Celestial Solar Innovations, LLC

Jim was one of five contractors that provided us with estimates for our rooftop solar system. He and his crew were by far the most responsive and professional. It’s nice to deal directly with the people involved in the project. There were a couple of quotes that were slightly cheaper per kWh, but Jim offered top-of-the-line hardware, which will make a difference in the long run. Jim and company put together a good design, met all deadlines, and communicated clearly about the process, including interaction with PepCo and the Maryland Comptroller. There are many solar installations in our neighborhood, and the work done by Celestial is a work of art by comparison – everything lines up perfectly, there are no stray conduits, and its obvious that the crew takes great pride in their work. We went solar in November with CSI and 5 months later we have consistently generated more energy than we have used. I highly recommend Celestial Solar Innovations.

We were shopping for solar panels for our house in Maryland, but wanted to put them on a new shed we were building. The shed roof was designed to maximize number of panels, faces south southwest and has no shade. We called several companies including a large supplier in the area. We were impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism of Jim Reilly with Celestial Solar Innovations (CSI). We had done quite a bit of research online before contacting any companies; Jim’s informative approach was just what we needed to fill in the blanks. He listened to our “requirements” and offered options for the type and number of panels that satisfied all of them. Jim acted more as a mentor than a salesman as we discussed pros and cons of each option. Jim’s quotes were in line with the large supplier and more reasonable than other companies. We decided to go with CSI and Panasonic panels. Panasonic for their performance knowing we will be in the house for a long time. Part of our discussions with Jim included the installation process. Once we signed the contract we knew we would go into a ‘quiet’ period for a few weeks before the physical installation took place. During this time we would get sporadic e-mails from the county and the electric company so we knew Jim was busy taking care of the permitting/approvals. Once we had approval the installation was scheduled for a couple weeks out, the delay was due to weather. When the crew arrived they were polite and enthusiastic. Have not heard that much banter between a bunch of guys over two days without a cuss word (which impressed my wife and not our granddaughter). Each knew their role whether wiring in the house, in the shed or installing support rails and panels on the roof. Before they left they cleaned up to the point we would not have known they were there except for the panels, inverter and disconnects. The utility installed our net meter within ten days after the system was ready and we are now monitoring the performance of our system. Could not be more pleased with Jim and CSI!

Hands down this is the most professional company I have dealt with in a long time. Jim and his team are top notch! Jim gave me multiple options to fit my budget, and in the first two weeks, I produced enough power to cover my electric use in December. I am excited to see how much solar power these things can bring in. They have the best solar equipment there is. You will not be disappointed. Go Solar with Celestial Solar Innovations!!

Celestial Solar Innovations installed a 13.65 kW system for us in March 2018 and we have been very pleased. With the exception of a malfunction in one panel that was quickly detected and repaired, the system has performed flawlessly, even producing more electricity than estimated. The owner Jim Reilly is great to work with and is directly involved in the project from start to finish. From the beginning he was respectful of our time and schedule, meeting us at home on a Saturday morning. He explained the options, costs and the potential return on investment in a clear and concise manner. We found him to be very knowledgeable and honest without being pushy. Jim remained the main contact for the project and responded quickly to questions and concerns. The project was truly turn-key. Jim took care of all the paperwork—permits, PEPCO forms and rebates. We only had a little work online to confirm the changes with PEPCO. We were kept informed as to the schedule and the times when we needed to be home to provide access to the house. His crew was neat, orderly and efficient. We needed a new roof and Jim was able to provide a recommendation and coordinate the project with them. It has been a pleasure to work with Jim and Celestial Solar Innovations. He clearly cares about his company and his customers. He has our highest recommendations.

Celestial Solar just came out and completed my 26 panel roof installation. I couldn't be happier. Everything was done on time and with great care and attention to detail. My office is also the area with my electric panel and care was taken to minimize the dust and mess so I could get right back to work. Great job all around.

