Residential Solar Installation in Portland
A&R Solar installs residential solar for homeowners across Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Lake Oswego. We design every system around your goals, your home, and your budget.
Solar Puts You in
Control.
A&R Can Help.
We start with you—your goals, your home, your budget.
Whether it’s lowering your utility bills, preparing for outages, or powering a fully electric home, your solar journey is unique.
That’s why we listen first, then design a system built to deliver predictability and long‑term performance.
Built for Your Energy Goals
Every system built to perform, and every customer treated like they matter.
Lower Monthly Energy Bills
Every kilowatt-hour you produce offsets what you’d normally buy from your utility, cutting monthly costs and saving thousands over time.
Energy Security
Pair solar with a home battery to keep essentials running during power outages and store excess energy to be used at night.
Protection Against Rate Changes
As utilities rates increase, solar gives you a built‑in hedge against unpredictable costs.
Sustainable Living
Generate clean energy at home and reduce your carbon footprint in the region you love.
Residential Solar and Battery Installations Across the Portland Metro
We’re proud of our work and ready to show it off. Ask us to connect you with an A&R Solar customer in your neighborhood.
Our Process Makes Going Solar Easy
1. Before You Sign
We assess your home, your energy goals, and your roof — and we’ll tell you honestly if solar isn’t the right fit. That’s the B Corp way. If it is, you’ll get a formal written proposal with time to review before signing anything.
2. Before Your Installation
We handle all the paperwork — permits, utility interconnection, and equipment ordering. Your project manager confirms your installation date a few weeks out.
3. During Your Installation
Your crew — a licensed electrician and at least two roof technicians — typically completes installation in two to three days. Before they arrive, clear the area in front of your electrical panel. When done, your lead installer walks you through your entire system so you know exactly how it works.
4. Activation and Beyond
After inspection and utility approval, your system goes live. Monitor production through your inverter app in real time. Our service team is here for the life of your system — and refer a neighbor in Washington or Oregon and you both receive up to $250 when their project completes.
A 7-Point Checklist for Choosing a Solar Installer in Oregon
Solar proposals can look similar at first. The real differences usually come down to who performs the work, what’s included in writing, and who supports your system years after installation. Use these seven questions when comparing Oregon solar companies.
Local presence and long-term accountability
Ask where the company's Oregon team is based, who manages the installation, and who will support the system after the project is complete. A&R Solar operates from a Tualatin office, employs its own Oregon crews, and assigns a dedicated project manager who stays with your job from proposal through activation.
Verified Oregon licensing
Ask to see the company's Oregon contractor license. A&R Solar holds Oregon CCB #207641.
Who actually installs your system
Ask whether your installers are direct employees or subcontractors, and which company is responsible for the workmanship. A&R Solar is employee-owned and doesn't subcontract installation — the crew accountable for your system today is the crew you'd call in year eight.
Enough detail in the proposal to actually compare
A comparable proposal should spell out the equipment, system size, estimated production, total price, financing costs, assumptions, exclusions, and installation timeline — in writing, before you're asked to sign anything. That's the standard A&R's proposal process is built around.
Time to review before signing
Ask whether you're given time to review the proposal without pressure to sign on the spot. A&R's process includes that review period — and if solar isn't the right fit for your home, we'll tell you that too.
What the warranties actually cover
Product defects, workmanship, energy production, and replacement labor are four different things, and not every company covers all four.
Who provides service after installation
Ask whether the company has a dedicated service team, and what support looks like five or ten years from now — not just during the sales process. A&R's service team supports your system for its full lifetime, not just the first year.
Compare solar proposals with confidence
See how A&R's equipment, pricing, and service compare with the other proposals you're considering.
Get an A&R proposal to comparePortland Solar by the Numbers
Our own project records for Portland, updated as we complete more systems.
Solar Across Portland's Quadrants
North and Northeast Portland
Many bungalows and older homes have smaller or more complex roof planes that need careful layout.
Southeast Portland
Tall trees and closely spaced homes make a shading analysis essential before we recommend a layout.
Southwest Portland
Hillside properties and wooded lots change how slope and shade affect where panels perform best.
Battery Storage for Outages
We can pair solar with storage so essential circuits stay on during outages.
Your Roof, Not an Average
We design each system around your roof and how your household uses power.
Portland Permitting, Incentives, and Utility Connection
What to expect, and what we take off your plate.
Permits
A city building permit and an electrical permit. Fees typically run about $300 to $770.
Typical review
Often quick for straightforward rooftops, and several weeks when a formal review is needed.
Your utility
Most Portland customers are served by Portland General Electric. Energy Trust of Oregon incentives may apply.
We handle it
We file permits, utility paperwork, and Energy Trust paperwork as an approved trade ally, and schedule inspections.
Supported from our Tualatin office. Heating and cooling services are coming, so one trusted team can handle your home’s energy.
Celebrated by Customers
Our reputation comes from the homeowners and businesses we serve—and the peers who recognize our leadership in renewable energy across Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best solar installers in Portland?
The best solar installer for your home is one you can actually verify: local licensing, direct employees rather than subcontractors, a detailed written proposal, real warranty coverage, and a service team that’s still around years after installation. A&R Solar meets each of these — we’ve served Portland-metro homeowners for over a decaded, hold Oregon CCB #207641, and use employee crews only.
How much does residential solar cost in Portland?
Most residential solar systems in Oregon start around $21,000 and up before incentives, depending on system size and home energy needs. Oregon offers several programs that reduce your net cost, including Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives for eligible customers. A&R Solar will model your specific production, incentives, and lifetime savings before you sign anything.
How does net metering work in Oregon?
Oregon requires PGE and Pacific Power to offer net metering to residential solar customers. When your system produces more than you use, credits roll forward on your bill — offsetting what you’d pay during lower-production winter months. It’s one of the key reasons solar pencils out financially in the Portland area.
Will solar panels work during a power outage in Portland?
Grid-tied solar systems shut down automatically during outages to protect utility workers. Pairing your system with a home battery like the Tesla Powerwall or Franklin Whole Home Battery keeps essentials running during outages and uses stored energy at night. A&R Solar installs both solar and battery storage across the Portland metro area.
What areas does A&R Solar serve in Oregon?
A&R Solar serves the greater Portland metro area from our Tualatin office, including Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Sherwood, Wilsonville, Oregon City, and surrounding communities in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
How does solar perform in Portland's cloudy climate?
Yes. Portland averages around 4 peak sun hours per day — enough to make solar financially worthwhile. Systems are sized specifically for Northwest weather patterns. Net metering credits from summer production offset lower winter output, and monitoring tools let you track performance year-round.
What is the Energy Trust of Oregon?
The Energy Trust of Oregon offers cash incentives to eligible PGE and Pacific Power customers who install solar. The amount varies based on system size and utility. A&R Solar files all Energy Trust paperwork on your behalf — you don't have to navigate it alone.
How do I choose the right solar installer in Oregon?
Compare more than the total price. Verify the company's Oregon licenses, find out whether employees or subcontractors will perform the work, and review the equipment, production assumptions, warranties, and project exclusions in writing. You should also ask who will provide service after installation, and look for reviews and completed projects from Oregon homeowners.