Southern Current (formerly Sustainable Energy Solutions LLC)
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Southern Current had a great crew of guys, who were careful with their work and the system is working amazingly well. Definitely install solar and create a financial hedge against rising energy bills!... read more
I have been very happy with the entire experience with Southern Current. My initial meeting with their sales rep Sheri was thorough and professional and answered all my questions. The actual installation was very well done and I was kept well informed during the process. The tax credits for both federal and state were thoroughly explained and was a definitely a factor in our decision. All in all, very pleased as we have been 100% solar since March... read more
From start to finish, all SCurrent employees were, w/o exception,knowledgeable, courteous, intelligent, helpful to the point of going out of their way to be accommodating.<br /><br />Now that the first of my utility bills have come in, I am stuttering with excitement @ how low they are; they are almost non-existent.... read more
Company Description
At Southern Current, we design and install high performance, affordable, maintenance-free solar energy systems that provide a lifetime of clean energy.
Southern Current provides services to homeowners, businesses, government facilities, and project developers across the Southeast. We offer turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services including the following:
* Initial site consultation and evaluation
* Design and installation
* Project consultation
* Project development and financing
* Materials procurement and commissioning
Southern Current will work with you to evaluate any applicable financial incentives including tax credit and grant opportunities. We work with developers to evaluate incentives available throughout the Southeast to choose optimal project locations offering the greatest return. Contact us today to start learning about solar solutions!
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Service Types
Residential Solar Electric
Commercial Solar Electric
Solar Hot Water (Thermal)
Storage
Energy Monitoring
Office Locations
1634 Ashley River Road
Charleston SC 29407
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Southern Current (formerly Sustainable Energy Solutions LLC) Reviews - 64 Reviews
Solar Power is a Blessing!
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 10/18/2017
Southern Current had a great crew of guys, who were careful with their work and the system is working amazingly well. Definitely install solar and create a financial hedge against rising energy bills!... read more
Solar Satisfaction
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 06/29/2017
I have been very happy with the entire experience with Southern Current. My initial meeting with their sales rep Sheri was thorough and professional and answered all my questions. The actual installation was very well done and I was kept well informed during the process. The tax credits for both federal and state were thoroughly explained and was a definitely a factor in our decision. All in all, very pleased as we have been 100% solar since March... read more
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From start to finish, all SCurrent employees were, w/o exception,knowledgeable, courteous, intelligent, helpful to the point of going out of their way to be accommodating.
Now that the first of my utility bills have come in, I am stuttering with excitement @ how low they are; they are almost non-existent.... read more
Go Solar with SC!
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 06/21/2017
Interviewed 4 companies for my solar installation. Southern Current checked all of the boxes - Sales, Installation, Reputation, Service & Price. The entire team at Southern Current was very professional throughout the entire process and stayed in constant communication until the solar system was turned on.
Andrew Dunn, Sales; Drew Augustine, Project Manager Adam Eiserman Project Manager.... read more
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Damn good company
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 06/15/2017
So then current was recommended to me by an electrician friend who has apparently done some work in the past and said they were honest guys. Seven current was recommended to me by electrician friend who had apparently done some work and said they were honest guys Called to get a quote in the pricing was competitive with two other companies. They were patient as I revise the quote several times. Sales rep, Doug, was easy to get a hold of. Installation crew with perhaps the most professional I''ve ever dealt with. Installation was tweeted a head of schedule, and knock on wood no complaints so far.
In fact solar production so far has been slightly higher than they estimated.
The only remotely negative thing I could say would be that my wireless solar monitor from the solar edge and rotor occasionally action and has to be reestablished. Very minor nuisance functionality of this overall system at all. Tech support was helpful.... read more
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Good Decision
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 06/09/2017
If I could make that 4 star rating a 4.6 that would really be a more accurate reflection. Everything was not perfect but it was not too far from it. There was a minor issue with the timing of some paperwork to SCE&G that delayed going online, but that could have been more of a misunderstanding on my part, doesn''t much matter in terms of the big picture anyway. If I was starting the process from scratch I''d ask them to spend more time discussing placement of the panels for optimization. Past 2 months we''ve produced SURPLUS kwhr''s-- for the Mar 20-Apr 20 and the Apr 20-May 20 periods we paid for no electricity and even have a significant surplus of kwhr with SCE&G... read more
Great company
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 06/08/2017
Great company and great people! Very knowledgeable and patient. More then able to answer any and all questions you will have if by chance they didn''t already answer it before you ask.... read more
Recent Installation
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 06/07/2017
Just wanted to give a shout out to Southern Current for my recent installation. Everything went as planned from the sales visit, design, and installation. I had done some research and had a good idea of what I wanted and Southern Current was able to deliver in a timely and cost effective manner with no hidden fees or hiccups. The time from the sales visit to the actual "power up" was less than 2.5 months, which by all accounts, was "light years" ahead of other companies who predicted it could take 6 months. The process was essentially seamless as the sales and installation teams took care of all the permits and scheduling with very little hassle or time investment from the customer. The installation was completed in 1.5 days, and when compared to other houses in the area there is no comparison as to the aesthetics and professional appearance of our solar system. It has now been 6 months since the installation and I have had ZERO issues to date. The system is producing as much and sometimes more power than predicted and my utility bill has gone from $300/month to an average of $60/month (gas heat and water and fees). Electricity consumption has been ZERO and as of this writing we have a credit of 2100 kWh of electricity. Not to mention, I felt a lot better going with a local company that I feel will be in the business for the unforeseeable future!! Thanks to Sheri Porter, the installation team, and to Southern Current for making the transition to Solar as painless and productive as possible!!... read more
Great Experience
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 06/07/2017
Southern Current was recommended as the installer of choice by my solar financing company Dividend Solar and I continue to be extremely pleased with their customer service. They made the entire process of filing the paperwork, scheduling install, receiving appropriate permits, etc. very easy on me. Once the install started, I was treated professionally and they respected my house like it was their own. Despite their being located in Charleston, they''ve never hesitated to support me or my install in the upstate of SC. I would highly recommend them to anyone else in the Southeast considering Solar.
