Solar Power Midwest

I asked Mike Myers for a good Solar company and he gave us Solar Power Midwest. They had a better package than the other place we were working with. We have only had 1 issue with the solar and Sherry, the office manager, took care of the issue very quickly. Dave has made sure to make everything go smooth and very easy with the whole process. We had a tornado go through the area and they were out very quickly to check to make sure our solar was fine. If I was to do this again, I would not hesitate to have Dave and his company provide us solar.

Solar Power Midwest (SPM) has simply been wonderful. We have had $15 a month bills with Com Ed since June 2020 when solar power Midwest until now. We signed up with solar reviews to get estimates March of 2020. Dave Sonner, President of SPM came to our house on March 20. We had other estimates. He was so polite, professional and knowledgeable. He was by far better than any of the other solar guys we had over. We don’t normally sign up on first visit, but my husband and I were comfortable with Dave and so glad we did. We received all the state monies David promised. He then has helped over 17 of our family and neighbors. All are very happy. Dave just came by for a periodic “check up” as he calls it. Makes us feel very good. He is even helping With a roof issue not related to the solar. Highly recommend.

In the fall of 2019 a young student had knocked on her door and presented Solar and we had talked about solar with three other companies and we’re almost ready to go with another company but since they were local in Naperville, unlike every other company we had them come in. David Sonner, the President of Solar Power Midwest was very polite and professional, and answered all our questions at the end when my wife and I were deciding, should we make a decision? Should we use them or not as we are very close our son at the time was in second grade and studying alternative energy and said mom and dad I like Dave and you guys are gonna go solar now. So we had it scheduled for the roof to be installed first which the installation went very well however, one of the installers had found out our roof is in bad shape by his foot going through our roof. It was during the winter and concerned about the hole in the roof was about 12 PM. They had another foreman come out fix the roof fix the drywall and everything was taken care of by the end of the night which really impressed us. For the last six years or 62 months running our bills as David had promised were the usage bills for the meter charge for Com Ed. We produce more than we use when we get some credits. We highly recommend Solar power midwest for everything they’ve done for us and certainly for being local. This was all during Covid and just started and everything was closed down and we were very concerned that we wouldn’t get completed, but Solar power midwest nudge the county to get folks out here to inspect it and get it approved versus what they had said we’d have to wait 3 to 5 months for an inspector to come out. That really impressed us on top of everything else. we highly recommend Solar power midwest.

My wife and I hired Solar Power Midwest in 2019. Been a great experience. Everytime we call they answer. Had an issue with a few clamps and they came out right away and fixed. They have installed solar for family and friends as well. Thumbs up !

In 2019 my son hired Solar Power Midwest after David Sonner was teaching a 1 day class for high school students to get into Solar at Carl Sandburg college in Galesburg and met his wife. My son and I hired Solar Power Midwest. We have been very happy. A few service calls needed over the years and They were Johnny in the spot. Just hired them again for new barn I built. System already installed and producing very well.

Across the board everyone very knowledgable, and very responsive. First, spoke with Sherri a number of times. She was increadibly patient, experienced and help me design a ground mounted system. A challenge was combining 2 properties and we all worked through that to get them combined. With our concrete driveway, Solar Power Midwest very professionally bored under my driveway. Looks amazing in that you would never know it was installed, which is the best for me and my wife. Have and will continue to recommend. They also installed bifacial panels to help my system produce a little more power.

