Ohio solar companies
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Gold Path Solar
Dublin, OH · offices in Dublin and Milford · employee-owned
EcoGen rating · 65/100- Workmanship
- 25 years on eligible installations (its Kentucky page); its Ohio page names workmanship coverage but no term
- Roof penetrations
- Its FAQ says roof penetrations are warrantied not to leak; no term published
- Batteries
- Yes; battery storage set up for the circuits you want backed up (its Kentucky page names Enphase IQ batteries)
- Ways to pay
- Cash, solar loans and leasing; it says about 80% of its customers use a loan
- Solar since
- Not published (founded “after more than 20 years in the solar industry”)
Dublin headquarters: 25 North Street, Dublin, OH 43017 DirectionsMilford office: 220 Mill St, Milford, OH 45150 DirectionsPhone: (833) 308-3363Website: goldpathsolar.com
Visit Gold Path Solar websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing10/30
- Warranty protection30/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options10/10
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Trinity Solar
Wall, NJ · serves eastern Ohio from its Reading, PA office · solar since 2004
EcoGen rating · 60/100Google 4.5 ★ (1,823 reviews)- Workmanship
- 10 years on labor for upfront purchases; the homepage says “up to” 25 years on parts and labor
- Roof penetrations
- 5 years, for upfront purchases
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall
- Ways to pay
- Cash, loan, lease and PPA through partner companies (availability varies by state)
- Solar since
- 2004
Phone: (484) 525-4111Website: trinitysolar.com
View Trinity Solar profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing15/30
- Warranty protection20/35
- Local presence5/15
- Track record10/10
- Options10/10
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Paradise Energy Solutions
Paradise, PA · Ohio branch in Sugarcreek · solar since 2009
EcoGen rating · 55/100- Workmanship
- 10 years (Triple Ten Guarantee), including labor not covered by maker warranties
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Yes; battery backup offered (brands not published)
- Ways to pay
- Not published for homes; its financing page covers business options (cash, loans, PPAs and leases)
- Solar since
- 2009
Ohio branch office: 525 Belden Circle NE, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 DirectionsPhone: (330) 852-4194Website: paradisesolarenergy.com
Visit Paradise Energy Solutions websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing10/30
- Warranty protection15/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options5/10
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YellowLite
Cleveland, OH · offices in Cleveland, Dublin and Cincinnati · solar since 2009
EcoGen rating · 55/100- Workmanship
- 10 years on purchases (its FAQ guarantees the installation for 10 years); leases are covered 25 years through Sunnova
- Roof penetrations
- Not published for purchases; on a lease, Sunnova covers attachments for 25 years
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH aPower S
- Ways to pay
- Cash, loan through Clean Energy Credit Union, and a $0-down lease (its financing page names Sunnova)
- Solar since
- 2009
Cleveland headquarters: 1925 St Clair Ave NE, Suite 205, Cleveland, OH 44114 DirectionsDublin office (Columbus area; map pin at Dublin town centre, no Census match): 5650 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017 DirectionsCincinnati office: 11260 Chester Rd #700, Cincinnati, OH 45246 DirectionsPhone: (216) 333-1364Website: yellowlite.com
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- Licensing10/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options10/10
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ARP Solar
Athens, OH · Ohio office in Athens
EcoGen rating · 49/100Google 4.5 ★ (30 reviews)- Workmanship
- 15-year workmanship guarantee; free labor on maintenance, replacement or upgrades in the first year
- Roof penetrations
- Named in the workmanship guarantee (“a leaky roof or loose panel”)
- Batteries
- Battery storage offered
- Ways to pay
- Purchase, Financing
- Solar since
- Not published
Athens, OH (mailing address): P.O. Box 386, Athens, OH 45701 DirectionsPhone: (740) 707-2271Website: arp-solar.com
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- Licensing10/30
- Warranty protection16/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options8/10
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Palmetto
Charlotte, NC · no Ohio office published
EcoGen rating · 45/100- Workmanship
- 10 years
- Roof penetrations
- 5 years
- Batteries
- Battery storage offered
- Ways to pay
- Purchase, Solar loan, LightReach energy plan (lease or PPA)
- Solar since
- Not published
Website: palmetto.com
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- Licensing10/30
- Warranty protection20/35
- Local presence5/15
- Track record0/10
- Options10/10
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Solar Energy Solutions
Lexington, KY · Ohio office in Cincinnati · solar since 2006
EcoGen rating · 43/100Google 4.8 ★ (73 reviews)- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall 3 and FranklinWH aPower S
- Ways to pay
- Solar loan through Clean Energy Credit Union, a prepaid lease (offered in Ohio, per its financing page) and a $0-down lease
