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Sun Badger Solar is not just another solar installer. We’re a premier, growing company that offers the best solar panels on the market at a competitive and cost-effective price. Whether you’re looking to install solar panels on your home or a commercial property, we’ve got you covered.

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Incredibly happy with our panels

“My husband and I kept seeing solar panels go up in our neighborhood and finally decided to explore our options. We called Sun Badger Solar and I am so glad that we did! They are extremely knowledgeable and were very patient with us and our many questions. The Sun Badger team made the entire process so easy for us. The project team had excellent communication and we never wondered what we had to do next or when. We are incredibly happy with our panels! I only wish we would have done this sooner!”
– Erica J., Illinois

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Illinois Solar Installer

We’re not just another big company or pop-up shop that will be gone before your installation is even complete. We’re a longstanding company that’s here to make a difference in our communities and in the world around us. We provide high-quality customer service and an experience that you’ll only find from a local solar company.

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Our team is constantly working and committed to ensuring that the solar energy systems we install are top of the line. The best solar panels on the market coupled with the latest technology ensures your investment will pay for itself in no time.

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solar incentives in Illinois

you could get up to 66% of the cost credited back!

Residential
• 26% Federal Tax Credit for all customers
• 30% – 40% from Renewable Energy Credits under the Adjustable Block Program**

commercial
• 26% Federal Tax Credit
• 30% – 40% from Renewable Energy Credits under the Adjustable Block Program**
• 100% Bonus Depreciation in Year 1

so what does that actually mean

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*This is only an estimate. Costs are subject to change based or solar assessment.
**Adjustable Block Program: The Adjustable Block Program will offer a set price for purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”) via 15-year contracts from qualifying projects, and the price will be adjusted for successive volumetric blocks (hence the “adjustable block” name). For systems under 10 kW, the entire incentive will be paid upfront, covering approximately 30 – 40% of the system costs.

Illinois state

initiatives & Partnerships

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habitat for humanity
We are a proud partner of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. And we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of their amazing mission.

For every new solar contract signed, we will be donating $250 to Habitat for Humanity. Together, we can help Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for
their families.

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Illinois Solar Energy Association
The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of solar and other forms of renewable energy through our mission of education and advocacy. ISEA is the state resource for renewable energy related policy developments, educational classes, events and access to local renewable energy businesses.

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You feel better about it with Sun Badger Solar

We were referred to Sun Badger by a neighbor and they gave great reviews and we scheduled a couple of other meetings with other companies but Sun Badger had the best package to offer from their software to their communication to the overall feel of what we got from the company. Other companies were a little bigger and took a while to get someone in, just didn’t feel right.

