National Solar Rankings

8MSolar

0BBB Complaints (3yr)Excellent
20*Years in BusinessFounded 2006
74.5/100Overall Score

Detailed Profile

8MSolar is a locally owned solar installation company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that has expanded its service territory into South Carolina, bringing two decades of design and installation expertise to the Palmetto State's growing residential solar market. The company operates from multiple offices, including a location in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and has built its reputation on a detail-oriented approach to system design that prioritizes long-term energy production over quick sales volume.

Founded with a mission to make solar accessible and reliable across the Carolinas, 8MSolar has completed more than 2,000 installations since its inception. Their project portfolio spans residential rooftop arrays, commercial systems, and nonprofit installations. The company works with tier-one equipment manufacturers including QCells, REC, and Solaria for panels, and offers battery storage options from Tesla Powerwall, LG, and Panasonic. That equipment flexibility allows them to tailor system designs to each customer's roof geometry, shading conditions, and energy consumption patterns rather than pushing a single product line.

What sets 8MSolar apart in the South Carolina market is their NABCEP certification, a credential that remains relatively uncommon among solar installers in the state. NABCEP-certified installers have passed rigorous examinations covering system design, installation best practices, and code compliance, and they are required to maintain continuing education credits. For South Carolina homeowners navigating a solar market that is less mature than neighboring North Carolina's, working with a NABCEP-certified team provides an added layer of assurance that the system will be designed and installed to the highest industry standards.

The company's 5.0-star Google rating across 501 reviews is a standout figure that reflects consistent execution across their service territory. South Carolina's solar incentive landscape, including the federal investment tax credit and available net metering through major utilities like Duke Energy, makes the state increasingly attractive for residential solar adoption. 8MSolar's cross-state experience gives them fluency in both North and South Carolina's permitting requirements, utility interconnection processes, and incentive programs.

With a composite score of 74.5 out of 100, 8MSolar holds the second-ranked position among solar providers in South Carolina for 2026.

Certifications

NABCEP Certified

Warranty & Guarantees

Production Guarantee
No

Operations

Company Type
Local / Regional

Financing Options

cashloan

Google Reviews (8)

Steve

I had a great experience with the team at 8MSolar. They were the price leader for my system and installed about a month ahead of schedule! Communication with the team was easy, and they did a great...

Jaymin M.

I had heard pretty good things about 8MSolar, from my friend and relative. After getting the quote, I end up going with 8MSolar. I am glad I went with them. The service is exemplary, no one was able...

Peter C.

Working with 8M Solar was awesome. Extremely professional and squared away. They did not try to add gimmicks or unnecessary complications regarding financing to the solar project. The financing was...

Venu A.

I’ve got my solar installation done from 8MSolar. Signed for the project in June & installation was complete by September 2025. They were prompt in all their communications, setting expectations &...

Adam F.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND. ***UPDATE*** As a result of your comments below. We did not request "free" We requested at cost.. meaning that whatever the equipment costs we would pay, and install for free...

Atul G.

I was referred to 8M Solar by a friend, but I conducted my own due diligence before selecting them for my solar panel installation. My decision to choose this company proved to be the right one. The...

Joseph O.

8MSolar was a 5 star pick for our solar installation. 1) Friendly and genuine, 2) they answered all of my questions, no matter how redundant or obvious, 3) they worked with me to design a system that...

Stephen S.

My experience with 8M was awesome. They installed my solar panels in August and Duke approved interconnection in early October. Since then I have had no power bill and they have been working like a...