The Chicago Solar Energy Company

Solar Energy of Illinois, also known as The Chicago Solar Energy Company, is a Chicago land business established in 2005 dedicated to providing affordable alternatives to rising electric costs for residential, business, and industrial customers. While the company itself was founded in 2005, they state they have been helping homeowners lower electric bills by installing photovoltaic solar energy systems since 1982. The company aims to help customers diversify their energy sources, improve efficiency, and save money. They are based in Glenview, IL, and serve the states of Illinois (IL) and Wisconsin (WI).

The company’s credentials include a 10-year warranty on installation, parts, and labor, an ELECTRICAL LICENSE, General Business Liability Insurance, being Bonded, and holding NABCEP certification. They partner with manufacturers such as Uni Rac, Fronius, Enphase, Tigo, and Schneider Electric, and list Civic Solar as an associated installer. Customer reviews, however, are highly mixed, with one detailing a serious negative experience involving a house fire during installation, multiple code violations, and being allegedly scammed out of $35,000, while another review refers to them as the best and easiest firm to work with.