I went on line to search internet for information on solar. I have never invested time or effort in solar. And no one in my family has. I went of a solar website to help homeowners try and learn about solar with all the vast amounts of information. It told me panels, materials, Federal Rebates, Illinois Rebates, warranties and more. I am very thorough as is my son Greg. We made a list of items we wanted to have done and what to avoid, as a lot of scary stories on the internet. My first 2 estimates I was not impressed at all. They sales reps were not knowledgeable and only seemed to want to pressure me to buy now, now, now, without even answers a few of my questions. My son and I almost stopped looking for solar. Then our Ameren bill came in $200 higher for our small house. We had to do something. I saw Solar Power MIdwest on line. I researched about them. I was very impressed. All the great reviews about them from so many people. My son said we should have them out. The woman sherri on the phone was so nice and professional and right away told me about inverters and solar panels than I could even keep up with. From her relaxed and professional attitude we invited them out. Dave and Angela showed up. They very nice, and answered all our questions. Dave was so patient, knowledgeable. Not only did he answer all our questions, he slowly brought up real concerns and challenges going solar. He showed Greg and I the whole process simply so we could understand. And answered all of them. He also said that they are very very good at what they do (as I read online), he said sometimes things are bumpy. Greg and I were so happy when they left. Most times after we buy we are nervous and ask ourselves if we did the right thing. Not here. On to installation. There were some issues with the weather, as it rained both times they came out, and deliveries from there suppliers. Our interconnection is so bad where we live in a very small town. The crew of guys were so nice. They worked through it all. What really made me happy is after they were done. When I went to Church the next day Solar Power Midwest seemed to be the talk of our little town. Why? The said how impressed the were with the crew. They knew I work and if the rain caused a delay, I would have to take another day off. They stayed until 6:10Pm on a Saturday. My neighbors even told me how they turned on their truck lights to be able to see. Earlier that day Robert, the crew leader, called Dave, our Saleman and President of the company, they needed parts. No suppliers open. And closed on Sunday. They knew I wanted it done by end of Sunday. Dave amazed me, he drove out 3 hours and delivered the parts needed. Wow. That was impressive. The crew worked all day on Sunday and the job is done. Sherri called and let me know all my paperwork for the state srecs was already done that Sunday night. All that above is best experience I have ever had. That is not the best part.... Dave made a big point at the time of sale, and what I wanted to hear. He said he can not stay on hold when he calls companies, push bottons, talk to people that don't know anything, on and on. I think we all know this. He said he grew up in the 80's and you answer the phone, not sit on hold. He made it a big point. Well that is what impressed me the most. When I called Dave he either answered or called me right back. When I called their office Sherri or their nice Production Manager Stephanie answered the phone. Job done well beyond my experiences in life and what I expected. Oh, one last point. I was talking to Dave about how my shower install company had gone out of business, as did the manufacturer. He said he could not promise it, yet, his guys are good at fixing things as many installing for many years, and construction back grounds. And they love helping people. Looking forward to it.

I was very skeptical about going solar but Sherri took a lot of her time to ease my concerns and answer all of my questions with no pressure to move forward. I talked with multiple solar providers and none came anywhere close to the customer service Dave, Sherri, and Angie provide by making sure you feel 100% comfortable with your decision and continuing to check in and make sure you are happy with everything as well as coming in at the best price. Even after the install was complete Sherri went out of her way to help me contact tree companies and negotiate bids when none of that was her responsibility or obligation. With Solar Power Midwest you get the benefit of working with the main decision makers not just another salesman.

We are so glad we chose to join the Solar Power Midwest Family of Customers, as they call everyone. My husband Brett checked our companies. We liked SPM as has done so much work around us. They have such great reviews. Dave was so easy to deal with as he helped explain why better than the other companies. And happy to say we are thrilled. I really want to add that I am so glad they are excellent at both roof mounts and ground mounts, as all the other companies did only roof mounts. We bought roof mount on house and garage. We found out they could not go on roof after SPM did engineering. The crew simply changed part of system to ground mount. Sherri also has been so great, supportive. She explains everything so clearly and patiently as we know nothing about solar. And with SPM we don't have to as they are the experts. Highly recommend.

My father git on internet to find solar company to provide solar. We checked out 5 companies. Solar Power Midwest had great reviews. Dave met us all at one time. We felt comfortable and placed 3 orders that day. Been excellent. Com Ed has had issues interconnecting so our system is not working. Dave just drove out and wrote us a check to pay for lost production. Never heard of company do this. And Dave said they will pay every month until Com Ed finally gives Permiision to turn on.

Well, we are thrilled beyond belief. I do not normally do reviews, yet my adult son and I are so simply happy at our relationship with Solar Power Midwest. One we will have for 25 years+ as labor warranty is and has always been 25 years, as I see on other reviews. The point, we heard horror stories about solar from our neighbor = companies not completing the electric hook up for months; their bills are not the $18 minimum as the other companies they chose. One of my neighbors solar choice, not Solar Power Midwest, had installers they said were "theirs." Turned out a big lie, and in fact, the installers were complaining about not being paid, and wanting to leave. That does not seem like a good recipe for quality work, especially electrical as seems dangerous if installed by those upset. The main installer for that company asked if I know anyone hiring in construction as he to leave because he could not pay his bills with not being paid for 6 weeks he said. Long story short, I gave him the owner of Solar Power Midwest, card, Dave Sonner. He and 2 of his friends now work there. They live near us, and I saw him at the gas station the other day. He said we was the happiest he has ever been in his working years. He said Solar Power Midwest is so good to work for. That they treat everybody as family, including and, all installers and customers. He said almost all other companies jobs he installed for the owners were already upset at sales, office, or whatever, when he walked up. Took a toll on him. He said every Solar Power Midwest customer was happy to see them. Put my mind at rest.

