When Lake Barrington resident Mitral Shah set out to lower his electricity bills and reduce his carbon footprint, he had one big advantage already working in his favor: a large, south-facing roof ready to soak up the sun. What he needed was the right partner to bring that vision to life.
Mitral came to the solar journey with an impressive level of research already under his belt. He had compared six different quotes, reviewed panel specs, explored inverter options, and scrutinized warranties. He even asked us to use the same panels as one of the other quotes so he could evaluate things apples to apples. We appreciated his thoughtful process and gladly worked with him to break down the data and performance projections.
This wasn’t just about choosing a residential solar system—it was about understanding it inside and out. That’s something we respect.
Three things made our partnership a natural choice for Mitral: proximity, reputation and presence.
We’re located right in Lake Barrington—just minutes from Mitral’s home. That mattered. He wanted to work with a local solar power company, and we made it clear why that benefits homeowners in the long run. Faster response times, smoother logistics, and a service team that’s part of the same community all add up to a better experience.
Just as important, we were the only company out of the six he contacted that visited the property before providing a final quote. While others relied on remote estimates, we took the time to inspect the site, evaluate the rooflines, and assess the electrical panel. That hands-on approach allowed us to tailor a solution that truly fit—not just on paper, but in real life.
The system design included panels on two different roof faces. That presented a question: could we run conduit between them in a way that stayed fully hidden? After checking the attic, we confirmed we could. This gave Mitral the clean, streamlined look he was hoping for, with none of the visual clutter that sometimes comes with exposed conduit.
For us, hiding conduit wherever possible is just part of how we deliver solar that works—and looks—seamless.
During our site inspection, we discovered that the home’s main electric panel was located inside a cabinet—something that likely would have failed the post-installation inspection.
We immediately let Mitral know and recommended a trusted local contractor who could bring it up to code. While it added a bit to the project cost, we made the fix simple and straightforward on his end. When you install solar, catching things early can save time, money, and stress—and that’s exactly what we did here.
Once the plan was in place, the install moved fast. Mitral’s solar system was up and running within six weeks—nearly half the typical timeframe for residential installs, which often run closer to three months due to permitting, weather, or other delays.
Our location, preparation, and streamlined processes all played a part in getting this project wrapped quickly without cutting corners.
Helping a neighbor go solar is one of our favorite kinds of projects. When we can make a real impact just down the road, it’s a reminder that sustainability isn’t just about the planet—it’s about community, too.
We’re proud that Mitral trusted us to deliver clean energy for his family. And we’re even prouder that every time we drive past his home, we see those panels quietly doing their job, day after day.
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