Blue Raven Solar

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About Blue Raven Solar

Blue Raven Solar offers solar power technology services. The company prioritizes a simple, straightforward process by helping customers every step of the way, including creating the designs, filling out the appropriate permits and installation.

Pros
  • Zero-down financing
  • Fixed interest rates and payments
  • Production guarantee
  • Referral cash bonus
Cons
  • Pricing unavailable online
  • Not available in all areas

What is Blue Raven Solar?

Blue Raven Solar provides homeowners with a simple and affordable way to buy the best solar technology and own their solar power systems without leasing from a third party.

The company designs a system for your home, obtains permits and installs the components. Most installations are complete in one day. For those with qualifying credit scores, there are no upfront installation costs and power is free for the first 18 months. Blue Raven customers will save an average of $20,000 to $80,000 on electricity costs over 20 years, according to the company.

Blue Raven Solar uses the latest solar panel technology, including black-on-black, monocrystalline silicon solar panels and Enphase microinverters. All Blue Raven solar plans include a smart thermostat and LED lighting for your home. Blue Raven comes with a 25-year panel guarantee and a two-year production guarantee. The company also provides free system monitoring.

How does Blue Raven Solar work?

The Blue Raven Blue Power Plus plan combines the concept of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the benefits of solar ownership. Qualified customers pay $0 upfront and get free power for 18 months. The loan agreement lets the homeowner own the solar panel system while paying it off over time and keeping 100% of the power savings. Monthly payments and interest rates do not increase during the life of the loan, and there is no prepayment penalty.

A consultant from Blue Raven Solar will talk with you over the phone about your options. Installations are customized to take advantage of the most ideal location for the solar panels and other components. The company also helps with obtaining permits. Once the design is complete and proper permits are in place, installation takes one day in most cases.

How much does Blue Raven Solar cost?

Blue Raven Solar’s cost varies based on the size of installation. The company does not provide specific pricing on its website, but potential customers can call or fill out a form to be contacted by a representative for a free consultation and information about pricing.

Qualified customers pay $0 upfront and get 18 months of free solar power. The cost of the system is financed over time with a loan. Monthly payments and interest rates are fixed for the life of the loan.

Blue Raven Solar FAQ

Where is Blue Raven Solar located?

Blue Raven Solar is incorporated in Orem, Utah. The company has multiple offices and locations in the states it serves.

Where is Blue Raven Solar available?

Blue Raven Solar is currently available in 21 states:

  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nevada
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
How long does Blue Raven Solar installation take?

Once the design is finalized and permits are obtained, Blue Raven Solar installation takes one to two days. Customers should allow additional time for inspection and approval before use.

Is Blue Raven Solar legit?

Blue Raven Solar offers a legitimate solution to solar power system ownership that lets homeowners purchase solar panels with a loan. Qualified customers pay $0 down and get free solar power for 18 months. Homeowners who want to increase their homes’ values by adding solar but can’t afford to buy the system outright have a path to solar ownership with Blue Raven.

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    Customer ServiceFinancing

    Reviewed June 25, 2024

    Dakota **, the rep from Blue Raven Solar has been great from the get go and I can’t appreciate him enough for answering tons of my questions and at the same time showing all the patience while I obtained my financing. He has done a fabulous job following with whoever in order for my project to move forward. Answering my emails even at late hours in the night is something going beyond what’s called for. He's so customer oriented that people would love to go with him anytime. Blue Raven should be proud of having him as part of their company.

    Blue Raven has designed where I would get max output from the panels that were installed. They are guaranteeing the power output for 25 yrs. Even at the end of 25 yrs, it'll generate 85% of it's capacity, per their warranty. Hopefully, I would have close to zero dollar bills from my energy company for my electricity consumption.

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    Response from Blue Raven Solar

    Hi Sridhar! We are so happy to hear that your experience with your representative was positive. Please feel free to reach out with any future questions! Have a nice day! -Emma A.

