Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Brightstar Solar

Solar Panels

About us

Brightstar Solar can help you save money and reduce your environmental impact as soon as your solar installation is complete. Our company prides itself on being the local Massachusetts choice for residential and commercial solar (photovoltaic or PV) installations. We offer an unparalleled experience to our customers by consistently and professionally providing high quality components, aesthetically sensitive designs, and flawless execution. Owner operated. No subs. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. May contact through email.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Solar PV Design, Installation, Service, Financing

Services we don't offer

Wind, Geothermal, Solar Thermal Or Other Renewable Energy Systems.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.020 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

Harold E.
03/2023
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Very knowledgeable people, very easy and enjoyable to work with. They did everything they said they would do and on schedule.
Description of Work: Solar panels installed on roof

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000

Rad W.
01/2023
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
They did a fantastic job and are very professional. Jon & Mona and the installation team are fantastic!
Description of Work: They installed a complete 10Kw DC system on our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,500

Christopher R.
03/2021
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Brightstar worked closely with me to install the maximum number of panels, 36 we could put on my roof. We selected panels without the silver traces and black surround so the would be relatively unobtrusive. See picture. Some of my trees since removed I have some shading from trees across the road but still make 10M watt/hrs/year. Since installation we had one of the 36 optimizers and an inverter fail - both replaced quickly under warranty and at no cost to me! Last week (March 21) I saw some intermittent inverter shut down that Brightstar were able to determine that the cause was utility voltage was out of specification. I also measured it as 130v that could be dangerous to electrical equipment in the 100s of homes on that circuit. The utility quickly verified this and replace their failed regulator. Good work Brightstar!
Description of Work: Design, Installation, Support

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael R.
02/2020
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Fantastic. Jon and Mona are the best. Soooo glad I went with them. If you're considering going solar (which you absolutely should, btw), do yourself a favor and get an evaluation/quote from Brightstar. You can thank me later ;
Description of Work: Solar installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve S.
02/2018
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Excellent! Timely, professional, indulgent. Follow up and support has been superb!!! 5 Stars all day long. Have recommended Brightstar Solar to others. Attorney Stephen Sheldon ... Townsend, Massachusetts
Description of Work: Solar system installed on barn roof

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephen G.
01/2018
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
It went very well. Jon and Mona were recommended to me by a neighbor and we’re great to work with. Aside from the professionalism, reliability, and integrity needed for a home improvement project, a solar installation requires the contractor’s thorough knowledge of the public programs that provide homeowner incentives to make the numbers work better. These include not only the federal and state income tax credits, but also the registration and sale of renewable energy certificates. Jon and Mona were patient with my questions and know these programs inside and out, handling all of the paperwork for the credits and renewable energy certificates for me. Moreover, the system looks great and performs as advertised.
Description of Work: Design and installation of 7kw home solar panel system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,000

Gene Z.
09/2017
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Jon answered *endless* questions during the decision-making process and, most importantly, seriously listened to my questions. No pressure, accurate, honest answers, and my system was up and running much faster than I thought. Essentially hands-off on my part, cost per kWh was very competitive. Very flexible during the system design, we went from string inverter to microinverters and back to a string inverters as the system evolved. I couldn't have done any better.
Description of Work: Solar panel installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Mike K.
12/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Jon came in to my house and helped me make a decision on getting new solar panels for my house. These are so many options between leasing and buying, and panel manufacturers, and inverters, and angles of the roof and the sun that I was confused. Jon helped me understand my options and put together the most compelling proposal. I ended up buying my solar system using masssolarloan.com (Brightstar is a certified Mass Solar installler) by the state of Massachusetts. I had several options which roofs to use and which panels to choose, and I picked the one that made most sense. Also, Jon advised that I needed to re-shingle the roof. Once an issue came up regarding new shingles, Jon responded quickly and resolved the issue within a few days.
Description of Work: Installed new solar panels

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Daphne C.
07/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: ..
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sunil U.
05/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Jon and Mona are truly professional and very responsive to questions at any time. During the installation, Jon would send daily updates via email since I was out of town. They used all black hardware which made the panels look sleek on the roof as compared to some other installations that I had seen. Mona took care of all the documentation and paperwork and was very instrumental in making sure that the project was commissioned on time.
Description of Work: They installed a solar system with panel optimizers and an inverter. Took care of all the electrical work and worked with the town to pull permits, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,000

DAVID P.
03/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: They were the only company that was willing to work with our project timeline of >1 year
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas A.
02/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
They did our next-door neighbor first, who gave them high ratings. I totally concur. Jon and Mona Reese of Brightstar were a pleasure to work with. We communicated via email and phone calls. They were always very responsive and honest. I like to understand things and Jon was great at explaining the technology. He didn't oversell at all. In fact the system is out performing the capacity he conservatively estimated. I wanted to get panels with the highest output and Jon got them for me at a fair price. The other thing I really like is that they have been very helpful since finishing the job. I had questions about my electric bill, which Mona gladly answered. Also, Mona sent me a reminder email about doing my taxes to get the Solar credit. Lastly, this company is very reliable. They came and finished the job when they said they would in a very timely manner.
Description of Work: Installed Solar panel system at my house in Chelmsford, MA. Provided information for using the online monitoring app. Provided information for obtaining SRECs from the CEC. It was a complete job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$23,600

DAVID P.
02/2016
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: rooftop solar array

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Michael R.
02/2015
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed solar panels on roof. They were the best. |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,500

James W.
02/2015
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
We would recommend (and have done so) Jon and Mona to anyone. True professionals, highly knowledgable, great people. It would be a mistake to nog hire these folks.
Description of Work: Installed solar panels-complete setup.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathleen L B.
09/2014
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Everything went well. Jon and Mona were professional, friendly and prompt. We would recommend them to everyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael R.
08/2014
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: After researching several companies and different options, we hired Bright Star to install solar panels on our roof. They were very helpful, informative and professional, without being pushy on the sale, like some of the other companies. So, we now get free electricity! Love it!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,500

Don M.
05/2014
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed solar array. These installers are simply the best.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,000

Patricia T.
04/2014
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
Brightstar Solar did an outstanding job and I am so pleased with the outcome. Jon and Mona and their crew were professional, responsive, and pleasant to work with. Mona took care of all the paperwork and made it so easy for me. She is extremely thorough and constantly communicated with me about what was coming down the road. Jon was very flexible with my start date as he waited for my roof work to be completed, and he also spent time with me to explain the system after the install. He was kind enough to immediately follow-up with an email about our discussion so I would not forget. Their pricing was also very fair (I had obtained other bids), however, the main reason I am so pleased about Brightstar Solar is due to their quality customer service and responsiveness to my questions, emails, etc. They are an outstanding team.
Description of Work: Brightstar Solar installed solar panels on my roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1

Ted D.
11/2013
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
I highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Very responsive, thorough and honest answers to all questions. Prices are great and they know the business well and can explain all possible options.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    257 Maple St, Unit 2, Marlborough, MA 01752

    http://www.brightstarsolar.net

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Solar Panels

    FAQ

    Brightstar Solar is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Brightstar Solar accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
    Yes, Brightstar Solar offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Brightstar Solar offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Brightstar Solar does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Brightstar Solar offers emergency services.
    Yes, Brightstar Solar offers warranties.
    Brightstar Solar offers the following services: Solar PV Design, Installation, Service, Financing
    Wind, Geothermal, Solar Thermal Or Other Renewable Energy Systems.

    Contact information

    257 Maple St, Unit 2, Marlborough, MA 01752

    http://www.brightstarsolar.net

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed