Celestial Solar Innovations, LLC

After speaking with 5 other vendors, we went with CSI because Jim provided a competitive price while respecting our focuses of maximizing the use of space and good aesthetics. Jim answered all of our questions thoroughly with low sales pressure. The installation crew were polite and always on time. Jim responded to our questions promptly throughout the process and helped us get all our paperwork filed. The system was turned on relatively soon after the installation was complete. I strongly recommend working with CSI on any home solar system.

In investigating whether solar was right for us, my wife and I did a lot of online research. One company, Celestial, scored significantly higher reviews than every other company we reviewed. After getting a few other quotes, we contacted Celestial and was surprised that the Owner, Jim, came out to provide his estimate personally to us. After his presentation, we contacted him a few more times to update his proposal on changes we wanted to see. Jim patiently answered our myriad of questions and provided updates to his quotes based on our evolving needs. When we ultimately settled on a system projected to save us 50% on our current home energy bills, Jim seamlessly walked through the entire solar installation process updating along the way. There were absolutely no surprises and we were up and running 2 weeks earlier than promised. We just received our first electric bill and we saved a whopping 63% ($115) on our first bill. The savings were even more astounding when we considered that our solar panels weren't providing power for the first 5 days in the billing cycle. We couldn't be happier. Celestial is an outstanding company with top notch talent installing the best solar panel systems money can buy!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Celestial Solar Innovations and Jim Reilly. When we decided that we wanted a solar system on our house we talked to a number of different companies. Celestial far and away was at the top of the pack. During our first meeting Jim presented a few different options for use to pick from and help guide us through the various options. He was able to answer all of my questions with detail and confidence. Our second meeting went just as well. Jim is incredibly responsive to emails and phone calls. He does not push you into decisions but gives you the information needed to make the best decision for you. Unlike some other solar companies I talked with, Celestial was very open and not "sales pitchy." The financing was easy and the installation went off without a hitch. They system has performed as expected and includes online monitoring so that I can see what the panels are producing real-time. I wish I had room on my roof for more panels because I couldn't be more happy with our system and Celestial. Jim still emails and calls from time to time to check in and see if we are still happy with our system. It's a first rate company from top to bottom. I would highly recommend this company and the services they provide.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Celestial Solar Innovations and Jim Reilly. When we decided that we wanted a solar system on our house we talked to a number of different companies. Celestial far and away was at the top of the pack. During our first meeting Jim presented a few different options for use to pick from and help guide us through the various options. He was able to answer all of my questions with detail and confidence. Our second meeting went just as well. Jim is incredibly responsive to emails and phone calls. He does not push you into decisions but gives you the information needed to make the best decision for you. Unlike some other solar companies I talked with, Celestial was very open and not "sales pitchy." The financing was easy and the installation went off without a hitch. They system has performed as expected and includes online monitoring so that I can see what the panels are producing real-time. I wish I had room on my roof for more panels because I couldn't be more happy with our system and Celestial. Jim still emails and calls from time to time to check in and see if we are still happy with our system. It's a first rate company from top to bottom. I would highly recommend this company and the services they provide.

We simply couldn't be happier!!! The mechanics were all really great guys. We enjoyed having them on our place. Jim had it set up to pay multiple electric bills off of one solar system. No other installer that I contacted even was aware that was possible.

Beautifully. Having read excellent reviews of Celestial Solar Innovations, we contacted them regarding the possibilities for solar for our home. They gave us a clear and honest assessment of what we could expect to save over the life of the investment, maintenance considerations, suitability of our roof to make for an efficient system, and style of panels and other esthetic considerations. We liked the fact that they are a small local Maryland company, and that the president would be with us every step of the way. The crew was expert and large enough to complete the construction in three days. Inspection was on the fourth day, and then we had to wait only another week for the electric utility to come out and make the interconnection (the response time of the utility is not under the solar company's control, of course; but it helps that they were on top of things and made the call immediately when the inspection was complete. The longest wait time is for the initial permit from the electrical utility--in our case it took a little less than 4 weeks, but Celestial Solar made the application quickly and was ready to start the installation within a few days of receiving the go-ahead.) We are pleased with the "look" of the system--modern but not too industrial. Almost nothing except the panels is visible on the roof; most of the on-roof electrical supporting equipment is hidden under the panels, and the one small run of exposed conduit (most of it goes through the attic) is neatly placed and painted to blend in with the roof and siding. Most importantly, our system is projected to save us almost 60% on our electric bill over the course of each year, based upon average weather in our area; and it has been particularly satisfying to go out and see the electric meter running backwards on a sunny day--on cloudless days the electric utility pays US! A word about my "good" rating for Price: The lack of a fifth star does not indicate a demerit; I reserve five stars for something extraordinary; the price was fair and competitive.

We did a lot of research and spent a long time (2 years!!) to decide what we wanted in a solar panel system and provider. Jim/Celestial was one of the few companies that made us feel completely at ease when it came to all of our questions and concerns when it came to solar power. He was extremely patient with us as we worked through the decision making process, making sure to keep in touch with us, and follow up with us over the 2 year window of time it took us to make the final leap! He was extremely helpful throughout the process and couldn't have made it any easier for us from beginning to end. And not only was he kind and courteous, he was completely professional. It felt more like a friendship than a business relationship, and we liked that we were supporting a small local business. Without reservations, we would recommend Jim/Celestial to anyone considering solar panels!