My husband Rick and I are so trulybhapoy with Solar Power Midwest. When Sherri said are family now we said yes, well she was so right. Angie, our SPM Production Manager always answered our calls?. The first time we have invested in solar and has been great. We have Friends who went with other companies before we met SPM and a number of them are very unhappy with promises that are not kept. Highly recommend them.

I am so happy with everything Solar Power Midwest has done from beginning, end, and now beyond. Sherri still calls every few months to check up on me and the solar. I am a single older owner. I am nervous about any big decisions. With my Ameren bills going up, on 1 part time income, I simply cannot afford to pay so much more on my electric bill. I got 3 estimates from companies I found on the web. Mistake. All 3 of the other companies did not impress me. Actually, I did not understand them, all they wanted was a sale or sign a lease agreement or something. I gave up. Then another Ameren price increase. I asked my good friends who they used. They were both so excited to say how happy there were. I had their sales rep named Sherri come out. She was so nice, sharp, kind, professional. She asked me questions no other companies asked and really and genuinely was interested in my situation. I dont normally sign that day. I did. And simply am so happy. Sherri has always, always been available. She coached me through it all, and sometimes 2-3 times. Always took her time.

After looking at solar for a couple years upper years I chose solar power Midwest for a number of reasons one of the most is I felt comfortable with what Dave and Angela had to say about going solar solar. I'd met with other companies who were pushy not very informative and more worried about a sale than listening to my needs and building a system. I have to think about my family for the next 50 to a 100 years and make the right decision. I'm happy to say that I made the right decision for solar power midwest

We hired Solar Power MIDWEST because our Commonwealth Edison electric went from $400-$1000, who can afford that? Between the county, the health department for our county, and Com Ed, they combined cost so much delay and trouble. When David met us at our house he repeated that there wouldn’t be any charges. But since it took so long the prices on the products went up, we had to get a soil test, and many other expenses… Dave and Solar Power MIDWEST never asked for another penny. And in fact there was an extra soil test that was required after the fact, and a number of my friends that other companies do work around here and they had to pay two to $4000. We called Cheri at the office to let her know. She said no problem we will take care of it. The most amazing remodeling experience we have had. It’s true

My husband and I spent a lot of time researching on the internet and asking friends family neighbors who's a good company to reach out to. After talking to three to four companies, we finally spoke to Sherry from solar power Midwest. All we can say is wow is she good at what she knows. Explain everything very thoroughly. Then she had David the owner come out and we move forward. And everything has been excellent.

I called solar power Midwest because they came highly recommended from a lot of my friends and neighbors. The owner David sonner came out and within just a little bit I felt very comfortable as he was very knowledgeable pleasant and no pressure.. The best thing is that David and I had marked out where the ground mountain were to go and I approved it. The crew came out and worked all day pounding the post putting the post And they left. About an hour and a 1/2 later about 5:30 at night I realized that the post were not in a good place because trucks they hit them when they come in period my mistake. I called David and didn't think he could do anything. Immediately said no problem. The crew went to go rod's skidster just to move the post. Took a couple hours. No charge. I'm very very happy

Solar Power Midwest came highly recommended by one of our camping customers. We had already had 5 estimates and were frankly tired of them. Dave, from Solar Power Midwest came out. Nice, knowledgeable, and very friendly. So glad we chose them 3 years ago. Why? The 3 other companies have done out of business from what we have been told. The other, has really bad reviews and did install for a neighbor. They are having issues and can not get a call back. Not with Solar Power Midwest. Sherri in the office solved an issues with reporting error from when I changed the router. She called and said my system was still producing well, just not reporting as she monitors them all. I then realized I had changed my router 2 days before. The single best customer service. Lastly, we hired Ameren at the same time to clean up the electric wires on our campground. Prices were going up a lot them. We signed $30,000 contract with Ameren. They came back a few days before install and said the price is now close to $60,000. I had no choice. Dave, at Solar Power Midwest did not raise prices as he promised. Won our hearts. We are ordering 3 more projects from Dave and Solar Power Midwest.

