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Solar Energy World

Listed in Columbia 995 reviews(866) 856-4580

Solar Energy World is a residential solar installer founded in 2009 and based in Laurel, Maryland. It designs custom systems around homeowners’ energy and financial needs.

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Business Highlights
  • It does not use subcontractors; people working on its systems are Solar Energy World employees.
  • An in-house NABCEP-certified solar designer/installer and a Solar Energy World licensed master electrician supervise its crews.
  • Its Triple Platinum 30-year warranty includes manufacturer coverage for solar panels and inverters, and labor coverage for service-related issues.

Service Area

Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and Washington, D.C.

Public local listing. Solar Energy World is one of 7 solar companies ProsGrade lists in Columbia, Maryland.

Listing details

4 services listed, including Solar panel installation, Solar batteries and Live monitoring. Open 7 days a week. 995 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Solar Energy World compares with the other 6 solar companies on ProsGrade in Columbia, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Has the most Google reviews (995) of the 7 Columbia solar companies on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

4 services
  • Solar panel installationRoof, sun-exposure and electrical assessments before system design
  • Solar batteriesSolar backup batteries from a range of manufacturers
  • Live monitoringMonitoring, service and customer support after installation
  • Solar financingSolar loans and leases for qualifying homeowners

Reviews

What customers say

Several customers praise responsive guidance and clear updates during their projects, and one appreciated having permits, HOA coordination, a county inspection and utility interconnection handled. Another customer reports that attic work damaged a ceiling and sprinkler head and debris was left around the driveway; the same customer also reports ongoing roof damage with debris falling off the roof, and says the roof repair was not properly addressed after a scheduled appointment was missed.

Customer Reviews

Michael Krilich

A shout out to David Bishins, what a great consultation over Teams with him about my property and ideal locations for panels, the cost savings short term and long term. He left no stone unturned, he was absolutely transparent! We went over the technical information from positioning to angles/grade and financial costs with options. David is very passionate about solar and is very personable I am very excited to have solar shortly! Thanks David!
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Rob Kimmer

We used Solar Energy World (SEW) in 2000 for our install and couldn't be happier! They are the best in the area (pricing and option-wise) and fully-support their systems. You don't have to worry about the company disappearing for the system warranty labor coverage. Daren Weatherby is an excellent sales rep and truly knows his stuff+the industry. He will guide you toward the optimal config. for your roof/energy situation (there is a sweet spot for ROI). Our system paid for itself in 5.5 years and now we have another 20+ yrs of "free" energy coming from the power of the sun! Use SEW with confidence and ask for Daren to help you. All of our neighbors used him too and are extremely satisfied. A+++ - no regrets.
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Nabeel Choudhry

I strongly recommend avoiding Solar Energy World based on my experience. From the start, the installation process was careless and caused multiple issues. Their crew damaged our ceiling and sprinkler head while working in the attic, left paint mismatched after repairs, and tracked dirt/mulch through the house despite being asked to use protective coverings. We also had to clean up screws, bolts, and metal debris left around our driveway ourselves. More seriously, the installation led to ongoing roof damage, with materials and debris continuing to fall off our roof and even onto our neighbor’s property—creating both safety and liability concerns. Despite repeatedly following up since February, the roof repair was never properly addressed. On March 19, we were given a confirmed appointment for repairs on March 25 (8–9 AM). No one showed up. I followed up immediately and multiple times after that with no resolution. At one point, their crew was working at our neighbor’s house, but told us they were not scheduled to do any work at ours. Weeks later, we were told the job had been handed to a subcontractor and that “they should have reached out”—but no one ever did. This has been a consistent pattern: missed appointments, poor workmanship, lack of coordination, no communication, and zero accountability. After months of delays and broken promises, we are now forced to hire our own contractor and send them the bill. If you value your time, money, and peace of mind—stay away from this company.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a typical Solar Energy World installation take in Maryland?

Most Maryland installations take 4 to 5 months from the initial consultation to activation, including site assessment, permitting, installation, inspection and utility approval.

Does Solar Energy World's warranty cover removing panels for a new roof?

The company says its warranty includes panel removal and reinstallation when a new roof is needed within 10 years; insurance claims are excluded from that provision.

What happens if a Solar Energy World service request falls outside warranty coverage?

The company says it will discuss potential costs before proceeding if its service team determines the request is outside warranty coverage.