Slade Williams
Highly recommend. Smooth purchase and shipping transaction. Provides technical assistance after the purchase also.
Business ProfileSolar Companies in Bend, Oregon
The Solar Store
The Solar Store
The Solar Store is a solar energy equipment supplier based in Bend. Michael Ridden founded the company in 2001 after building an off-grid home powered by solar and wind.
Last Updated October 3, 2026.
Business Highlights
- It offers pre-designed systems and consultative system design.
- It provides year-round technical support.
- Most items ship within one business day.
- Unused items can be returned within 30 days.
Service Area
Central Oregon.
Active Business Listing
The Solar Store is one of 8 solar companies ProsGrade lists in Bend, Oregon.
Active
Public local listing
Listing details
12 services listed, including Solar water pumps, Solar panel kits and Solar panels. Rated 4.3 from 11 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How The Solar Store compares with the other 7 solar companies on ProsGrade in Bend, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- One of 8 Bend solar companies on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
12 services- Solar water pumpssubmersible well, surface and AC well pumps
- Solar panel kitsoff-grid and RV kits
- Solar panelsmonocrystalline, portable, flexible and bifacial panels
- Small wind turbinesSouthwest Windpower Whisper and Ryse Energy Air turbines
- Batteries and accessorieslithium, flooded lead-acid, sealed AGM and gel batteries
- Charge controllersMPPT, PWM, RV and shunt controllers
- Electrical accessoriescombiner boxes, breakers, e-panels, pre-wired power centers, wire and cable
- Invertershybrid, off-grid, RV and mobile models
- Mounts and trackersground, pole, roof, RV and marine mounts; solar trackers
- Solar appliancesfreezers, refrigerators, attic fans and solar-powered mini-splits
- Solar lighting
- Toilets and composters
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise staff knowledge and helpful guidance with product choices. One customer describes a smooth purchase and shipping transaction, with technical assistance continuing after the purchase. Another customer credits Jordan with tracking down a source for a needed solar-tube diffuser size.
Customer Reviews
Darryl Diamond
I was looking for diffusers for my solar tubes only to discover that solar stores no longer carry the size that I needed . Jordan spent considerable time tracking down a source who could provide the correct product. This saved me lots of $$. I don’t remember receiving better service than this.
Jeff Taylor
I've worked with Mike and Sam for years. Extremely knowledgeable about solar and the components.
I'm interested to go off-grid more and this will be the first place to start. Looks like they have a good selection of solar water pumps or full solar water pumping kits along with the solar, batteries and other stuff needed.
Generic Username
The Solar Store has a great selection of products for solar home owners available via an easy-to-shop website, and their customer service was excellent! This was one of VERY few retailers offering a particular piece of equipment that I needed, and when I had to call directly to ask some questions, it was obvious that the person assisting me genuinely cared about customer satisfaction, not just closing a sale.
Eric Haynie
Michael was very helpful in determining the solar products I needed. His wealth of knowledge made my decisions easier to make on such a large purchase. The ordering process was simple and turnaround time quick. Would definitely recommend working with the Solar Store!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What power sources can the Grundfos SQFlex 11 SQF-2 pump use?
It can use solar panels, wind turbines, inverters, generators, batteries or the utility grid.
What warranty comes with the Grundfos SQFlex 11 SQF-2 pump?
It has a standard 2-year warranty from the purchase date, with an optional 5-year extended warranty available.