Right now TN legislators are considering a bill to enable PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy), a simple way for property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation upgrades to buildings. PACE financing covers 100% of a project’s costs and is repaid for up to 25 years with…
The Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association (TenneSEIA), awarded the 2016 Solar Champion Award yesterday to Knox County, at the reception following the organization’s annual meeting at the Bradley, Arant, Boult Cummings, LLP office in Nashville. “TenneSEIA is proud to present our Solar Champion Award to Knox County for…
TVA’s Green Power Providers (GPP) program will continue into 2017 without changes to the solar buyback rates or solar program capacity. GPP will open on January 11, 2017, on a first-come, first-served basis and will close on December 15, 2017. 2017 GPP program guidelines include the following: Total program capacity…
When you buy a solar electric system, you are actually buying over 25 years’ worth of solar electric production. Thus, accurate production estimates are one of the most important components of a solar project proposal. To calculate solar production, LightWave Solar inserts project variables into the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)…
LightWave Solar installed 50kW at Pro Roofing Contractors. Business owner, Larry Price, President of Professional Roofing Contractors in Shelbyville, Tennessee, talked to us about his company, and why he decided to invest in a 50 kilowatt solar system at his business. Tell us a little bit about Professional Roofing…
Property developer & manager Putnam Properties just added a 27 kilowatt (kW) solar system to their brand new apartment complex in Algood, Tennessee, near Cookeville. Dry Valley Apartments feature stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and amenities that aim to improve residents’ quality of life including a hammock relaxation area,…
If you own a small rural business or if you own a farm, you are probably eligible for a USDA Rural Energy For America Program (REAP) grant. The grant covers up to 25% of the cost of going solar! Deadlines for Grants of $20,000 or less: October 31, 2016…
Conard Logistics recently invested in 50kW solar system. Part of the array consists of a highly visible solar awning across the front of their building. Located in LaVergne, Tennessee, Conard Logistics is a third-party logistics (3pl) company founded in 1983 by CEO, Joe Conard. Starting as a sales agency,…
This summer Gallatin Mini Storage installed not one solar system, not two, not three, but FOUR solar systems at their storage facilities in Gallatin, Tennessee. The systems total 87 kilowatts and 332 solar panels. Gallatin Mini Storage installed as many solar panels as allowed under TVA’s solar program guidelines which limits solar system…
"Lightwave has been an awesome partner to deploy the solar+battery solution. Not only are they highly professional in responsiveness, meeting dates, and the installation itself, but they also feel like a partner, constantly listening to input from my end and applying it when needed..." -Julio Márquez
"Good folks working hard for you. Straight answers, and good quality work." -Richard Smith
"Great group of people that do quality work. ZERO complaints." -Jill Cutright
"The project was a little slow getting started but that was because LightWave Solar is one busy company. Once rolling, the workers showed upon time, worked hard, created little disruption, and entertained curious homeowners..." -Anne Child
"We interviewed a number of installers and Lightwave Solar was the most professional. We installed 10.2 KW and 2 Tesla power walls. Great system, our first neighborhood power outage, the system kicked in with out a flicker, every one in the neighborhood was out of power but us!..." -Homeowner in Jackson, TN
"The team at Lightwave Solar delivered a great product and went beyond my expectations to make sure I was happy with the solution delivered..." -Thomas Ratliff
"The CEO down to the installation crew was very professional, and addressed all our questions and concerns. We couldn’t be happier with our system!" -Jameson Cotter
"Excellent, turn-key solution for solar panels. They were very responsive to my emails."
-Matthew Lipton
"Lightwave Solar installed a 10 kw system on my building in Lebanon. The installation crew was very professional and completed the install in a morning. Lightwave handled all the permitting and negotiations with TVA/MTEMC..." -Peter Schulert
"The folks at LightWave Solar are awesome. They were patient and very responsive to my long list of questions prior to signing the contract. After signing the contract, they kept me updated on progress and walked me through steps that required my input on the permitting process..." -Mike Woodside