Jim and the team at Celestial Solar have been wonderful. He was patient and explained everything well. I was super excited and have 55 panels on my Pole Barn now. I tried a few other companies, but they really weren't that reputable and I was a bit concerned about them. These folks know what they are doing and are smart and knowledgeable.

The process was smooth sailing. From our first meeting with Jim, the owner of Celestial Solar, within three months he had designed our system for our roof, we had sorted out the solar loan through a company which he recommended followed by the 3-day professional installation. Celestial Solar was the only company which actually visited our home when we were compiling quotes. Jim suggested added extra panels on an adjacent roof to increase electrical production to nearly cover our annual usage. Throughout the entire process we never felt pressured to buy. We had plenty of time to reach our decision. This is a great local company which we strongly recommend for your solar needs.

I am incredibly happy with using Celestial Solar for my new 25 KW system. My first bill came back today and it was for $5.36 with a month of lots of rain. My normal bill this time of year is from 300 to 350 dollars. Jim Reilly took care of everything from the moment I signed the paperwork. It was completely hassle free from my point of view. The installers were very considerate and courteous and worked extremely hard from day one. I had one small connection issue after a month which Jim had corrected immediately. Everyone was efficient, kind and very professional throughout the process. I cannot recommend more such a professional and dependable organization for your solar needs. Prices seem largely the same across the different Solar companies so I felt service would be the most important variable. I am very pleased using Celestial Solar as they are small enough to get personalized service but large enough for great experience and security in future support. Celestial gets 5 stars from me. I can’t wait to see the savings roll in for the next 20-30 years.

Bottom line up front: If you are reading this, you are considering solar. You have many options. If, at the very least, you do not sit down with Mr. Jim Reilly than you are doing yourself a disservice. It was his professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to answer (many) of my questions; all while treating me like I was his one and only customer that sealed my decision. I have not regretted that decision and love the quality of work he and his team did. His entire team carries his demeanor and professionalism. The ratings you see about Celestial Solar are genuine and indicative of what you can expect. Prior to meeting with Mr. Reilly I had been approached by [COMPANY THAT WILL REMAIN NAMELESS] and the salesman was doing his job. Not knocking him, but the lack of all the characteristics I mentioned above was a deal breaker for me. They did, however, peek my interest in solar. After doing my research and coming across Celestial Solar (and all of their great reviews), I decided to setup a meeting. If you have read this far, you know exactly what took place after the meeting. Again, you have many options, but do yourself a favor and give Celestial Solar a meeting. If my experience is any indication of what you can expect - you will not regret it. It costs you nothing to have the meeting, but it will cost you some "what if" should you go another route that does not workout. Celestial Solar is impressive and I know they will have continued success!

After researching solar products and companies, Celestial Solar jumped to the front of my list because it was local and because reviews gave the feeling of a very personable experience. This was reinforced when the owner, Jim, came by to visit. He spent quite a bit of time with us giving us the history of the company and getting to know us. When we got to the actual products he again spent a lot of time explaining and answering questions though there was no sales push. When we decided this was the way we wanted to go, he provided us with our options and let us decide what was best for us. He remained with us through the entire process again explaining everything that was being done and answering any questions. He was always available and followed up everything quickly. His crew that worked on the panel installation had Jim’s pleasant personality and were very professional in all they did. They also answered all of our questions and were nice enough to let me peek over their shoulders at times to see what they were doing. They were thorough in cleaning up and continually asked if the work was to our satisfaction. The end product was just as Jim said it would be and the final cost was as agreed upon in the contract. It was clearly explained to us what was going on while the system was running and how to use the monitoring app to see what the system was doing. The whole process was a positive experience and we are very happy with our solar system. The company understands what makes a consumer happy and Jim is the perfect leader to ensure this vision is instilled in his crew. This provides for a great experience with purchasing and installing the system and a feeling of confidence in both the product and company. Meet with Jim and see for yourself...I guarantee you will be impressed!

