Solar in your state
With so many solar companies to choose from, we know how daunting it can be to find an installer you can trust with your home’s solar system. To help you make the right decision, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to the best solar companies in New Mexico, as rated by our SolarReviews experts and New Mexico residents who’ve already gone solar.
We look for solar companies with owners who understand that when they sell you a solar system, you expect them to be there for the next 25 years to fix any issues that may arise. Here are the top companies we recommend for solar in New Mexico:
Company Description
Top Rated Solar Installer in New Mexico, according to SolarReviews Solar Pro at the Poulin Design Center is dedicated to helping New Mexicans go solar, save money and help the environment. With the surety of one of the Industry's Top Warranties, a 25/25/25 ye...
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Elite
Rating breakdown
Positives:
8 / 10
Time in business
10 / 10
Litigation and background
5 / 5
Company size and location
3 / 5
Transparency of pricing and sales process
10 / 10
Quality of brands sold
5 / 5
Vertical integration
5 / 5
Transparency about reputation
8 / 10
Competitiveness of loan options
3 / 5
Employee satisfaction and safety record
10 / 10
Verification of licenses and insurance
10 / 10
Profitability of installer
3 / 5
Sustainable pricing of systems
5 / 5
Reliability of consumer reviews
Negatives:
1 / 5
Consumer reviews performance
Services offered
- Solar - Installation
- Bathrooms - Bathroom Remodeling
Latest Good Review
Williams | 12-18-2022
Great service
The experience from beginning to end was seamless! We had one panel. Not working on day one and they noticed it before we did, and came out immediately to get it up and running. Excellent experience all around
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Keoma | 06-04-2023
Terrible customer service
I contracted this company because of their high reviews but after completing a project with them, I'm not sure how they got those reviews. After talking to some other companies first, I decided to use SolarPro for my project. We signed a contract that included electric panel upgrade and the project was slated to complete in four months. The first two months, I barely received any communications from them. When I sent them emails asking about status, it would take a week or even sometimes they don't respond. The only bright spot is Kara in customer service, when you bypass everyone else and contact her, she was very helpful. After two months and the paper work started moving, I got a notice that my panel upgrade will cost an additional $1500 even though we had it in the contract. I tried contacting the Paulin brothers who are the owners and they did not even make a courtesy reply, nothing different than other times trying to contact the project manager. I was then told that I either pay the extra fee or the project would not continue. It was a tough choice to stay with them but since we already wasted 2 months, I didn't want to restart the process all over with another company. The project continued to move slow which I understand is due to applications with PNM and the city so they don't have much control. Once install happened, that was quick and professional with no issues. The project was finished 6 month after start instead of the original 4 months promised. Part of the rebate process with the NM state, SolarPro had to send me forms to complete. It took them 2 months from end of my project to send me the forms. By the time they did and I turned that into the state, the state ran out of money for 2022 projects which I was never told it was a possibility otherwise I would have pushed the completion into 2023. It seemed something very basic they should know. So on top of the $1500 additional for the panel, I was out 10% of the project cost since NM rebates were not possible. So if you ever decide to use these guys, and I wouldn't understand why, make sure you start your project really early or really late in the year otherwise you can count on not getting NM rebates. Overall, I'm happy with my system and I would get it again but there's no way I would use these guys or recommend them to anyone.
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ION Solar is a premium, full-service solar provider. ION offers affordable solar solutions that give customers the benefits of solar with little or no up-front costs. Full-service includes a custom-designed system using premium equipment and they handle all of...
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Elite
Rating breakdown
Positives:
9 / 10
Time in business
10 / 10
Verification of licenses and insurance
10 / 10
Profitability of installer
5 / 5
Consumer reviews performance
4 / 5
Transparency of pricing and sales process
10 / 10
Quality of brands sold
5 / 5
Vertical integration
3 / 5
Transparency about reputation
10 / 10
Competitiveness of loan options
4 / 5
Employee satisfaction and safety record
5 / 5
Reliability of consumer reviews
Negatives:
1 / 5
Company size and location
2 / 5
Sustainable pricing of systems
2 / 10
Litigation and background
Services offered
- Solar - Installation
- Roofing - Roof Replacement
- Roofing - Roof Repair
Latest Good Review
Ted | Virginia Beach, VA | 07-18-2025
Efficient installation
Our panels and electrical modifications were completed in 8 hours. Our panels were active immediately upon installation! Dan Van Dam served as an informative and friendly mediator in the process.
