Residential Solar Solutions
Every day your roof is exposed to free, abundant energy—why let it go to waste? Solar allows you to slash utility bills, lock in long-term savings, and protect yourself from rising energy costs. With smart monitoring at your fingertips, you can track performance in real time, optimize usage, and see the financial benefits grow day after day.
Beyond personal savings, choosing solar allows you to reduce your carbon footprint and create a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Solar isn’t just a smart choice—it’s the power move that pays you back.
Choose Your Rooftop Solar Solution
Solar Panels
The proven option. Bracket-mounted panels, the widest range of incentives, and the lowest cost to start.
Solar Shingles
Solar built into the roof itself. No brackets, no mounting hardware, no second system to maintain.
Solar Roof
Energy-producing tiles and matching non-solar tiles in one seamless roof.
Complete Your Solar System
Solar Fencing
When the roof will not work, the property line will. Unused perimeter becomes power.
Battery Backup
Store what your panels make by day. Use it after dark, in a storm, or during an outage.
Built by Roofers, Sized for Your Bills
Every array we install sits on a roof our company would be willing to warranty — because we’ve been installing and repairing Chicagoland roofs since 1975. Before we quote panels, we check the decking, flashing, and remaining service life underneath. When a roof is near the end, we’ll show you the numbers for replacing it in the same project: one crew mobilization, one permit cycle, and an array that never has to come off for shingle work five years later. And when the roof itself should make the power, we install Tesla Solar Roof — we’re a Certified Installer.
Solar Panel Cost & Incentives in Northern Chicagoland
What a system costs here depends on the house: how much electricity you use, how many roof faces catch real sun, whether the structure needs work first, and the equipment you pick. That’s why we do the assessment before we talk numbers — and why our proposals are itemized down to the permit fees.
On the incentive side, 2026 is a different year than the ads let on. The federal homeowner credit sunset at the end of 2025, so our quotes are built on what Illinois actually pays now: Illinois Shines REC contracts (arranged through our solar division, an Approved Vendor — No. 2327), ComEd’s 0-per-kilowatt smart-inverter rebate, and a design tuned for ComEd’s supply-only crediting so more of your production offsets your own usage instead of exporting at a discount.
Where We Install
We install residential solar across the North and Northwest suburbs from our Lake Zurich headquarters, including Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, Palatine, and Schaumburg — plus the surrounding communities on our areas we serve page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are solar panels worth it?
For many homeowners, solar panels are a worthwhile investment because they can reduce monthly electricity costs, increase energy independence, and potentially raise home value. The amount you save depends on factors such as your home’s energy usage, roof orientation, local utility rates, and available incentives. Our team evaluates your property and provides a customized estimate so you can determine whether solar is the right investment for your home.
Will solar panels save me money?
Yes, solar panels can significantly reduce your electricity bills over time by generating clean energy from the sun. Savings vary based on your system size, energy consumption, and utility rates, but many homeowners see long-term savings throughout the life of their solar system. Illinois Shines incentives and ComEd rebate programs can also help lower the overall cost of installation.
Can solar panels power an entire house?
In many cases, yes. A properly designed solar panel system can generate enough electricity to meet most or all of a home’s annual energy needs. The exact system size depends on your home’s energy usage, roof space, and local sunlight conditions. If your system doesn’t produce enough energy at certain times, electricity from the utility grid can supplement your power. Battery storage can also provide backup power and increase your energy independence.
How long do solar panels last?
Most high-quality solar panels are designed to last 25 to 30 years or more while continuing to produce electricity efficiently. Although energy production gradually decreases over time, today’s premium solar panels remain highly effective for decades. Regular inspections and proper installation help maximize the life and performance of your system.
Will solar panels work on cloudy days?
Yes. Solar panels continue producing electricity on cloudy days, although they generate less power than they do in direct sunlight. Modern solar technology is designed to capture available daylight, even during overcast weather. In areas like Illinois, solar systems are engineered to account for seasonal weather and still provide excellent long-term performance.
What do solar panels cost in the northwest suburbs?
There’s no honest one-number answer — usage, roof geometry, and equipment move the total by thousands. What we can promise is an itemized quote after a free assessment, with the Illinois Shines REC value and ComEd rebate shown as line items rather than vague promises. Beware of any 2026 pitch built around a federal tax credit; that program ended for homeowner purchases after 2025.
Should I replace my roof before going solar?
If the shingles have less life left than the panels do, yes — and we’re one of the few solar installers that can do both in one project. Panel removal and re-installation for a later re-roof is real money; bundling avoids it entirely.
Do I need a battery with my solar panels?
Need, no. Benefit from, usually — ComEd’s current crediting pays less for power you export than you save on power you use directly, so storing afternoon production for the evening stretches the value of every panel. It also carries your essential circuits through outages. We quote systems both ways so you can compare.
What if my roof will not work for solar?
Not every roof is the right platform. Where shade, age, or usable space rules it out, a ground mount on the property is an option — we install the SunModo SunTurf ground screw system. Solar fencing is the other route when the roof is not available.
Not Sure Which Solar Option Is Right for Your Home?
Our team can evaluate your roof, property, energy needs, and goals to help determine which solar solution is the best fit for your home.