To choose the best solar companies in Indiana, we compared popular solar companies on ratings and reviews, equipment options, warranties, availability and other factors. Our picks may be Authorized Partners that compensate us — this does not affect our recommendations or evaluations but may impact the order in which companies appear. Read our full methodology for all the details on how we make solar company recommendations.
If you've been thinking about going solar in Indiana but aren’t sure where to start, ConsumerAffairs is here to help you compare your options and get the best deal. We’ve heard from more than 100,000 verified solar customers since 2018, including dozens in Indiana. Here’s what to expect and what to look out for.
Key insights
A typical solar panel installation costs $34,131 in Indiana.
The size of your solar panel system is a big factor in your total cost. It also depends on what incentives you’re eligible for, the condition of your roof and how much sunlight exposure it gets.
Average solar installation cost by system size in Indiana
5 kW
6 kW
7 kW
8 kW
9 kW
10 kW
Before federal tax credit
$15,500
$18,600
$21,700
$24,800
$27,900
$31,000
After federal tax credit
$10,850
$13,020
$15,190
$17,360
$19,530
$21,700
How can I pay for solar energy?
There are a few ways to pay for a residential solar energy system in Indiana. You have the option to pay the full cost upfront, but many people choose to finance their system through a solar loan.
Leasing is cheaper upfront, but you’ll be disqualified from some of the best financial incentives, such as the 30% federal solar investment tax credit. It could also (potentially) make it harder to sell your house.
You can take advantage of several solar incentives in Indiana, including a property tax exemption and feed-in tariffs. The federal solar investment tax credit (ITC) is still the most significant financial incentive for a lot of homeowners. The ITC reduces your federal tax liability by 30% of the cost of your solar energy system, including labor.
The ITC drops to 26% in 2033 and then 22% in 2034.
For example, if you spend $10,000 installing a solar panel system, the ITC is worth $3,000. If you owe $5,000 in taxes, the ITC reduces what you owe to $2,000. The ITC is a nonrefundable credit, meaning you can only claim up to the amount of taxes you owe. However, the credit rolls over to the next tax year if you don’t use the full amount.
Are solar panels worth it in Indiana?
With electricity costs continuing to rise, more Hoosiers are saying solar is worth it in the long run. Some like that solar energy gives them more energy independence, but it comes down to the savings for most. On average, Indiana homeowners with solar panels can avoid $56,472 in total utility costs over 25 years.
Homeowners with solar panels typically save $20,000 to $90,000 over 25 years.
In general, people who were dissatisfied after getting solar had issues with poor equipment or installation services. As with any major home upgrade, it's critical to pick a reputable company. Otherwise, your solar panels may not seem worth the money spent.
In the best-case scenario, though, going solar saves money. Even if you don’t completely eliminate your electric bill, you’ll likely be paying much less than you would for traditional utility bills. Assuming an upfront purchase, it takes about 12 years to break even (when your savings with solar panels make up for the cost).
As a rule of thumb, if your roof is more than 10 years old, consider fixing it before going solar. Installing solar panels on an old roof might mean you have to remove the panels, replace your roof and then reinstall the panels. This will cost around $5,000 for a 19-panel setup.
What to look for in a solar company in Indiana
In our experience, the best solar energy companies have a few things in common: great reviews, transparent contracts, reliable equipment and comprehensive warranties. We also suggest hiring NABCEP-certified installers. This shows you the company takes its business seriously.
Read reviews: Avoid companies with recurring red flags: Complaints about misleading sales tactics, equipment failures, billing issues and lack of communication are common themes in negative solar company reviews.
Get quotes: Get multiple solar quotes to compare prices and services. Be cautious of companies that provide significantly lower estimates than others (this may indicate lower quality).
Ask questions: Consider whether you want a solar storage battery, electric vehicle (EV) charger or a monitoring system to ensure optimal output. It’s also smart to ask about critter guards in most parts of Indiana. Make sure you understand everything about the payment terms, warranty or ongoing services.
We are not aware of any legitimate programs for free solar panels in Indiana. However, you can lease a solar energy system with little to no upfront costs. Just look out for scams that promise free solar panels — they can end up costing you quite a bit of money.
