Positive Energy Solar is listed on Top Solar Services as a solar contractor serving Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 140 verified reviews on this page reflects real client experiences. Use the information on this page — the verified review count, sub-ratings on quality, schedule, cost, and willingness-to-refer, the company's services and pricing snapshot, and the contact details — alongside your own due diligence on licensing and insurance before requesting a quote.
Solar contractors in this category should carry a current state contractor license, $1M+ general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and verified reviews from recent projects in your area.
In New Mexico, solar contractors are typically licensed at the state level for electrical or general construction work, and the most-cited credentials homeowners check on this page are NABCEP certification, manufacturer training (Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge), and verified workers' compensation coverage. Confirm Positive Energy Solar's state contractor license number with your New Mexico licensing board, verify any NABCEP credentials at nabcep.org, and request proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance certificates that name your project address before signing a contract. For larger projects, ask for two or three references from recently completed installs of similar size and call them about quality, schedule, and warranty service experience.
Typical project timeline. Most residential installs run 8–14 weeks end to end: about a week for the site survey and design, 2–6 weeks waiting on permits from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction, one to three days of physical installation, then 2–5 weeks for inspection and utility permission to operate. The panels go up fast; the paperwork is what sets the schedule. Ask Positive Energy Solar for the specific permitting turnaround in Albuquerque, because local inspection backlogs are the single most common source of schedule slippage and vary widely between neighboring jurisdictions.
What the quote process looks like. A serious solar installation quote is delivered in writing after a site assessment — not as a verbal number on a first phone call. Expect a written proposal with an itemized bill of materials (panel and inverter make and model), a production estimate modeled in PVWatts, Aurora, or Helioscope showing shading and tilt assumptions, the full price before and after any incentives, and financing terms disclosed separately from the equipment price. Get at least three comparable written proposals so you are comparing equipment and scope rather than sales pressure, and be wary of any bid that expires within 24 hours or requires more than 10% down before work begins.
Credentials to confirm. Before signing, verify the state contractor license number with the New Mexico licensing board, confirm any NABCEP certification directly at nabcep.org, and request certificates of general liability and workers' compensation insurance that name your project address. A contractor who hesitates to produce these documents has told you what you need to know.
How warranty service works. Three separate warranties apply: the panel manufacturer's product and performance warranty (typically 25 years), the inverter warranty (10–25 years depending on platform), and the contractor's own workmanship warranty covering labor and roof penetrations. Only the last one depends on Positive Energy Solar remaining in business, which is why a company's track record in Albuquerque matters as much as the warranty length on paper. Confirm in writing who to call for a service claim, what the response window is, and whether the workmanship warranty transfers if you sell the home.
Rates, costs, and payback. Solar economics in Albuquerque are driven primarily by your current electricity rate, your annual kWh usage, available roof area and orientation, and local utility export policy. Installed residential pricing across most US markets runs $2.30–$3.20 per watt before incentives, with smaller systems at the upper end because fixed permitting and mobilization costs spread across fewer watts.
Incentives available in 2026. The federal Section 25D residential tax credit expired on December 31, 2025, so homeowners purchasing a system outright no longer claim the 30% credit. Section 48E remains available for business-owned and third-party-owned systems, making lease and power-purchase-agreement structures more competitive than they were previously. State, utility, and municipal programs vary considerably — ask Positive Energy Solar which programs you currently qualify for and confirm each one independently before signing.
What to verify locally. Ask about the net metering or net billing tariff your utility will place you on, the permitting turnaround for your jurisdiction, and whether any property-tax or sales-tax exemption applies to the added home value. These three answers determine your payback period more than panel brand selection does.
Clients consistently praise Positive Energy Solar for professional service, transparent communication, and quality workmanship. Reviewers frequently highlight the company's ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
This summary is based on verified Top Solar Services reviews.
I had a wonderful experience getting my solar installed. Everything went smoothly and everyone kept me informed as to when things would be completed.
My only complaint would be that the tax credit that was quoted to me is not what we got back so our loan payment was not able to go down as planned. It was very disappointing to find this out after the fact.
High quality products, very professional sales, engineering and installation teams. My solar panels were installed over a year ago and everythings worked as expected. Other considerations: local employee owned company, 30+ years in NM, US manufactured components.
I highly recommend Positive Energy Solar any day! They're local and employee owned and it shows. They take pride and responsibility in their work, going above and beyond to do a great job. It's not often that I'd say, yea, I'd do that again, but I certainly would. From initial sales, project management, system design, regulatory compliance, installation, and follow-up, they're meticulous, timely, and thorough. Their employees are a pleasure to work with. They get the job done and they do it well.
I looked at several solar companies and picked Positive Energy Solar based on their reviews and employee certification levels. The are not the cheapest but they definitely delivered the quality for the price. Scheduling and permitting went smoothly and installation started on time as scheduled and was completed on time. The installation team was professional and worked quickly and cleanly. They did a great installation of the panels and very clean installation of the control panel and interconnection to the panels. The system worked right the first time and passed the city final inspection without any problem. They did a great job and are completely reliable. They even contacted us a couple of months after completing the job to check on our satisfaction.
I have been very happy with my solar panels that were installed by Positive Energy Solar. In addition to the free energy provided by our plentiful New Mexico sunshine, I'm also happy with the clean low-profile installation, as performed by Positive Energy.
Many of my neighbors also have solar panels, but when I see theirs, I know instantly that they did not use Positive Energy, because their finished product just doesn't look as good. Theirs has exposed conduit and gaps under the solar panels, while mine has no visible conduit, and just looks better on my rooftop.
Jeremy worked with me to estimate my needs, and after 3 years, the production levels have met all my expectations.
https://www.positiveenergysolar.com/
3651 Princeton Drive Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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