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Jason Lambert
Jason Lambert
10:51 08 Apr 21
Nice people, just very unresponsive. Project taking forever.Its been almost 9 months since I signed with Sunbadger.... At first everything was great, but I just have to keep prodding week after week to get any sort of movement on my account.They might just be stretched too thin, the actual work, when done, looks good. But I've got panels on my house still not functional after months amd months of asking why.I'm a pretty reasonable person, and It seems other have better experiences. Perhaps your project will go better. I'm not sure what made my project go on the ultra slow lane.read more
Kevin Navratil
Kevin Navratil
16:09 28 Mar 21
I researched several companies when exploring whether to go with solar panels. I had a friend who recommended another... company, but I was most impressed with Ann and Sun Badger, as they had they not only had competitive pricing and the best quality panels, but are a financially strong company that is geographically diverse. This is important if you have any warranty issues in the future. Ann answered so many questions I had and was transparent in all of her responses. I was impressed that the install was completed in less than one day and it has been great to use their app to see how much solar energy we are generating with our panels every day (we have already saved 4 trees in less than 2 weeks).I was happy that every interaction with I had with Sun Badger representatives was positive and professional. As someone who did a lot of research, I highly recommend you go with Sun Badger.read more
Mo Patellio
Mo Patellio
02:37 16 Mar 21
We were very pleased with our solar experience with Sun Badger Solar company. After researching for two months, we... decided to go with a company that is locally operated. Sun Badger solar services 4 states and has great customer service in all of them, unlike some other nationally operated companies whose customer service is only good in certain states. From our first call with Marina to our last call with Audrey after project installation, the running of the entire project was very efficiently handled. They explained solar energy, the savings, benefits, and answered all our questions thoroughly. From permitting to applying for federal and states credits, Sun Badger representatives helped us and were always there with assistance. Compared to my neighbor’s solar project done by a big name company, I sure don’t have any visible ugly electrical pipes on my roof. Overall, the quality of workmanship, professionalism, and the product they use are highly rated.read more
Tarek Fadel
Tarek Fadel
03:20 01 Mar 21
I inquired with this company to get solar for my home. They called and promptly set up a phone call with Noah R. I... accepted the calendar invite and five minutes later I get a notice that the appointment was cancelled with no explanation. I replied to the cancellation notice asking if they needed to reschedule. The response I got was “Isn’t your roof in the direct shadow of the tall building to the south?” I reply that I don’t know because I have not moved in yet. No response. I keep pushing and I get another email saying, “Too shady.”That’s how professional they are. They didn’t even have the decency to explain unless I pushed. If you don’t equal $$$, they don’t care to even talk to you. That says a lot about a company. I would avoid them.read more
Krista DePasquale
Krista DePasquale
17:46 16 Feb 21
SunBadger installed our solar system. I am very happy with the quality of the system, the expertise of the staff, and... the professionalism of their crew. They were available each step of the way and I couldn't be happier with choosing them for our solar system.read more
Yaser Elkhatib
Yaser Elkhatib
17:11 02 Feb 21
I've looked for quotes for a Solar system for my house. Sun Badger was the only one with such a responsive and... accommodating team. I asked to speak to someone and I meat Noah shortly after. He spent time answering all my questions and concerns. He was professional but also personable. It was a pleasure working with him and the Sun Badger team. The process was easy and informative, especially through their app. The system was installed within the time line they set. I haven't had a problem since July of 2019 but I'm sure they'll be very helpful judging by the initial process. Thank you Noah and Sun Badger team for a great experience.read more
Shannon Gorman
Shannon Gorman
21:42 01 Feb 21
The entire process went well. I felt well communicated with on timelines and progress. Our system was about 10k more... than other quotes received, but did feel that we were investing in a more superior system. I hope that to be the case! We installed late December and were quickly covered with snow. We haven't produced yet, but looking forward to it soon!read more
Utpal Patel
Utpal Patel
23:29 21 Jan 21
Exceptional customer service, no sales pressure or overselling, communication portal and responsiveness on follow ups... and questions were outstanding.... Friendly staff - STRONGLY RECOMMENDED - 5 starread more
Kyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson
16:14 21 Jan 21
Sun Badger made getting solar panels on my house very simple and stress free. They chose competent contractors, gave me... all the information I needed for discounts and rebates, and centralized my project so that I didn’t have to communicate with multiple businesses. I would recommend Sun badger to anyone wanting panels installed in the Midwest.read more
Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson
14:23 14 Jan 21
My husband and I kept seeing solar panels go up in our neighborhood and finally decided to explore our options. The... first company we called was absolutely atrocious and would have completely turned us off to the whole idea. Then we called Sun Badger Solar and I am so glad that we did! They are extremely knowledgeable and were very patient with us and our many questions. The Sun Badger team made the entire process so easy for us. The project team had excellent communication and we never wondered what we had to do next or when. The guys who came to install our panels were courteous and professional. We are incredibly happy with our panels! I only wish we would have done this sooner!read more
Mark Senesac
Mark Senesac
15:30 25 Oct 20
We researched many solar companies before deciding on Sun Badger Solar. I am a new home owner, and super nervous. I had... questions...so many questions. I had all of my questions and concerns answered in such a fast and professional manner, that I quickly lost my concerns. They even answered questions I didn’t know I had! They just really understand the process and they know what concerns people have.Day one, COVID, so what would have been an in person interview process was held over the phone and online. Everything was there. She had worked up our install, showed us the panel layout on our home and explained all the pricing and incentives. They explained our different product options and had information for each available on the computer. They were super organized and professional...That’s when I knew, I wanted to work with them.Permitting was an issue, as our area doesn’t really have solar and our local jurisdiction didn’t know who was supposed to handle it. We got shuffled between county and village code enforcement. Well, I didn’t, but Sun Badger did. I was kept informed through the entire process and they assured me they were on top of it. They were.Permit to install, install was scheduled and the entire install was completed in 2 days, then the electrical inspection. Our local authorities are notorious for their inspections. They have closed down businesses with their made up rules. This is the part I was most nervous about. The inspector came out, was looking everything over, and made a comment about how they really paid attention to detail and everything was done really well. He even made the comment, “I’m impressed!” And signed off on our install. This is when I was completely reassured I hired the right team!Our utility company was slow to give us the approval to operate, but that is outside of Sun Badgers control.We have had the system on for over a month and just received our first negative utility bill! It’s an amazing feeling!read more
Adam Zamora
Adam Zamora
15:15 01 Oct 20
Sun Badger might not have been the least expensive, but they have done the best job with the best materials in my... opinion. Noah Rothschild suggested the atheistically pleasing all black panels vs the traditional models and boy are we extremely pleased! I also see many installations where the mounting brackets are able to be seen easily or overhang from the end of the panel which looks cheap; the crew did such a great job making the panels look great on the roof. Sun Badger also uses microinverters which I do not know why they are not the standard everyone uses. I love using the Enphase app accompanying my panels to see the generation daily. I knew the process would be long and difficult, but Allison handled each phase fantastically. Many companies quoted 6-9 months from contract signed to installation and we were up in running in 4 months! We are more than pleased with how our layout turned out and the only downside is we could not fit more panels!read more
Frank Holthouse
Frank Holthouse
12:40 19 Aug 20
The whole process was easy and faster than expected! From the initial no-pressure conversation to the final install, we... could not be happier with Sun Badger Solar! We love our LG panels and Enphase micro-inverters.read more
Brent Bedell
Brent Bedell
14:39 13 Feb 20
Excellent experience. No pressure salesmen Mike Hopper answered all our questions with complete honesty. After we... decided to proceed the whole process was very transparent so we knew exactly what step was happening and what was happening next.read more
Steve Marinkovich
Steve Marinkovich
20:13 03 Dec 19
Our solar experience with Badger Solar has been flawless. From our initial meeting to the completed installation,... everything went as planned. We were always kept informed as to the progress of the permits and applications. The installation crew completed the job in just 2 days and were very happy with their work. We did experience a slight glitch getting all the solar panels to come on line, but a quick email to Kendall and she quickly resolved the issue remotely. My wife and I would give Badger a big thumbs up!!read more
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We Offer Both Residential and Commercial Illinois Solar Installation

 

Whether you’re looking for residential or commercial solar installation in Illinois, we’re the right company for you. Our sales representatives can work with you to create a solar energy plan that will power your home and start putting money back into your pocket right away! Solar is an investment in your future and the future of our planet.

 

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