Oregon solar companies
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Earthlight Technologies
Ellington, CT · Oregon office in Silverton · solar since 2008
EcoGen rating · 88/100Google 5.0 ★ (568 reviews)- Workmanship
- 12 years
- Roof penetrations
- Included in the 12-year workmanship warranty
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH
- Ways to pay
- Cash, loan, lease and PPA
- Solar since
- 2008
Silverton office: 812 McClaine St, Silverton, OR 97381 DirectionsPhone: (503) 874-4142Website: earthlighttech.com
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection23/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options10/10
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A&R Solar
Seattle, WA · Oregon office in Tualatin · solar since 2007
EcoGen rating · 80/100Google 4.8 ★ (142 reviews)- Workmanship
- 10 years on installation defects; labor to replace failed equipment covered for 2 years
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH
- Ways to pay
- Cash, credit union loans and a prepaid lease (terms not published)
- Solar since
- 2007
Tualatin office: 19636 SW 90th Ct, Building 4, Tualatin, OR 97062 DirectionsPhone: (503) 420-8680Website: a-rsolar.com
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection15/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options10/10
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National Solar
Bend, OR · serving Oregon since 2009
EcoGen rating · 75/100- Workmanship
- 10 years
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Enphase and Generac storage
- Ways to pay
- Cash, financing plans, a 0% no-escalation lease and PPA options through financing partners
- Solar since
- 2009
Bend office: 2709 NW Crossing Dr, Bend, OR 97703 DirectionsPhone: (541) 213-8062Website: nationalsolarusa.com
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options10/10
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E2 Solar
Bend, OR · Central Oregon · solar since 2005
EcoGen rating · 71/100- Workmanship
- 10-year limited warranty on installation defects
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Battery storage installed (brands not named; Enphase Silver Installer badge)
- Ways to pay
- Purchase; no loan, lease or PPA plan published
- Solar since
- 2005
Bend headquarters: 20784 NE High Desert Ln, Bend, OR 97701 DirectionsPhone: (541) 388-1151Website: e2solar.com
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options6/10
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Green Ridge Solar
Sherwood, OR · serves all of Oregon
EcoGen rating · 70/100- Workmanship
- 25 years
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- SolarEdge, FranklinWH, Tesla and Enphase
- Ways to pay
- Not published
- Solar since
- Not published
Based in: Sherwood, OR DirectionsPhone: (503) 395-1943Website: greenridgesolar.com
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection20/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options5/10
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Power Northwest
Portland, OR · solar since 2019
EcoGen rating · 67/100- Workmanship
- 10 years on anything it touched during the install
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall 3 and Franklin aPower 2
- Ways to pay
- Purchase or a $0-down PPA with a 0% annual escalator
- Solar since
- 2019
Portland office: 2711 NW Saint Helens Rd, Portland, OR 97210 DirectionsPhone: (503) 208-4357Website: powernw.com
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record4/10
- Options8/10
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Cascade Solar
Portland, OR
EcoGen rating · 63/100- Workmanship
- 10 years
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- FranklinWH, Tesla Powerwall, Enphase and Sol-Ark
- Ways to pay
- Cash or loans through partners such as Climate First Bank and PSCCU
- Solar since
- Not published
Portland office: 329 NE Couch St, Portland, OR 97232 DirectionsPhone: (503) 739-9990Website: cascadesolar.net
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options8/10
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ION Solar
Orem, UT · no Oregon office published · solar since 2013
EcoGen rating · 60/100- Workmanship
- 10 years on all work performed on your home
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall 3
- Ways to pay
- Financing and third-party-owned (TPO) plans; terms not published
- Solar since
- 2013
Phone: (888) 781-7074Website: ionsolar.com
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence5/15
- Track record7/10
- Options8/10
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Energy Solutions
Oregon City, OR · 13+ years serving Oregon (company)
EcoGen rating · 57/100- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Enphase IQ Battery and Generac PWRcell
- Ways to pay
- Not published
- Solar since
- 13+ years serving Oregon (company)
Oregon City office: 414 S Beavercreek Rd, Unit 702, Oregon City, OR 97045 DirectionsPhone: (503) 506-4942Website: esolutions-or.com
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- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record7/10
- Options5/10
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Oregon Solarworks
Cave Junction, OR · Southern Oregon · more than 20 years (company history)
EcoGen rating · 56/100- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Battery backup and off-grid storage (brands not named in text)
- Ways to pay
- Cash; it offers no loans or leases
- Solar since
- More than 20 years, as Renewable Energy Systems LLC before (company)
Based in: Cave Junction, OR DirectionsPhone: (541) 299-0402Website: oregonsolarworks.com
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- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options6/10
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Sunlight Solar Energy
Bend, OR · Central Oregon · solar since 2000
EcoGen rating · 56/100Google 4.9 ★ (81 reviews)- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall and other batteries
- Ways to pay
- Purchase; it offers to explain financing options but names no plan or lender
- Solar since
- 2000
Bend headquarters: 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701 DirectionsPhone: (541) 322-1910Website: sunlightsolar.com
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- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options6/10
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Smart Solar Energy
Serves all of Oregon and Washington · no street address published
EcoGen rating · 55/100- Workmanship
- 25 years on all labor and services
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Not published
- Ways to pay
- Not published
- Solar since
- Not published
Phone: (503) 694-4600Website: smartsolarenergyco.com
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- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection25/35
- Local presence5/15
- Track record0/10
- Options0/10
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Need to know
- We rated 12 Oregon solar companies on licensing, warranties, local presence, track record and options. The top three: Earthlight Technologies (5, Top-rated), A&R Solar (4.5, Excellent) and National Solar (4.5, Excellent).
- PGE and Pacific Power, which serve 46% and 30% of Oregon homes, credit extra solar power one kWh for one kWh, but credits left after the March bill go to low-income assistance, so size the system to your yearly use.
- The company on your contract needs an active CCB license, and the wiring must be done under a BCD electrical or limited renewable energy contractor license. Energy Trust money reaches you only through a trade ally.
What solar costs in Oregon
Gross price before incentives. There is no federal credit for systems you own, and an Energy Trust incentive ($3,500 with PGE, $2,500 with Pacific Power) can lower it. 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: Oregon solar panel prices.
Solar incentives, tax breaks and rebates in Oregon
- Energy Trust solar
- $3,500 per home with PGE or $2,500 with Pacific Power, for systems of 2 kW or more, taken off the invoice by an Energy Trust trade ally. Depends on funding.
- Energy Trust battery
- $400 per kWh up to $5,000 with PGE, or $240 per kWh up to $3,000 with Pacific Power, for a battery connected to solar.
- Solar Within Reach
- For households under the income limit: $1.25 per watt up to $7,500 with PGE, or $0.75 per watt up to $4,750 with Pacific Power, in place of the flat amount.
- Net metering
- PGE and Pacific Power credit each extra kWh one for one. Credits left after the March bill go to low-income assistance, not to you.
- Battery rewards
- PGE's Smart Battery pilot pays a $1.70 bill credit per kWh it uses, until December 31, 2026. Pacific Power's Wattsmart Battery pays at enrollment plus monthly credits.
- Property tax
- Under ORS 307.175 a net-metered home system adds no taxable value, for tax years up to the one that starts July 1, 2029.
- Tax credits and rebate
- No federal homeowner credit for systems installed after December 31, 2025, no Oregon solar tax credit, and the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate is not taking applications.
Who qualifies, deadlines and sources: Oregon solar incentives.
What to check with your utility
Portland General Electric (PGE)
- Energy Trust pays $3,500 per home for solar and $400 per kWh up to $5,000 for a battery, through a trade ally.
- Net metering credits each extra kWh one for one. Credits left after your March bill go to low-income assistance.
- The Smart Battery pilot pays $1.70 per kWh PGE draws, 10 to 15 times a year. It ends December 31, 2026.
Pacific Power
- Energy Trust pays $2,500 per home for solar and $240 per kWh up to $3,000 for a battery since October 1, 2026.
- Net metering credits each extra kWh one for one, with the same March reset as PGE.
- Wattsmart Battery pays at enrollment plus bill credits. Ask for the amounts and the commitment length in writing.
Energy Trust of Oregon
- Serves PGE and Pacific Power customers only. It pays the trade ally, who takes the incentive off your invoice.
- Its offers change in steps; the PGE amount changed on August 4, 2026. Have the amount written into the contract.
- Solar Within Reach pays more below an income limit, such as $192,450 for a household of four in the Portland-area counties.
Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)
- Pays $0.40 per watt of AC output, up to $2,500, with two bids and approval before the install.
- The 2026 budget is $125,000, first come, first served; EWEB said 81% was taken as of September 11, 2026.
- Power beyond your monthly use earns 3.99 cents per kWh, not full credit.
Co-ops, PUDs, city utilities and Idaho Power
- No Energy Trust money. Salem Electric and Umatilla Electric pay $300 per kW up to $1,500; Central Lincoln PUD pays $500 per kW up to $2,000.
- Export credits are often far lower: 4.68 cents at Central Electric Cooperative and 2.9019 cents at Idaho Power from October to May.
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 Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) contractor license, plus a Building Codes Division (BCD) electrical contractor (C) or limited renewable energy contractor (CLR) license for the solar wiring. The name must match your contract.
- Electrical connection: Wiring solar into your home is electrical work: ORS 479.620 bars unlicensed electrical installations, and ORS 479.630 lets a limited renewable energy technician install solar wiring up to 25 kW only while employed by a licensed electrical contractor or limited renewable energy contractor (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors479.html); the company that contracts the job needs a CCB license under ORS 701.021 (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.html). 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 Oregon 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 Oregon solar companies
Each company gets up to 100 points from facts anyone can check: its own website and Oregon’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 Oregon and Oregon 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.
Oregon solar company FAQs
How do I check an Oregon solar installer?
Search the company on the Construction Contractors Board license search and confirm an active CCB license under the exact name on your contract. Then check the Building Codes Division license search for an electrical contractor or limited renewable energy contractor license. For PGE or Pacific Power homes, also confirm Energy Trust trade ally status.
Does Oregon have net metering?
Yes. PGE and Pacific Power give one kWh of credit for each extra kWh, for home systems of 25 kW or less, and credits roll over month to month. Credits left after the March bill go to a low-income program, not to you. EWEB, co-ops and Idaho Power set their own, usually lower, credits.
How much does Energy Trust pay toward solar?
Energy Trust of Oregon pays $3,500 per home for PGE customers and $2,500 for Pacific Power customers, for systems of 2 kW or more. It pays a trade ally, who takes the amount off your invoice. Batteries earn up to $5,000 with PGE or $3,000 with Pacific Power. Amounts change in steps.
Is there an Oregon solar tax credit?
No. Oregon’s residential energy tax credit was last awarded for tax years that began before 2018, and the federal homeowner credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. A home solar system adds no taxable value for property tax under ORS 307.175, and Oregon has no general sales tax.
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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