Installer Story: 8MSolar
We measure success in megawatts installed
Raleigh, North Carolina
Solar power is the future of energy sustainability. It betters our communities, it betters our businesses, and it betters our lives.
Specializing in premium solar solutions
8MSolar, established in 2015 by engineers Ali Buttar and Usman Noor, is a leading solar energy company in North Carolina. Specializing in premium solar solutions for residential, commercial, and non-profit sectors, they are recognized for their high-quality materials, licensed professional engineering oversight, and customer-centric approach. 8MSolar is celebrated for its transparency, dedication to sustainability, and extensive certifications, including NABCEP and an Unlimited General Contractors license. They aim to promote energy independence and environmental sustainability through innovative solar technology.
Location: 5112 Departure Drive, Raleigh NC 27616
Establishment: 2015
Employee: 48 people
Installed Panel: 35 MW
Completed Installs: 2,500
Est. CO₂ Savings: 77,007,468 lbs/yr
About Us
Established by two friends and electrical engineers, 8MSolar has quickly fulfilled its original purpose of becoming the leading supplier of premium solar energy solutions to homes and businesses in North Carolina and Virginia.
Since its founding in 2015, 8MSolar has taken the solar energy world by storm, becoming a leading example for other solar power companies in the U.S., which often model their operations after 8MSolar’s innovations.
Fueled by a vision for energy independence, 8MSolar has made it its mission to free North Carolina, Virginia, and the world from the harsh financial and environmental impacts of outdated energy sources with future-ready solar solutions.
Offering the Most Advanced Licensing in North Carolina
8MSolar is one of two solar installers in North Carolina with licensed, in-house, professional electrical engineers (PE) overseeing every aspect of the project. Additionally, 8MSolar operates as a Chapter 87 Engineering Firm (D-0411), holding both an Unlimited General Contractors license (#82456) and an Unlimited Electrical Contractors (#35668) license.
We provide custom engineered solar PV solutions for each customer we work with. We approach each project as its own entity and deliver the best possible solution based on the demands of our clients. The purpose behind this is to generate clean renewable energy, reduce the carbon footprint of our homes, businesses and to preserve our planet for ourselves and our future generations.
Our Customer Service
8MSolar prides itself on being detailed, transparent, and honest in every facet of the process and project, prioritizing customer satisfaction above all.
The team provides guidance and involvement at every stage of the process, keeping clients informed and requesting their feedback on important design and material considerations.
8MSolar also maintains a dedicated post-installation Service Team to ensure quick resolution of any issues over the life of the system.
From planning and designing, to installation, to maintenance, 8MSolar is there for their clients, which is why they have hundreds of 5-star reviews.
And it shows as they have been rated the best local solar installer year after year.
All our employees have mandated solar PV training twice a year. Our sales associates and design teams interact with all our hardware manufacturing partners and actively participate in training sessions.
Why Qcells for 8MSolar
To put it simply Qcells and 8MSolar share the same values: Innovation, efficiency, and affordability.
Currently offering some of the most efficient modules on the market, Qcells’ use of Q.ANTUM NEO Technology and optimized module layout increases efficiency up to 22.0%.
8MSolar’s collaboration with Qcells ensures that they provide the best solar panels possible at the lowest prices in North Carolina. Customers can count on at least 98.5% of nominal power during the first year, with a maximum degradation of 0.33% per year thereafter, and a guarantee of at least 90.58% of nominal power for up to 25 years.
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