Louisiana solar companies
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Solar Alternatives
New Orleans, LA · offices in New Orleans, Shreveport and Lafayette · solar since 2008
EcoGen rating · 85/100Google 4.5 ★ (116 reviews)- Workmanship
- 25 years on its Impact Prepaid Lease; not published for cash or loan buyers
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall 3
- Ways to pay
- Cash, financing (lender not named) and Impact Prepaid Lease
- Solar since
- 2008 (company)
New Orleans main office: 5804 River Oaks Rd S, New Orleans, LA 70123 DirectionsShreveport office: 4120 Metro #500, Shreveport, LA 71109 DirectionsLafayette office: 5520 Johnston St, Ste K #637, Lafayette, LA 70503 DirectionsPhone: (504) 544-0774Website: solalt.com
View Solar Alternatives profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection25/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options10/10
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JEH Solar
Lafayette, LA · serves all of Louisiana, focused on Lafayette and Baton Rouge
EcoGen rating · 73/100Google 4.7 ★ (13 reviews)- Workmanship
- 25 years (one line on its site: “25 year workmanship & manufacturer warranty”)
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Battery backup offered (brands not published)
- Ways to pay
- Cash and loan (its financing link goes to an HFS Financial application)
- Solar since
- Not published (says it has 30 years of experience)
Lafayette office: 105 Henderson Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 DirectionsPhone: (337) 277-0037Website: jehsolar.com
View JEH Solar profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection20/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options8/10
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South Coast Solar
Metairie, LA · also an office in Columbia, SC · solar since 2007
EcoGen rating · 66/100Google 4.7 ★ (129 reviews)- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- “Guaranteed leak-proof flashing system” (no term stated)
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall (Tesla Powerwall certified installer, per the company)
- Ways to pay
- Says it handles financing; no loan, lease or PPA is named
- Solar since
- 2007 (per its homepage)
Metairie office: 2605 Ridgelake Dr, Metairie, LA 70002 DirectionsWebsite: southcoastsolar.com
View South Coast Solar profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options6/10
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Bayou Solar
Elmwood, LA · New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas · in business since 2007
EcoGen rating · 56/100- Workmanship
- 10-year labor and service warranty
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Not published (it lists standby generators)
- Ways to pay
- “Several” financing options, including a 0-down plan (lender and terms not named)
- Solar since
- 2007 (in business since 2007; says it was one of the first thermal and PV installers in Louisiana)
Elmwood office: 1517 Edwards Ave, Elmwood, LA 70123 DirectionsPhone: (504) 273-0490Website: bayousolar.com
Visit Bayou Solar websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing15/30
- Warranty protection15/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options1/10
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EcoBuild
Zachary, LA · serves Baton Rouge and surrounding areas
EcoGen rating · 46/100- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall (certified installer, per the company), Enphase, Generac and Sol-Ark systems
- Ways to pay
- Its cost page prices systems “with financing” (lender and terms not named)
- Solar since
- Not published (LSLBC license first issued 2021)
Zachary office: 1933 E Flonacher Rd, Zachary, LA 70791 DirectionsPhone: (225) 400-9978Website: ecobuildus.com
Visit EcoBuild websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options6/10
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Need to know
- We rated 5 Louisiana solar companies on licensing, warranties, local presence, track record and options. The top three: Solar Alternatives (5, Top-rated), JEH Solar (4.5, Excellent) and South Coast Solar (4, Very good).
- Outside New Orleans, extra solar power earns only 3.58 to 3.99 cents per kWh, while power you use at home saves about 13 cents. Entergy New Orleans still credits extra power one for one.
- Louisiana requires an LSLBC license with the Solar Energy Equipment classification for solar jobs of $10,000 or more, and an Electrical license to connect the wiring. Check both in the LSLBC search.
What solar costs in Louisiana
The 25D credit is $0 for systems you own. Leases are explicitly allowed; PPA status is unclear. Batteries and roof work cost extra. Compare each quote’s price per watt with these numbers.
Source: EcoGen Solar Cost Index, September 2026 Edition, prices as of September 25, 2026. Full breakdown: Louisiana solar panel prices.
Solar incentives, tax breaks and rebates in Louisiana
- Export credit
- Outside New Orleans, extra solar power earns 3.58 to 3.99 cents per kWh. Entergy Louisiana pays 3.86 cents since April 1, 2026, and the rate resets each year.
- New Orleans net metering
- Entergy New Orleans still credits extra power one for one, for home systems up to 25 kW, except in its Downtown Network Area.
- Battery rewards
- Entergy Louisiana pays $75 per kWh for a new battery, up to $1,000, plus up to $600 a year. Entergy New Orleans pays up to $600 a year.
- Property tax
- Solar equipment on a home you own and live in is exempt from property tax under La. R.S. 47:1706. Tell your parish assessor.
- Older systems
- Systems installed by December 31, 2019 keep one-for-one netting until December 31, 2034, and the terms stay with the home when it is sold.
