Residential Solar + Energy Solutions

Since 2002, GreenSpark Solar has helped homeowners in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region transition to clean energy. As the #1 New York State installer, we’re the most trusted partner of choice for residential solar, battery storage, and EV charging solutions.

Why choose solar energy for your home?

The sun delivers more clean energy in one hour than the entire world uses in a year, so why not tap into it? Solar is the cleanest, most cost-effective form of energy on the market—and one of the smartest investments you can make. By harnessing this abundant, renewable resource to power your home, you can:

Save on electricity

Trade increasing electricity bills for long-term energy savings.

Invest in your home

Add value to your home and see a greater return on your investment.

Make an eco-impact

Reduce your home’s carbon footprint.

Is solar right for your home?

Take our residential solar quiz and find out in minutes!

How does residential solar work?

Solar panels capture sunlight:

Solar panels are made of special materials (photovoltaic cells) that absorb the sunlight. We install them on your roof, or in your yard, where we can maximize the size of your solar array for the most sun exposure.

Sunlight is converted to electricity:

Tiny light particles, known as photons, break electrons free from their atoms to create a flow of direct current (DC) electricity.

Powering your home:

The DC electricity is converted to AC (alternating current) electricity through a device called an inverter. As your solar captures sunlight, the converted AC electricity will be used to power your home.

Utility credits:

If your solar panels produce more electricity than you need to power your home, the extra energy is sent to the grid. The utility tracks this excess energy you sent to the grid as credits tied to your account, through a mechanism known as net metering, which means that the utility owes you for a change!

Home Electrification Energy Solutions

Replace your home’s fossil fuel-powered systems with electric ones—boosting energy efficiency, maximizing savings, and reducing your carbon footprint. Our home electrification solutions help you power your home more sustainably and affordably:

Solar + Battery Storage

Batteries provide backup power during outages and keep your solar panels running. With round-the-clock electricity, your essential equipment stays powered, and your home stays protected.

Solar + EV Charging

Charge your electric vehicles with the cleanest, most cost-effective fuel source—solar. We offer multiple charging options, so you can power your EV conveniently, quickly, and affordably from home.

Why Choose GreenSpark?

At GreenSpark Solar, the #1 Top Solar Contractor in New York State, we make it easy and affordable to switch to solar energy. Homeowners choose GreenSpark for our:

Production Guarantee: Your system produces what we say it will, or we pay the difference (something truly unique in our industry!)
Proven Track Record: Over two decades in business, 1,600+ homes and businesses installed, a near-perfect Google review rating, and certified by leading industry standards.
Transparent Approach: Solar isn't a fit for everyone, and we'll let you know. Our team prioritizes transparent, clear communication so you can trust you're making a smart investment.
Local Monitoring & Support: With your solar investment, you get our in-house local support team, ensuring proactive, readily available assistance.
People-Powered: GreenSpark is one of Rochester’s Top Workplaces because we believe our employees should love coming to work. And when you work with a team that’s passionate about what they do, you get the best results.

Five-Star Reviews

"GreenSpark Solar is a delightful company. I went with them because they weren't pushy! They educated me, and that made me feel confident in my ability to make a sound decision. They answered ALL of my questions in a very timely manner. They walked me through the process, handled all of the paperwork and told me about a great NYS loan program! I left a contract with another company who had my deposit and wasn't giving me straight answers. It was worth losing my money to go with GreenSpark!"

- A.J.

"I’ve been researching solar panels for the last several years and finally pulled the trigger. GreenSpark was excellent to work with from sales through to installation and support after installation. Very happy with how everything went. Very impressed with every aspect of doing business with GreenSpark. Highly recommend."

- Guy C.

"I would highly recommend GreenSpark. The experience with the team from start to finish has been amazing. Excellent communication and customer service. The installation went very smoothly and we are so excited to be able to reduce our carbon footprint (and electric bill)!"

- Kathie M.

"GreenSpark Solar was fantastic to work with! From start to finish, they were prompt, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. The team took the time to clearly explain how everything worked, making the whole process easy to understand. Couldn’t be happier with the experience—highly recommend GreenSpark Solar to anyone considering solar!"

- Erik K.

"Like so many others, we've talked about solar many times, but once we moved into our new house we made it a priority. Then we found out we could have year-round electricity, pay the same monthly amount as we paid before, and after 7 years or so we'd have no payments. So now we have green energy and save money-what a deal! The staff was wonderful, the process was easy, and we are incredibly happy we went with GreenSpark!"

- Dawn J.

"We LOVE our solar panels! We appreciate their aesthetic beauty in addition to the green energy they bring to our lives. We are so grateful for the team at GreenSpark Solar and the opportunity to share our story. We look forward to seeing many more homes in our area take advantage of solar energy!!"

- Megan L. & Mike F.

"The installation of solar panels on our roof was a very positive experience, and I have no hesitation in recommending GreenSpark. From my first inquiry, the staff was responsive and accommodating; the salesman we dealt with was not at all pushy and carefully explained the installation process and the financial details. He seemed genuinely interested in helping us figure out whether solar panels made good sense for our site. The installation crew was friendly, efficient and considerate of us and our neighbors."

Jim L.

Questions? We've got you covered.

Visit our FAQ page to get answers to our most commonly asked questions, or get in touch with our team to start the conversation!