- Solar since
- 2006
Cincinnati office: 2800 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 DirectionsPhone: (866) 643-8331Website: sesre.com
View Solar Energy Solutions profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing10/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options8/10
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EnSMARRT
Millersburg, OH · Millersburg office
EcoGen rating · 40/100- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Not published; it sells Generac standby generators
- Ways to pay
- Not published
- Solar since
- Not published
Millersburg office: 5555 County Road 203, Suite C1, Millersburg, OH 44654 DirectionsPhone: (866) 763-0075Website: ensmarrt.com
Visit EnSMARRT websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options0/10
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Universal Solar Direct
Ohio office in Lyndhurst · serves eight states
EcoGen rating · 38/100- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall (the company says it is a certified installer)
- Ways to pay
- Cash and loan ($0-down loan for qualifying buyers)
- Solar since
- Not published
Lyndhurst office (Cleveland area): 5010 Mayfield Rd., Suite 212, Lyndhurst, OH 44124 DirectionsPhone: (866) 352-9500Website: universalsolardirect.com
Visit Universal Solar Direct websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing10/30
- Warranty protection5/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options8/10
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Fairfield Solar Plus
Lancaster, OH · serves Fairfield County and Central Ohio
EcoGen rating · 35/100- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Yes; battery backup (it says it is Tesla certified)
- Ways to pay
- Not published
- Solar since
- Not published (its owner started in solar in 2018)
Lancaster office (by appointment): 111 West Wheeling St, Suite 208, Lancaster, OH 43130 DirectionsPhone: (740) 203-9495Website: fairfieldsolarplus.com
Visit Fairfield Solar Plus websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing15/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options5/10
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Green Rack Solar
Pittsburgh, PA · Ohio office in Dublin · part of Civic Renewables
EcoGen rating · 35/100- Workmanship
- Not published; its FAQ promises a “comprehensive warranty” on workmanship and installation, plus third-party coverage through Solar Insure
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall, Enphase batteries and a 13.6 kWh LFP battery
- Ways to pay
- Purchase, loan, lease and PPA, all through third-party providers
- Solar since
- Not published
Columbus office (Dublin): 6365 Dublin Industrial Ln, Dublin, OH 43016 DirectionsPhone: (412) 822-9947Website: greenracksolar.com
Visit Green Rack Solar websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing10/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options10/10
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ESD Roofing Solar
Pinellas Park, FL · no Ohio office · licensed in FL, GA, NC, OH and SC
EcoGen partnerEcoGen rating · 30/100Google 4.5 ★ (1,302 reviews)- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall (certified installer, per the company)
- Ways to pay
- Cash, loan (lender not named) and lease (no terms published)
- Solar since
- Not published
Phone: (800) 425-1175Website: trustesd.com
View ESD Roofing Solar profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing15/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence5/15
- Track record0/10
- Options10/10
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Solar Holler
Huntington, WV · no Ohio office published
EcoGen rating · 25/100Google 4.6 ★ (131 reviews)- Workmanship
- Offered, term not published
- Roof penetrations
- 5 years
- Batteries
- Battery storage offered
- Ways to pay
- Solar loan, Cash purchase, Solar lease
- Solar since
- Not published
No license found: Our check of the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board roster (October 13, 2026) found no license under its name. Ask for its license number and check it before you sign.
Phone: (304) 362-9615Website: solarholler.com
View Solar Holler profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing0/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence5/15
- Track record0/10
- Options10/10
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Need to know
- We rated 13 Ohio solar companies on licensing, warranties, local presence, track record and options. The top three: Gold Path Solar (4, Very good), Trinity Solar (4, Very good) and Paradise Energy Solutions (3.5, Good).
- Extra solar power in Ohio earns only the energy part of your utility’s standard offer, 7.2774¢ to about 10.86¢ per kWh, and the rate resets every June 1. Size the system to your own use.
- Ohio has no state solar or home improvement license. OCILB electrical licenses cover commercial work and homes are licensed locally, so ask for the OCILB number and your city’s registration.
What solar costs in Ohio
In 2026 the sticker is the net cost: $0 from the federal Section 25D credit, no state credit and no statewide rebate. 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: Ohio solar panel prices.
Solar incentives, tax breaks and rebates in Ohio
- Net metering
- Power beyond your monthly use earns 7.508¢ per kWh at AEP Ohio, 7.2774¢ at the three FirstEnergy utilities and about 10.86¢ at AES Ohio, since June 1, 2026.
- Yearly reset
- The credit follows each utility's standard offer and changes every June 1. Duke Energy Ohio credits its Rider RE energy charge.
- Size limit
- A net-metered system may be no larger than 120% of your average yearly use over the past three years.
- Property tax
- A home system of 250 kW or less finished on or after January 1, 2010 is exempt. If your county adds it to your home's value, file Form DTE 23 by December 31.
- Tax credits
- Ohio has no state solar tax credit or statewide rebate. The federal homeowner credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025.
- Hamilton County
- The Home Improvement Program offers a five-year loan of up to $50,000 at 3% below the bank's lowest normal rate, for homes valued under $350,000.
- RECs and ECO-Link
- A typical system makes about 10 renewable energy credits a year with no official price, and ECO-Link was not on the Treasurer's site. Leave both out.
Who qualifies, deadlines and sources: Ohio solar incentives.
What to check with your utility
AEP Ohio
- Extra power beyond your monthly use earns 7.508¢ per kWh since June 1, 2026. You can ask in writing for a refund of up to 12 months of credits.
- The tariff does not say whether the credit includes the 2.659¢ capacity charge. Ask AEP Ohio which charges your credit uses.
- Interconnection takes 30 to 45 business days, with a $100 fee under 10 kW. Home systems are capped at the lesser of 25 kW AC or your 12-month average peak demand.
FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, Toledo Edison)
- Extra power earns 7.2774¢ per kWh since June 1, 2026, the energy charge only.
- At Ohio Edison that leaves out a 2.7479¢ capacity charge.
- Unused credits carry to later bills; a refund of up to 12 months needs a written request.
Duke Energy Ohio
- Extra power earns its retail energy charge (Rider RE): 8.1218¢ per kWh in summer and for the first 1,000 kWh of a winter month, 4.7724¢ above that, since June 1, 2026.
- Interconnection takes 20 to 35 business days, with a $50 fee.
- A refund of up to 12 months of credits needs a written request.
AES Ohio
- Extra power earns about 10.86¢ per kWh since June 1, 2026.
- Its price sheet lists no refund. Unused credits may be lost, also when you stop service.
- The meter exchange costs $95, and AES Ohio says its charges for a home average $130 in total.
Cleveland Public Power, co-ops and suppliers
- Cleveland Public Power gives kWh credits that carry over, erases leftover credit when you close the account, and requires you to own the system.
- Other city utilities and co-ops set their own terms; PUCO's net metering rule does not apply to them.
- If your bill names a supplier or aggregation, its own terms decide the credit. Ask it 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 Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) electrical contractor license, plus city or county contractor registration. Ohio has no statewide home improvement license; OCILB licenses cover commercial projects and homes are licensed locally. We used the City of Columbus contractor search and the OCILB checks shown on EcoGen installer profiles.. The name must match your contract.
- Electrical connection: Ohio's OCILB license covers electrical contractors on construction projects other than residential buildings (ORC 4740.01: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4740.01); for homes, counties and cities license electrical contractors locally and must accept an OCILB license without a new exam (ORC 3781.102: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3781.102). 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 Ohio 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 Ohio solar companies
Each company gets up to 100 points from facts anyone can check: its own website and Ohio’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 Ohio and Ohio 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.
Ohio solar company FAQs
How do I check an Ohio solar installer?
Ask for the company’s OCILB electrical contractor number and its registration with your city or county. OCILB licenses cover commercial work, and homes are licensed locally. In Columbus, search the city’s contractor lookup by business name. Match the name to your contract, then read the written workmanship warranty before you sign.
Does Ohio have net metering?
Yes, at AEP Ohio, AES Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison. Power you send out cancels power you take in within the month. Extra power earns only the energy part of the standard offer: 7.508 cents per kWh at AEP Ohio and 7.2774 cents at FirstEnergy.
Are there Ohio solar tax credits or rebates?
No. Ohio has no state solar tax credit or statewide rebate, and EcoGen found no panel or battery rebate at the four large utilities. The federal homeowner credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. What is left is the bill credit for extra power and a property tax exemption.
Will solar raise my Ohio property tax?
No, for a home system. Ohio Revised Code 5709.53(B) exempts systems of 250 kW or less finished on or after January 1, 2010. If your county auditor adds the system to your home’s value, file Form DTE 23 by December 31 of the tax year you want exempted.
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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