Windfree Wind and Solar Energy Company was founded early in 2009 by a team of creative energy visionaries and early adopters of sustainable technologies. Windfree's team includes a well-respected, multi-disciplinary group of Chicago's business, architectural, artistic and community leaders. The team believes alternative energy solutions must be researched, installed, monitored, tested and be supported by local legislation.
For potential clients, from institutions to private users and from architects to families, we can assess energy needs, outline objectives, determine appropriate energy solutions, implement the necessary systems and processes from purchasing to installation and from project management to permitting and future energy planning.
Windfree's products and services are proactive responses and practical solutions to the energy crisis and are ways to move toward energy independence. Windfree is a certified Tesla Powerwall dealer and installer, bringing you a customized solar-plus-storage solution.
For potential clients, from institutions to private users and from architects to families, we can assess energy needs, outline objectives, determine appropriate energy solutions, implement the necessary systems and processes from purchasing to installation and from project management to permitting and future energy planning.
Windfree's products and services are proactive responses and practical solutions to the energy crisis and are ways to move toward energy independence. Windfree is a certified Tesla Powerwall dealer and installer, bringing you a customized solar-plus-storage solution.
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Windfree is Illinois' premier wind and solar energy installer. We provide educational services to the Chicagoland community, and promise the most advanced design technologies and the highest efficiency solar panels on the market. We believe in a better way to power our homes and businesses at a lower cost to create a healthier planet.
System design is a team approach based on system size and location. We have an in-house CAD engineer, and our premier architect partners will ensure your system meet all client specifications and building regulations. Additionally, we partner with component manufacturers that coordinate system design and architectural drawings to ensure the best system size and layout to accomplish client renewable energy generation goals.
In 2019, Windfree Solar was rated one of the top Illinois Solar Contractors by Solar Power Magazine. Our installers are North American Board Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), ensuring your job is done right the first time and code compliant. It's critical to have individuals and organizations with relevant credentials, experience and knowledge to lead sustainable initiatives and projects.
Wind turbines vary in size and type. Ranging from 1 kW to 100 kW, wind turbines can help a home or organization offset their energy use or in some circumstances meet most of the energy needs. Often, more than one small turbine can be installed. Windfree is here to help you meet your renewable energy needs with various installations including solar, wind, and energy storage.
Energy storage is a bank of batteries that charge from your solar panels, wind turbines, or off a grid when there is excess capacity and rates are low. These systems can be utilized during power outages to ensure your home or business still has power or to even take the entire facility off grid. Energy storage provides several other benefits including the ability to reduce peak demand charges and frequency regulation.
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Craig C.
Nov 09, 2018
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I've spent a number of hours researching solar companies and solar systems. After making the decision in moving forward with a system array, I then spent more time obtaining quotes from 12 different companies, creating an extensive data spreadsheet, listing everything from nameplate size, online reviews, BBB ratings to cost per watt and even comparing panels each company will likely want to use. I finally decided to do business with Windfree who installed a 7.2 kW system. I am so happy with the system they committed to installing, and the process was a little slow at first but ultimately
Mark T.
Aug 05, 2018
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Spent countless hours researching solar, panel types, placement, vendors, and Return on Investment. After interviewing numerous vendors chose Doug's team who provided the best quality products at the right price on a 10 kW system. Their lead installer Steve and his crew were meticulous in their attention to detail and quality and illustrates their passion for the industry. Extremely satisfied with my system and looking forward to charging our electric cars via the sun!
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