Solar Alternatives
New Orleans' leading solar company since 2008 with NABCEP-certified installers serving Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas
18+
Years in Business
98
Customer Reviews
186 mi
Service Area
11-50
Employees
SurgePV Score
About Solar Alternatives
Solar Alternatives is New Orleans’ longest-operating dedicated solar company, founded in 2008 and headquartered at 5804 River Oaks Road South in the Harahan area. The company provides solar energy solutions for residential and commercial customers across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with NABCEP PV and Thermal certified installers on staff.
Solar Alternatives offers a comprehensive range of services including rooftop solar, ground-mounted systems, solar shingles, solar canopies, battery storage, and EV charging solutions. For commercial clients, the company provides consultation services, site analysis, feasibility studies, facility and energy analysis, customized design, and environmental and sustainability consulting. Their maintenance teams service all installations from all installers across their territory.
Solar Alternatives has been a key partner in the Solar for All NOLA initiative, working with the City of New Orleans and The Greater New Orleans Foundation to make solar accessible to more residents. The company maintains a 4.4-star rating across review platforms and has completed projects throughout the Gulf Coast region. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 10am to 2pm.
Service Area
Solar Alternatives serves the following areas within a 186-mile radius:
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Services Offered
Certifications & Accreditations
Partner Manufacturers
Batteries
Warranty Coverage
25 years
10 years
What to Expect: Solar Installation Process
Initial Consultation
Free site survey and system design
Quote & Design
Detailed proposal with costs and savings
Installation
Panels, inverter, and wiring (1-3 days)
Inspection
City inspection and utility interconnection approval
Go Live
Utility grants PTO, system goes live
Customer Reviews
4.4
98 reviews
Verified Customer
Solar Alternatives has been serving our area for over 16 years and their experience shows. The system design accounted for our roof orientation and nearby trees. Production has matched the estimates perfectly.
Verified Customer
We chose Solar Alternatives for our commercial building based on their consultation services and feasibility study. The detailed analysis helped us understand the ROI and make a confident investment decision.
Verified Customer
Good installation and the system is working well. Their maintenance team has been responsive when we had a question about monitoring data. The NABCEP certification gave us confidence in the installation quality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Alternatives
What services does Solar Alternatives offer?
Solar Alternatives offers Solar Installation, Battery Storage, Solar Design, Energy Audit, Commercial Solar, Maintenance.
Is Solar Alternatives NABCEP certified?
Yes, Solar Alternatives is NABCEP certified. NABCEP certification is the gold standard for solar professionals in the United States.
What areas does Solar Alternatives serve?
Solar Alternatives serves New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Hattiesburg, Houston. They are based in New Orleans with a service radius of 300 km.
What warranty does Solar Alternatives offer?
Solar Alternatives offers 25-year panel warranty, and 10-year installation/workmanship warranty.
How are Solar Alternatives's customer reviews?
Solar Alternatives has a 4.4/5 rating based on 98 customer reviews. They are well-regarded by their customers.
How long has Solar Alternatives been in business?
Solar Alternatives was founded in 2008 and has been in business for 18 years. They are one of the more experienced solar installers in their area.
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