Maine Solar Solutions
245 Brown Rd , Durham, Maine, United States

Maine Solar Solutions designs, installs, and services solar electric (PV) systems throughout southern Maine. We help homeowners and business owners lower their utility costs and gain energy independence by switching to solar power.

• Maine Solar Solutions specializes in the design and installation of renewable energy systems. We provide practical, cost-effective solar solutions for our clients.

• Maine Solar Solutions is committed to customer satisfaction. Satisfaction is achieved by installing high-quality equipment, following the highest standard of workmanship, maintaining clear communication from initial contact through project completion.

• We take a consultative approach to helping clients achieve their goals. From the initial process of explaining available solutions to clear presentation of appropriate technology; we act as your advocate to ensure the successful installation of a system that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

• Maine Solar Solutions is an Efficiency Maine Residential Registered Vendor authorized to offer PACE and PowerSaver loans.

Consultative Approach

We take the time to educate you about your options, answer your questions, and perform a thorough site assessment. Our goal is to provide you with the information that you need to make an informed decision.

Quality Installation

Our qualified and experienced team ensures a safe, code compliant installation, performed quickly and professionally.

Residential Solar

Our mission is to guide our clients through the process of determining if a renewable energy system makes sense for them. We take a consultative approach when working with our clients, with a focus on communicating clearly and providing the information that you need to make an informed decision. We design, install, and service solar PV systems throughout southern Maine, helping homeowners from Bethel to Belfast and everywhere south make the switch to solar.

Why Residential Solar Electric?

Many homeowners are choosing to power their homes with solar panels, and for good reason. By switching to clean and renewable solar power, you can lower your utility costs while also gaining energy independence, among other financial and environmental benefits.

Maine Solar Solutions: Your Partner in Going Solar

We know you may still have questions about going solar. That is why we make it our mission to provide homeowners with the information they need to make a decision that makes sense for them. Whether you are considering a grid-tied system, a solar system with battery backup or a fully off-grid system, roof mounted panels or ground mounted panels, we have the expertise to help you find the right solar PV system solution for you. Our process makes it simple to make the switch to solar while doing what is best for your budget and renewable energy goals. Wherever you are in southern Maine, don’t hesitate to contact us if you are considering a solar PV system for your home.

Commercial Solar

Commercial and industrial entities can also reap numerous benefits with the installation of a solar electric system.  Whether you are a business owner or facility manager, Maine Solar Solutions has the knowledge and expertise you are looking for to help you make the switch to solar. We’ve installed solar PV systems for businesses, schools, and farms. We take a consultative approach with the goal of giving our customers the information they need to make an informed decision.

Our Process

• The first step is a brief phone call where we gather some information and schedule a free solar site evaluation. We confirm your address, collect some information about your home and determine your annual electricity usage. (link to how to determine your annual electricity usage doc?) (insert contact form link?)
• During our site visit, we will measure your home’s roof, determine its pitch and orientation, and assess if the roof is impacted by shading. In your home, we evaluate your electric service panel, note any generator equipment if present.  For ground mounted solar arrays, we assess site conditions, the distance from array location to your home, and measure shading if present.
• The site assessment is our opportunity to meet face to face and educate you about how solar works. We will present a preliminary proposal based on the information gathered during our introductory call. This preliminary proposal serves as a framework for our conversation. We will explain how solar works, show you different solar panels, discuss incentives, and present system pricing.  We typically present a few different system options: system size and solar panel choice will impact the final system price. We illustrate the difference between different solar panel manufacturers and the panels they offer. We show how system size impacts the installed cost.  Throughout this process we welcome your questions and feedback. Our goal is to get you the information you need to make an informed decision. We are happy to revise your proposal so that we can present a solution that meets your budget and renewable energy goals.
• Battery Storage: Advances in battery technology allow solar customers to consider the installation of batteries with their solar system to provide back-up power during outages. Sophisticated storage systems allow for greater self-consumption of solar electricity, thus reducing reliance on the grid.  Heat Pumps: Many solar electric customers also consider the installation of heat pumps for space heating. Heat pumps allow you to leverage your investment in a solar electric system to offset the expense of fossil fuels for space heating. Maine Solar Solutions installs and services Mitsubishi heat pumps. We are happy to assess your home for heat pumps and bundle the installation of heat pumps and solar together.
• Based on the information gathered during the site assessment, your questions and your feedback we are happy to revise your system proposal. We can present different system sizes, consider different panel options and show you financing options.
• If you choose to have Maine Solar install your solar electric system, we will prepare an installation contract. We manage all aspects of the system installation including permitting, CMP paperwork, and registering your system.  Our qualified and experienced installation team will get the job done quickly and professionally, ensuring a safe and code-compliant installation. After installation, we will activate your system and set up your monitoring software. We warranty our installations for five years and will be there to assist you with any questions you may have.