Whidbey Sun & Wind

Whidbey Sun & Wind is great to work with. Paul is very professional, kind and considerate. The team doing the work were terrific - cheerful and efficient! And when the state inspector finished, he said “It’s all perfect, just as I would expect with this business”.

In 2015, I had 48 x 280W panels installed on my shop and just recently (Jan 2025), I had WSW install another 21 x 430W. Paul was extremely helpful in engineering both systems that have worked flawlessly. The installers were excellent and professional. Adam and Kyle both worked on my systems 10 years apart. Those two and several others, have been with WSW for a long time, employee loyalty we rarely see anymore. Says a lot about ownership, thanks Paul.

Installing our solar panels was a great experience at every step along the way with this company. The initial site visit and consult was very professional. The installers were thoughtful and timely. They explained the system well. Every person in this company was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them if you are even thinking about getting solar. They have been in the business for a long time and it shows.

We are very pleased with the battery installation that Whidbey Sun & Wind completed last month. The battery addition was an add on to the solar installation they performed five years ago. Both of these installations were performed professionally and quickly. The workmanship and quality are best in class. The fact that we used them for our battery installation supports our high rating and our recommendation to use them for your alternative energy needs. From the project manager to the installers, they are personable, knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions you have about the project, the system and operation.

Paul and his team were amazing! Not only did they communicate quickly, they were quick to get the work done and had everyone lined up (PSE, electricians, installers, etc.) so there was very little time wasted or stuff we had to do - no mess, no hassle! They were all professional - we had little kids and a dog running around and no one was swearing or smoking or trashing the place - everyone was polite and courteous, timely, and worked well together. Additionally, they were very helpful with all the questions I had, and Paul came out at the end to walk me through the whole system and teach me everything I needed to know, and has been there after the install as well to follow up and ensure the panels were performing as expected. Would highly recommend them for the Island - their prices and professionalism can't be beat! Thanks all!

Whidbey Solar & Wind did a great job with our solar system install. From our first meeting until closeout the interactions were clear, timely and helpful. They did not oversell us on things needed (such as batteries ) by understanding what we had (including an existing generator). The cost was very clear and competitive. The calculations were based upon our actual yearly use. The design was simple and straightforward. They took care of all permits and inspections required in a very timely manner. They installed faster than their original estimate with no surprises along the way. Turn on by the power company was followed immediately with a final walk through of the system including an easy to use app to monitor the system remotely. The system is working great!

WSW was easy to work with and thorough/tidy with their installation. The project went as planned.

I cannot say enough good things about Whidbey Sun & Wind (WSW), the solar installation company that recently completed a 15.5 Kilowatt solar system installation on our less-than-ideal roof. From start to finish, they exceeded our expectations in every way, and our experience with them was nothing short of exceptional. One of the standout qualities of WSW was their professionalism. Right from our initial consultation, they displayed a deep understanding of solar technology and were able to provide us with clear and realistic expectations. They didn't sugarcoat the projected kilowatt production of our system, which was crucial for us as our roof was not perfectly situated for maximum sun exposure and we had some tree shading issues. Their honesty was refreshing, and it set the tone for the entire project. What truly set WSW apart was their outstanding communication. Paul, our project manager, was an absolute gem. He was always just a call, text, or email away, and his responsiveness was unparalleled. He and his team went above and beyond to make sure we understood every step of the process. They patiently addressed all of our questions, no matter how big or small, and they explained things in a way that was easy to grasp, even for solar novices like us. During the installation itself, WSW's expertise truly shone. They were not only efficient but also cost-conscious. To our delight, they discovered a way to utilize existing conduit instead of trenching for new conduit, saving us over $1000. This resourcefulness and cost-saving approach showcased their commitment to delivering value to their customers. Paul, in particular, deserves special recognition for his in-depth knowledge and willingness to educate us about every aspect of our solar system. He guided us through the pros and cons of various panel sizes and placements, shared his insights on the inverter and its components, and explained the intricacies of net metering. He also introduced us to the monitoring software that would allow us to track our system's performance. His patience and expertise were invaluable and made us feel confident in our investment. In short, our experience with WSW was exceptionally positive. From the initial consultation to the final installation, they were professional, honest, and highly communicative. Their ability to find cost-saving solutions and their thorough, patient explanations of all aspects of the solar installation process made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. We couldn't be happier with our decision to choose WSW, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone considering a solar installation. Thank you, WSW, for helping us harness the power of the sun with such excellence!