This project went as smooth as a baby's bottom. Jim Reilly was very nice and personable. He made sure that he answered all of our questions. The estimates that he provided are consistent with the amount of energy our system has generated since "go live". We would highly recommend this company to anybody who is interested in exploring solar!

I did a lot of research and got qoutes from other solar providers prior to contacting Jim at Celestial Solar. He met with me quickly and was straight to the point with no attempts to upsell. The system he installed for me provides more power and cost less than all the other qoutes. He was also able to go from meeting with me to finished install in under 3 months. I had been working with other companies for almost 2 years with no work starting.

Jim installed solar panels on our home in Potomac. He was professional and helpful. The crew worked quickly and were nice. We price shopped and his rates were competitive. We strongly recommend them.

Jim was a pleasure to work with and very helpful in designing the system that I wanted at a price I could afford. He walked me through every step of the process, and didn't need any hard-sell tactics to show the benefits of going with a local company. His crew was very professional, arrived on time and finished in less than a day. They even came back to oversee the county inspection. Now my system is producing nearly as much power as I use, in spite of the morning shade that other installers were afraid of. I could not have asked for a better experience!

The team at Celestial Solar Innovations were great to work with and very helpful. In our meetings with Jim, he answered all of our questions, even multiple times. We also emailed him questions and he always got back to us right away, either via phone or email. He walked us through the whole process. The installation of the 25 solar panels was quick and painless, and only took a day and a half. They take care of the entire process with getting permits and inspections, making it very easy for the homeowner. Jim made sure that we only got the amount of panels we needed, rather than the amount that would have fit on the roof, not taking advantage of us not knowing everything about solar. We look forward to working with him once battery storage becomes available. We would recommend this company to anyone.

Jim Reilly and his team at Celestial Solar were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Jim was very straight forward and transparent about what to expect and with the time frames of everything. He was never pushy which I appreciated very much. He gave us the information and let us decide what to do. His communication throughout the entire project was great. He constantly updated us on where we were in the project. His installation crew was quick, clean, and very respectful. The system is working just as well as he said it would. I felt very comfortable working with Jim and his crew through the entire process. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to go solar.

My search for a company that I could trust to help guide me through all of the solar panel installation options led me to Celestial Solar Innovations. The company received consistently stellar reviews. Jim Reilly, the owner, came to my house to present his proposal and options. He fully explained the entire process leading up to installation, what would happen during installation, inspections, and paperwork. Jim honestly compared his prices to his competitors. Jim answered every question I asked, he responded quickly to emails and texts and helped me through the loan process. The installation team was professional and courteous and stayed on schedule despite frigid temperatures. I’ve now had two months of bills with the solar panel system in place and have seen a 50-60% reduction in cost in both February and March. If you make the decision to purchase solar panels, I highly recommend Celestial Solar Innovations to do the work for you. You will find them to be committed to meeting your needs, professional and very helpful.

Great! I first started contacting larger businesses and then reached out to local solar companies. Jim with Celestial Solar reached out to me and discussed all of the solutions and came to my house to present a few designs within a week. I quickly received an estimate and no pressure to go through with the sale. It was a significant discount versus larger companies and I felt extremely comfortable going with Jim. The installation was quick, turnaround with BGE was great and my first complete month with solar I have a -208kWh credit! When with all black panels and are thrilled with them!

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We interviewed multiple providers after already having done some extensive research. I strongly recommend being prepared and understanding the pros and cons of installing a solar system and being sure it is the right investment for you. If it is, then Jim and Celestial Solar are top notch. Even after determining that solar is the right fit, there are decisions to be made such as micro inverters versus power optimizers. Some companies install one or the other. Jim can help guide you through all of this, but again you should also do your own research. Jim took the time to listen to us and understand what we wanted and built on that providing us with an efficient, aesthetically pleasing system. We went with all black panels and the installation crew did an amazing job in being sure that none of the wiring was visible. They were able to run the cables through our insulated attic! Jim replies to emails and is easy to get a hold of. We have now received two electric bills and we are saving money. In fact, our last bill (which reflected a full month of solar) was $20! A twenty dollar electric bill!

