Shockoe Solar, LLC

I have been doing business with Shockoe Solar for over 10 years and as recently as 4 months ago. They have installed huge commercial systems as well as modest residential systems for me. If you're looking for expertise, quality products and superb execution it is impossible to do better than Shockoe Solar. They are not only technically completely competent they are excellent consultants - for the products, the installation options and the financial evaluation. You will not find another company with this broad set of capabilities. They understand the economics and the technology. You will get the best advice, a fair (and possibly lowest) price, 100% certain implementation and excellent after-sale support. Don't look any further.

Shockoe Solar was THE ONLY solar system installer who listened to me and provided EXACTLY what I wanted: a field array 150' away from my shop, all hardware (inverter, batteries) in my shop, fully integrated with our existing backup generator, and minimal equipment on the side of my house. You don't know we have solar unless you are out behind the shop. One simple disconnect next to the meter on the house. I dealt with two installers prior and one even started, submitted plans, and went out of business. Fortunately, that design never materialized, because it would have been exceptionally inferior to what Shockoe installed. Bernie and his staff were exceptionally helpful in educating me such that I was able to take over and effectively manage the system competently.

They put PV panels on our roof and did a great job, even gave us photos of our house from the air with their drone. Very professional and easy to work with. I'm glad we had Shockoe do this, and we would do it again. By the way, we have amortized the cost and continue to save money on our electricity.

Shockoe Solar did a fantastic job on my two solar systems. Bernie led me through Dominion’s Net Metering Program which has paid for the entire system in full after 7 years with tax incentives. This also includes powering an EV and Heat Pump.

Shockoe Solar has done excellent job installing Solar panels at my home. Since installation done few years ago there has not been any issues so far. I am very happy with the service and everything was taken care of by them.

Solar Subject Matter Expert

In August 2019, my wife and I signed a contract with Design One Group LLC (D1G) solar company out of southwest Virginia. In November, D1G installed an insulation package, a Sun Bandit solar fed hot water heater and a 10 panel solar grid. The grid was switched on in January 2020. Our electric bills from 2019 showed we used about 34,000 kWh. In April 2020, I contacted D1G stating that we were not seeing any savings or reduction in our electric bill. From April 2020 through June 2021, the vendor did nothing to resolve my issues. During that time, I engaged a couple other solar venders to assess my installation. Two vendors stated that I was way overcharged for the installation that I received and there was no way that configuration would come anywhere close to the savings that D1G promised. The problem was none of them were willing to testify in court. That is when I found Solar United Neighbors of Virginia on Facebook. They helped a lot and steered me to Bernie Stanley, President of Shockoe Solar, here in Virginia. I wish I had found Bernie before. I spent hours on the phone with Bernie explaining the details of our solar nightmare. Bernie listened patiently, asked questions and provided feedback. Bernie impressed me with his experience and professionalism especially compared to that of D1G. D1G had proposed several iterations of “fixes” but refused to provide me with an estimate of the impact on our current bills. Bernie took each of their proposals and put it through his solar planning tools. As I expected he showed that the “fixes” D1G suggested would not come close to making our solar installation right. I hired Bernie as an expert witness in a law suit I am bringing against D1G for fraud and violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. With Bernie’s broad experience in the solar industry and his reputation for bringing shady solar companies to justice, my lawyer believes we have a very solid case. I could not have reached this far had it not been for Bernie Stanley and Shockoe Solar. I highly recommend that you contact Shockoe Solar and Bernie Stanley for any questions you may have regarding solar. You will not come to regret it like I have regretted ever coming across D1G. Fred Ridgway

good prices and high quality, but what really sets Shockoe apart from other company`s is their willingness to explain any aspect of the solar setup that you have questions about, their warranty, and their willingness to do the little things (like fix a shingle while they are on the roof)

Bernie was a welcome change from our usual experience with contractors. No surprises, no mid-job price-increases, everything that was promised was delivered.