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David | Henderson, NV | 07-14-2025
Do Not Use Ion Solar! A Three-Month Nightmare and Counting.
My experience with Ion Solar has been an absolute disaster, and I strongly advise against using their services. What should have been a straightforward second solar installation has turned into a three-month-long nightmare of incompetence, poor communication, and unresolved issues. Our ordeal began in early May with the first of many rescheduled appointments due to "unavailable parts." The actual installation started on May 13th, only for the crew to realize they had the wrong size breaker box after working all day. This was the beginning of a frustrating cycle of canceled appointments, often with little to no notice. We were repeatedly asked to prepare for a significant power outage that never happened, causing major disruptions to our schedules and my wife's business, which she runs from our garage. The communication has been abysmal. Despite having pre-approved HOA documents, we received redundant requests for them. A senior project manager was assigned to our case, but this has not improved the situation. She has canceled appointments, sent irrelevant texts, and even referenced the wrong solar company on multiple occasions. Her proposed solution to our significant inconvenience was a meager gift card for dinner. To make matters infinitely worse, we recently discovered that our existing solar panels were turned off on May 14th, the very first day the Ion crew was on-site. This means that during the hottest months of the year, we have been without our primary source of solar energy, leading to an unexpectedly high utility bill. When I brought this to the project manager's attention, she had the audacity to claim it was my fault for not noticing sooner. As of today, July 14th, our new solar panels are still not installed. Our garage has been left with large, unrepaired holes in the drywall and cracked stucco from the work that was done. We chose Ion Solar for a second time because our first experience was so positive. This time, however, has been a complete and utter failure on every level. The lack of planning, poor execution, and dismissive customer service are appalling. These last three months have been hell. Do not make the same mistake we did. Do not use Ion Solar.
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We are a full-service solar integration engineering company that has been serving El Paso and Las Cruces since 2007. Solar Smart Living is an insured Engineering Company that offers high quality equipment and installation that is affordable to our commercial...
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Excellent
Rating breakdown
Positives:
10 / 10
Time in business
6 / 10
Quality of brands sold
5 / 5
Vertical integration
10 / 10
Litigation and background
10 / 10
Verification of licenses and insurance
9 / 10
Profitability of installer
Negatives:
4 / 10
Competitiveness of loan options
1 / 5
Consumer reviews performance
1 / 5
Reliability of consumer reviews
2 / 5
Transparency of pricing and sales process
1 / 5
Company size and location
2 / 5
Transparency about reputation
1 / 5
Sustainable pricing of systems
2 / 5
Employee satisfaction and safety record
Services offered
- Solar - Installation
Latest Good Review
Meghan | Santa Teresa, NM | 02-12-2025
Kept me updated through the process. Friendly service and installation was smooth.
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Richard | Santa Teresa, NM | 01-30-2025
Disappointed
Solar Smart Living’s sales representative and their technicians are attentive and respectful. They do an excellent job in first call resolution by sending a technician and following up on service resolution issues. Their immediate response rate reflects good customer satisfaction, and their tone and language is professional and caring. The solar panels appear to be of good quality and high efficiency rate. Their range on a cloudy day generates 305.8 kWh and on a sunny day 1,408.7 kWh. There are some deficiencies. I believe Solar Smart Living lacks in knowledge of Tesla’s technology. After it’s instillation, problems were encountered with logging onto the Tesla’s App. This was successfully resolved, however; Tesla offers multiple graphs that are very helpful in learning how solar energy is monitoring our home. What has been an unresolvable problem is that only the kWh can be seen. After numerous attempts at trouble shooting, the graphs are nowhere to be seen. Three months of trouble shooting, and still no graphics. This has been extremely dissatisfying for me when I think of how much money spent on these panels. Included in trouble shooting was to purchase from Solar Smart Living an additional router for $85. That additional router created more problems than it solved because it interfered with my Xfinity router. I have repeatedly asked for a refund and have yet to receive it. Customer waiting time is a bit frustrating when the main phone number has a number that has yet to be “set up” to receive messages. Finally, in trying to reach Mr. Alan Morgan, I received an artificial intelligent generated response leaving me to conclude that Mr. Morgan is a Ghost CEO. I’m very disappointed with customer satisfaction.