PS - the panels are putting in fantastic work on my roof and I expect they''ll produce the entire energy my house consumes this year.... read more
Highly Recommended!
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/20/2016
After moving to a home with so little shade, we decided to take advantage of our sunny abundance and install solar panels. We started our research and found it tough to get straight answers about solar and the available resources in SC. We interviewed more companies before making the decision, and found some that seemed inexperienced. One salesman even claimed to represent a company that had been dissolved in 2013!! So we proceeded VERY cautiously. We found Southern Current''s installers were certified under both the NABCEP and the SC Solar Council, so we knew they were legit. Andrew, Scott and the other guys at Southern Current explained everything clearly, took care of scheduling all the inspections, and made all the arrangements for hook up to SCE&G. They made the whole process simple. They even provided all the documentation we''d need to apply for tax credits. We have had a wonderful experience so far and are glad to be part of the renewable energy effort! We''ve had our panels for a full year now, and each month, we''ve been able to see the comparison of this year to the one before the panels were installed. The difference has been significant, and we love getting the negative electric bills in the milder months!... read more
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Great company
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/19/2016
I''ve enjoyed working with Southern current. They are very professional do a quick solid job on installs. I have done to residential homes with them. New construction in a retrofit. Solid outcomes on both. The panels perform as described. I would definitely do business with them again... read more
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Ground Mount Solar
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/14/2016
I had researched for over a year and had quotes from 3 different companies when I decided to pull the trigger. All 3 were well reviewed, but in the end the quality of the panels, racking system and inverter were just a superior product. On top of that the installed price per watt was around 15% less than other bids. From sales, to planning, to installation; everyone was a real pleasure to work with, kept me well informed throughout the process and were quick to respond to any questions I had. Just a terrific experience. I am 6 months in and am beyond happy with my system!... read more
Happy Customer
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/13/2016
Excellent company and very knowledgeable team. They answered all my questions and the installation went really smooth. A pleasure to deal with and I am glad I am part of the clean energy movement.... read more
Excellent company
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/10/2016
We had a great experience with Southern Current. They provided several references, who all were pleased with the work they did and the return on their electric bill, so we hired them with confidence and were not disappointed. Honest folks who do good work and keep promises.... read more
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Happy Camper
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/09/2016
Doug Hayden helped me to find the perfect system for my home and the best financing available . The installers, Adam, Eric and Robbie were very courteous, professional and obviously experts in what they do. Within a two day period they worked through the rain and cold to get my system up and running. They cleaned up everything and double checked for leaks and functionality. My wife and I were both very pleased with their attention to detail and kindness. I know I asked a million questions and they answered them all with a smile. It was truly a pleasant experience and am recommending them to everyone I know. I took a bunch of pictures of the progress if anyone wants a copy I will send them gladly. The booklet they gave me with all the information on tax refunds and the benefits of going solar was very informative and I enjoyed seeing how my usage will be impacted once my system is online. I am so happy things worked out as well as they did, they have my full support.... read more
Beach Install
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/09/2016
This installation has reduced my electric bill by 40%. The sales, design, and installation, were great. I believe Southern Current dropped the ball in the after installation. It took a very long time after the install to have our system turned on. This is partially SCE&G''s fault, but I would think that a company that does as many installs as they do would have a better relationship with the utility. Having at least a tentative schedule as well as updates as to when we would go live would have been appreciated.... read more
Exotic Veterinary Care
Type: Commercial Electric
Reviewed: 12/09/2016
Great sales and install team, they handled all the permitting and "bumps" during the process.
It was as flawless as it gets...... read more
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Solar Installation by Southern Current
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/08/2016
Of all the solar companies I received quotes from, Southern currents was the most professional. Instead of a salesman, a engineer came to my home and was able to explain all aspects of the panels and installation. I was very comfortable making a major purchase with Southern Current. I was not disappointed. The installation crew came on time and were very professional and friendly. They took the time to answer every question I had. They were neat and respected my property. The follow up was excellent. I was visited to be sure I was satisfied and to explain how to use the software. Best of all, the system has preformed up to expectations. I would and have recommended Southern Current to my friends and neighbors.... read more
Southern Current is the only choice!
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 12/08/2016
Let me save you a little time. I did extensive research on solar providers. I researched quite a few and Southern Current was the obvious choice for me. Beware of other companies that are very sketchy, difficult to research or find satisfied clients. Southern Current had a solid history and very strong custmer loyalty from reviews I read. But I wanted more. After their excellent sales staff provided detailed price quotes with estimated payback on my investment, I requested to talk to several references, customers they did significant solar installations for others, both recent and some after at least a year. I called every one of these customers who had a great experience with the simple installation process and confirned their savings from generation are real. I visited one of these homes personally to ask more about the whole process. I put in a pretty big system which was swithed on around Mid February. You cant imagine how exciting it is to get your first full month bill from SCE&G and see a credit balance. Ive had a credit balance every month since. Southern Current delivers and then some. Michael is their sales group is awesome, and their installation team were professionals. Have them run you a proposal, and ask for a few references. Im so happy I volunteered to be a reference. Maybe you''ll end up talking to me. Best decision I ever made.
Best of luck to you... read more
