The best solar installers in New Hampshire
A geographically balanced top 5 spanning Southern NH (Manchester / Nashua), Central NH (Concord / Bow), the Seacoast (Portsmouth area), the Upper Valley, and the Lakes Region — so homeowners across the state have a local-to-them option in the top picks. For other regions including the White Mountains and North Country, see Honorable mentions below.
ReVision Energy Local
Why listed: Employee-owned, B Corp certified — and the largest residential solar contractor in northern New England by install volume. Brentwood, NH HQ plus Bedford office gives strong coverage across the Seacoast and Southern NH. Multi-year Solar Power World Top Contractor. Long track record on Eversource NH interconnection and the NH PUC residential rebate paperwork.
Granite State Solar Local
Why listed: Bow-HQ residential installer covering Central NH and the Concord / Manchester corridor — a closer service-call option than ReVision for many central-state homeowners. NABCEP-certified team, strong customer review profile, and longstanding NH presence. Worth getting as one of three quotes alongside ReVision.
New Hampshire Solar Garden Local
Why listed: Concord-HQ residential installer with statewide NH service. Focused exclusively on New Hampshire, with deep familiarity with NH PUC residential solar rebate eligibility and the local-option property tax exemption (NH RSA 72:61–72:72) opt-in status town by town. Good fit for homeowners who want a local-only firm rather than a multi-state regional.
Energy Shield of New Hampshire Local
Why listed: Laconia-based roofing + solar contractor serving the Lakes Region, Rochester, and Carroll/Belknap/Strafford counties — the part of the state where Manchester- and Concord-based installers face longer drives. NABCEP-certified, BBB A+, no subcontractors. Useful pick for homeowners around Wolfeboro, Rochester, and Lake Winnipesaukee.
603 Solar Local
Why listed: Manchester-based residential and commercial installer focused on Southern NH — the most populous part of the state, including Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Merrimack counties. Hands-on, full-service local installer covering consultation, design, install, and post-install support for homeowners across the NH/ME/MA tri-state border.
National installers National
Sunrun, Tesla Energy, and Palmetto Solar are the major national installers still actively taking new New Hampshire residential contracts as of 2026. Palmetto Solar currently holds EnergySage's Elite+ tier — the platform's highest installer rating. National installers typically have larger sales footprints but also higher financing markup and more variable local service quality than the state-based installers above.
Avoid — recently bankrupt or exited: Sunnova (Chapter 11 June 2025), the original SunPower (Chapter 11 August 2024 — the current "SunPower Inc." is rebranded Complete Solaria, a separate company), ADT Solar (exited residential solar January 2024 — warranty service only), and Freedom Forever (Chapter 11 April 2026). If a salesperson contacts you under any of these brand names, ask which legal entity is actually signing the contract and warranty.
For the complete list of national installers with state coverage maps, financing terms, and ratings:
Honorable mentions
Additional installers worth getting a quote from — additional NH-based picks and regional installers serving NH from neighboring states.
Other New Hampshire-based installers
Sundial Solar Local
Why listed: Concord-headquartered turnkey solar installer with statewide NH coverage and broader New England electrification work (geothermal, heat pumps, EV chargers). Useful comparison bid for Central and Southern NH homeowners who want an additional NH-HQ option alongside 603 Solar.
Regional installers serving New Hampshire
Worth a quote if you're in northern NH (White Mountains, North Country) or western NH (closer to VT), but expect longer drive times for service calls than a fully NH-based installer.
Trinity Solar Regional
Why listed: One of the larger East Coast regional installers with active Southern NH residential operations. Worth a quote for benchmarking against the NH-HQ picks above, but vet carefully — high-volume regional operators have more variable customer experience than smaller in-state firms. Read the BBB and EnergySage profiles before signing.
Sundog Solar Regional
Why listed: Maine-based regional installer with off-grid and battery-backup expertise — useful for North Country / White Mountains homeowners and rural sites with weak grid service. Expect longer service-call drives than a NH-HQ installer.
