Harvest Solar
516 East Bryant Street , Suite A , Bozeman, Montana, United States

Committed to providing the highest quality craftsmanship and customer service, Harvest Solar was founded in 2012 by Brad Van Wert and Kyle MacVean. Together, the duo brings over 15-years of combined boots-on-the-roof install experience.  The idea of Harvest Solar was born out of Brad and Kyle’s desire to help more people people understand that solar was within their reach.  Prior to starting Harvest, both Kyle and Brad had worked in the solar electric industry for a number of years. As the price of solar started to decline, they saw an opportunity to create a company that always put the customer at the forefront. Since opening, they have worked hard to  offer customers affordable solutions, while creating a personalized experience that allows them to understand how their system works.

A PERSONALIZED APPROACH

At Harvest Solar, getting to know our customers’ needs is our priority. We believe this makes for a fun and educational experience, while also creating a dialogue that allows for transparency and accountability.  We are here to do more than put solar on your roof. We are here to teach you how it works. Through this educational, customer-first approach, we believe our clients can have a more satisfying transition to solar. Armed with an understanding of how the technology works, they are empowered to take ownership of their energy needs.  In order to ensure our clients always receive the highest level of service, we have kept our operation small. This enables us to be involved throughout the whole process -- from sales, to design and install, to project completion and beyond.  Each project is unique. From large commercial projects, to small-off grid, we give every project the time and attention it deserves.

MISSION

Harvest Solar is committed to providing customers with the highest quality solar electric systems while creating an experience that educates and empowers them to take ownership of their energy needs.

VISION

By educating our customers and our community, we work to create a world where all people understand how solar energy works and believe it’s within their reach.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Education is at the foundation of all we do. From teaching our customers how technology works, to staying up to date on the latest industry innovations, to offering community talks around the state, we believe education is the first step to creating positive change.
• We pay attention to every detail with an unforgiving eye in order to ensure you get the highest quality product.
• We take great care in providing our customers with a satisfying experience. We strive to give you the best customer service possible, during your project and after installation.
• We are committed to our community and are always working to advance the solar industry in Montana.

OUR PROCESS

• Let’s figure out what system is right for you! Either Brad or Kyle will evaluate your site and discuss your goals at no charge. We will ensure you understand how solar energy systems and net metering work so that you have a solid understanding of what to expect when you take control of your energy needs.
• Next, we’ll get to work designing your system. You can expect to receive a comprehensive bid with spec sheets of all the proposed gear, along with our warranties and any other pertinent information. We will review all possible financing options and facilitate that process as well. You will get all the information you need to have confidence with your decision to go solar!
• The installation process is typically very low-impact. You can take comfort knowing that we will be clean, efficient and respectful of your home or business. Once the system is completed, we’ll call in the inspection, and we’ll submit your net-meter request form. All of our work adheres to local and state codes and industry best-practice.
• Once the utility installs your net-meter, your system can be turned on, and you can begin harvesting energy from the sun! We will set up your monitoring platform and walk you through its interface so you can watch your system work in real-time. We will keep an eye on your system to ensure it’s running at peak performance.