What’s the difference between a solar broker and a solar installer?
A solar broker is a middleman or intermediary who helps connect homeowners with solar installation companies. A solar installer specializes in designing, procuring and installing solar panels and related components. Ultimately, deciding between a solar broker and a solar installer depends on how much you want to be involved in the process.
A broker can be helpful if you value convenience. If you want more control and potentially lower costs, it’s best to work directly with a solar installer.
Is my HOA allowed to restrict solar panel installations?
Indiana passed a law in 2022 that made it more difficult for homeowners associations (HOAs) to block the installation of solar panels. But it’s not impossible — House Bill 1196 says that HOAs can require “certain screening and preapproval procedures” on solar panels, and HOAs can prohibit solar energy systems under some circumstances.
Should I replace my roof before installing solar panels?
As a rule of thumb, if your roof is more than 10 years old, consider fixing it before going solar. Installing solar panels on an old roof might mean you have to remove the panels, replace your roof and then reinstall the panels again. This will cost around $5,000 for a 19-panel setup.
The ConsumerAffairs Research Team used a research-backed, data-driven approach, which was informed by our expert editors, to choose the best solar companies. For this guide, we objectively weighted several key features to get our final rankings:
Reviews, ratings and testimonials: 40%
We analyzed solar company reviews by verified solar customers to gauge real-world satisfaction. Companies with generally positive feedback on our site scored highest in this aspect. Those with the most 4- and 5-star reviews by verified Indiana customers were given preference.
Warranties: 20%
A long warranty is important — it shows that a company stands behind its products and services. We compared companies on both equipment and craftsmanship warranty terms. All of our top picks for professional installation have warranties or production guarantees of at least 10 to 25 years.
Equipment selection: 20%
We evaluated each company’s selection of solar panels, storage batteries and inverters. Those with proprietary technology or a wide equipment selection from trusted brands ranked highest.
Financing and payment options: 10%
We gave preference to companies that offer multiple payment and financing options for transparent terms and conditions.
Reputation and local experience: 10%
We prefer to recommend those with a longer time in business and a solid track record of reliability in Indiana. Solar is a booming industry, and there are some sketchy installers out there. Company history, current reputation, mission and values were also considered.
Our goal is to highlight solar companies that are best equipped to meet most Hoosiers’s needs. The team regularly evaluates customer reviews, company information and industry trends to update our top picks:
Blue Raven Solar
Green Home Systems
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Offers solar energy systems for $0 down. Offers 18 months of free solar power. Handles design, permits and installation. Includes a 25-year manufacturer warranty. Available in select states across the country.
Solar energy solutions. Offers solar energy kits, DIY solar kits and lithium batteries. Small- and large-scale equipment. Online purchasing with shipping to 48 states. Partner installer network. Financing and warranty available.
Sunrun offers free energy consultations in 20 states. 15 years of experience. Sells and leases customized residential solar energy systems. Solar advisors offer one-on-one consultants to guide you through the details.
Solar panel installation. Residential and commercial solar panel projects. Includes 25-year workmanship and product warranty. Batteries available for backup storage. Free quotes by phone or online. Available nationwide.
Low-profile design with no visible hardware. One of the country’s largest solar installers. Easy-to-use app to customize settings. Offers in-house financing options. Price-match guarantee.
Provides solar panels, add-on Tesla Powerwall batteries and roofing replacements. Warranty coverage available. Financing and $0 upfront cost options. Free quotes. Available in 29 states plus other territories.
Residential solar panel design and installation and energy conservation insulation systems. Service areas extend across 56 cities over 17 states. Financing options available. Offers 25-year warranties.
Sells DIY solar and wind energy kits. Ships across all of the U.S., except Alaska and Hawaii. Accepts PayPal Credit, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Offers products from brands like Briggs & Stratton and Sol-Ark.
Specializes in residential and commercial solar energy system installations, energy storage and EV charging. Serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offers warranties on brands like Enel X and Enphase Energy.
Area-based solar installer for homes and businesses across the entire United States. Also offers roofing and engineering services. Financing is available through loans. Systems include SunPower components.
Headquartered in New York City and London. Performs solar installation services worldwide. Products from SMA, SunPower and Xantrex. Installs building-integrated panels in addition to roof and ground-mounted systems.
Commercial and industrial solar, including large-scale projects plus energy audits, EV charging and lighting systems. Offers installations across all 48 states in the U.S. mainland. Products from Schneider Electric and Siemens.
Residential and commercial solar panel design, installation and maintenance. Serves worldwide, including Middle East, Asia, Europe and the U.S. Financing options and warranties available.
Solar installer serving businesses in New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the South and the Midwest. Also offers operation and maintenance services for solar energy systems in these areas. Utility-scale installations available.
Commercial solar energy system installation plus EV charging across the continental U.S. Other construction-based services include data center construction, electrical engineering, infrastructure development and procurement.
Specializes in commercial and residential solar installations. Offers products from SMA and Tesla Powerwall. Also performs EV charging station installations. Services available across Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
Commercial and large-scale solar energy system installations plus HVAC services, refrigeration, LED lighting and battery sales. Serves the U.S. and some international areas. Financing options available.
Solar installer serving homes in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. Also provides HVAC, refrigeration and lighting services for cities, businesses, nonprofits and factories.
Commercial and utility-scale solar panel installations, energy monitoring and roofing services plus solar mounts and canopies. Serves the Northeast and the Midwest regions. Financing options and 25-year warranties available.
Many solar panel brands available. Sells solar panels, backup batteries and solar inverters. Three different financing types offered with multiple lender options. Costs typically range from $8,000 to $32,000.
Sells DIY solar kits throughout the U.S. Kits can be ground- or roof-mounted and include well-known brands like Enphase, Sol-Ark, IronRidge and SunSpark. Solar loans are available.
Solar parts dealer and installer offering systems for homes, businesses, industrial buildings and cities. Also offers small specialty solar systems. Installations worldwide. Equipment from a variety of manufacturers.
Solar installer offering systems for homes and businesses. Also offers small solar for RVs and boats, as well as wind systems. Installs nationwide. Offers products from Enphase Energy, Kyocera, Schüco and Sharp.
Specializes in commercial, industrial, governmental and utility-scale solar. Performs large-scale engineering and contracting projects worldwide. Large-scale EV charging station design and implementation.
Online solar marketplace. Connects you to solar panel installers and lenders. Online quotes in less than 60 seconds. Nationwide availability. Vetted installer network. Free quotes. Federal tax incentives for panel installation.
Residential and commercial solar in parts of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. 25-year warranty on panels and inverters. Five-year workmanship warranty and five years of leak protection. Zero-down for those who qualify.
Solar installer serving homes and businesses in the Indianapolis, Indiana area with solar energy system installations. Solar panel cleaning services also offered. Financing available in the form of loans.
Commercial, institutional, municipal and utility-scale solar energy system installations. Also offers construction services, power distribution, communications infrastructure and transportation contracting throughout the U.S.
Residential, commercial and agricultural solar panel installer offering services across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky. Also offers EV charging solutions. Financing options available.
Residential and commercial solar panel installer offering services across the entire continental United States. Also offers EV charging solutions. Financing options and warranties available.
Specializes in commercial and residential solar installations. Finance with capital leases, operating leases or pay upfront. Offers 25-year manufacturer's warranties on products and variable-term workmanship warranties.
Commercial and industrial solar installations, specializing in utility-scale installation. Carries JA Solar, LONGi, and SMA components. Founded in 1954. Service available nationwide.
Residential, commercial and agricultural DIY solar energy system kits and products shipped across the continental United States. Offers brands like EG4 Electronics and Hoymiles. Schedule a free consultation today.
Commercial solar installation and monitoring across the United States. Founded and headquartered in New Jersey. Finance through PPAs or loans. 25-year manufacturer’s warranty on panels. Been in business since 2009.
Residential and commercial installation of solar and wind energy systems plus EV charging in the Terre Haute area. Offers a 25-year warranty on solar panels and inverters. Financing available through loans.
Offers several types of plug-and-play DIY solar kits for homeowners to install without additional labor costs. Shipping throughout the United States. All products come with a 30-day return policy and a minimum one-year warranty.
Residential and commercial solar energy system installation, batteries and generators for the Louisville metropolitan area of Kentucky and Indiana. 25-year manufacturer’s warranty on systems with parts from SolarEdge and Sol-Ark.
Residential and commercial solar energy system installation and maintenance, backup power and EV charging in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. 25-year product and power warranty for roof-mounted systems with parts from SunPower.
Specializes in residential, commercial and industrial electrical services, solar energy system installations and batteries throughout the Chicago metropolitan area in Illinois as well as parts of Indiana and Wisconsin.
Residential, commercial and multifamily solar installations, solar water heating and solar pool heating in the eastern United States. Offers brands like Enphase Energy, SMA and SolarEdge. Finance with a loan.
Commercial solar energy system installation plus energy storage and EV charging across the U.S. Offers a 25-year warranty on solar array equipment. Finance with a solar loan, C-PACE loan, PPA or lease.
Residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and nonprofit solar energy system installation, batteries and storage for Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. Offers a three-year workmanship warranty.
Residential and commercial solar installations, EV charging, battery backup and battery storage in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. 25-year energy and materials warranty on systems with parts from Tesla.
Residential solar energy system installations, energy storage, solar monitoring and roofing services in 40 states nationwide. Offers brands like SunPower and Enphase Energy. Finance through a loan, lease or PPA.
Residential solar panel design, installation, maintenance and energy monitoring. Its service area extends across 19 states, including California, Florida and Texas. Leases and power purchase agreements available.
Sells DIY kits for installing solar energy systems. Ships to the lower 48 states. Offers a 15-year manufacturer's warranty and 25-year performance warranty on solar panels from AXITEC. Pay upfront or through a loan.
Commercial, nonprofit, military and industrial installation of solar thermal water heating systems in the United States. Offers brands like SOLARHOT. Pay upfront or finance through a loan.
Online retailer of solar DIY kits and other renewable energy products such as solar-powered lights, wind turbine kits, composting supplies and more. Offers free shipping on orders over $75.
Installs solar energy, solar hot water, solar pool heating and lighting for residential and commercial projects of all sizes. Offers installation services across the United States, plus sales and customer service worldwide.
Residential and commercial solar energy system installation and repair, battery backup, EV charging and energy monitoring for Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Offers brands like Enphase Energy, Generac and SunModo.
Commercial solar installation services. Covers businesses in the lower 48 states. Payment options include solar loans and power purchase agreements. Relies on manufacturer warranties.
Residential and commercial solar installations in Kentucky and Indiana. Offers free site assessments and feasibility studies for industrial and commercial customers. Designs and installs solar energy systems of all sizes.
Residential, commercial and agricultural solar energy system installation, battery backup and energy monitoring for parts of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Florida. Offers 25-year output and 10-year product warranties.
Residential and commercial installation service available worldwide, including special custom projects. Uses components by Enphase Energy and SMA. Service inspections available to ensure system fidelity.
Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, and performing installations nationwide. Installs residential and commercial solar electric systems. Offers grid-tied, off-grid, battery storage and EV charging.
Specializes in agricultural, commercial and residential solar installations. Hybrid systems available for residential installations. Offers products from AllEarth Renewables. Also performs wind turbine installations.
Phoenix, Arizona-based solar installer specializing in residential, commercial and industrial solar installations. Offers services across the entire United States. Also installs EV chargers.
Energy management company offering commercial and residential solar design and installation worldwide. Headquarters in Lehi, Utah. Has completed more than 5,000 projects around the world.
Residential and commercial solar installations, solar thermal, passive solar home design and hydronic radiant flooring heating systems in southern Indiana. Offers a 25-year warranty on solar panels from Panasonic and REC.
Solar installer serving homes in the mid-Atlantic region with solar power and water heating. Offers solar for businesses globally. Financing available through loans. Offers brands like OutBack Power, Sharp and Xantrex.
Based in Kansas. Offers solar energy system installations to businesses across the United States. Founded in 2006. Provides lighting services as well as energy auditing services and assessments.
Sells residential and commercial solar energy systems nationwide. Wide selection of brands. Installation is through contractors or DIY. Lifetime tech support in addition to manufacturer’s warranty.