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NEC Solar

NEC Solar is a division of Newport Electrical Construction Corp. We have experienced master electricians and installers on hand at all times. this gives us us faster install periods than the competition and the ability to put the customer's needs first. Outside of solar we offer full residential and commercial electrical services including EV charging stations, generators and battery storage.
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NEC Solar always puts our clients first. Family owned since 2008 we have completed over 3000 solar installs across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We are more than just a solar company. NEC Solar is part of Newport Electrical Construction, a full service residential and commercial electrical company. We not only install your solar system, but are happy to install that EV charger, new electrical service, battery system, or stand-by generator. Some of which also qualify for a Federal Tax Credit.

Your project will be handled start to finish by NEC’s Solar Consultants, Project Managers, and licensed Journeyman Electricians that are experienced and qualified to help you select the right equipment and install it correctly to get the perfect results for your home or business. We also understand that the way your system looks is as important as the environmental and financial benefits you seek.

Now that you have decided solar is a better choice than the utility company NEC Solar ensures that the correct engineering, permits, and paperwork are filed so your project can be installed within 30-45 days. As opposed to the months it takes most installers. NEC Solar's install crews are always courteous, professional and leave your yard and home in the pristine condition that they found it in. They are also efficient, generally completing your install the day it begins.

Once you are producing clean green power we look forward to continuing to provide impeccable service and seek to exceed your expectations for all your electrical needs well into the future.
Year Established
2008
Phone Number
4012930527

Services Offered

  • Installation
  • Financing
  • Electrical Contracting
  • Solar Repair & Maintenance

Associated financing companies

Workmanship Warranty

Up to 25 years Parts, Labor, Production through Panasonic Tripleguard Protection

Licenses

RI: AC 4585
MA: A 20803

Insurance

COI with $5MM Coverage

Industry Certifications

  • North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Manufacturer Certifications

  • Certified Installer
  • Gold Installer

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Great Experience

From the initial contact for a quote, to the completed installation and final inspections it has been a very smooth process and experience. Dana ( Solar Consultant ) was very professional and easy to talk to. She would answer all our questions in a timely manner and had no problem with getting a answer to a question that she wasn't't sure of. Alex ( Project Manager ) was equally as professional and easy to talk with. He came to our property and went over everything about the project and answered any questions that we had. He also sent us any paperwork that needed to be signed to get the system up any running. Both Dana and Alex take care of everything that is needed to get final approval with both the town and electric company. The installation team were terrific in all phases. Fearless too! Up on our steep roof is not for the faint at heart. They were excellent at explaining details of the completed system. We are very happy with our decision to contract with NEC. We highly recommend them and are looking forward to the future cost savings of our energy bills going forward.

Posted by demmmias on Mar 18, 2025
Excellent Referral Process

I referred my High School friends to Dana Goodman & NEC Solar because I trusted them to provide the people I care for with a high quality installation and customer experience. Dana not only delivered in those regards but the referral process was quick and easy.

Posted by andrewbroccolo on Feb 01, 2025
NEC did an excellent job installing a solar array on our roof

We recently removed our oil heat and hot water and became all electric. As a result, our electric bill increased dramatically. We decided to explore solar. We contacted two local solar installers and after very detailed explanation and proposal from each, we chose NEC. The price was about the same, although NEC's was for a larger system, which is what we wanted. NEC was more aggressive with respect to sizing than the other. The sales person was very knowledgeable, patient, and answered all of our questions in language we could understand. The project manager and installation crews were very professional, timely, and did a very neat job. They answered all of our questions as the installation proceeded. We give NEC 5 stars without hesitation. December, 2024 Acton, MA

Posted by jcolmanley on Dec 05, 2024
Ground mounted Solar Array

We had three companies bid on our ground mounted solar array project. NEC had the best quality panels and inverters as well as the most detailed 3D imaging of our site to ensure our future production. The project was completed on time and as quoted. It was a truly turnkey experience with almost no need for our involvement except for deciding the final height above the ground. NEC took care of all of the permitting with our town and contacted Eversource for the right to apply for net metering. We were constantly informed of the progress of each permit. The mounting frame took one and half days to erect despite encountering ledge on all seven mounting points. This required the use of a rock drill. Great care was taken to prevent damage to my lawn while transporting the drill to the site. The remainder of the array, trenching and wiring was completed in four days. After the trench and wiring was inspected the soil was replaced with great care. The array is now operational, and we are pleased to see we now exporting energy to the grid as well as covering the needs of our home. We are very happy we chose NEC as our installer. The project manager, Nick and his crew were a pleasure to work with and they were very respectful of our property. Thank you, NEC!

Posted by larujay on Oct 02, 2024
Solar installation by NEC Solar

We had solar panels installed by NEC Solar in August 2021. The installation process was entirely smooth. Since then, the system has performed as well and sometimes better than the estimates provided prior to installation. We also really appreciated the personal touch that came with having a local Needham solar expert, Artie Crocker, do the assessment and walk us through the installation process.

Posted by gorenburg on Sep 05, 2024
Very professional job

NEC Solar did an excellent job installing a 19 panel, 7.8kW system on our Somerville home. They also did a full electrical panel replacement concurrently. Before signing the contract, they were the most responsive and informative of the 7 or 8 companies we were in contact with at that time. Artie the engineer, our first point of contact, also included critter guards and snow guards in the initial quote, which we had never heard of before, being complete newbies to the solar industry. It was great to get all of the information up front, rather than be fed a slow trickle of upsells at various points in the negotiation process. It was also notable to me that NEC Solar never recommended leasing the solar panels with a PPA. I had already independently concluded that such programs are far inferior to owning the panels outright, but that wasn't obvious at first. It took a little Googling and reading solar panel forums. In the week leading up to the installation, I called Alex, the project manager, and informed him that we had a last-minute complication: we intended to install some cobra vents on the roof and remove the existing mushroom vents. The cobra vents had to be placed exactly 36" from the gutters, so there was a particular sequencing that had to occur: mark out the location of the solar panel brackets with chalk lines, then install the vents between the lines, then install the brackets, then install the solar panels. Alex took the lead on communicating directly with the roofing company to coordinate, and was also able to reconfigure the array given that the mushroom vents were going away. In short, it was simply an unexpected change to the plan that had been in motion for about a month, and we ultimately had no problem getting our requested tweaks through, which has allowed us to proceed with installing some desperately-needed properly-placed roof intake vents. So, big ups for that. Other than all of that, a minor complaint: I think the company could improve its internal communication. There were a couple times that it was clear even to me, a passive observer, that someone had not passed along information to another person who needed it. For example, the last time Ed the electrician swung by our house to take care of some minor thing that the Somerville inspector wanted to see changed, all Ed did was pop in and note that someone else on his team had already done it! Overall I would highly recommend hiring NEC Solar for a solar panel installation. They were happy to answer questions, were very helpful in presenting a number of different options and points on the price-performance curve, and were punctual and professional throughout.

Posted by mitchellwrosen on Aug 01, 2024

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