New Hampshire solar economics in 2026
| Metric | New Hampshire average |
|---|---|
| Average residential rate | $0.22–$0.28 / kWh |
| Typical 8 kW system cost (cash) | $22,000–$28,000 before incentives |
| Average $/W | $2.85–3.60 |
| Average annual production (kWh per kW) | ~1,150–1,300 kWh/kW/year |
| Net metering structure | Net metering at retail (under cap) |
| Average cash payback | 9–12 years |
For full state-by-state cost comparison see solar cost by state.
New Hampshire solar incentives and rebates (2026)
New Hampshire stacks federal credit pathways (commercial Section 48E for businesses and third-party-owned residential), state-level credits/rebates where applicable, statutory tax exemptions, and utility-specific programs. Below is the 2026 picture with links to authoritative sources.
Federal credits (2026)
- Commercial Section 48E (Clean Electricity Investment Credit): Available to businesses, farms, and to third-party owners in lease/PPA structures (which can pass the benefit through as lower monthly payments). FEOC restrictions apply — see FEOC rules guide and FEOC compliant parts list. IRS — Clean Electricity Investment Credit.
- USDA REAP grants (agricultural / rural small business): Up to 50% of project cost, with low-interest loan guarantees on top. Quarterly application windows. "Before you build" rules — you must apply before construction starts. USDA — REAP Program.
- Federal 30C EV Charger Tax Credit: Up to 30% of eligible EV charging equipment + installation costs at qualifying locations. Expires for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. IRS — 30C Credit.
New Hampshire state-level incentives
- NH PUC Residential Solar Rebate: $200/kW capped at $1,000 (verify 2026 funding — was scheduled to step down).
- Property tax exemption: NH Statute §72:61–72:72 — local-option property tax exemption (most towns have opted in).
- Sales tax: NH has no state sales tax.
Net metering & utility programs in New Hampshire
NH NEM 2.0 with bifurcated buyback for systems over 1 MW. See also net metering explained.
- Eversource NH: NEM 2.0 www.eversource.com
- Liberty Utilities: NEM 2.0
- Unitil: NEM 2.0
- NH Electric Co-op: Member NEM
New Hampshire EV charger and EV-purchase incentives (2026)
- Federal 30C EV Charger Tax Credit: Up to 30% of eligible equipment + installation in qualifying low-income / non-urban census tracts. Expires June 30, 2026 for property placed in service after that date.
- Many New Hampshire utilities and cooperatives offer Level 2 EV charger rebates ($150–$800 typical) often tied to TOU enrollment or smart-charger requirements. Check directly with your specific utility.
Authoritative sources to verify before signing
- NH PUC: www.puc.nh.gov
- DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency): programs.dsireusa.org/system/program?state=NH — searchable national database, kept current by NC State.
- Federal IRS guidance: irs.gov — Clean Electricity Investment Credit
What to verify before signing in New Hampshire
- Contractor license: Verify with your state contractor licensing authority before signing.
- NABCEP certification: Most reputable installers carry NABCEP-certified installers on staff. Ask which crew member holds the certification.
- Insurance: General liability + workers comp + roofer's insurance separate from electrical insurance.
- References from your county: Permitting and inspection requirements vary. Ask for 2–3 references from your specific county.
- Get at least three bids: Solar bids vary by 20–35% on the same scope of work. See how to compare solar bids.
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Analyze My Bids →Frequently asked questions about New Hampshire solar
Does solar make sense in New Hampshire?
Yes for most homeowners with a $150+ monthly electric bill, an unshaded roof, and 8+ years of expected ownership. New Hampshire's specific economics are summarized in the table above.
How much does a typical New Hampshire solar install cost in 2026?
$22,000–$28,000 for an 8 kW system before incentives. Effective net cost depends on your state and utility incentives.
Should I get more than three bids?
Yes — three is a minimum. Four or five is better. Solar bids vary by 20–35% on the same scope of work. See how to compare solar bids.
Are there other reputable New Hampshire solar installers besides these?
Many. The list above represents installers with strong public profiles in New Hampshire; reputable installers exist beyond it. Get bids from a mix and compare them objectively rather than relying on any one list.