Trusted Since 2008
Solar, batteries, & EV chargers in PA, NJ, MD, and DE
On a dual-mission since 2008.
Solar States is a B-Corp founded with a dual-mission to install solar and educate the next generation. It’s been a fun ride: Jim Gardner said our name, our website crashed during a free March Madness ad, an Eagles legend joined our team for an installation on his own home, we won Best for the World: Community for our commitment to the region, and we’ve designed and installed (we do everything in-house) over 2,000 solar projects of every kind, saving our clients over $14,000,000 in avoided utility costs.
Read our 2025 Power Report!
In 2025, we trained 132 students, brought on 27 interns, and hired 10 full-time employees — expanding our workforce development programs into Chester County and Harrisburg. Our crews completed nearly 300 installations, including a stretch where we packed a full year’s worth of solar into just three months. We lobbied in DC, rallied at City Hall, and when policy changes opened the floodgates, we answered — working nights and weekends to meet the moment. After 18 years, we’re just getting started!
Lately at Solar States:
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited our project at Yards Brewery!
2025 Education Outcomes are in: 100 students trained and over 20 internships provided!
Our project at Elmwood Park Zoo was featured in GRID Magazine!
Residential Solar
Did you know? The #1 misconception we hear is “I can’t go solar on my home because I have a flat rooftop.” Wrong – flat rooftops are GREAT for solar! We deal with them all the time in Philadelphia.
Commercial Solar
“Solar-States is the real deal, complete package. From idea to design to engineering to build to inspections to dealing with the utility, they handled it all.“
Client Stories
Dave's Solar + Powerwall
Dave uses his solar + Tesla Powerwall setup to take advantage of PECO’s Time-of-Use Rates.
Kathryn's Renewable Rowhome
Kathryn had us design and install a system on her South Philly rowhome last year.
Kennett Square Farm Tour
Barbara provides a full tour and overview of the system at Hidden Glen Farms.
How much will your solar project cost?
We can handle ANY solar project: flat rooftop, ground mount, canopies, battery backups, carports – ANY!
What determines the cost of a solar project?
The size of your rooftop and the amount of electricity you use. Once we survey your roof, we can provide suggestions and pricing on racking, panels, inverters, and possibly a battery system.
How will we provide a quote?
We’ll send you a PDF via e-mail and assign a solar designer to your project. The solar designer will handle all of the nuts and bolts of your project moving forward.
Track Everything in the Solar States App
Track your solar system anywhere, anytime with our web & mobile app
Manage all aspects of your solar system in the palm of your hands with the Solar States app:
Keep track of your construction process
Monitor your home energy usage
Earn money through referrals
Download on the Apple Store or Google Play, or log into to the web version
The Mission:
We’re a certified B-Corp with a triple-bottom-line of ‘People, Planet, Profit’. We treat our people fairly by providing full healthcare benefits, 401k plans, profit-sharing opportunities and the freedom to be themselves and build a brighter future regardless of background. We serve the planet by providing energy spenders an alternative to fossil fuels and monthly electric bills, and by making solar accessible to ALL in our region, including low-moderate income earners. Finally, we profit, by being efficient, minding the details, and growing through referrals and 5-star reputation. Our approach is made possible by our long-term partners seen below:
