I filled out the form provided my information never heard from anyone I guess they don't need my business. I was looking to put a solar farm in my backyard. read more

I started out with Yanni, he was professional and thorough. I have been wanting to go solar for over 5 years, have had several presentations so I knew just enough to talk somewhat intelligently. I signed on early December hoping for the Duke rebate, it was a lottery, so I did not get upset because I did not receive it. It was bloody cold in January and the guys were on the roof installing the panels. Next was the hardware on the side of the house, I chose to buy one battery so if the electricity went out I could at least have lights, fridge, tv, internet. Maddie was my contact person and she was nice and worked hard to keep me up to date on what was next. The only thing I regret was I was not home when it was turned on, this is such a BIG investment until I really wanted to be here. Nevertheless, everything is working fine and solar is really amazing, the SUN is powerful!!! read more

We love our system and this company was easy to work with and very fast. They undercut a competitor's price.

We had SEM out to design and install a system last spring and are leaning toward having an additional one installed at another residence. Our sales rep was friendly and seemed knowledgeable and responsive. That said, our battery back up was initially undersized from the capacity we expected. SEM did their best to make it right but it still increased our bottom line cost from what we anticipated for an already very pricey project. Well into the process I was made aware the EV could not be charged via 240v via solar. Turns out the Tesla batteries cannot support the large power draw needed to charge an EV, instead the solar generation offsets the power used to charge the EV. So net/net charging your EV is nearly free but you are still reliant on the power company in order to charge it with a 30 amp charger. The pre-install engineer was pleasant enough, though I did find him politely dismissive to some of my questions at times during his initial inspection. I have a limited construction background but have managed many large personal home improvement projects during the course of adulthood. So while I am not an expert - I have a clue. As it turns out, he missed a few things which resulted in our system being a bit less convenient than we anticipated. Office communications were not good. My office rep was going to be out of the office for some time and her back up was almost non existent. We felt left in the dark at times as a result. There were a couple of days we were expecting someone here only to find out they weren't coming - but I had to reach out to find out. John and the install crew exceeded my wildest expectations and despite the antiquated way they had to haul the panels up to the 3 story roof (each panel individually and by hand on a ladder). They were true professionals, being careful and respectful of us and our property, the entire crew was friendly and uber competent. John informed me of their plan every morning and they cleaned up completely every afternoon. Any parts or product left on site were neatly stacked or stored as inconspicuously as possible. Tech support also continues to exceed our expectations. Calls and emails to Sam with technical questions regarding our system continue to be answered promptly, thoroughly and with patience! He also proactively notified us that there was a warranty issue with one of the batteries which was was truly appreciated! Lack of communication showed again in that a scheduler was very slow to make contact regarding the selection of a date to do the battery replacement. As a result our schedule was terribly inconvenienced. One last note about communications: Both times we had communications problems there were legitimate reasons why; one was happy and one was tragic. While I empathize 100% with these events, we are all grown ups and have an obligation to follow up in some way. We have personally experienced such events in our own lives - but we still managed to find adequate coverage or to get a message out to folks indicating our response may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. We are in the process of having SEM spec another system at another property. With the lessons we've learned we hope that we will be able to anticipate any potential shortfalls and avoid the anxiety we suffered at times during the first project. At the end of the day we believe the intent of SEM is to do the right thing - and mostly they did by providing a very good system, but they were far from perfect. We would definitely recommend them for your project armed with the knowledge mentioned above. read more

Do not do business with this company. They got the solar panels installed quickly (July/August 2024) but then there were multiple updates and corrections. They put a new electrical panel in and the drywall repair is HORRIBLE. As of today (12/3/24) another guy is out working on the panel and I still don't have the solar hooked up to generate. They do answer the phone and can't give any real reasons why nothing is working. AVOID this company unless you have a lot of time to wait and wait and wait.....I would give them a lower score if I could. read more

I wanted to leave a shoutout to the people that work for this company, starting with Davis in sales - no pressure and very informative; answered all my questions and available anytime to answer the questions. Next Davidson and Sarah - project managers which helped to answer questions and concerns during install. Third, the install team was efficient and probably hated installing my rodent guard but did it anyways. Lastly, Olive our electrical engineer was great and has been a great help with all of our needs and requests. I would recommend this company as they aren't pushy, provide great value and price and seemed to have everything organized effectively and efficiently. Again strongly recommend you do your research with solar, understand costs and limitations, always have realistic expectations. read more

Southern Energy Management - Solar Installation Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Wonderful company to work with. Our installation went well with no issues. Shoutout to Peter and his team on the wonderful looking install!

