Our experience, meticulous attention to detail, and ethics set us apart.
Having worked in the solar industry for nearly 20 years, we can complete the job without the assistance of third parties or subcontractors. Throughout the installation, a licensed roofer, nationally certified solar installer, supervising electrician, and licensed master electrician will all be present on the job site. This will guarantee a seamless procedure and that the system satisfies or surpasses necessary codes and best practice design standards. In addition, we create every system in-house, never entrusting your home’s needs to an outside company.
We love what we do, and solar is more than simply our profession. Your solar system will be a testament to this concern for our work.
| Rating | Year Started | Company Website | Address |
| 5 | 2020 | celestarsolar.com | Illinois |
| Overview | Celestar Solar, a mission-driven company, is founded to do good work for good people. The aim is to install exceptional systems for individuals, families, and businesses served. Committed to educating and empowering customers for the best decisions. |
| Service Offered | Solar energy systems for residential and commercial clients. |
| Service Areas | IL |
Lead by owner Garrison Riegel, Celestar Solar is well respected for its extraordinary service and solar industry knowledge. Customers value Garrison’s careful explanations and gentle demeanor, which helps people not familiar with solar technology to find the installation procedure accessible. Many evaluations stress the differences between Celestar and other solar firms, pointing out the individualized service and all-around project support.
Customers have complimented Garrison on his ability to answer all questions—no matter how minor—as well as on his mastery of system design for highest energy output. With continuous system monitoring support and rebates and tax credit aid, the installation process is reported as swift and flawless. Consumers regularly say they are happy with their choices since the workmanship and customer service were first-rate.
With many customers stressing Garrison’s knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to customer happiness, Celestar Solar comes overall highly recommended for anyone thinking about solar panel installation.
| Garrison, the owner of Celestar Solar, is both knowledgable and passionate about the solar industry. He explains things very thoroughly, and is very patient in working with people who have limited knowledge of the industry. We spoke to several other solar companies before finding our way to Celestar, and the difference was night and day. I have a relative who spent time as CEO of a solar-related company, and he confirmed that Garrison’s recommendation for our installation was spot-on. |
| This past Fall my husband and I decided to pursue installing solar panels on our roof, but didn’t really know where to start. We looked into both renting the system and also buying it outright, and decided to go with Celestar Solar to install our solar. Garrison was incredibly helpful to work with and honest and upfront about everything. We were never made to feel like any of our questions were too small or silly, and Garrison was super knowledgeable and experienced and very good at breaking down all the confusing aspects of solar panels so that the average person (us) could understand and feel like we were making educated choices. I was impressed with how skilled he was at helping us configure the layout and maximize our solar production. The actual installation was quick and seamless. He also helped us make the necessary updates to our wiring/electric, file for rebates and tax credits, and get set-up with monitoring our system via an app on our phones. What’s nice is that he also continues to monitor the system remotely and has answered a couple questions we’ve had even post-installation. He was very responsive the whole way through. In fact, when we have dropped the ball he has been great at keeping things moving, and during the approval process he was proactive at keeping us updated with where we were in the process. We are very happy with our decision and highly recommend Celestar Solar to anyone considering solar panels. |
| We got PV panels in 2021 when we re-roofed. We’d had solar-hotwater panels for decades and didn’t want to part with them, but the contractor who installed those–a good friend–said it was time for PV and counseled us to call Celestar. How right he was! Garrison Riegel is more than a knowledgeable solar contractor. Garrison is the top contractor of any kind we’ve ever met (well, along with the man who recommended him 🙂 ). Every aspect of Garrison’s work was top-notch, from the craftsmanship to the paperwork. And he’s good-humored to boot. Our 21-panel system will supply all the energy we need (with the grid “banking” extra summertime production via net metering), and federal/state credits will offset installation costs. We’ve recommended Garrison to friends and neighbors; some have hired him; all have been pleased. What more can we say? We adore this man. |
| Celestar Solar has such deep experience designing and installing solar that we didn’t hesitate to trust them with our project (21 rooftop panels). Garrison Riegel, the owner, had advice and suggestions for us all along the way to help us navigate a rooftop condition issue and then get approved for both the carbon credits program and the net metering (sharing power to the grid) program. This all could have been overwhelmingly complicated, but I felt like we had an insider who knew what to anticipate and when. Their installation took half a day less than he thought (in December, no less!) and was exceedingly tidy and unobtrusive. The owner lives locally so you can tell he feels his reputation depends on good customer service. |
| Celestar was referred to me by a VP from a leading solar panel manufacturer. Owner, Garrison Riegel, was a pleasure to work with: on time, on budget, and very detailed workmanship. I HIGHLY recommend his company to anyone looking to install solar, he is very trustworthy and really values his customers! |