For 15 years LightWave Solar has been helping people meet their energy goals. Discover custom solar installations that have the power to strengthen your home, business, organization, and community. Utility companies are adding solar to their generation mix and relying on LightWave Solar to get it done.
The project was a little slow getting started but that was because LightWave Solar is one busy company. Once rolling, the workers showed upon time, worked hard, created little disruption, and entertained curious homeowners. The CEO down to the installation crew was very professional, and addressed all our questions and concerns.
We couldn't be happier with our system! The folks at LightWave Solar are awesome. They were patient and very responsive to my long list of questions prior to signing the contract. After signing the contract, they kept me updated on progress and walked me through steps that required my input on the permitting process.
The project was a little slow getting started but that was because LightWave Solar is one busy company. Once rolling, the workers showed upon time, worked hard, created little disruption, and entertained curious homeowners. The CEO down to the installation crew was very professional, and addressed all our questions and concerns.
We couldn't be happier with our system! The folks at LightWave Solar are awesome. They were patient and very responsive to my long list of questions prior to signing the contract. After signing the contract, they kept me updated on progress and walked me through steps that required my input on the permitting process.
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In 2006, our founder, Steve Johnson, launched his solar company and quickly became the most trusted solar installer in the area. Steve worked diligently with the TVA and the State of Tennessee to create their first solar programs. Since then LightWave Solar has completed over 1,000 solar projects for businesses, municipalities, and homeowners.
You can do all of this by simply installing a LightWave Solar plus storage system at your home. Your custom built system will give you the tools to manage your energy future. Ever been in the middle of watching TV or cooking a meal and the power goes out? Not a great experience, right? With a LightWave Solar + storage system, you will have reliable power no matter what's happening with the grid.
For 15 years we have been helping organizations go green and cut costs. You can rely on LightWave for solar project development, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) as well as operations & maintenance (O&M). As a founding member of the Amicus Solar Cooperative and the Amicus O&M Cooperative, LightWave Solar is leading the solar PV industry by redefining standards.
We provide turnkey solar EPC and O&M services for utilities and solar developers, specializing in solar installations up to 10MW. Utility companies have trusted LightWave Solar to help their customers access solar energy in their homes and businesses. Now, many of those same utility companies are relying on LightWave Solar to help them build their own solar power plants.
Reviews (12)
John Deane
Sep 18, 2020
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We purchased solar systems from Lightwave Solar for both our business and our home in 2020. The people involved were clearly knowledgeable and helpful and the results we are experiencing are great. It was especially helpful the way the company took ownership in managing every detail of a Federal USDA grant from front to back. The process took a very long time from contract signing to finish for various reasons. The experience would have benefited from more timely communication from the company, our only significant complaint. Doing this in the year of COVID19 surely made it a bigger challenge,
Mike Woodside
Aug 03, 2020
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The folks at LightWave Solar are awesome. They were patient and very responsive to my long list of questions prior to signing the contract. After signing the contract, they kept me updated on progress and walked me through steps that required my input on the permitting process. They made me aware of the current step and the next step so I knew what to expect. The installation crew was knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and went overboard to make sure the installation met my needs. The accounting folks were also great to interact with. Every aspect of my solar purchase went smoothly thanks to the
Peter Schulert
Jun 08, 2020
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Positive: Quality
Lightwave Solar installed a 10 kw system on my building in Lebanon. The installation crew was very professional and completed the install in a morning. Lightwave handled all the permitting and negotiations with TVA/MTEMC. I now have an app on my phone that tells me how much power my panels are generating since they were installed.
Lightwave Solar installed a 10 kw system on my building in Lebanon. The installation crew was very professional and completed the install in a morning. Lightwave handled all the permitting and negotiations with TVA/MTEMC. I now have an app on my phone that tells me how much power my panels are generating since they were installed.
Anne Child
Jun 01, 2020
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The project was a little slow getting started but that was because LightWave Solar is one busy company. Once rolling, the workers showed upon time, worked hard, created little disruption, and entertained curious home owners.
It has been exciting watching our energy use for over 2 months now. This has been the darkest time of the year... a month either side of the Winter Solstice. Since going live, our total consumption off the grid is only half to two thirds or any one month of the previous winter. This thanks to lots of cloudy, rainy and even snowy days mixed with some absolutely gorgeous sunny
It has been exciting watching our energy use for over 2 months now. This has been the darkest time of the year... a month either side of the Winter Solstice. Since going live, our total consumption off the grid is only half to two thirds or any one month of the previous winter. This thanks to lots of cloudy, rainy and even snowy days mixed with some absolutely gorgeous sunny
Ken K.
Dec 19, 2019
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LightWave Solar has completed two installations for me and both projects were well executed. The workmanship and courtesy of their crews was exemplary & we could not be more pleased with the performance of the equipment. My first install was 20kW production which has been online for about 2 years. The latest is 10kW "behind the meter" with 2 Tesla Powerwalls which I wanted primarily for backup power in case of grid outage. The LWS folks did a great job explaining how to maximize benefits of the system and year to date, I'm living totally off solar power. Love it!! I've visited
Quentin Humberd
Sep 29, 2019
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We had a great experience with Lightwave. They installed an add on system of 5kW along with a Tesla Powerwall battery. From the initial presentation to the final project completion, they all worked together and everyone on their team seemed truly happy to be engaged in this new industry. They are true professionals and I was glad we selected them. In addition to having a high tech back up system for my home, I am now off grid about 30% of the time. Amazing.
Mike Wiedemer
Oct 28, 2018
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I needed LightWave's help after a wind storm caused a tree to fall on my house. The tree destroyed ten solar panels on my roof. LightWave's technicians visited me to assess the damage and plan repairs. LightWave's project manager took over from that point. After the design was complete and approved, the installation crew completed the job in a single day. Every LightWave representative was pleasant and professional. I would recommend them to anyone who needs their services.
Shawn Kries
Oct 02, 2018
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The entire team at LightWave Solar went above and beyond to ensure that our solar install was done on time, on budget, and to our satisfaction. Professional in every way. I can't get over how seamlessly they have integrated everything to our 1960 built home. Very well done. An added bonus is their handling of the necessary licenses, myriad forms and paperwork and approvals from local power company and TVA. These guys deserve 10 stars!
Nick Mielnik
Jun 16, 2018
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The whole team at LightWave Solar did an all-around excellent job! They showed up on time as expected and communicated everything very clearly on what I can expect to see and happen. They were all very professional and courteous throughout the entire process. I am already seeing MUCH lower electric bills. Thanks again to everyone at LightWave Solar, I greatly appreciated your services.
Anonymous U.
Sep 22, 2017
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Katie Herzig
Jan 17, 2017
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I loved my experience with LightWave Solar! From the get go they were very professional and easy to work with. Getting solar panels on my house was a bit of a process with obtaining proper agreements and permits with utilities etc, but they handled every step-from sales through installation. I was impressed by the technology they use to project over the course of the year how much sun will hit each part of the roof to help decide if and where to get panels. They also have different financial options and help navigate what's best investment for you. And there are currently major tax benefits! Feels
Beth Vriesman
Dec 31, 2016
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The process to get started is the most involved but once the installation is approved by your local power company, you're ready to go. It took about a month from approval to turning the system on. There were hiccups but the team at LightWave handled them all quickly and professionally. Everyone who came to our home for installation and commissioning was extremely professional and neat. The jobsite was cleaned up each day which I appreciated. They also gave us an estimate of solar generation based on month and for the first month they were spot on! I would highly recommend if you're looking for