We had our 6KW Bosch solar panels installed in December 2012 with them going live in early 2013. David Churn was our sales representative and did a great job explaining the system and how the process works. The installation crew was on-time, professional and did a great job. We typically average under $25/month with peaks in the hottest part of the summer and coldest part of the winter. We are saving about 70% of the prior cost of electricity from Duke Power. There have been no system issues and we still get the same peak power generation after five plus years. The only delay was getting Duke to come out and certify the system so it could go live. I highly recommend SEM and solar power. read more

The crew at Southern Energy Management were outstanding to work with. Every person we had contact with was knowledgeable, courteous, cooperative, extremely helpful, communicative, understanding and professional. They installed solar panels on our home in Corolla. I would highly recommend them for your solar project. read more

You guys did a fabulous job installing our solar system. We contracted a roofer to clean and adjust the gutters. The roofer noticed that a section of the gutter below the solar panel was deformed and he suggested contacting your company. We did and sent pictures and we are thrilled that your company agreed to compensate us for the gutter replacement in that one section! So impressed with your service and willingness to cover gutter repair. Great job! read more

Solar makes sense--economically and environmentally. Feeling more independent is a great side benefit. All of this came together for us because of Southern Energy Management. Graham, the project director held our hand and answers all the many questions we had and was accessible throughout the process. The install was with an experienced professional crew. Graham provided an app where we could monitor our new system right away. These guys are local and established. If you're exploring the idea of solar check them out at southern-energy.com or reach out to happiness@southern-energy.com for a free assessment (mention my name Allen Burch for a referral discount on your system). We couldn't be happier. read more

Great experience with Southern Energy Management. Every person I dealt with for our installation (around 38 panels) was professional and friendly, even working in a 100 year old home. I love geeking out on our solar system, and they answered all the questions I could come up with. They also seem to treat their employees well. Highly recommended. read more

I am so very happy with our solar system! The folks at Southern Energy Management have been phenomenal - the guys who installed the system were efficient and polite, and all my questions have been promptly answered. They went beyond to make our experience great. And of course I'm loving watching on my computer each sunny day as I generate the power I am using! I highly recommend this company and solar power! read more

Whoever said there is no such thing as a free lunch never had the satisfaction of a 50%+ drop in their electric bill after installation of a solar system. But, this review isn't about the benefits of solar...rather, it's a review of my experience with using SEM to plan and install our system. We had our system installed in December 2014, and SEM was nothing short of a class act, at least in my experience. When I originally expressed interest in solar, I met with a representative from SEM whose job it is to evaluate the needs of the potential client and draw up a proposal reflecting those needs. The problem is, unless you have a background in electrical engineering, some of the language used to explain how solar works and the potential benefits can be a bit esoteric. Throw in the details about the various credits (including those realized from taxes and the utility company) and your head can start spinning in short order. Fortunately, SEM understands this and ensures that their "pitch" is delivered in such a way so as to mitigate any confusion. Furthermore, my proposal meeting felt more like an educational experience than a sales pitch. In fact, after digesting all the information, and realizing how accessible solar really is, it felt like a no-brainer and I was confident in my decision to move forward. After signing on the dotted line, the rest of the experience was incredibly smooth. SEM stayed in close contact with me, explaining the process is great detail, and answering all my questions along the way. They even helped complete all the necessary paperwork required by my electric utility. When it came time for the actual install, the installers were very professional and extremely efficient (installing my 5.2kw system in about a day and a half). SEM continued to provide excellent customer service post-install. All in all, SEM proved themselves to be a local leader in residential solar installation and I'd have no reservations recommending them to anyone looking into solar. Oh, and the initial evaluation and proposal generation is FREE with no obligation, so you really have nothing to lose! read more

On February 22nd we gave Southern Energy our deposit for our solar system. They promised it in 90 days. By April 6 (45 days later) the system was installed and running smoothly. Salesman, Graham Alexander explained what to expect during the installation. The installers were professional and extremely quick considering the steepness of our roof. We are already saving a considerable amount of money. So far the performance is exceeding the guarantees. It is fun to watch which appliances draw the most energy. read more

Excellent work and a very professional job. Every aspect of this company is top-notch. Everyone involved - the initial site survey, the engineering, the install, follow up and support were knowledgeable, helpful, and passionate about their work and solar power. Highest recommendation. read more