Centauri Systems LLC

Centauri personnel were all extremely easy to work with, especially with a process including interfacing with Xcel Energy. All were pleasant, knowledgeable and quick to respond.

Great Communication and Support

I can't say enough positive things about the Centauri team! They always responded quickly to requests and questions, installation was quick and easy, and the electrician taught me a lot about how it all worked. They also worked hard to advocate throughout the permit process when the city was slow in responding to our applications.

Very weird marketing

I scheduled a call with Centauri Systems to talk about getting solar installed in my home last week, but never received a link to join the meeting. 5 minutes after the meeting start time, I received a call from someone named Zach who asked why I hadn't logged in for the meeting. I explained that no one at his company had actually shared a link, and he did then finally share one. Zach seemed to be trying hard to market the company, and kept talking about wanting to get us on the same page. I was glad to take the call once I received the link, but a bit puzzled about what information Zach needed, as he was asking for information irrelevant to solar energy (like about my personal background/where I was from). I then explained that I was expecting someone to arrive so it would be great if we could just keep the focus on solar power. He then proposed that we reschedule for another time, and I said, no if he could just ask his questions about the property that would be helpful. He kept arguing that we should reschedule -- apparently he was offended by not having capacity to have a longer chat? I again asked if he could ask if his questions, and finally said that if he wasn't comfortable proceeding, that was okay. He then said that he felt that I wouldn't be a "good fit" for Centauri. The interaction was kind of comical, as it was just such abysmal marketing, but I thought I should post a warning for other consumers.

Great partner for going solar!

I found Centauri after an initial vetting and review using Energy Sage to narrow down the list of solar providers for my area. I found the process with Centauri straightforward even with the rush of customers starting projects ahead of the federal subsidy removal. They were the best value and offered the highest quality system components and panels. We worked together to size the system to meet my need and I’m looking forward to doing my part to support our climate and save some money!

Attentive and gracious

We started the process in February and finally started producing solar energy in November. Centauri was a faithful companion through this long journey, with super helpful head-up communications that kept us apprised of where we were in the process and translated technical jargon so we could understand. Every staff person we interacted with was gracious and encouraging. What a great way to start a 30-year relationship!

Fantastic solar company!

Knowledgeable and focused on the customer's needs! Provided an excellent, tailored proposal for us, followed up by true attention to detail and follow-through. They worked seamlessly with our utility company and got us up-and-running faster than promised! Great company - would recommend them to everyone.

Residential Solar

Centauri did a fantastic job from start to end. I would definitely recommend them to anyone considering solar for their home.

Responsive service

Preinstallation process straightforward, communication clear throughout all steps. Installation quick and neat. Minor post-installation issue (wifi) resolved easi;y.

Happy solar owner

Other than the 4-months long process, from initiating the purchase, to turning the system on, the overall experience has been great! Customer service, communications, work quality, all get 5 stars from me.

Simple and straightforward!

Everyone at Centauri was wonderful to work with. From the start, they went above and beyond to give me all of the information I needed to make a decision on getting solar. Their communication along the way was top-notch and made things easy to understand. We always knew what the process was, where we were at in the timeline, and what was next. I have already recommended Centauri to multiple friends who are considering solar!

Fast, friendly (maybe even fun? )

Truly the was a great experience and I'd never expected to say that after the necessary process of getting my solar up and running. They were personable from the start. They asked good questions that felt genuine and helpful as well as to get to know me. They would check in on me to see if i had questions, but I never once felt pressured. I had been looking into solar for a couple years and had consultations with other companies, but I kept being drawn back to Centauri. Everything was delivered as promised and ahead of schedule, which was unbelievable with the huge interest in solar this year. Everyone I interacted with from office staff to installers to the actual president of the company (who was one of the installers on site) was so thoughtful and polite. When they came out they took good care of everything at my house so it never felt or looked like a worksite. (My neighbors didn't even know they had done the installation.) And they were friendly (even with my dog!) They took care of working with city inspectors, state inspectors, the electric company, manufacturers, and financing without me having to do anything and none of those must be fun to deal with. It was a great experience and I have been recommending my friends use Centauri even before the last switch was flipped.

My Solar

We put in a large ground base solar system. They handled all the logistics, permits, installation, hookups, found the best financing,...Basically everything from start to finish. The system is up and running. As planned and on schedule. Works great, zero environmental impact, maintenance free electricity and selling back the excess to the grid. Win, win, win, win...

Start to finish, awesome!

From the initial informative zoom presentation, to the follow up and contract, to the final installation and activation, this experience could not have been better! Everything exceeded my expectations, from communication to cost to timing.

Excellent company to work with!

I've been working with Centauri Systems for a couple months now to install solar on my house and garage and they've been great. They made a comprehensive plan and explained it to me in detail, as well as details about their company and the technology behind solar in general. They were also very patient and understanding when my loan for the project was taking longer than anticipated to go through and so unfortunately I paid the invoice late, but they were totally fine with that. Solar has been fully installed and they've been so great! Shortly after it was installed a squirrel tore through some of the wires and they worked with me to find a solution. I bought some squirrel guard wire fencing and they installed it in addition to replacing the panel. They've been super communicative and awesome!

Stellar Solar Company

Centauri Systems is phenomenal!!! They kept me informed of everything as it progressed and made the whole process smooth. My project manager was stellar. I received an electrical upgrade along with the solar panels. Their coordination with Xcel was seamless and effective. I am completely satisfied with the operations from Centauri Systems. The panels look great and neighbors are asking me about it. I am only recommending Centauri Systems as they delivered.

