South Sound Solar

South Sound Solar is your local solar expert. A family owned business, based in Olympia, we are the South Sounds leading solar installer. Installing Residential and Commercial Solar Hot Water and Solar Electric (PV) at affordable prices, we make going green simple.  South Sound Solars goal is to educate consumers and communities, encourage them to change the way they think about energy and to empower them to become energy producers. Through our outreach, products and services we strive to benefit the environment and the economy.

Our founder and president, Kirk Haffner, has been interested in the green energy movement for 40 years. As a former high school STEM teacher and with a UW Masters in Physics, he realized solar is an excellent renewable energy source for the Northwest. Education is a key focus for our company and we participate in local events and community outreach to explain the benefits of solar.

Experience

Kirk giving a presentation about how solar works.South Sound Solar incorporated in 2008. Since then, we have installed thousands of systems and serviced many others. We bring our knowledge and expertise to all of our projects, no matter the size. Our crew and sales team participate in ongoing trainings to keep up-to-date on cutting edge technologies and building requirements. We are a founding member of the Solar Installers of Washington, a state wide association working towards reliable renewable energy. We are skilled professionals who create lasting systems producing energy for years to come.

Quality

South Sound Solar crew on-site, smiling, and taking a selfie!At the end of the day, a project is only as good as its parts. We proudly source Made in USA or Made In Washington materials and equipment as our first choice. We work with companies that have rigid quality control & expert customer service. Our goal is to get you producing energy and keeping it going long into the future. We have built relationships with both suppliers and manufacturers giving us the best, most reliable products we can find.

Custom Proposals

Our Solar Sales Specialists create a custom proposal based on your unique needs. We use professional shade analysis tools to find the ideal location for the array and if shading is an issue, we will discuss a ground mounted solar array. We will go over your budget, energy usage, and possible Financing Options. No two customers or solar arrays are the same. We make sure yours is right for you. 

Monitoring Every Array

At South Sound Solar we include a solar monitoring package with all of our installations. Most solar technology has monitoring incorporated, but when it doesnt we exclusively use eGauge. eGauge can also be added to any system. Monitoring tracks the energy production of your array, either through real time data or a log, depending on the product installed. Monitoring is a great way to inspect the performance of your system. For energy enthusiasts, eGauge is able to track energy all across a building, generators, lights, appliances; even electric car chargers can be monitored. It allows home or business owners to monitor their usage, and view their solar production all on the same display. 

With the same dedication to customer service as South Sound Solar, Sustainable Electric offers full service electrical for residential and commercial properties, including;

• New circuits and repairs
• Service Upgrades and panel replacement
• Smart Lighting and controls
• Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers
• Heat pump water heaters
• Power monitoring systems
• Back up and emergency power solutions

South Sound Solar began installing renewable energy systems in 2008, and Sustainable Electric continues the commitment to energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy generation. Our educational approach to sales and service empowers customers to make informed purchasing decisions to lower their utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint.  South Sound Solar remains the premier solar installer in the South Sound and along with its new division, Sustainable Electric, will continue to provide excellent customer service to our local communities.

Utility Solar Incentives

Net Metering is occasionally referred to as “spin the meter backwards”. Solar customers are able to use the electrical grid as a battery, storing extra energy in the summer as credits, and then using the energy credits in the winter. When more solar is produced than can be used, the extra power is sent to the utility as a credit. The credits then are automatically redeemed when you are more energy is being used than the solar system is producing. 

Financing

We have partnered with Local Lenders to help with your financing needs. Low interest loans are now available with no home equity required. South Sound Solar customers receive a special reduced interest rate from our partner lenders – starting at less than 4%! Agricultural and Small Businesses can apply for USDA Rural Energy grants that funds 25% of the installation.