Our garage/office space was new construction and broke ground just a bit before COVID hit. WSW installed solar panels, inverter, battery, and ran circuits to the separate house. They also wired the new building. I can't complement them enough as to how they navigated crazy supply chains, uncertainty with the builders, and working with us to keep us informed about what was going on. I especially appreciate that they used the long installation time to find solutions to our high load amps when the well pump kicked in. Paul and Golda and team kept up to date on the new technologies and were able to source a newly released higher capacity inverter to do the job. The time also allowed us to get a slightly larger battery for the same money because costs kept coming down and technology going up. Can't recommend them enough.

The project of installing solar on my roof was professionally planed, handled and executed. Terrific job.

Whidbey Sun & Wind (WSW) did a terrific job on the install of 9.5 KW on our custom home. Our roof was 20+ years old and they worked with us to provide our roofers with all the panel posts in advance. Each phase of the project went smoothly and they even helped with referrals to Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union (PSCCU) so we could get excellent rates on the solar install as well as a percentage of the roof that was underneath the panels. All of which will give us a tax credit this year. I also had a Seattle group that advertises heavily for a quote and they were substantially more, plus they pushed for a lease where they kept the tax credits...so glad I worked with WSW.

This was our second system they have installed. They take the time to explain all the options so you understand what to expect and what not to expect. There was no pressure to buy and both systems perform as expected. A very pleasant experience overall.

I'm very pleased with the expertise and professionalism Whidbey Sun & Wind showed. They made the best use of our roof layout and took the time to explain everything very thoroughly. Highly recommend!

Let me start by saying this is only the second review on a company I have ever submitted. The first was a siding replacement project where the contractor was so amazing and this one of a complete opposite experience. Our contract was signed in early June 2021 with an estimated completion of October 2021. THE PROJECT WASNT COMPLETED UNTIL May 2022! I have never seen so much finger pointing and excuses in my life. I was told that the batteries set for my job were used on another and now were unavailable. I actually inquired about cancelling at this point and was told I would be responsible for charges and their time to date. Keep in mind you pay over half the cost of the job upfront so they have you over a barrel. They didn't have the correct electrical panel so I had to settle with a panel three times the size needed that shows right in the bedroom. Oh, read your contract they are not responsible for drywall damage. They tracked so much mud across the carpet coming in and out with no regard. I guess my new inverter was faulty so they "trouble shot" many while leaving me without power for the day. We were often out of town and were given dates we needed to be here for inspections and such only to change the day of while blaming PSE and or everyone else. Then when they needed access I was forced to give access to our home while not being there and they felt it was also ok to give access to inspectors and such without my permission nor being there themselves. A very poorly run company with no regard for its customers. The responses I received from my complaints were the most condescending, rude, and arrogant responses that I dont even understand how a company run like this can stay in business. This is our second solar system and we chose them even though they were more expensive than other bids based on false promises of excellent workmanship and service; buyer beware.

I had a 8 kWp PV system installed with a backup system of two 10 kWh batteries and an interconnected EV charger. The team did a great job, working through terrible spring (windy/rainy) weather. Paul has been fantastic troubleshooting some technical/firmware issues. Overall, a hardworking, honest, and very proficient team who I feel confident working with for the long term.

Paul and his crew were considerate, respectful and they cleaned up after themselves. WS&W delivered what was promised and worked well with the roofer on our project. I highly recommend WS&W.

Due to trees, my site wasn't ideal for solar, but decided to go forward with a system. Quote process was honest and straightforward. Install was efficient and done with pride in workmanship. System seems to be operating above expectation.

Great design for our specific needs and site. Great communication and coordination. Great installation with special consideration for our tile roof. Great system based on high quality panels made in Washington. Great people (competent, committed, skilled, and genuinely friendly) On top of this, they're local and competitively priced! What could I not recommend about this company??

All staff at Whidbey Sun & Wind were both professional and great to deal with. They did exactly what they said and represented in their proposal for our 8.74kw system that was installed on our house.

The entire process went smoothly and professionally from the analysis/system bid,to the installation and finally the system commissioning.

WS&W showed up when they said they would and the installation went quickly and without a hiccup. On arrival the installers came up with a more aesthetically pleasing infrastructure design than originally proposed and executed the same. They were patient with my questions and respectful of the property. Inspections from PSE and the state went without a hitch. Their follow up visit walked me through the operation and the internet based monitoring from my PC. It's early times in the operating phase, but so far I have no complaints.

