Smart Wave Solar

A seemless start-to-finish experience

Thanks to Steve Michels, Jean Fa'amoe and the team at Smart Wave Solar. My new solar install was completed in a timely fashion with no roadblocks or issues. The process from quote to install was smooth and informative.

Smart Wave Solar is the smart choice!

Steve was great to work with! He was informative, knowledgeable, and super kind. I added the critter guard to my panels, which were installed at night; the following day, I noticed they did not look very good. I sent Steve a text about it with pictures, and the next day, the installers were over to fix them. They also ensured that my panels were done before the end of the year, which was super important to me. Overall, excellent service and great communication. I am happy to recommend Smart Wave for your solar needs.

Straight forward

Worked with Steve Michels to set up the best solution for my house based on the energy consumption and rates seen with the local utility company. Was able to access a coop cash back rebate, and tax credit to lower the monthly bill which will offset the bill to my utility company.

I had my system sized, designed, and installed by Smart Wave Solar. Signing paperwork to completed install was under 3 months for a 10.5kW system. While the initial contact from Steve Michels was for a different brand of panels he was completely open to my request to get REC Group panels with a similar price with no pushback or attempted to steer me to a different panel that might have had better incentives for Smart Wave. Very happy with the system, install, and process.

Smart Wave Solar was Amazing!

Smart Wave Solar just completed installing 17 panels on my house. They did an amazing job! I started getting quotes from one of those door to door salesmen who was super pushy and annoying. A friend referred me to Smart Wave. Steve Michels reached out and quoted me for 2 more panels for cheaper than the door to door salesman quoted me. He went over the whole process and made sure I would generate enough power to not have a power bill anymore other than my connection fee. The installers were fast, clean, and very professional. After installation, Smart Wave kept me informed on what the following steps were and when it will be done. I was extremely happy with everything they did and reccomend contacting Steve Michels from Smart Wave Solar to at least get a quote. You won't be disappointed!

A year later and still 5-stars

Smart Wave Solar installed my system in November of 2023 and I couldn't be more pleased. The sales process easy to understand and the installation was quick and seamless. Fast forward to today and my power bill is only $20. Can't beat it. These guys deliver on what they say.

Zak came by for my site survey and was extremely professional! He answered all my questions and provided me with even more information I didn't even know I needed. My experience with him and smart wave is above my expectations.

Lorenzo and crew did great work with installation, communicated clearly about each step, repaired a damaged panel, and even took care of a pesky yellow jacket nest that exterminators had been unable to eliminate!

Complete experience

We looked at 4 different Solar companies and 3 were very comparable in price and components. I went with Smart Wave because Steve Michels was the easiest to deal with from start to finish. The entire team at SW was attentive and helpful when questions or small things came up. Their timeline was accurate and they handled all the permits, etc.

Amazing job and results!

We had the privilege of working with Smart Wave Solar this year. We are very pleased with the performance of our system. The benefits of solar and the process of installation was explained in great detail in a way that was easy to understand. The installation went smoothly and quickly. I feel Smart Wave went above and beyond in everything they did for us. We had three other companies give us quotes and we had given up on the idea of going solar because it was either too expensive or we didn’t feel comfortable with the other companies. We called Smart Wave in one final attempt to get a quote for solar. We were blown away at the affordable price so we decided to go solar powered with Smart Wave and are very glad we made that decision. I highly recommend Smart Wave Solar.

We are so excited to have solar and had a good overall experience with Smart Wave. We enjoyed working with Steve Michel, who was very knowledgable about technical details and options for our solar project. After our initial meeting, Steve was very responsive to our questions, and was accommodating when we changed selections and modified our system. Steve worked well with us to ensure we were getting a system to meet our power needs.

Happy customer

Got my solar through Smartwave and I’d recommend them even if you are just wanting to learn more. Celia Hanson was the sales rep that was wonderful to work with until we finally decided to move forward. She was super knowledgeable and gave me very accurate and detailed information that not only helped me feel better about my decision (costs and integrating within the Tesla software we already have) but also my wife’s desire to keep the esthetic of our home nice. After the sales pitch some of the communication got a little disjointed and progress was slower than k would have liked, but overall I’d do it again. 90 days in and I’m producing a bit more than projected

Great Product, Price and Sales Team

Price was right! Sales rep was outstanding. Product works great. The Solar panels were installed very quickly but it took another 3 months for all the approvals, meters, etc. This was a little frustrating at times but in hindsight I doubt there is much that can be done to improve it. Communcation during all the waiting was lackluster…which would be my only complaint.

