Midwest Solar Power reviews

flipdaflyr spent four years trying to make solar happen for a home they had long wanted to run with a smaller carbon footprint, but the journey kept stalling out amid door-knockers, cold calls, and wildly different bids from three companies. The search finally clicked when they found Midwest Solar online and saw the depth of its reviews. From the first call, the team came across as prompt and easy to deal with, and Rick Chamberlin arrived for a careful roof inspection on a house with a fresh roof, mapping the sun exposure and walking through the process and options without brushing off questions. They settled on a 9 kW system built around 20 Rec Pure RX 450 panels and Enphase inverters, with the system prewired for a battery backup they decided to postpone as the technology kept changing. The most complicated part came from outside the company: the utility discovered a deck on the east side of the house had pushed too close to required clearances around the meter, which meant the meter had to be moved. Because the only practical fix would have torn up landscaping, the project stalled for three months until the issue was solved, in part through some clever problem-solving at home.

Obs had Midwest Solar install a rooftop solar array on their home a year ago to help power the household and two electric vehicles. They discovered a year of trouble-free, predictable output—no software hiccups or hardware problems—and the panels have performed exactly as expected. Midwest Solar walked them through pricing, panel sourcing, the pros and cons of different modules, and appropriate system sizing; Obs opted for a slightly smaller system than recommended, and while the company had been right about sizing, the smaller array still delivers excellent power for their needs. The panels also look good on the roof, and the added generation has made owning two EVs worthwhile. Every step felt professional and expert, and the pricing came across as fair. After comparing several local installers, including a larger Verona-based company, they found Midwest Solar the clear best choice—several coworkers had similar experiences—so the standout detail is the combination of straightforward advice and reliable, year-long performance that made the EV purchase practical.

Chelsea followed a neighbor’s referral to Midwest Solar and chose them for a residential array installed in January 2024 after finding their price far lower than a competitor’s — the other quote came in about 50% higher. She appreciated that Tom and the Midwest team patiently answered every question during the decision process, and the system has delivered immediate results: during spring and summer months the household has seen credits on the electric bill, even while running the air conditioning. The combination of a substantially lower quote and tangible bill credits under load is what ultimately confirmed she made the right choice.

Elaine K. picked Midwest Solar Power several years ago after friends recommended them and chose their bid from among several for a roof-mounted solar system. She found the installation smooth — the crew arrived organized, knowledgeable, and kept her in the loop throughout the process. For more than five years the array has performed without problems, and she enjoys checking the system app to watch daily production. More recently a family of squirrels nested beneath the panels and caused some damage; when she reached out, the company moved quickly to schedule repairs and install critter guards. Nest removal fell to a different contractor who left debris across the roof, deck, and lawn, but the Midwest crew unfazedly tackled the mess, worked efficiently, answered her questions, and left the property in far better shape than they found it. The cost-effective fix and the crew’s calm competence during a messy follow-up visit stand out — Elaine now recommends having critter guards installed at the time of the original install to avoid the hassle later.

After talking with several installers and finding many of them vague about the process, Brenda picked Midwest Solar for a residential installation because the team clearly explained her options and moved the project forward quickly. The crew stayed friendly and knowledgeable, kept her informed at every step from estimate to completion, and left no surprises. The panels have been operating for just over a year with no issues, and she appreciates being part of the country’s shift to clean energy. The thing that stuck with her most was the constant communication — it made a complicated project feel straightforward.

Ross Michaels hired Midwest Solar to install rooftop panels in September 2021 and was struck by how smoothly the project unfolded. Two months before the scheduled install they set a firm date and time, and he watched the crew arrive right on schedule. The team handled all permit paperwork and coordination with inspectors and the power utility, secured a rebate through Focus on Energy, and absorbed any unexpected issues without raising the price. At one point the installers even spotted a potential roof leak around an exhaust pipe unrelated to the solar work and walked him through how to fix it. The panels have been performing well, and what he remembers most is the mix of punctuality, full-service handling of logistics, and the extra attention to a separate roof problem.

Seth Jovaag had Midwest Solar Power install a residential solar system in September 2021. He found the entire process straightforward and professional, with the team keeping things simple from the initial assessment through final hookup. A year later he reached out with a few follow-up questions, and the crew patiently walked him through the answers instead of brushing him off. That calm, clear post-installation support is what stuck with him and left him confident in the investment.

Aaron chose Midwest Solar to install a residential rooftop system about 18 months ago, not because they were the cheapest quote but because they offered the best equipment for the money. He found the sales rep very knowledgeable and collaborative, guiding him to a system size that fit both his needs and his budget. The crew finished the entire installation in a single day and left no mess behind — only the new panels to show they’d been there. Nearly two years on, the system continues to perform without issues; he hasn’t needed customer support or filed any warranty claims. A standout detail for technically minded buyers: the SolarEdge monitoring platform includes an API, so he can pull granular production data to build his own dashboard or archive bulk data — and there are even ready-made PyPi packages if you don’t want to start from scratch.

Merry Larsen chose a 15 kW grid-tied, ground-mounted solar array placed about 120 feet from her house after discovering the roof orientation wouldn’t capture sun efficiently. She worked with Midwest Solar to site the panels so they would be out of sight from the house, a priority that drove the decision to go ground-mounted despite the higher cost. After getting bids from three other providers, she found Midwest Solar offered the best price and what she considered the best equipment — panels and inverters included. The system produces more than the household uses during the day, sells the surplus back to the grid, and draws from the grid at night. Three and a half years in, she has had zero post-install problems and never needed a callback. Financially, the array has returned 36% of the installation cost so far; this year (11 months) the household has had $0 in electric bills and is carrying about $200 in credits, putting the project on track for roughly a 9.5-year payback. The standout detail: a ground-mounted array tucked out of view that reliably eliminates monthly bills and has required no follow-up service.