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      Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & Marketing

      Reviewed June 21, 2024

      1st Touch, sales, scheduler, permitting, creating service order great. Install, quality assurance, self assessment, closure/punch need attention 6 on 1-10 scale 10 being best. Service order follow-up, still waiting for someone to contact us, 30+ days. Install crew, seemed nice but attention to details lack, caring of finishes-scratched 45 day old $41K metal roof. Wires hanging down, uneven mounting from L side to R side of street side view. Installed rail clamps then relocated crimping roofing metal. Accidentally turned off garage freezer, lost all contents, no follow-up yet 30+ days. Electrical standards meet. No follow-up after install. $100K system and seems we are off the care list now. System is working great, calculations seem to be accurate, easy to use app. Tax form for rebate, you are completely on your own or hire a tax person, it is not easy. I am old a need an easy button on that effort.

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar

      Hi James, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear that the majority of your experience has been positive! As for the crimping of your roof and the freezer issue, please contact our Work Orders team at 385-265-2270 and they will be happy to assist you further! - Emma A.

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      Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

      Reviewed April 28, 2024

      Andrew is one of the best sales representatives I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and doing business with. He was so nice, showed up fifteen to twenty minutes ahead of time. He was so polite, he explained everything that would happen in deal from day one. The workers installing it was very, showed up ahead time, cleaned up afterwards, ask me if I had any questions, please feel free to ask and told me what the next step would be. I was never at a loss to what was going on. Andrew explained things to where it was so easy to understand. He kept in touch with us the whole time while the project was ongoing. The people and the customer service at Blue Raven were so nice in helping out with answering any questions after the installation.

      When it came time to flip the switch from regular electricity to solar power, the utilities department at Blue Raven was so nice in talking me through each step (very easy to do). We are so pleased and glad that we went with Blue Raven Solar. Getting back to the sales person Andrew, he is a phenomenal person. I’m not a sales person or paid spokesman for Blue Raven but I would tell anyone thinking about buying a solar system to ask for Andrew at Blue Raven and you cannot go wrong, I give you my word! Andrew is truly a down to earth person, he still keeps in touch with us periodically. I would give Andrew five stars.

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar

      Hi Robert! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how positive your experience was! We are glad that the solar process was smooth from the very start! If you have any questions come up, please don't hesitate to reach out! -Brenden B.

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      Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsTechMaintenance

      Reviewed April 3, 2024

      I did a lot of homework prior to making my solar array Purchase. I already owned a ground mount array using the prior generation German Made Enphase Micro Inverters. I shopped wanting the wonderful redundancy offered by the design. Instead of losing a whole string of solar panels, this design loses only the failed/damaged panel and reports it is not functioning. I also read about the poor service provided by installers where it took months to get the system signed off and operational. I specifically interviewed each of about 7 installers and got their customer ratings from on-line sources and all of them had major issues and seemed to lack a substantive staff able to really solve the post install problems. Then I found Blue Raven Solar and its customer rating show how attentive they are to any defects or delays and I hired them after I verified the design and component choices (which are state of the art and robust with excellent 25 yr warranties).

      My 5KW install was almost perfectly executed but for one early inspection that Blue Raven did not show up for. Luckily the inspector came back the next day and passed the system at stage 2 so no time was lost. The system was signed off within two days of completion and operation approval followed about the next day. It turned on with no flaws. I was delighted with this result. Whenever I called for information or help with re-configuring communications or how to... I got help onsite within a day or two. I made the right choice and would like to tell the world about how well Blue Raven does installations. There was a delay between signing the contract and start of install since so many Solar arrays are being done locally. They do have to find and verify any third party installers which they choose to hire.

      Colorado is known for its sunshine and arrays can produce a high percentage of their rated panel output. This reduces the time to recover the initial investment. I chose to buy my array upfront. The federal rebates help reduce the out of pocket expense. My original 10kW array using the Enphase micro inverters has operated flawlessly for over 12 years. It paid back my install costs at the 12th year so the other 13 warranted years are destined to pay by my investment and more a second time since rates keep going up. I would definitely choose Blue Raven again. The salesperson knew his product and intervened in my favor every time that I had any issues. I also sold a neighbor a system like mine and Blue Raven took care of her in the same way and I got a $500 rebate for my referral. What's not to like?