Our Great Investment

My wife and I are very grateful to Gary Heaton and Smart Wave Solar for their expertise in developing a solar panel addition to our home. Gary calculated the number of solar panels necessary to match our average annual electric power consumption. We have enjoyed paying less than $20.00 per month (the current monthly Rocky Mountain Power participation fee) for our electric service, which includes air conditioning in the summer, Christmas lights at the end of the year, and frequent charging of our fully electric car.

Great Solar Experience!

Gary Heaton came and explained everything we needed to know, and using advanced technology was able to recommend the perfect system for us. Not only did we get a system that we have been thrilled with, but we enjoyed the process. Gary made it a wonderful experience! We are so happy we went with this company!

Excellent Service

My wife and I enjoyed working Steve Michels at Smart Wave Solar. He was very helpful and responsive to our questions. Our interactions with all Smart Wave employees were very positive, I've already discussed the possibility of adding more panels to our current array. I highly recommend Smart Wave Solar!

Great service, pricing and people

I really enjoyed my experience from the beginning with the sales call from Steve Michels to the end with the final inspection. Steve was very professional and kept things simple. He is very transparent with all my questions and made me feel like he was there to help me. Steve had great follow through on each step, so I feel like Steve had my back through the whole process. He’s even called me since I had my unit for a couple months to check in on me. The installation team was friendly and did quality work. I’m very happy with smart wave and would recommend them to my friends and family.

Good company

They were very communicative- kept me informed. I felt they were honest and that we got a good deal compared with other bids. I like the bypass power option when the power is out. There were a few little issues and they took care of them in a timely manner without a hassle, which was appreciated. They encountered some challenges when installing the power that I know took longer than expected but they stayed with it and got it done and didn’t try to upsale or do charge backs.

Excellent solar company to work with

I had been considering solar for my home when I saw a neighbor who was getting a system installed. After talking to him and hearing his recommendation I gave Smart Wave Solar a call. All of the people I worked with (sales, project management, installers, and support) were very professional, attentive, and focused. They helped me design a system that would meet my needs, I did not feel any pressure to "purchase now" or "you'll never see a deal like this again". They had a broad array of financing options and we found one that worked well for me. During the install they went above and beyond to get our system installed in a timely manner. One of the things I liked about their system is that if the power goes out. I can manually disconnect from the grid and use the plugs directly off the inverters to provide 2000W of output for each inverter. I just didn't make sense to go with a battery backup system in my case (with 1 to 1 net metering, and flat rate billing from our power provider). After our system had been running for over a year, I got a call from Smart Wave saying that the production on one our my arrays was lower than it should be and they sent someone out to fix a faulty cable. System production returned to normal and I have not had any issues since. I would highly recommend looking at Smart Wave Solar!

Best price and equipment

I got quotes from 6 solar installers and Smart Wave was the best. They handled everything, including my incessant questions that continue to this day. Install happened pretty quickly, and I have only compliments for their customer service. I've had zero trouble except for clouds, lol.

Home owner

We had Smart Wave solar install solar on our home, from beginning to end they did an outstanding job. Everyone on their team was great and our system has been doing great, My wife and I recommend them very highly. Thank you guys

Great solar company.

Heat Wave Solar has been stellar. They have been true to their estimates and have been very active in making sure I knew what was happening.

Installation on time, production as forecast

SmartWave had the best package, including 100 percent financing. Installation was smooth and on time. The panels' generation is as forecast, as are my monthly electricity bills. Financially, it was a no-brainer, even with Rocky Mountain Power's stingy purchase prices.

Great company!

I chose not to review Smart Wave immediately after installation to see how things went. Nearly 2 years later I can say I am absolutely satisfied with the job the company has done. They continue to provide support and updates and have qualified and honest salespeople. We had a great experience! Solar was a good investment and has certainly helped us control and manage our energy expenses.

Excellent customer service and communication. Great value, customization for our home, and knowledge of all relevant subsidies! Highly recommended.