I had a 5.36kw system installed on my house in mid September by celestial solar. I have been very pleased with every aspect of the installation. Celestial’s owner, Jim reilly, has been very thorough, informative, sincere and attentive. I felt like he really wanted me to have what was a good fit for me and my situation rather than pushing me into buying something just for “the sale”. Chris and the installation crew did a great job and communicated responsibly about when they were coming and what was to be done. Needed a wire run to the inverter shifted in my basement after the installation and there was no argument. I have been pleased with the performance of the system after 2 months and it looks like it will exceed the design expectations!! I full heartily recommend celestial solar as a highly professional company that will deal with you with honesty and integrity.

I became interested in looking into solar after my in-laws put solar on their home and were able to completely eliminate their electric bills. I decided to interview 3 different companies to get an idea of cost and recommended technology. I initially researched companies via Angie’s list and determined the best companies in the solar category. After interviewing all three companies I found the Celestial solar stood out in price, flexibility and design. Jim Reilly listened to my needs and presented a solar configuration with exactly what I was looking for. He met all of my requirements for the system and also provided the lowest price versus the competitors. Initially it made me nervous that he had such a low price, but after looking over numerous reviews and investigating the solar hardware he was providing I realized that he knew what he was doing and was not cutting corners in any way. So far the system has exceeded my expectations and produces more than what I was hoping every month. I could not be happier with Jim and his team and would recommend that anyone looking for solar in Maryland call Jim first!

I don't normally write reviews, in fact, this is my very first one. The short review is that Celestial Solar Innovations is the best solar installer in the area. Pick them and know that you will receive the best system for your needs and it will be effective and worry free for 25+ years. If you want to know why, continue to the long version below. We've always been pro-solar, but have always pushed it off for later. I guess its because the project seems daunting with a lot of unknowns. How do we get started? How does it work? How do I know what system I need? Do I have to get the utilities involved? How do I find the best installer? What if they do a terrible job? Do I need a permit? Is my roof going to leak? How much power will I really make? Can I afford this? What questions am I forgetting to ask? Is now the right time? Let me introduce you to Celestial Solar Innovations. I spent the better part of a month researching solar technology and solar installers and concluded that the right time is now and the right installer is Celestial Solar Innovations. I worked with Jim (the owner) from the beginning all the way to the end. They are the best because: 1. Knowledgeable. I had compiled a list of questions and concerns. Jim quickly answered them and described how the products they use were carefully chosen precisely to meet those concerns. Example: I am worried about my roof leaking. Jim replys with a description of the anchors they use and how they are the most leak-proof. He then followed up with a video illustrating why those anchors are the best at preventing leaks. They do a lot of these and Jim is a wealth of knowledge. 2. Responsiveness. I threw every question and concern I had at Jim the first time we met, but ofcourse I continued to think of more questions and concerns as the project progressed. Jim is super responsive by phone and email. Even today, after going live with my solar system, I email Jim and he replies quickly. 3. Experience. The folks at Celestial Solar Innovations were great to work with. They are very skilled, experienced, courteous and the work looks amazing. This project began quickly and finished quickly. They have the resources and planning expertise to get you up and running asap. I never had to wonder when things were going to get started or how long it was going to take to get done. In my case, they even came on a Sunday. There will be no nagging necessary to get things done. 4. Quality. Celestial Solar Innovations has carefully selected only the best and most proven parts that the industry offers. Everything chosen is geared towards having zero maintenance, zero problems and the best power generation for 25+ years. Even the placement of things and how and where to run the wiring is carelly chosen and expertly implemented to keep your house looking awesome. For my house, you cannot even tell that we are running solar unless you go to the backyard. There is no ugly galvanized piping that runs down my roof to the side of my house for example. 5. Worryfree. Jim will be there from beginning to end. I did my research and had a giant checklist. Each item was accounted for by Jim in their process. All of the paper work with the utility, the county, the rebates, the financing, the scheduling for inspection, utility meter installation, approval etc. were all done by Celestial. I didn't have to call or schedule any appointments. Jim ensures you get all of the tax benefits, rebates, etc. that you are eligible for and his staff files all of the paperwork for you. Don't push solar any later. The right time is now, the technology is mature, the tax credits and rebates will eventually start phasing out and Celestial Solar Innovations is available to implement your solar system perfectly.

