Thai | Ellicott City, Maryland | 12/01/2024
Outstanding company!
We felt it was important to find a local solar energy company in the area and interviewed several companies. We submitted an online inquiry on Celestial’s website and Jim(owner) responded shortly thereafter, even on a Saturday. We found Jim to be very knowledgeable, straightforward and honest. He didn’t try to sell us things that we didn’t need like some other companies did (critter guard or extended monitoring). Celestial offers REC panels with Enphase microinverters, both of which are leading brands in the industry. Additional questions after the initial meeting were quickly answered. Celestial took care of all the permitting and applications necessary. Our system has three arrays, Celestial ran conduit inside the attic to connect the solar arrays so there would not be an ugly conduit visible on the roof. The installers even moved a vent pipe on the roof so that the panels would be continuous and aesthetically pleasing. Driving around and seeing other solar installations makes you appreciate the clean install that Celestial provided. We had a minor issue with the consumption monitor which Jim addressed immediately. A few weeks later Jim followed up for any questions or issues. A sign of a good company is one that does the job right, a great company provides customer service after the sale. Celestial did an outstanding job and is setting the standard on how a solar energy company should operate!
Jeff Ladner | Frederick, Maryland | 11/15/2024
Outstanding Experience and Results
Our experience with Jim and the Celestial Solar Team was exceptional. Jim covered all the details during our evaluation of solar systems and tailored the proposed system to our needs. The Celestial team then did an outstanding job with the installation. Notably, they spent time of the details providing a very clean install that was delivered on-schedule and with no problems. The power generation has met our targets. We're really pleased with the overall experience
Mihai | Rockville, Maryland | 11/14/2024
Great company, great people
Highly recommend Celestial to anyone looking to install a solar panel system. They are super professional and install quality panels and inverters. My system was installed about 6 months back and works great! Very happy owner here.
kwol | Arnold, Maryland | 10/15/2024
Solid solar installer
Overall great experience. I was referred from a neighbor, who is also very happy. They were competitive on price, were upfront/transparent with numbers, communication was always solid, even after installation. There were a couple of small issues, but nothing to complain about. They forgot to take final photos before they left, so I snapped a couple of shots for them. If that's the worst of it, I'd use them again. So far so good on the system. Jim (owner) is a good guy and his wife put together a package of things to file for all of the rebates that made it easy for me. I wish the app didn't charge me extra to see my energy consumption as well as what I'm making.
Mark Walker | Frederick, Maryland | 10/13/2024
Fields curve balls well
Their entire team was proficient and easy to work with. Celestial uninstalled and reinstalled solar panels that were originally put in by another solar company so we could repair our damaged roof. They were very flexible with scheduling with the other companies involved, especially with considerations of project points that needed to be completed before the next steps could proceed. "Plays well with others" and "proficient and efficient" are accurate descriptions of Celestial.
Jay Sandhaus | Chevy Chase, Maryland | 08/25/2024
Jim and the team from Celestial were great — I knew very little about solar and they talked me through the process, explained the cost & payback, talked me through my questions about the equiptment, and helped design an ideal system for my house. Installation was quick and efficient and before I knew it I was generating electricity! Jim was there throughout the process to answer questions and help. He was engaged and I felt like he really cared about getting a good outcome.
Satisfied Silver Spring | Silver Spring, Maryland | 08/20/2024
No regrets solar company
I sought 4 quotes for my rooftop solar and Jim stood out during the whole process. He was the most affordable option, which didn't hurt, but he also seemed to care about my project as much as I did. Emails and phone calls were answered promptly, he gave thorough explanations while always being open to my input. His crew was efficient, all of my paperwork was submitted on time, and I was online and making power in time for summer.
Steven F | Silver Spring, Maryland | 08/09/2024
Great experience - honest, transparent, and supportive
I cannot recommend Jim and the folks at Celestial Solar highly enough. Working with them was easy and the process was straightforward. In particular, I appreciated the honesty, transparency, and support offered throughout the whole process. Honesty - from the first interaction, it was clear Jim (the owner) was not trying to upsell or push anything on me. We have a tree shading part of our roof, so he was quick to point out the limits of our potential system and made sure to size it appropriately for how much sun we get. Transparency - throughout the whole process, each component of the project was explained in detail, including the brands and models of the panels and inverters, the steps needed to take with the utility and what to expect, and the financing options. In particular, Jim was really transparent about different cost options for different size systems and different amounts of financing. The clear information gave me the confidence to make informed decisions from start to finish. Support - at every stage of the project - from initial scoping to installation to follow-up - Jim and Celestial have provided excellent support. I’ve had to do extraordinarily little, and whenever I have any questions they answer them quickly and comprehensively. Once again, I cannot recommend Celestial Solar highly enough. If you are looking to set up a home solar system, give them a call - you will not be disappointed!
Thinkforward | Gaithersburg, Maryland | 07/12/2024
Fantastic
We want to make a huge shout out of thanks to Jim Reilly and his team at Celestial Solar. Jim's analysis of our home's solar potential was thorough and his proposal was sensitive to our budget. He is a respectful, knowledgeable, and low key salesman who relies on good products, clear analysis and economic facts, unlike the 3 other salespeople that gave us quotes. He handled all the paperwork with the county, Pepco, the state, and the SREC broker. He kept us informed about the project progress through all of its stages. His installation team was professional, efficient, and cleaned up nicely after the work was completed. Our new Panasonic 400w panels are more than twice as productive as the panels we had installed on our previous home in 2009. Now that the panels are activated, we can sit back and generate our own electricity, knowing that we are not pulling from an increasingly stressed grid. The best part by far is getting our Pepco bill... $8.71 for May and $0.71 for June! Overproduction will go towards credits on our bill for less sunny months. We can't recommend Jim Reilly and Celestial Solar highly enough!
John V | Annapolis, Maryland | 06/23/2024
Greate Experience with Celestial Solar!
Jim and his team from Celestial Solar did a great job installing my solar system. Jim made the entire process very clear, along with the costs. There were no surprises and the system is performing great. Jim has been very responsive to any questions I have had - before, during, and after installation. Highly recommended!