- Taxes
- Louisiana has no state solar tax credit. The federal homeowner credit ended for systems finished after December 31, 2025.
Who qualifies, deadlines and sources: Louisiana solar incentives.
What to check with your utility
Entergy Louisiana
- Exports earn 3.86 cents per kWh since April 1, 2026, under Rider Schedule DG. The rate resets each year, so ask what rate the quote assumes for later years.
- There is a one-time meter charge of $100, and credits cannot take the bill below the minimum bill.
- For the battery reward of $75 per kWh, up to $1,000, apply within one year of installation.
Entergy New Orleans
- Extra kWh cancel kWh you buy, one for one, for home systems up to 25 kW.
- No solar connections in the Downtown Network Area, including the French Quarter. Ask about your address before you pay for a design.
- There is a one-time meter charge of $50. Battery payments are up to $600 a year.
Cleco, SWEPCO and the electric co-ops
- Exports earn avoided cost: Cleco 3.85 cents, SWEPCO 3.66 cents and the co-ops 3.58 to 3.99 cents per kWh in 2026.
- Each utility takes its own interconnection application. Your installer files it and you sign the agreement.
- City-owned utilities such as Lafayette Utilities System are not under the state rule. Get their solar rate in writing.
Check the company and its warranty
Three names can appear in one solar deal: the company that sells, the company that signs the contract and the licensed people who do the work. Check that they fit together.
- Contract company: look up its license on the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). Solar work needs the Solar Energy Equipment classification, held on top of a Building Construction, Electrical, Mechanical or Residential Construction license.. The name must match your contract.
- Electrical connection: Louisiana law requires a Solar Energy Equipment license to install a solar system worth $10,000 or more, and an Electrical license to connect the wiring or hookups for any photovoltaic system of that value (La. R.S. 37:2156.3: https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=919758). Ask who does it.
- Warranty documents: ask for the workmanship warranty, the roof coverage terms and each equipment warranty before you sign.
Before your first sales call, read questions to ask your solar installer and how to read a solar quote.
Compare your Louisiana quotes
Ask every company to quote the same basics. Then the differences you see are real.
From quote to permission to operate
Some steps overlap, and timing depends on your town, your utility and equipment supply. Ask each installer for a written schedule for your project.
Proposal and site check
The installer looks at your roof, shading and electrical panel and gives you a written proposal.
You and the installerDesign and applications
After you sign, the installer finishes the design and applies to your utility for the connection.
Installer; you sign the formsPermits and utility review
Your town or county reviews the building and electrical permits. The utility reviews the connection.
Permit office and utilityInstallation and inspection
The crew installs the system. A licensed electrician connects it, and the inspector checks the work.
Installer crew, electrician and inspectorPermission to operate
The utility approves the system and updates your meter if needed. Turn the system on only after this step.
Utility
How we rate Louisiana solar companies
Each company gets up to 100 points from facts anyone can check: its own website and Louisiana’s public license records, read October 14, 2026. Facts a company does not publish earn no points. No company pays for its rating, and we do not use customer star reviews.
- Licensing (30 points): an active state license, a licensed electrician and license numbers printed on its website.
- Warranty protection (35 points): workmanship warranty length, roof-penetration coverage in writing and any production guarantee.
- Local presence (15 points): an office in Louisiana and Louisiana named as a service area.
- Track record (10 points): years installing solar.
- Options (10 points): batteries and the number of ways to pay.
Stars: 85 points or more is 5 (Top-rated), 72 is 4.5 (Excellent), 60 is 4 (Very good), 45 is 3.5 (Good), below 45 is 3 (Average). We did not inspect installations, collect customer quotes or test customer service.
Louisiana solar company FAQs
How do I check a Louisiana solar installer?
Search the company name or license number in the LSLBC contractor search. Look for an active license with the Solar Energy Equipment classification, which state law requires for solar jobs of $10,000 or more. Match the name on the license to the name on your contract, and ask who holds the Electrical classification.
Does Louisiana have net metering?
Only in New Orleans for new systems. Entergy New Orleans credits extra power one for one. Utilities regulated by the Public Service Commission credit exports at avoided cost instead, 3.58 to 3.99 cents per kWh in 2026, for homes that connected after December 31, 2019.
Is there a Louisiana solar tax credit?
No. The state’s 2025 income tax instructions list no solar credit, and the federal homeowner credit ended for systems finished after December 31, 2025. What remains is a property tax exemption for solar equipment on a home you own and live in, under La. R.S. 47:1706.
Does a battery make sense in Louisiana?
Price it as its own decision. Entergy Louisiana pays $75 per kWh for a new battery, up to $1,000, plus up to $600 a year for sharing power during grid events. Entergy New Orleans pays up to $600 a year. A battery also keeps power you would otherwise export for about 4 cents.
Will the companies on this page contact me?
Not because they appear here. This page is an editorial comparison. If you request quotes, the providers that serve your area may contact you. They can include installers, marketplaces and lead exchanges. Our page on how we make money explains how EcoGen is paid.
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