Just in time for strawberry season, we commissioned two solar systems at Delvin Farms in College Grove, TN. Delvin Farms specializes in growing organic vegetables, and you can find them at 5 farmers markets around Nashville. Additionally, they prepare 600-800 boxes of produce per week for their 800 member CSA!…
As LightWave Solar approaches the 10 year mark, we are looking back at our first commercial customer, Street Dixon Rick Architecture in Nashville, Tennessee. Standing in front of Street Dixon Rick Architecture, one can’t even see the solar panels that have silently and boldly produced…
LightWave Solar is a founding member of Amicus, a solar cooperative consisting of leading solar installers across the U.S. Amicus members pool their buying power to get industry-best pricing and share best practices. As part of our monthly blog post for May, we asked a…
With lower-than-ever solar prices and the unexpected extension of the Solar Investment Tax Credit, US solar companies can now look toward 2016 with a stable marketplace within which to operate. The US solar economy continues to enjoy unprecedented growth, providing employment for over 200,000 solar workers and achieving a total installed capacity…
We are frequently asked what happens when the grid is down and about batteries. Let’s review three types of solar systems; grid tied, battery backup and off grid. Which is for you? GRID TIED This is by far the most common, requires the least maintenance, and is the least…
LightWave Solar is ramping up its sales and operational efforts to accommodate participation in the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) recently announced 2016 Green Power Providers Program for small-scale solar projects. Under the new program that opens on January 13, TVA will pay homeowners and small businesses the escalating retail rate for…
What could be better than solar-powered wine? That’s what Keg Springs Winery owners, Mary, Gerald, Brian and Becky Hamm, wondered when they were considering a solar project at their vineyard and winery in Hampshire, TN. Once they ran the numbers, they decided to pull the cork! Keg Springs Winery produces…
LightWave Solar sat down with Michael Phillips, owner of Ansbach Artisans in Franklin, Tennessee, who recently invested in solar for his business. LightWave Solar commissioned a 10 kilowatts (kW) solar system at his art gallery in June 2015. LWS: Why did you decide to invest in solar? MP: For…
Besides tax incentives, TVA’s premium payments and rising electricity costs, there are other financial benefits of solar that are often left out of the ROI and payback calculations. Here is a list of added solar benefits that can help businesses and homeowners save or generate money: Roof/Building Cooling: According to a…
"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