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar

      Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! It sounds like your experience with Blue Raven Solar has been smooth from the initial sale through the installation! We appreciate your dedication to renewable energy and your recommendation to others! Make sure to keep enjoying your solar savings! -Brenden B.

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      Installation & SetupTech

      Reviewed Jan. 30, 2024

      All four guys from the East Idaho crew were awesome! The panels and supplies for my installation arrived promptly at 7 AM. That is exactly what time Blue Raven told me they would be here. The delivery driver took care to not scrape my driveway. He then placed the materials in a spot where they were not blocking or impeding any traffic. The lead installer, Andy, showed up shortly after the supplies got here. Andy walked me through the installation process. Andy checked with me to make sure that the placement of the main electrical panel was in a place that was going to be aesthetically pleasing and functional. The other two installers, Brandon and Kyle, were kind and knowledgeable about the system that they were installing.

      The entire team that was here at my home, took very good care to make sure that they picked up after themselves. They completed the job in a timely manner. It is absolutely apparent that Blue Raven takes time in their hiring process when it comes to their installation crew. Long story short, I am extremely happy with the way things went this morning.

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar

      Hi Robert, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your installation experience! It sounds like everything was positive and communicated well! Enjoy your solar savings! -Brenden B.

      Customer Service

      Reviewed Nov. 4, 2024

      I have been trying to sell my home with solar panels on it for over a month. Blue Raven used Sunpower Financial to finance to solar equipment. Sunpower Financial placed a lien on my solar equipment. This lien has to be lifted to sell my home. Sunpower Financial filed bankruptcy and of course has "record high" call volumes and is basically unreachable. When you do get someone on the phone they are not capable of answering anything other than baseline questions at best. Blue Raven washed their hands off me and can be of no help. Now I cannot sell my home. Instead I now have two mortgages to pay for the foreseeable future.

      DO NOT BUY SOLAR. It is nice to have your bill reduced but these solar panels are tied into the grid so they are not helpful at all during power outages or any potential grid failures. You will have an electric bill still. I am still getting electric bills and no one even lives in my home right now. The solar cannot even provide enough to null my bill when no one even lives in the house. On top of that, if you ever want to sell your home, it is impossible.

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar
      Hi Trystn, because Blue Raven Solar worked with Sunpower Financial as a third-party lender, we are unable to assist with the loan transfer process or intervene in matters related to the lien on your solar equipment. Please know that we have done everything within our power to assist you throughout this process. Still, since the loan is through a separate entity, we are unable to directly help with any loan or lien-related issues. We recommend continuing to follow up with Sunpower Financial to resolve this matter.

      The solar panels cease production during power outages as a safety measure. Additionally, while we guarantee the production of the solar panels, we are unable to promise a specific utility bill offset. Various factors, such as changes in energy consumption, environmental conditions, and utility rate structures can influence the system’s performance, and these factors are beyond our control. As for your concern about ongoing utility bills despite the property being vacant, we recommend reaching out to your utility company to ensure that your account is being accurately billed, as there may be charges related to base fees or standby power that are still being applied even when the home is unoccupied. If you have any other questions, please reach out to us directly at reviews@blueravensolar.com. -Emma A.

      Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsSales & MarketingPrice

      Reviewed Oct. 28, 2024

      I live in Michigan and my experience with Blue Raven Solar has been terrible. It took 3 times of them coming out to get the panels installed but the worst is the bait and Switch. BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT THEY WRITE IN THE QUOTE AND CONTRACT MATCH!! They talk about how they can offset your entire electricity bill and all you'll pay is a connection fee and that your unused credit will roll over to the next month. They had my electric bill in their hand, loaded it in their system and both the sales rep and many different people from their HQ in Utah all spoke to this. None of it was true. We were sold a system that COSTS us extra money each month and it only provides about 25% of our energy use. When I called to confront them, they said, "nothing we say matters, only what we wrote in your contract."

      My advise is to run away from this company as fast as you can. They do not right their wrongs and they utilize bait and Switch. It you are still considering talking to this company, hire a lawyer, never sign anything without getting out a calculator and doing all the math yourself. I called Utah multiple times before I signed and spoke with our sales rep multiple times about it, but I didn't do the math and trusted that what ALL their employees were saying was true about the projected output of the system they were selling me. I NEVER would have bought system that was only supposed to support 25% of our known energy use.

      The communication was also terrible. The time zone difference was a giant problem with install and getting issues resolved. They do not repair damage they cause by placing very heavy solar panel palettes on your brick walkway. I told them NOT to place the pallet there. Additionally, the reviews online seem to magically disappear. How can a company that has been in business so long have so few reviews AND the number of reviews decreases. This is not a reputable company, they do not keep their word and they literally tell you you cannot trust anything they say.

      I already have a solar panel that is loose and they haven't even been on my roof for 3 months yet. My sales rep quit before my job was even installed. They "roll" the cost of materials that the workers "remove" from the job site without permission into the next jobs. You pay an inflated price and will only be told after you realize that they bait and switched you, that they "can sell you more panels." I give them zero stars.

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar

      Hi Aimee, we apologize that your installation experience did not reflect the standard of service we aim to provide at Blue Raven Solar. The delays you encountered were due to specific materials required by your roofing company to meet their unique warranty guidelines. These requirements included specialized attachments to ensure both the longevity of your roof and system.

      Regarding the system’s energy offset, the estimated offset was outlined in both your proposal and contract to provide transparency around expected production. The proposal presents this as an estimated figure tailored to your usage; however, as noted in the contract, offsets are projections rather than guarantees, as they depend on individual energy needs and environmental conditions. In addition to the contract, each customer has an introductory call where we review contract details, including the understanding that Blue Raven only promises what is in the written agreement.

      After reviewing photos of your brick walkway, our Work Orders Team found no evidence that the solar installation caused the damage. Furthermore, they determined that attempting repairs on the bricks could risk further complications.

      A Support Lead has followed up via email with suggestions on how to further increase your offset. If you have any further questions, please reach out to us directly at reviews@blueravensolar.com -Emma A.

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      Installation & SetupPrice

      Reviewed Oct. 26, 2024

      I am very happy with Blue Raven team and Lorenzo especially. Very seamless experience, amazing sales person and very professional installation crew. Very happy with the experience so far. The whole process took less than 45 days from start to finish and I was kept informed at every step. They provided the best design and cost recommendations based on my needs and the best in class panels and inverter.

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar

      Hi Kaushik! We really appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience! We are pleased to hear that your process was efficient and positive! Feel free to reach out with any future questions! -Emma A.

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      Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

      Reviewed Oct. 16, 2024

      I had a great experience with Blue Raven Solar, all my concerns were addressed and and questions answered quickly. The company and its personnel are friendly and professional. I would recommend Blue Raven Solar to anyone. Installation was completed in one day and clean up was thorough and well done. The whole process has been painless and easy to get through.

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar

      Hi Mark! We are so happy to hear that your interactions throughout the process were so positive! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review! Feel free to reach out with any future questions! -Emma A.

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      Reviewed Oct. 15, 2024

      It was a good experience. The people who put the panels on my house work hard and were very professional. They got the job done in one day. I would recommend this company to a friend. They do a good job. So if you want solar panels get a hold of Blue Raven, they do good work.

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      Response from Blue Raven Solar

      Hi Anthony! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy to hear that your experience has been positive and efficient! Please feel free to reach out with any future questions! -Emma A.

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      Blue Raven Solar Company Information

      Company Name:
      Blue Raven Solar
      Address:
      1403 N Research Way
      City:
      Orem
      State/Province:
      UT
      Postal Code:
      84097
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      blueravensolar.com