We simply cannot say enough positive things about working with Celestial Solar! We spent months researching the pros and cons about leasing v. buying and met with several companies to get quotes. While all the other companies kept trying to push us into the lease option that put money into their pockets rather than ours, Jim/Celestial was the ONLY one to respect our thoughts/methods and simply give us all the information we were looking for so we could make our own decision. We chose to purchase for the long term benefits! Jim and his team were terrific to work with, his crew was super friendly and always on time, and our solar installation looks better than any of the rest in the neighborhood! While we are an energy-conscious household anyway, even we were surprised at the 50-60% decrease in our electricity bill! (Variation for cloud coverage, of course.) Thank you Jim and Celestial! If we could give an A++, we would! 6.40 kW residential system Direct, unobstructed southern expose on 3 story roof Panels: LG NeON2

Couldn't have gone better. Would highly recommend J

Celestial Solar Innovations installed a large solar array at my Chevy Chase MD home in 2016. I was very pleased with their attention to detail and the high quality of the installation. Jim Reilly provided excellent and professional advice from the design and selection of components through the completed installation and operation of the system. Mr. Reilly is an expert in solar installations. He was instrumental in identifying the most appropriate panels for my home. At his suggestion I used black on black LG panels which were a perfect solution for my home. I highly recommend Celestial Solar Innovations and Jim Reilly.

Very well. Extremely happy with the outcome. The whole process went very smoothly. Jim Reily, the owner, is very hands on, hard working and honest. I really enjoyed working with him and his company. His price and quality of work is very competitive with the best companies out there. I highly recommend them.

Working with Jim and his crew was a pleasure. All were professional, knowledgeable and personable. I had several estimates and Celestial Solar Innovations proposal was thorough and very competitive. He took the time to explain everything and unlike other companies applied no sales pressure or misleading tactics. I was very happy to do business with a local company instead of a regional sales office. I appreciated that he and the crew provided excellent communication and all appointments and installations were all on time. Jim managed the entire application and installation process – there were no surprises or extras. Everything went much quicker than I expected and I am more than pleased with the final result. It looks great and I am enjoying the solar savings. I would recommend that anyone interested in solar contact Jim at Celestial Solar Innovations.

Our system is now live and we couldn't be happier. Jim took the time to explain the full process, answer our many questions and find a creative solution that made solar an option for us. Most companies simply looked at a satellite image of our home and the quotes we received ranged from 6 to 44 panels meaning the project wouldn't make sense financially, or that we would have violated all of the County building codes. Celestial found a creative solution when the other companies would only look at a "typical" installation. The level of professionalism we experienced was as good as any top company I have ever dealt with and everything has been delivered as expected and agreed. Installation took a little longer than expected due to poor weather but everything else went according to plan. The help with the paperwork for our grants and SREC setup has also been exceptional. We highly recommend Celestial Solar.

Polite and courteous representative came to my home and provided an estimate for the installation of a solar system. Price was $40K plus $2K to upgrade my electrical panel. The system as designed would only generate, in the company's estimate, 93% of my electrical needs due to residence location and position in relation to the sun. After doing my calculations, I decided that $42K invested in the stock market for 20 years at a nominal rate of return would be a better financial decision and therefore declined the installation.

Everything went as scheduled. We got estimates on leading and purchasing a home solar system and decided on Celestial. There prices were a little lower for a higher kW generation per panel then the other estimates. They are a smaller company but this appealed to us because we felt as if we'd get more attention. I believe we did. Jim has responded immediately to all emails and questions. They walked us through all the paperwork for the Credits as well. My wife's most recent reply to one of Jim's emails: "I'm so glad we purchased our system from you because you have given us one on one attention and nothing beats that. I hope your business explodes and word is spread about you like wildfire and more folks can experience the solar experience you have provided to us."

We looked into several different solar companies before selecting Celestial Solar Innovations to install our solar panels. Celestial Solar ended up having the best price for the best quality product. The panels were American made and more up to date and efficient than comparable companies that we researched/met with. We were very happy with the owner, Jim Reilly. He seemed to really be invested in his company and stood by his products. He was always available to answer any questions and gave answers to our satisfaction. He walked us through every step of the process, introduced us to the installers and made sure that we were satisfied throughout the whole process. He tried to make everything as easy as possible for us; including working with our home owners association, pulling permits, final inspection and working with our electric company to make sure everything was up to date and compatible with our new system. We, as well as Celestial Solar are able to monitor our system 24/7 to make sure everything is working properly and allows us to see a visual of our daily solar output. Overall, I think we made a great choice. I would highly recommend choosing a smaller, local company over a larger, more corporate one. It feels good for a company to make our family feel like a priority rather than just a number. We would highly recommend Celestial Solar Innovations for your solar panel needs.

We looked at 3 different solar companies and determined that Celestial Solar had the best offer for us. The whole process of working with this company made us feel comfortable with our decision to go with them They answered all of our questions and really made the decision a “No Brainer”! The owner, Jim, is a true expert in his field and is very professional. The purchase terms and design were flexible and offered us greater protection and a faster return on our investment than any other solar installer or solar lease company that we looked at. The entire installation process was painless with them handling everything from permitting to final inspection. The system was up and running within the time frame we agreed upon and it has been producing clean energy ever since. The panels have been producing at or above the estimated output The monitoring allows us to see our system and monitor its performance The company delivers on its promises and exceeded our expectations! I highly recommend Jim and Celestial Solar to anyone who is considering solar.

Work was completed in a timely manne Workmen were very professional--answering all of my questions and concerns Changes in design (my ideas) were done without any conflict and the final product was just what i want Materials were current versions--you should be careful if you deal with any installers about this Efficiency and appearance will very GREATLY. Highly recommend Jim and his team. VERY responsive to all concerns over the months that we were working together on this project