From soup to nuts, amazing experience: Quote was informative, full of new info even after doing a lot of research myself, and got all of our questions answered Communications was great, plenty of advanced notice, what to expect, and when Execution - The inspector who inspected the work asked "was this Whidbey Sun & Wind?" I said yes, and he said " I LOVE those guys, I haven't had to write a correction order for years w/ their work" Oh, did I mention the quote was > 35% less than the other two we got? Amazing bang for our bucks.

I am retired from the electric utility industry and really wanted my solar system to be installed by professionals who knew what they were talking about. I had 3 estimates from local solar companies including Whidbey Sun and Wind (WSW). WSW had installed the solar systems at the homes of two friends we knew, and came highly recommended Paul Dickerson from WSW provided our estimate and answered all my many questions about sizing, battery storage, automatic transfer to the battery in the event of a power outage. Paul had the most through knowledge of systems and equipment of anyone who provided us an estimate. The installation team of Golda Moore, Kyle Collins, Adam Wundrow , and Josh Robinson were the best! You could tell that they had installed many systems and really worked as a team to do the install properly. Golda is an amazing licensed electrician, who went to great lengths to make sure the wiring exceeded code requirements and would be easy to maintain for years to come. I can't say enough good things about the team at WSW!

I never considered any other contractors for my P-V system because Whidbey Solar is located very nearby and because they had done systems for several neighbors. My new system was done quickly and without drama, and began producing power right away. Very pleased!

Whidbey Sun and Wind came out, gave a reasonable estimate, came back in a reasonable time and did the install in a day and a half. The crew was friendly and efficient. I'm extremely happy with the work they did- the installation looks good. And they returned to explain it to us. The Electrical inspector even raved about them- ALL GOOD!

Whidbey Sun and Wind performed well and was easy to work with throughout an abnormally difficult install. My project manager was knowledgeable and communicated clearly throughout the design and installation process. He also was willing to find answers to my questions even if he didn't know the answer immediately. The installation team was friendly and professional, and everyone involved was willing to put in hours around the available schedule which included putting up with the NW weather patterns. There was a power outage due to inclimate weather when the system checks were scheduled to be performed. The team came back when power returned and began commissioning the system, only to have to spend hours troubleshooting what ended up being a manufacturing issue on one of the system components. At no inconvenience to me Whidbey Sun and Wind took care of all of the interfacing with the manufacturer to make sure the malfunctioning component was replaced. The system works great and looks just as good. The final invoice matched exactly the quoted project amount despite what must have been 16+ man hours of additional labor. I highly recommend Whidbey Sun and Wind.

Two of our neighbors have systems from Whidbey Sun & Wind and have had nothing but good things to say about them.

My system was installed in July of 2017 and I have held off of writing a review until now because i wanted to see how their follow-up service would be. The analysis, bid and installation was very thorough and complete! I cannot say enough of how pleased we were with the whole process. EVERYONE was great. The system has performed as advertised and promised! In three and a half years Paul has been more than willing and capable to resolve any questions or issues that have come up. The only 'issue' we had was about connectivity to our WI-FI when we had our router upgraded and Paul came out and resolved the 'issue'. I would highly recommend Whidbey Sun and Wind for your installation or for any questions you might have! If I could give them more stars, I would! As an FYI, I spent 45 years in construction with over 25 years as a project superintendent on projects with value up to and over $200 M, so I have seen just about everything in construction. A very pleased customer!

Highly professional, easy to contact and connect with; great installation team.

There are not enough stars to select for how good our experience was. Our contact, Paul, was knowledgeable and patiently answered our many questions. He listened and implemented our requests, steered us away from making mistakes and then sent a dynamite crew! Could not have been a better experience. Thank You!

Solar reviews led me to this highly rated company and I was not disappointed. This is great team of young men and women who obviously love their work! They were professional, courteous and efficient and made the extra effort to get the job done for us by the end of the year so I could get favorable tax benefits. And I feel that we got a very good deal. Will definitely use them again to expand the system when we get an EV in the future.

From initial inquiry to installation to the final wal-through and invoicing, everyone at Whidbey Sun and Wind was exceptional. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

WS&W worked really hard and rapidly in the installation, answering all our questions. The final product looks great and functions well. We would definitely recommend them to someone looking for a solar installer

I chose Whidbey Sun & Wind because they are local, and I was very glad I did. They always returned calls and emails promptly, and were willing to answer any questions and explain any details. They expertly explained the benefits of solar specific to my home, and the process and how it all works. They stopped by for signatures and check ins, and were very professional and helpful. The set up was fast and clean, and trouble free. I have only positive feedback for this company.

Excellent preview meeting, measurements, description of proposed system. Quick follow-up with written documents. Despite Covid-19, installation was scheduled fairly quickly and installation team was professional and left the house and grounds clean. Post-installation orientation was helpful and substantiated with a written manual for reference. If I owned a business, this is how I'd want it to operate!

I am in the energy industry and have been doing this for the last 20+ years. I was delighted to pull bids for my own solar system and WSW won the bid. Local feeding local, just as it should be and couldn't be more happy and green! Thank you Paul and all the guys and gals at WSW...

As with any job you should get multiple bids. WWS was the company I chose to go with, from the detailed bid to scheduling the job I was informed and involved in the process. Fun to watch a well oiled machine work. Thanks guys and gals.

WS&W has been involved in various stages of my off-grid to grid tied system over the past 20 years. The level of communication made me feel comfortable thru the entire planning and install process.

This installation was on a new home in Coupeville (not the roof in the satellite image). The staff at WS&W were great to work with from the early design phases through installation of the system on our new house. Each and every person who worked on our project was professional, courteous, prompt, knowledgable, and enthusiastic. And having previously owned a property with a WS&W system installed, I know that they stand behind their work and the products they install. What a great solar company to have right here on Whidbey Island!

I chose Whidbey Sun & Wind because they're local, they listened to my needs and questions and addressed them all, they offered the options that met what I wanted, and they have a track record that I can trust.

The crew at Whidbey Sun & Wind were an absolute pleasure to deal with, from initial contact to my questions today. Efficient, friendly, professional. The work was done as scheduled, on time (even a bit ahead), and neat and clean when they were done. I got a thorough walk through of the new system, and they left me a manual full of instructions and other good information. I've been in touch a couple of times since with questions - and they've just been super! HIGH RECOMMEND THE ENTIRE CREW! THANK YOU!

I did a search of local solar installers and Whidbey Sun & Wind had great credentials. Number of certified people, time in business, etc. Paul came to the house to give a bid and he was very friendly and no pressure. I went with Whidbey Sun & Wind and would recommend them to anyone.

The entire staff of WSW are very knowledgeable and professional. They answered all my questions, provided top-notch service and drove competitive rates in the industry!

Whidbey Sun & Wind was very easy to work with for our solar system installation. Very responsive to all our questions and provided good design and installation flexibility.

We had some down time through the pandemic an these guys were great awesome customer service great products fast installation, the worked with us over phone an video chat since no contact policy just all around great company would definitely recommend

They are the "go to" solar folks on Whidbey Island.

Our Coupeville electrician directed us to their expertise for our battery backup system. Tree damage in 30+ mph wind interrupted power several winter nights. Longest was 40 hours here by Freeland. Not wanting noise or maintenance of generator. Calls were answered promptly and eval scheduled, noting snow might delay a bit. Paul made the best of our lot in trees. Helped us pick circuits backed up, avoid unneeded equipment. Install expected in a month. Parts came so started 2 weeks early. Discover batteries, 2 for ~3 days outage. I studied and Paul had used them before. Picked for safety, efficiency, size and lack of maintenance. Controller reports data via web connection. Wire to DSL boosted WiFi speed, an unexpected plus. Tax break covers solar panel cost. Already netting power back to grid in midday in March 2020 with precise app. New meter from utility shows digital status. No power outage yet but company can check as long as DSL works. Our inverter is recent unit and call to Paul and Golda steered us to the proper bottom switch for on. Their team was here rain or sun. System was complemented by inspector and plumber.

We had a complete system installed on our Whidbey Island house. We were given a thorough proposal, with costs, credits, and graphs showing estimated production and system payback. The installation crew were great and finished the job in three days. We are now producing energy.

Overall a great experience with Whidbey Sun & Wind. I worked with Mark Anderson for a 6.82 kW (22 Silfab) system install. I was looking for a reputable, local company that also sourced in-state for panels. Mark was very timely and responsive with communication. We flexed around schedules and product availability and I appreciate the follow-up after install with a system walk-through. I feel WSW takes care of their customers and is genuinely invested in quality solar service for the lifetime of the system. Don't hesitate to contact these local certified professionals for your renewable energy goals.

We moved from Colorado in spring of 2019 where we had 30 panels. We contacted NABCEP certified Whidbey sun and wind and another competitor. We were looking for a similar capacity system to power electricity for our home and about 14,000 miles for our 2019 Leaf plus almost always charged at home. So we chose a 9.61 kWh system of 31 Silfab panels. WSW clearly outbid it's competitor and was able to install by September allowing us to get the last 30% fed credit this year. All were professional, pulled inspections, cleaned up and passed inspections without any problems totally please and 5* recommendation