Great Experience. We have done a number of projects, and working with Solar Power MIdwest was very simple and easy. Dave met us once. Explained everything. I had sat down and talked to 4 other companies In sitting with Dave for only 30 minutes my wife and I knew right away that dave and Solar Power MIdwest is the right choice. And, we were 100% correct. Dave was complete opposite than all the other estimate, Dave was straight and honest for everything, unlike it seemed, which was refreshing. My wife and I really like the looks as well. Crisp. Clean. Well done, you can see it right way. Conversely, when We walk down the street and see other jobs installed by other companies. When I look closely, the colors don't match. And, when my wife and I see the electrical conduit running over the gutters, or, down the soffit, simply does not look good. Solar Power MIdwest took the extra time to install in the attic. No conduit on outside.

Justin Saunders knocked on my door and helped me with roof and insurance. He said he know a guy who has been installing solar for years named Dave Sonner. I looked them up on line as i do everyone. All perfect reviews. Justin scheduled he , Dave and I to meet. A great meeting. I bought right there. Got me financed, installed an very happy. Hymns up.

Simply the best customer service ever. We are older and a lot of experience with companies. And I have customers as well and know the importance. Every time we called or texted, they answered or replaced right away. Top shelf all the way.

Great people to work with, the lines of communication are always open.

I was a little nervous and skeptical to go solar as some friends did not have good experience. One of my friends had Solar Power Midwest do an excellent job for her. She convinced me to simply get an estimate. John, the representative was so very nice. He was patient with me to explain things so I understood completely. As the only owner, its a lot to think about. So glad I decided to go solar with Solar Power Midwest. Not only were the guys on the crew very nice, they did a great job. And when done, besides the solar panels on the roof, you could not even tell they were here as so clean. Lastly, my electric bills have been only $5-10!!!

Dave Sonner came to meet with us and shared information about solar energy. He was patient as we spoke in great detail and he answered all of our questions because we wanted to make sure that we would be doing what is best for ourselves for now and the future. When the time arrived for the installers to come I worked closely with Angie Proulx we communicated several times back and forth where she kept me informed of the schedule/progress. This is one of the many things I loved about working with Dave and his team, they are committed to their customers and go above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. They are very customer centric and to this day stay in communication making sure everything is operating to their expectations. The day of the array install PJ and his team arrived on site and they were very professional with their work. The job site was kept very clean and everyone was again friendly and communicated with me about their expectations. Jake and Omar provided professional services as they installed all of the electrical components of the array. It’s not everyday that you sign a contract and can name every member of the team. Solar power midwest is committed to providing exceptional customer service from the time you have signed your contract and beyond and this shows. I am still in contact with Dave and Sherri as they monitor my system to check the efficiency. Everyone on their team left a positive Impression on me. If you are thinking of installing solar panels and you want professional, efficient, high quality service I highly recommend solar power midwest!

Dave Sonner with Solar Power Midwest was great to work with and would recommend them to others.

We couldnt be more pleased with our free standing solar system and generac generator! Our electric bills went from $300-$400 a month to $13 a month most months. Zero maintenance. We have had our system for almost 2 years. Solar Power Midwest continues to periodically call and check in with us and see if we have any questions. Great company to work with

Solar Power Midwest was willing to work with me on every aspect of the process. Very helpful with answering questions, walking me through the process and even follow up questions after install. Definitely recommend this team!

The team did a great job at educating me on solar options for my home. They also gave me realistic expectations on available city, state and federal incentives. The install went well and the system so far has been working great (had it for about 8 months). Well after the install was completed they continue to respond promptly when I send them questions.

Our experience with Solar Power Midwest was excellent. Everything was as discussed with our sales representative. The installation process went well and when we requested a small change after the installation, it was done with no questions asked. We were very pleased dealing with this company. We have had no problems after the installation was complete and are very pleased to see our electric bills dramatically decreased.

Great all around experience!

Solar power Midwest has the most amazing people to work with. Extremely friendly and personable. Every question I had was answered quickly. The two I dealt with the most, Dave and Angie were awesome to work with. I could not have asked for a better working relationship! Thank you Solar Power Midwest for all your great work!!

Absolutely the best customer service I have ever had for anything The check back to make sure everything is operating as it should be It's a smaller company which means you don't have to deal with People that have no clue about you or what you had installed Very knowledgeable about what they sell

Everything is running well and the installation of the system was as planned

Dave was a nice and honest guy. Really helped us and now our electric bill is around 15.00 a month.

I chose Solar Power Midwest because the sales guy was not pushy and spoke to me like I meant something. Walter told me about solar power, the process and how it would benefit me. He showed me the savings and answered questions quickly. I emailed and text him because it was easier for me and he would respond almost immediately. The whole process was very smooth. Solar Power Midwest worked with my village to get the inspections completed in a timely manner and had me up and running in no time. Some of my neighbors took 8 months to get their solar power system to work, mine was up and running in 30 days. The company follows up even after they installed it to make sure you are satisfied and reminds you about rebates you are qualified to receive. If you are looking for a Solar Power Company that goes above and beyond, you found one with Solar Power Midwest.

