We’re proud to spotlight Tiger Solar, a Solar Insure Elite Provider based in Charlottesville, Virginia, with additional locations in Staunton, Virginia, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving homeowners, businesses, and farms across Virginia, Michigan, and the greater Washington, D.C., area. Established in 2004, Tiger Solar has completed projects in 10 states across residential, commercial, and agricultural solar.
Tiger Solar became a Solar Insure Certified Provider in November 2024, backing its installations with 30-year warranty coverage, NABCEP-certified installation expertise, and recognition as a Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World.
Solar Insure Certified Providers go through a multi-step qualification process evaluating financial health, operations, regulatory compliance, reputation, and company experience before they’re approved to offer Solar Insure’s 30-year warranty protection.
Elite Providers go a step further, earning recognition for delivering high-quality customer experiences, supporting homeowners beyond installation, and demonstrating a commitment to long-term reliability and protection.
Tiger Solar earns that distinction through a strong focus on customer education, from explaining seasonal production swings in a four-season climate to walking commercial clients through available tax incentives, exactly the kind of long-term reliability Solar Insure looks for in its Elite Providers.
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Company Stats
- Founded: 2004
- Solar Insure Certified Provider Since: November 2024
- Service Areas: Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Richmond, and surrounding areas), Washington, D.C., and Grand Rapids, Michigan; projects completed across 10 states
- Solar Services: Residential, commercial, and agricultural solar; battery storage; EV charging; generator services; ongoing service and maintenance; and TPO (third-party- ownership)
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars across over 110 reviews
- Certifications:
- Solar Insure Certified Provider
- NABCEP Certified
- SPAN Pro Installer
- SEIA Member
- USDA Rural Development Partner
- Top Solar Contractor (Solar Power World)
Solar Insure Warranties for Residential Solar and Batteries
Installation Highlights
Tiger Solar Reviews and Customer Experience
Tiger Solar customers across residential, commercial, agricultural, and ongoing service projects consistently point to the time the team spends educating them before, during, and after installation. One homeowner specifically credited Tiger Solar for taking the time to educate, detail, and explain every aspect of the project, from sales through installation, on a purchase they described as significant and one-line.
Commercial clients highlight Tiger Solar’s help navigating available tax incentives and grants, along with an easy-to-understand game plan and detailed monthly energy production forecasts tailored to their specific system, giving them confidence in the investment before committing.
A Commitment to Excellent Customer Experiences
Hear directly from Derek Acosta, Sales Director at Tiger Solar:
1. What does good customer service mean to you in this industry?
Good customer service starts with communication, transparency, and active listening. Solar is a significant investment, and here at Tiger Solar, we strive for our customers to feel informed and empowered throughout the entire process.
That means setting clear expectations, taking the time to understand each customer’s goals and concerns, and making the experience as seamless as possible from the initial conversation through installation, service, and beyond.
2. What’s unique about installing solar in your market/state? What problems are homeowners looking to solve, and how do you help customers solve those problems?
Virginia is a unique market for solar as the state and local legislation continues to explore solutions for growing energy demand while expanding access to clean, locally generated energy. With rising utility rates and new demand on the grid (including from data center growth) homeowners are increasingly interested in gaining greater control over where their energy comes from and what they pay for it.
The state also offers several advantages for homeowners considering solar, including 1-1 net metering, property tax protections for qualifying solar installations, and state protections that can limit an HOA’s ability to prohibit residential solar. Because Virginia truly experiences all four seasons, Tiger Solar prioritizes educating homeowners to help them understand how seasonal changes can affect solar production throughout the year, in addition to the importance of long-term system performance and maintenance.
3. What drove you to start working with Solar Insure? What impact has it had on your business?
Tiger Solar wanted to provide our customers with an added layer of protection that extends further into the lifetime of their solar system. Working with Solar Insure allows us to offer greater peace of mind by helping reduce unexpected costs associated with maintenance or product issues over the life of the system.
It complements Tiger Solar’s commitment to long-term service and gives customers added confidence that their investment is protected well beyond installation!
Connect with Tiger Solar
If you’re in Virginia or Michigan looking for a reliable solar installer, or a trusted partner to service your existing energy system, learn more about Tiger Solar and its services.
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