Business Details
Your Trusted Solar Energy Partner in the DMV Area
Ipsun Solar specializes in residential and commercial solar installations across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Founded by an electro-mechanical engineer with a background in sustainable transportation initiatives, the company has completed over 1,000 installations since its inception. Acquired by Civic Renewables in 2024, Ipsun maintains a focus on quality, offering 25+ year hardware warranties and partnering with industry leaders like SolarEdge and Enphase. As a certified B Corp and member of the Amicus Solar Cooperative, the company prioritizes ethical practices and environmental stewardship. Its team includes seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience in renewable energy, including master electricians and solar specialists.The Ipsun App provides customers with real-time energy monitoring and system management tools. The company emphasizes transparency in pricing and leverages federal incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act to make solar accessible. With dedicated maintenance services and battery storage solutions, Ipsun ensures long-term energy resilience for homeowners and businesses alike. Its commitment to local communities is reflected in partnerships with agricultural producers and rural small businesses through programs like REAP. Operational efficiency and customer-centric approaches define Ipsun's service model, from initial consultation to post-installation support.
Services
Solar Installation
Battery Storage
Solar Maintenance
Commercial Solar
Residential Solar
System Monitoring
Energy Audits
Permit Assistance
Grid Connection
Solar Financing
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ year hardware warranties on all solar installations
- Our team includes master electricians certified with SolarEdge and Enphase
- We are the first Virginia C-PACE solar project implementers
- Our B Corp certification reflects our commitment to ethical business practices
- We've completed 1,000+ solar installations across the DMV region
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
- Amicus Solar Cooperative
What people say
Expert installations
Reliable maintenance
Commitment to sustainability
Personalized approach
Transparent pricing
Services
Solar Installation
Custom residential and commercial solar panel installations tailored to property specifications and energy needs. Our NABCEP-certified professionals design systems that maximize energy production while meeting local code requirements. With options for roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems, we ensure optimal solar harvesting for every property type.
Battery Storage
Home battery solutions that store excess solar energy for use during nighttime or grid outages. We offer integrated systems from leading manufacturers like Tesla and Enphase, ensuring reliable backup power and increased energy independence. Our installations include comprehensive system monitoring and performance optimization.
Solar Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance packages for solar energy systems including panel cleaning, inverter checks, and performance diagnostics. Our certified technicians provide both scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services to ensure maximum system efficiency and longevity across residential and commercial installations.
Commercial Solar
Turn-key solar solutions for commercial properties and nonprofit organizations. Services include system design, permitting, installation, and ongoing maintenance for warehouses, churches, and government buildings. We leverage federal incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act to maximize ROI for business clients.
Residential Solar
Complete solar solutions for homeowners including system design, permitting, installation, and monitoring. Our team handles all aspects of the transition to solar energy, from initial consultation to final inspection, with flexible financing options and 25+ year equipment warranties.
People
Jim Cahill
General Manager
Operational leader in renewables since the 1990s with experience at SolarCity, Tesla Energy, and SunRun. Serves as SVP of Operations for Civic Renewables and General Manager of Ipsun Solar.
Hayden Rogers
Operations Manager
Master electrician licensed in four states with thousands of solar installations. Certified with SolarEdge and Enphase, bringing technical expertise to every project as Operations Manager.
Mike Fisch
Director of Sales
Over a decade leading clean energy sales in the Mid Atlantic region. Focuses on customer-first approach and regional market expertise as Ipsun's Director of Sales.
Herve Billiet
Co-founder
Renewable energy veteran and master electrician. Former strategy consultant for the U.S. Department of Energy on major renewable energy projects. Co-founder of Ipsun Solar.
Matt Deeds
Solar Specialist
Solar consultant with nearly 10 years of experience and over 1,000 installations. Focuses on transparent consultations and personalized solar solutions for residential clients.
Questions
What is the cost of a residential solar system?
Our systems range from $2.50–$4.00 per Watt depending on system size and requirements. A typical 5kW system costs $12,500–$17,500 before incentives.
What financing options are available?
We offer solar loans, power purchase agreements, leases, and C-PACE financing. Nonprofits can utilize the Inflation Reduction Act's Direct Pay Provision.
Do I need battery storage with solar panels?
Battery storage is optional but recommended for energy independence. It allows use of solar power at night and during grid outages for added security.
Will I still receive utility bills with solar?
Yes, as most systems remain grid-connected. However, net metering programs in the DMV area allow crediting excess energy production against your bill.
What areas do you service?
We serve Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia with local offices and warehouse facilities in both DC and Fairfax, VA.
What warranties do you provide?
We offer a 25+ year hardware warranty on all solar installations, covering panels, inverters, and workmanship for long-term system reliability.
Reviews (6)
Chris Wiegard
Jan 31, 2022
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We had an estimate performed for our roof from Ipsun. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They not only gave us a detailed proposal for installing solar panels, but were frank and honest about obstacles such as tree shade and the need for roof replacement first. We recommend them highly!
Matt W.
Oct 29, 2021
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Got solar panels, car charger, and "heavy-up" panel upgrade. Love my set-up. Have a great car charger that takes advantage of my car's ability to pull 48amps when I need to charge the car quickly or when I have a guest that needs to use my charger. When I have the opportunity to top-up the charge in my car and charge more slowly, I am able charge during the day time and use the app that Ipsun provides to match the car charge rate with the solar production of my panels, charging my car with clean solar energy. When I'm not using my solar energy for my car, I am putting excess
Jenny C.
Sep 17, 2020
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Ladies and gentlemen - when it came to resolving issues with our project, it took weeks to get a response from Ipsun. But bring these issues into the public sphere, and they'll respond in a fraction of the time. Shameful. (Although not as shameful of having the owner's wife write a 5* review, as happened below...or having employees, relatives, and "social media contractors" writing similarly inflated reviews on other forums in clear violation of their policies. Certainly explains the disconnect in reviews vs. reality mentioned earlier!)
Ipsun had over a year to make this right
Ipsun had over a year to make this right
Barbara H.
Sep 05, 2018
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Ipsun Power! Everyone we worked with was thoroughly professional. They did a great job of explaining each step in the process, from the initial evaluation and proposal, through the installation, all the way to flipping the switch. The actual installation was smooth and speedy, and the installers cleaned up after themselves so well that you couldn't even tell they had been there. They sent us copies of all forms we would need to apply for the solar tax credit. The panels are working beautifully and already earning their keep! We would definitely use
Ali D.
Aug 21, 2018
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Excellent company
From the start Ipsun Power was great to work with. They did a survey of our property and made suggestions, each suggestion was backed with metrics to help us understand the impact of the system size that we were considering. They were VERY responsive in answering any questions that we had and when we needed time to think, they backed off and didn't pressure us. The workers were very professional, clean and quick. My dog Peanut absolutely loved them which was actually cute as they would pet her over the gate each time they passed. Everything about the experience was top
From the start Ipsun Power was great to work with. They did a survey of our property and made suggestions, each suggestion was backed with metrics to help us understand the impact of the system size that we were considering. They were VERY responsive in answering any questions that we had and when we needed time to think, they backed off and didn't pressure us. The workers were very professional, clean and quick. My dog Peanut absolutely loved them which was actually cute as they would pet her over the gate each time they passed. Everything about the experience was top
Steven S.
Aug 10, 2018
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Amazing service. I had ordered the monitoring device that needed upgrading. Herve was quick to respond and accommodate what it was that I needed. Sent it out with no fuss. It was a pleasure to see responsiveness and good communication in a company as so many lack this skill.
