Blue Raven Solar Reviews, Services and Costs (2023)

Blue Raven Solar is a standout solar provider due to its affordable financing options and personalized solar systems. In this Blue Raven Solar review, see how the company can benefit homeowners looking for a personalized renewable energy system and flexible payment options — like $0 upfront loans.

We at the Guides Home Team have reviewed the best solar companies in the U.S. Our research includes reaching out to each company to determine its installation process, the partnerships it features and how its warranties operate. Learn more about Blue Raven Solar's panel selection, financing options and customer reviews in one easy-to-understand guide.

*BBB ratings are accurate as of May 2023.

Here are our key highlights on Blue Raven Solar:

Blue Raven currently operates in 21 states. To see if Blue Raven has a location in your city, visit its website to learn more.

Blue Raven Solar follows a simple installation process for residential solar clients. Read about the company's process below.

Blue Raven offers the following services:

Blue Raven Solar installs high-quality, Tier 1 residential solar panels. As the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Corporation (BNEF) states, Tier 1 panels have been used for six projects financed by six banks in the past two years. In short, this title ensures the bankability of the solar panels used and does not reflect their efficiency.

Blue Raven Solar works with various solar panel manufacturers to offer high-efficiency, monocrystalline solar panels. Monocrystalline solar panels feature an average lifespan of 25 to 40 years and efficiency rates up to 20.6%. During our customer-review analysis, we noted Canadian Solar and Trina as two brands Blue Raven offers—both manufacturers that made our list of the best solar panels.

Blue Raven Solar offers the SunPower SunVault solar battery for solar energy storage. This solar battery stores excess energy produced by your solar photovoltaic (PV) system and provides electricity to your home during low-sunlight hours and power grid outages.

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Blue Raven offers a 10-year labor warranty on all solar services it completes. Additionally, Blue Raven's 25-year manufacturer's warranty covers your solar equipment and your panels’ power production. The energy production guarantee promises that if your solar power system doesn't generate the estimated amount of energy, Blue Raven will upgrade your system to meet the difference at no additional cost.

While warranties cover any technical issues, keep in mind that you are still responsible for routine maintenance and cleaning of your panels.

According to our 2023 poll of 1,000 homeowners with solar, respondents who were Blue Raven customers typically paid between $15,000 and $20,000 or more for their solar energy systems. However, solar pricing is very dependent on your location, energy needs and your roof's features.

Additionally, all U.S. residents qualify for the 30% federal solar tax credit on their systems. There are also solar rebates, other tax incentives and net metering programs available in many states that can further reduce the cost of your solar panels.

Blue Raven is our pick for financing options due to its BluePower Plus+ financing program. Learn more about this solar loan program and other financing options through Blue Raven Solar:

BluePower Plus+ and Smart Start are not solar leases. No matter which financing option you choose through Blue Raven, you will own your own system and start saving on utility bills immediately.

Blue Raven Solar, LLC, maintains a positive reputation on its BBB page, with an A+ rating and accreditation from the website. Positive reviews mention Blue Raven's overall professionalism, easy sales and installation process and assistance in obtaining local and federal tax incentives.

We contacted Blue Raven Solar for a comment on the few negative remarks and cons listed in this article, but the company did not respond to the request.

See what Blue Raven Solar customers said about their experiences below.

"Blue Raven was [a] great company to work with. It communicated clearly everything involved in the process of installation, along with the financial obligations. The team was quick to respond to questions or concerns and did everything [as] promised. The sales rep I worked with went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with every step of the process. Even after installation, he continues to check on me to ensure everything is still going well with the system." —Tracy A. via the BBB

"[The] install crew [at Blue Raven] did a great job at our [home]. They were on time, worked hard, finished in less time than we were told and were professional and communicative. The panels look great and the installation went smoother than we expected. The team also cleaned up at the end of the day so that the only trace of them being here is the new solar system." —Brad C. via the BBB

"At first I was thrilled to have solar panels, but now 10 of my 22 panels are not even producing energy. I would not go with Blue Raven if I were to do this again." —Lori H. via the BBB"We have been bombarded with marketing calls from this company several times daily (at least four to five times daily). On each attempt, [the rep] chose to not leave a voicemail. Due to the high volume of calls [from] this company, we blocked its number in an attempt to have them stop calling us. … For several years we have had our number listed on the government's ‘Do Not Call’ registry. That said, Blue Raven continues to phone us repeatedly." —Ben G. via the BBB

*BBB information is accurate as of May 2023

Blue Raven Solar offers one of the industry's best solar loan programs, BluePower Plus+. In addition to perks like a free 18 months of solar energy and $0 down, Blue Raven Solar customers receive access to reputable customer support and reliable tier 1 monocrystalline solar panels.

Blue Raven has very high ratings across review platforms like the BBB and Google Reviews, and it scored highly according to our solar provider ranking methodology. Based on our analysis, Blue Raven is a reputable company with many satisfied customers.

Compare Blue Raven to other top solar companies, SunPower, ADT Solar, and Momentum.

Blue Raven is headquartered in Orem, Utah, but it has offices in 21 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.

Blue Raven installs high-quality, monocrystalline solar panels from several brands, including Sunpower, Trina and Canadian Solar.

SunPower acquired Blue Raven Solar in 2021.

Blue Raven was founded in 2014, so it has been in business for nine years.

We closely evaluated seven crucial factors according to our solar panel installation company methodology to rank the best providers in the industry. Based on a 100-point scale, we came up with each provider's score out of five stars. Here's how we assessed each company:

Faith Wakefield is a writer based in North Carolina. She holds economics and English degrees from UNC Chapel Hill, and her work has been featured on EcoWatch, The World Economic Forum and Today's Homeowner. In her free time, she loves to binge-watch personal finance videos on YouTube, collect books and spend time in nature.

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