Great product and service

We chose Centauri as our solar installer from a site that compared several installers. Centauri had the best price and highest efficiency, among other best qualities. It was an easy decision. They were in excellent communication throughout the process, on time and fast with the install and delivered a product that started producing for us immediately. We're very happy!

Excellent solar installation experience with Centauri Systems

We had Centauri Systems install 35 solar panels on our roof recently, and the entire process was superb! They're undoubtedly the top solar company in Minnesota. Dylan, our salesperson, was fantastic—he was knowledgeable and quickly addressed all our inquiries. Destiny, our project manager, was very personable and kept us informed throughout every stage. Impressively, they managed to push our installation date forward, so our system was operational before the hottest days of July. This timing was perfect, and we've been generating over 80kWh of power each day since! The installation crew, including James, Andy, and Graham, were highly professional. They made sure everything was installed flawlessly and paid close attention to aesthetics. When we were ready to turn on the system, we faced a minor issue that wasn’t Centauri's fault. Graham was exceptional, spending over an hour on the phone with Enphase to ensure the problem was resolved and our system could be activated immediately. In short, our experience with Centauri Systems was outstanding. Their team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for our satisfaction. If you're considering solar panels, Centauri Systems is the way to go!

No pressure sales, Responsive, Competitive

Centauri was a pleasure to work with and would recommend them to anyone. We started discussions in February and by the end of the month were confident Centauri was the company for us. It was only ~6 weeks from the date of signing the first documents until they were installed which is probably faster than anyone else could have done. The system looks great, is performing well, and overall everyone at Centauri couldn't have been better. Brett, Noah, Dylan, Graham, and all the great installers, thank you. We got a good balance of high output REC 410W panels combined with a cost-effective IQ7 series (future battery system realistically is not for us). My recommendations: 1. Buy with a MN based company (Centauri on the top of that list of course) 2. Expect some delays and minor hiccups but don't worry, you're in good hands. 1. We had just moved in January so didn't plan on doing solar so soon, but a Blue Raven door-knocker started the conversation and I started getting competitive quotes also from Centauri, All Energy, and iSolar. I will repeat other's recommendation: BUY LOCAL! Blue Raven was way too pushy, was in the business of financing rather than solar, and overall were not transparent on a system details and their slimey financing hidden fees. The other companies I would be happy to go with, but Brett and Centauri, while truly no-pressure, were upfront super willing to answer all of my technical questions immediately and to amazing length! They were priced very competitively and with SolarInsure at their back, longevity of the system is pretty much guaranteed. 2. The reps at the energy company work with Centauri so it's hard to gauge progress of signing forms and getting things ordered, but just know it can take some time. While we had it installed in early April, it was approved and turned on officially in May due to several rounds of MVEC inspector pointing out new things that were related to billing or whatever which was annoying, but it got done. The few little mishaps here and there, Centauri owned responsibility and did what was needed to make things right, so I commend them for great service in all scenarios.

Customer service

Working with Dylan was the easiest and most helpful experience I’ve had with a company. He was prompt, understanding, and problem solved my issue until a solution was found.

Excellent Service

These guys were great to work with. They kept me well informed throughout the process. When they ran into some issues, they went above and beyond to take care of it. They made it a super easy process.

Most competetive offer for all my criteria

I became interested in getting a solar panel system for my home when another business went door to door in my neighborhood. I knew for sure that I wanted to move forward with solar, so it was just a question of "who," not "if" or "when." I got quotes from several solar installation providers and I was surprised to find that Centauri Systems was the most competitive for all of my criteria. Their offer had the most efficient panels, the best warranty, and even the lowest price. Through speaking to the staff, they answered all of my questions and provided very transparent information. I was at no point pressured into getting more than I wanted, but they also worked with me to provide proposals for larger systems upon my request. I decided to oversize my system and get a system that would generate an estimated 245% of my yearly energy use. So far, my first full month of production has resulted in about 3 times more energy generated than I have consumed, which is in line with estimates considering that it is summer. I was also impressed by how quickly I was able to get my system fully installed, inspected, and operating. I entered into an agreement in mid March and my system started producing around mid April. The customer service has been excellent and I have not had any issues.

Great experience

We shopped around for our solar system and got quotes from 5 or 6 installers. When talking with Dylan, what struck me immediately was that I didn't feel like I was talking to a salesperson. Dylan was direct, concise, and laid out everything we needed to know. That, combined with the superior product and competitive price made it an easy decision for us. Installation went well and the system looks great on our roof. Just got our utility statement for our first full month and it was a $60 credit. Would highly recommend Centauri.

Solar sales and installation!

The whole Centauri team has been good to deal with from sales and answering my hundreds of questions to the guys coming out to install and explain what they’re doing. Have been a pleasure to work with! Now I’m looking forward to seeing how well my solar panels work!

Great small company gives attentive service

Centauri Systems did a great job on my solar installation. When I researched installers, they had the best pricing I saw on an installer that also had the highest rating. At my request they sold me some extra capacity that made really productive use of my roof space and looks really good. Everyone I dealt with was friendly and informative. When the power company was a little slow to set up the final test, my rep kept on them and kept me in the loop on what was happening.

Great Company All Around

They did a prefect job from sale to install. This company was great at answer all our questions and was onsite the day they said they would be there.