HOME SOLAR INSTALLATION IN
ILLINOIS

In Illinois, your utility company is required under Illinois law to track your renewable energy production and give you credits for any excess energy that is produced. At the end of an annual period, these credits expire and revert to the utilities company without compensation. Thus, there is no need for a homeowner to purchase a system that produces much more energy than your household uses.

Because Illinois is committed to producing 25% of its electricity through renewable energy resources, it is offering a program called “Illinois Shines” that gives homeowners one solar renewable energy credit for every megawatt hour produced by your system. Homeowners can then sell these credits and generate income throughout the life of the entire system.

When residential solar buyers register their system with the chief county assessment officer, it will be re-valued as a conventional energy system (much cheaper) meaning property tax will be only slightly higher than before.

Less than 3% of the current U.S. population are enjoying the benefits and savings of solar energy. Our joy is knowing our customers are saving money and reducing their carbon emissions. We want the same for you.

With the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) of 30% and local incentives, Illinois residents are jumping at the chance to become a part of the renewable energy movement. These incentives, along with monthly utility bill savings, make solar make a lot of sense for the Illinois homeowner. Also, utility prices will continue to rise every year, so the savings from going solar will also increase. We’re excited to help you throughout your solar journey and hope to help you make a positive impact on the environment while saving you thousands on your electricity bill!

Our Illinois customers will save between $15,000 and $30,000+ over a 25-year period depending on the size of their system and their current home energy use.

We’ll send a solar professional to your Illinois home to review your utility bills. Our analysts will quickly evaluate your bills and your roof to determine if you are qualified for maximum solar savings and if it is a worthwhile investment for your family. If not, we won’t waste your time.

Blue Raven Solar customers deserve the best, so we offer only one level of quality: top-of-the-line. Our solar arrays are built using only high-end, black, monocrystalline silicon solar panels and Enphase microinverters. When going solar you want high-quality productions at a low price. Going solar in Illinois with Blue Raven Solar means you get maximum value.

When you choose Blue Raven Solar as your rooftop installer, you gain peace of mind with our comprehensive warranties and guarantees.  

We provide a two-year production guarantee: if your solar panel system generates less energy than our initial estimate during the first two years, we’ll install additional panels at no cost to you. 

Our 25-year solar panel warranty ensures reliable performance. If a manufacturing defect occurs within the first two years, we’ll manage the repair or replacement process. After this period, we’ll assist with warranty claims, although you will be responsible for any processing fees. 

In addition, our 10-year workmanship warranty covers the design, installation, and waterproofing of your rooftop solar system, safeguarding your investment for the long term.

Designing a solar system to meet your daily energy needs and fit the available space on your roof is always a custom job. We use the latest satellite imagery and 3D modeling tools to get measurements and create a personalized analysis of your solar energy needs. And, we have the fastest installation times of all solar companies in Illinois, driven by systems and smart people who know how to get the job done. Your solar project will NEVER “sit” in our pipeline.

From first consultation until flipping the switch on a working solar-energy system, we keep the process as simple and hassle-free as possible. Our field service teams handle building permits, inspections, and every stage of the installation process. You are committed to clean energy and protecting our environment with solar energy, so we are committed to making sure going solar is fast and easy.

We are local in Illinois – local office, local teams, and local partners. This means our panel installation is quick and your savings can begin!

From the Chicago metropolitan area to cities like Elgin and even villages like Hanover Park, we are able to work with your city and county for quick solar permitting turnarounds. We will also make sure your home is prepped to pass required inspections and ready to quickly connect with local utilities.

Depending on your city, it can take between 6-12 weeks to get panels installed on your roof, followed by about 3-5 weeks to get interconnected with your utility to enjoy the benefits of net metering. The longest step is getting approved permits from your city. Rest assured we work with your city or county to expedite the permitting process so you can enjoy the benefits of going solar as soon as possible.

Blue Raven Solar was nominated for an Annual Award of Business Excellence in Chicago in 2020. The Daily Herald Business Ledger’s AABE awards are given for business achievement, growth and community involvement, are presented to outstanding businesses and non-profit organizations with a significant presence in the Chicago suburban circulation area. Blue Raven Solar has also been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation by Inc. Magazine in 2019 (Inc. 500) and 2020 (Inc. 5000).

The customer experience sets Blue Raven Solar apart, and our team in Illinois are some of the best.

Going solar is a lengthy process, and Blue Raven Solar makes sure that the homeowner is involved every step of the way. Our solar team works hard so that you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the savings. Our sales representatives, solar experts, installers, and electricians in Illinois along with our support team will create a seamless experience for the customer. From sale to installation and energization, we’re working hard behind the scenes to keep the process moving along.

Before we begin installing your Illinois solar panels our solar panel expert will set up an initial meeting at your home to ensure you are a good candidate for solar energy. Our solar energy expert will also check the electrical status of your home and condition of your roof. We examine the roofing type, the angle, shading on the roof, along with many other aspects, including your energy usage history, in order to make sure that your solar panel installation is as seamless as possible.

After verifying that you are a good candidate for solar panel installation in Illinois, our design team will work with you to create a maximum efficiency plan for your roof. We will answer any questions you may have about the solar panel installation process, solar tax credits, or our financing options, including BluePower Plus+. Once we decide which financing option is best for you and your family we will create and sign the solar panel installation agreement. We will also take care of all necessary permits.