See full reviewBest solar installers in New Mexico
Company | SolarReviews expert rating | Consumer rating | City | Quote |
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Poulin Solar Pro | Elite | Albuquerque | Get Quote | |
Affordable Solar | Elite | Albuquerque | Get Quote | |
ION Solar | Elite | - | Get Quote | |
Solar Smart Living, LLC | Excellent | Santa Teresa | Get Quote | |
Sunrun Inc. | Average | - | Get Quote | |
Positive Energy Solar | Elite | Albuquerque | Get Quote | |
Sunfire Solar Systems LLC | Unrated | Las Cruces | Get Quote |
Best solar companies for home battery installations in New Mexico
Batteries have become increasingly popular because they take an intermittent energy source like solar and turn it into a reliable and consistent supply of electricity. We recommend getting a solar battery quote if you want a backup power source or if your utility company doesn’t have a net metering program that buys excess solar energy at the full price of power, as you could save a little extra on your electric bill.
Dry, arid places in New Mexico are not prone to power outages, with just a few reported each year. However, the mountainous areas often see outages, and they tend to happen during the snowiest parts of the year. If you experience these power outages, consider a solar battery as a backup power source.
Here are some New Mexico companies that install panels and solar battery storage systems:
Company | SolarReviews expert rating | Consumer rating | City | Quote |
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310 Solar Energy LLC | Unrated | Albuquerque | Get Quote | |
Affordable Solar | Elite | Albuquerque | Get Quote | |
American Capital Energy | Unrated | - | Get Quote | |
A.B.E. Aurora Borealis Electric | Unrated | La Madera | Get Quote | |
Beehive Technical Services | Unrated | Las Cruces | Get Quote |
How to find the best solar panel company near you
Picking a solar company is the most important decision you make when going solar. You need to trust them to drill holes in your roof, help you navigate financing and incentives and provide you with 25+ years of customer service.
Check out this video where our founder, who also founded a successful solar installation company, explains what to look for when choosing the best solar company near you.
Top things to consider when choosing a solar company in New Mexico:
Years in business
One of the first things to look at when finding a company is how long they have been in business. We suggest looking for companies that have been around for at least five years, as the longer it has been in business, the more likely it is you’ll have a positive installation experience.
Companies with five or more years of experience will probably have established after-sales service and warranty support. It signals that they aren’t a company in it to make a quick buck; they’re in it for the long haul.
Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, which is why you should also keep a few other factors in mind.
Licenses, insurance and certifications
Solar companies that are licensed, insured and hold certifications take their business seriously. Look for companies that have NABCEP Certified professionals or certified electricians on staff and are properly insured, so their workers, and you, are protected.
In New Mexico, hands-on electrical work must be carried out by a person with at least a journeyman license. A company is required to have a master electrician to bid for a solar PV installation contract. An apprentice may work under the supervision of a validly certified person.
Financing options
Not everyone has thousands of dollars to spend on a solar panel installation. So, you’ll want to find a company with solar financing options that work for you. Ask for quotes for various types of financing plans to see which one will work best for your budget. Solar loans are often your next best choice if you can’t pay in cash. But, if you don’t pay federal income taxes or can’t qualify for a loan, finding a company that offers solar leases or power purchase agreements might be the right move.
Services and products offered
Don’t choose a company that can’t complete the job that you want to be done. If you need an energy storage system, get quotes from companies that install batteries! Maybe you want a particular brand of panels or an electric vehicle charger installation. Ask the company if they provide those services or carry those brands so you don’t have to settle for less.
Customer review scores
Customer ratings give valuable insight into how a solar company actually operates and treats its customers. Read SolarReviews, Google and Yelp reviews to understand the company’s installation process, sales practices and overall customer service. But remember that some companies incentivize customers to leave positive reviews, so make sure you read reviews with some scrutiny.
Warranty
Any reputable solar installation company will offer a workmanship or labor warranty that covers any damages that may occur during the installation process. We recommend using an installer with at least a ten-year labor warranty.
