SolarFlair
Is This Your Business?4.7
4.7
Author: Rebecca Graham
Founded in 2006, SolarFlair Energy is a family-run company that offers service in Massachusetts. SolarFlair follows four main tenets that its founders believe truly set the company apart: SolarFlair is "truly local", privately held with no outside investors, has clear financial options to help anyone afford its services, and provides no-pressure consultations.
Top Ranked Companies
The Good
- Family-Owned Company
- Certified Installers
- Extended Warranties
Family-Owned Company
Matt Arner is the founder and current president of SolarFlair Energy. He has worked in the solar industry for nearly 20 years and was one of the first people in Massachusetts to power his home with solar power. Before starting SolarFlair, Arner worked at Heliotronics, where he helped to develop over 150 solar installations and educational displays at MIT, Harvard, and 15 other schools. Arner is now focused on expanding SolarFlair, which has been growing at a steady rate for the past eight years.
Certified Installers
Since opening its doors, SolarFlair has consistently been ranked in the top 500 installers by SolarWorld; most recently, the company was ranked 123rd. All of SolarFlair's installers are NABCEP certified, which is the gold standard for solar installation and a certification that many competitors do not have.
Extended Warranties
SolarFlair offers a 10-year workmanship warranty that covers materials and labor. The company also offers extended warranties that customers have the option to purchase on top of the standard manufacturer warranties that come with the equipment, which vary from 10 to 25 years.
The Bad
- No Mobile App
- Mixed Customer Reviews
No Mobile App
SolarFlair does not offer a mobile app for customers to monitor usage. Instead, customers are expected to use the mobile apps provided by the product manufacturers, which only monitor production.
Mixed Customer Reviews
Although customer reviews of SolarFlair are generally positive, there have been a few criticisms. One customer noted that they encountered additional costs that weren't anticipated in the contract.
The Bottom Line
SolarFlair was founded more than a decade ago and has achieved steady growth in the solar industry. The company, which currently operates in Massachusetts, is family-run with experienced management. However, there are some mixed customer reviews about SolarFlair online.
