Solar Panel Installation in Columbus, OH

Compare 21 solar panel installation contractors near you in Columbus and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.7/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.

Last updated March 23, 2026

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Atlas Power Global

5.0
atlaspower.global

BC Solar

5.0
bc.solar

Gold Path Solar

5.04+ years online
goldpathsolar.com

Made2Serve Solar

5.0~4 years online
made2servesolar.com

Modern Energy

5.012½+ years online
gomodernenergy.com

Ohio Power Solutions, LLC

5.013+ years online
ohiopowersolutions.comGet a Free Quote

Solar Is Your Edge

5.029+ years online
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Solar Panel Installation Columbus

5.01½+ years online
solarinstallercolumbus.com

Vespa Solar

5.0~5 years online
vespasolar.com

YellowLite - Solar Installers in Columbus, Ohio

5.0~17 years online
yellowlite.com

EcoHouse Solar

4.913½+ years online
ecohousesolar.com

Kokosing Solar

4.84+ years online
kokosingsolar.com

Blue Raven Solar

4.312+ years online
blueravensolar.com/state-ohio/columbus

Freedom Forever

4.328½+ years online
freedomforever.com

Gemini Solar LLC

3.64+ years online
geminisolarusa.com

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Solar Panel Installation in Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio solar installers benefit from moderate solar resources—4.2+ peak sun hours daily—plus federal IRA improvements. AEP Ohio offers net metering for residential solar. The 30% federal Investment Tax Credit through 2032 makes payback periods 9-13 years for most Columbus installs. Local contractors handle 8-12 kW typical residential arrays. Permitting goes through Columbus Building and Zoning Services.

Columbus's growing tech corridor (Intel, Honda, Ohio State) drives demand for premium solar packages with battery backup and EV charger integration. Many newer subdivisions have HOAs requiring architectural review. By Ohio state law, HOAs cannot outright ban solar but may impose reasonable aesthetic restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AEP Ohio offer net metering?
Yes, AEP Ohio provides net metering for residential systems. Excess generation rolls forward as kWh credits.
Will my Columbus HOA approve solar?
By Ohio state law, HOAs cannot outright ban solar on private property, but they can impose reasonable aesthetic restrictions.
Should I add batteries?
Increasingly yes. Tesla Powerwall 3 and Enphase IQ Battery 5P provide backup during severe storm-driven outages.

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