Some installation companies, like SunPower, include a system performance guarantee. This promises you’ll get a certain amount of electricity from your solar panels and is an excellent added protection.
New Mexico incentives and rebates
Solar incentives and rebates can cut the cost of installing solar in New Mexico by thousands of dollars. The most significant incentive is the 30% federal solar tax credit, available to any taxpayer in the country when they purchase solar panels or battery storage.
Some states and utility companies offer additional solar incentives, saving homeowners even more money. Here are the solar incentives available in New Mexico:
Incentive | Eligibility | Type |
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Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit | Federal | Personal Tax Credit |
New Solar Market Development Income Tax Credit | State | State Tax Credit |
Net Metering | State | Net Metering |
Property Tax Exemption for Solar Systems | State | Property Tax Incentive |
How much can you save with solar incentives?
What to look for in solar quotes in New Mexico
Once you’ve found a few companies you like, you can start getting solar quotes. You can get a better deal when you get quotes from multiple solar installers; we suggest getting at least three quotes. Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks for comparing quotes and what questions you should ask installers.
System size and energy production
All solar quotes should include the size of the system and how much energy it is projected to produce. Most of the quotes you get will probably be in the same ballpark. But, if one is drastically larger or smaller than the others — ask about it! Maybe one installer included shading from a tree, while another based its estimates on having that tree removed.
Parts of New Mexico are among the sunniest places on earth, which means solar panels will have no trouble producing lots of energy here. That said, when solar panels get hot, they lose some of their ability to generate power, so choosing a panel with better performance in hot temperatures is important.
If you live in the mountainous region, you'll need more panels, but they'll perform better when it's sunny in the crisp mountain air.
If you choose reliable installers, you can trust that these estimates will be as accurate as possible. But you can always double-check using the SolarReviews solar calculator and enter the information received in your quotes.
Pricing
You should know as much as possible about how much the solar panels cost. Make sure you know both the total cost of the system and the price per watt of solar installed. The cost per watt makes it easier to compare prices between quotes and gives you a better idea of how fairly the system is priced. The average price of solar is about $1.95 to $2.93 per watt in New Mexico, so anything in that range is a fair price.
Financing
Financing is one of the most important things to look for in your solar quote. There are a few different things to keep an eye out for, depending on what type of solar financing you’re using.
If you’re looking to use a solar loan, you should ask the company for both a cash quote and the financed quote. Solar loans include something called dealer fees, which can sometimes add 20% or more to the total cost of your system in exchange for a lower interest rate. It’s worth comparing what dealer fees and interest rates you’re quoted from different companies to get the best deal possible.
If you want a solar lease or power purchase agreement (PPA), you’ll want to look for an escalator clause in the contract. The escalator clause outlines how much your payments will go up every year. Ideally, this should be lower than the rate at which electric prices increase in your area, typically about 3% annually. If the escalator rate is higher than this, you could end up paying more than if you hadn’t gone solar at all!
Payback period
Some quotes may include when you’ll break even, meaning when your panels have saved as much as you spent on them. If it’s not explicitly listed on the quote, you can compare any savings estimates they provide to the system’s total price and get a rough estimate of when your panels will pay themselves off. The shorter the payback period, the better.
Equipment
Good quality solar installers will carry good quality equipment. So if you pick an installer you trust, you can expect reliable products. But, it can’t hurt to research and ask the installer questions about what would be going on your roof.
Most solar panels installed today are about 400 watts in size and have efficiency ratings above 19%. Higher wattage and efficiency panels can produce slightly more electricity but may add a price premium. You’ll want to make sure the solar panels have the industry standard 25-year product and performance warranties.
Frequently asked questions about solar in New Mexico
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How SolarReviews rates installers
SolarReviews developed our Expert Rating criteria to make it easier for homeowners to find solar companies they can trust. It’s not just about the consumer reviews or the products they sell — it’s about how they treat their employees, how they support their customers and whether they run an honest business.
We used our team’s extensive knowledge of the solar industry to create a data-based scoring system for rating solar companies that encompasses all of the most important things to consider when picking the best solar company, including:
- Background checks
- Licenses and insurance
- Profitability
- Consumer reviews
- Local service
- Brand quality
- Vertical integration
- Transparency
- Loan options
- Responsible pricing
Learn more about the SolarReviews Expert Rating System
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