When my husband and I decided that we wanted to have solar panels installed, we did an extensive amount of research and believed we were experts when we finally began our search for a company to install the system. Jim Reilly of Celestial Solar Innovations represented one of four solar companies we scheduled to meet with. We were immediately comfortable with Jim when he came to our home to discuss our goals and options. We did not feel any amount of pressure during the entirety of the meeting. There was never any ego in his pitch (something we felt with a couple of the other contractors), just pride and sincerity. The valuable information Jim provided led us to quickly realize that we were not the experts we believed we were. Jim patiently listened to and answered our questions and concerns, and by the end of the meeting we felt that Jim had not only given us a clear understanding of what we could expect both immediately and in the future, but also that we could secure an even better system than we had imagined without exceeding our budget. He thoroughly described the make-up of the system. As we were considering our options over the next couple of weeks, Jim responded quickly and intelligently to all of our questions. The look of the panels was a high priority to us. We purchased the all black LG panels that Jim suggested and, in my opinion, our roof looks sharper than any other solar roof in our neighborhood or beyond because of those panels! It was also important to us that the conduits not be visible on the roof, and he assured us that they could be run through our attic, which they were. Jim was the only one of the four individuals we met with to tell us about the Quick Mount Elevated Seal anchors that his installers utilize, and I have peace of mind that our roof will have no leaks resulting from the anchors. We were provided various production expectations based upon different system sizes and ultimately went with a system that gives us a 100% return. It is very rewarding when I look at my BGE bill and see multiple days of credits to be applied against minimal charges that result from overcast and rainy days. Our first post-solar BGE bill was $28.00, and that is because we had a week without solar on that cycle, and we contribute to the Fuel Fund. We expect a credit on our next bill. The cost of the system was also a priority, of course. One of Jim’s first comments in that regard was that he predicted he would provide the second lowest quote to us. He was correct, but by the time we made our myriad of changes to our original specifications, his quote became the lowest of the four we received. He carefully explained the federal and state credits we would receive, as well as SRECs, and calculated that we would recoup all of our costs within seven years, well within the warranty period and long before we would have to replace any parts of the system. The process couldn’t have been easier on our end. We simply had to make the decisions, be home for a day, and write the checks. We have yet to reap the benefit of the credits, as we get to claim them on our 2017 returns, but we expect that Jim has proactively done all that needs to be done to secure those credits for us. We are extremely pleased with the system and the process, would highly recommend Celestial Solar Innovations to anyone seeking to install solar panels.

I had 3 in-home estimates and many more done online for solar panels. Jim was the most knowledgeable, up-front, and helpful person. Not only that, he was the least-expensive quote. Jim uses great panels, inverter, racking system and really knows his stuff. He also has a financing option through DCU/Sungage. Install went easy. 22 panels, 6.6kW system. We are up and running live now: -Everything was done as scheduled at the quoted price -Celestial Solar Innovation handled all permits, inspections, meter change, and even the MD grant -Jim responds immediately to any questions or concerns before-during-after, whether by phone or email -Great system (and online monitoring is nice!) The best way to describe this company is excellence through experience, knowledge, quality products, commitment and attention to detail in their service. I highly recommend Jim and Celestial Solar Innovations.