Competitive , Professional , ON TIME with Project . always avilable if I have questions before , and after project . Recommended to Family and Friends

We had our solar power system installed last summer by Solar Power Midwest. We have been very pleased with the functionality and economics of our system. Dave, Sherri and the crew work hard to deliver a great product.

I really enjoyed working with this company on getting my solar system installed at my home. They were proactive in contacting me every step of the way, with upcoming work or delays. I sensed that they really wanted to help me understand the process. The best part was when I had a service issue. I received a call from one of their technicians telling me that there was a problem with my inverter. I was not even aware there was a production issue. I was talked through on rebooting the inverter, but it failed to restart. So the following day, I received a call telling me that a new inverter had been ordered and was being sent directly to my house. They were tracking its arrival and arranged for the installation. I didn't have to be involved at all, they were on top of fixing the issue. Problem was fixed within a week. I appreciate the way in which everyone has been involved to get my system up and running and keeping it that way.

Working with Sherri Somner with Solar Power Midwest was a wonderful experience. She is very knowledgeable or will dig in and get whatever information you might need. The techs were professional and the system work perfectly.

We are very happy with our solar panels!! This company is great to work with! They answered our questions and helped us understand the process!!

We are very satisfied with our solar panels installed by Solar Power Midwest. Sherri was super helpful and answered all of our questions. We were kept in the loop every step of the way. Dave, Angie, and Gary were great to work with.

This company is amazing to work with; communication is always solid and in a timely manner. Dave Sonner is a great guy to work with/very down to earth. I will be utilizing their services in the future if I ever have another home needing Solar Panels.

We went with this local Illinois company after getting quotes from two national installers. Not only could they match on price, they were super friendly, responsive to our calls and emails, and still regularly check in with us. We got our system installed at the hight of COVID and they did everything they could to make sure the process was smooth given the situation. Great service, caring people. Highly recommend!

very professional. extremely helpful. timely installation. I'm very satisfied. I strongly recommend this company.

I came across Solar Power Midwest by chance. Since I first met Dave I knew he was an honest, down to earth guy! They took care of everything you could think of all I had to do was eSign a few things here and there. They streamlined every step of the process! Thanks Dave and the Solar Power Midwest team for helping me invest in a better future for my children.

The team at Solar Power Midwest did a great job installing our Solar panels! We are definitely reaping the rewards of a super sunny summer!! Our electric bills are practically nonexistent and we have surely used more than our fair share of electricity! Swimming Pool pump and central a/c system running nonstop. This is the 1st Summer we’ve ever had where we weren’t afraid to open our electric bill. If you’re on the fence regarding making the decision whether to supply your home with Solar Energy, just do it! You won’t regret it.

First let me say the Dave Sonner, Curt Reid, and Angie Prouix and all of the crew at Solar power Midwest are very friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with. That said, our project presented some very special conditions that needed to be overcame. After a very rocky start with another vendor who could not understand my request, Solar Power Midwest stepped in and preformed very admirably. I have a shop in my back yard that uses 3 phase power because of some metal and woodworking machinery that i use. it didnt make sense to me to go solar with the house and not the shop which had seemed to be beyond the understanding of the previous vendor. Solar Power Midwest assured me that they were capable of meeting both systems comfortably which they did. Let me say here that after the first attempt we did some serious research and Solar Power Midwest was not the most expensive nor the cheapest we examined but provided the best combination of, knowledge, quality, service and cost to the thoughts of my engineering background. so [ would enthusiastically recommend Solar Power Midwest to anyone contemplating a solar system going forward, if i had to install another system i would start with these guys without reservation,

They were the first ones to call me back and set up a meeting at my house. Sat down and discussed everything and answered all my questions. Keep me informed every step of the way. And followed up afterwards.

Very knowledgeable, perfection, and great customer service.

After looking at many companies I chose Solar power Midwest. My decision was based upon equipment reviews and most of all the genuine way that Dave Sonner and his staff worked with me. Dave returned calls promptly as did the office staff. After installation there was a software hiccup and but it was fixed immediately by Curtis who does their service. Courteous staff. Installers cleaned up the site when done. Great experience. If you are on the line give them a call. They will get you fixed up and you will not regret it.