each component of the project was explained in detail, including the brands and models of the panels and inverters, the steps needed to take with the utility and what to expect, and the financing options. In particular, Jim was really transparent about different cost options for different size systems and different amounts of financing. The clear information gave me the confidence to make informed decisions from start to finish. Support - at every stage of the project - from initial scoping to installation to follow-up - Jim and Celestial have provided excellent support. I’ve had to do extraordinarily little, and whenever I have any questions they answer them quickly and comprehensively. Once again, I cannot recommend Celestial Solar highly enough. If you are looking to set up a home solar system, give them a call - you will not be disappointed!
Thinkforward | Gaithersburg, Maryland | 07/12/2024
Fantastic
We want to make a huge shout out of thanks to Jim Reilly and his team at Celestial Solar. Jim's analysis of our home's solar potential was thorough and his proposal was sensitive to our budget. He is a respectful, knowledgeable, and low key salesman who relies on good products, clear analysis and economic facts, unlike the 3 other salespeople that gave us quotes. He handled all the paperwork with the county, Pepco, the state, and the SREC broker. He kept us informed about the project progress through all of its stages. His installation team was professional, efficient, and cleaned up nicely after the work was completed. Our new Panasonic 400w panels are more than twice as productive as the panels we had installed on our previous home in 2009. Now that the panels are activated, we can sit back and generate our own electricity, knowing that we are not pulling from an increasingly stressed grid. The best part by far is getting our Pepco bill... $8.71 for May and $0.71 for June! Overproduction will go towards credits on our bill for less sunny months. We can't recommend Jim Reilly and Celestial Solar highly enough!
John V | Annapolis, Maryland | 06/23/2024
Greate Experience with Celestial Solar!
Jim and his team from Celestial Solar did a great job installing my solar system. Jim made the entire process very clear, along with the costs. There were no surprises and the system is performing great. Jim has been very responsive to any questions I have had - before, during, and after installation. Highly recommended!
Brian Riggs | Frederick, Maryland | 06/11/2024
Jim and his team were exceptional at explaining the ins and outs of getting solar installed on our home. He walked through all the permitting issues, modeling of payback period and expected power outputs, and the options for financing and rebates. He also followed up a year after to make sure everything was on track and working as expected. I highly recommend working with him and Celestial Solar if you're interested in getting solar installed.
Jerry Riley | Columbia, Maryland | 06/10/2024
I would definitely recommend this company.
Celestial Solar Innovations is a local business that was great to work with. We dealt directly with the owner, Jim Reilly, who guided us through each step of the process and gave us valuable advice on several key decision points. The work was professional and high quality, and everything was done on schedule. Costs were very reasonable. Jim managed the entire process through to the end, including interactions with Baltimore Gas and Electric and Howard County inspectors. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone considering solar panel installation in this area.
Rob | Frederick, Maryland | 06/03/2024
A Solid Company
Jim and his team did an excellent job on our solar panel installation. I specifically chose a company that was local to my area and who had been in business for many years. After the experience we had I now know why Celestial Solar has been in business for all these years - they do what they say and have great people on their team - highly recommended!
Jim | Potomac, Maryland | 04/25/2024
Excellent all around
Like many others, I also received multiple bids for solar panels. Jim was the most knowledgeable and it felt much more like working with a local business as opposed to regional or national conglomerates. The experience was excellent and I would recommend Celestial to anyone looking to add solar. The work was done well and everything looks and works great. Definitely give them a look!
Richard Novak | Bethesda, Maryland | 03/30/2024
A Thoroughly Positive Experience with Celestial Solar
Celestial Solar was terrific in all respects. Owner Jim Reilly visited our home and explained everything clearly. The staff measuring the roof, the crew installing the panels, and the members of the crew doing the needed electrical work, were all—like Jim --- professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with, trustworthy and courteous. Jim was also helpful with navigating the needed paperwork for warranties, the state rebate (for Maryland), the federal tax credit, and SRECS (solar renewable energy credits). We recommend Celestial without reservation.
Kevin C | Rockville, Maryland | 03/12/2024
Celestial Solar Innovations
When we initially looked at getting solar panels we decided to research multiple companies. Over several weeks we looked into about 8 different companies ranging from smaller local companies to large national companies. We met with 5 of these companies and Celestial Solar Innovations was the final meeting. From our first meeting, it became very clear that Jim was the best fit for our needs. He was able to answer all of our questions and clearly explain the process and timeline. A key selling point was his explanation of the equipment he would be using as well as why he felt that it was the best. We had already done extensive research into the solar array business but we were still able to learn something new by talking to Jim. Jim also being local and very familiar with the permitting and inspection process was another reason we decided to move forward with him. We had multiple questions throughout the process and Jim took the time to provide thorough explanations. The entire process from the initial meeting to receiving Permission to Operate took just over 3 months. Throughout the whole process, we were constantly in communication with Jim receiving updates on the status of the job. The paperwork process was painless and relatively simple. The installation crew was able to complete the installation in 2 days. There were a few minor issues that popped up in the process but Jim was always available to remedy the situation. Once the job was completed Becky was able to assist us in providing paperwork for tax filings, MEA grant, warranty, and rebates along with providing information to set up our monitoring app and SREC account. Overall we were very pleased with Celestial Solar Innovations and would highly recommend them to anyone interested in investing in a solar array.
