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4.9 ★★★★★ 864 Google ReviewsProvidence, Rhode Island · Rhode Island Energy

Solar Installation in Providence, Rhode Island

Rhode Island Energy rates keep climbing. See what going solar locks in for your Providence home, from the local team that has powered 212+ homes in the city.

212+ Providence installsBBB A+ Accredited$0 upfront optionsLicensed RI, MA and CT

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Why Rooftop Power

Providence’s Top-Rated Solar and Roofing Team

Rooftop Power has completed 212+ residential solar installations in Providence. We are rated 4.9 stars by 864 Rhode Island homeowners, BBB A+ accredited, and headquartered on West Natick Road in Warwick, fifteen minutes down Route 95.

Rated 4.9 Stars by 864 Homeowners

The most reviewed solar installer in Providence. Check our reputation before you ever pick up the phone.

Whole-Home Energy

Solar, battery storage, EV chargers, standby generators and roofing, all handled by one local team.

Local In-House Crews

Licensed in RI, MA and CT, with our own crews and never subcontracted labor.

Financing That Fits

Loan, cash, PPA or lease, with no money down on three of the four options.

Instant Estimate

How Big a System Does Your Providence Home Need?

Slide your average Rhode Island Energy bill to see a ballpark system size. Your exact numbers come in your free quote.

Your average monthly electric bill
$185/mo
6.3 kW
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15
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Estimate only, based on typical Rhode Island Energy rates and New England sun. Not a quote or a guarantee of savings.
Real Local Proof

212+ Installs in and Around Providence

212+

residential solar panel installations completed in Providence by our own in-house crews.

Built for city roofs. Providence triple-deckers, Victorians and colonials each frame differently, so we inspect the roof structure, pitch and shading before we ever talk panels, and we can replace the roof as part of the project.
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Rooftop Power install, Rhode Island
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Roof Not Ready? We Handle That Too.

A solar array should sit on a roof with life left in it. If yours is near the end, we replace it as part of the project so you are not pulling panels later.

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Solar in Providence

Going Solar in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence is Rhode Island’s capital and largest city, home to roughly 190,000 people, and its housing stock is unlike anywhere else in the state. The city is famous for its triple-deckers and two-families in neighborhoods like Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, Silver Lake, Washington Park and the North End, alongside Victorians and colonials on the East Side and postwar single-families toward the city line. Flat roofs, steep gables and everything in between, and we have installed on all of them.

That variety is exactly why a real roof inspection matters more in Providence than almost anywhere else. A 1910 triple-decker may need decking or structural attention before it carries an array, while a 1950s cape in Elmhurst may be ready to go as-is. We put eyes on the roof, the framing and the electrical service first, tell you honestly what we find, and can fold a roof replacement into the same project with one crew and one warranty.

Every home in Providence is served by Rhode Island Energy, and those rates have climbed steadily in recent years. Through net metering, the power your system produces beyond what your home uses is sent back to the grid, and Rhode Island Energy credits your account for it, offsetting the electricity you pull at night and through the winter. Rhode Island also runs two separate state programs, the Renewable Energy Growth performance tariff and the Renewable Energy Fund up-front grant, and we walk you through which one fits your home.

Rooftop Power handles the entire process locally, from the City of Providence building permit to the Rhode Island Energy interconnection application, with our own in-house electrical and roofing crews. With 212+ installations completed across Providence’s neighborhoods, we know the city’s roof types, inspectors and approval process inside and out, and our Warwick headquarters is a short drive from any job site in the city.

Providence Neighborhoods We Serve

BlackstoneCharlesElmhurstElmwoodFederal HillFox PointHartfordMantonMount PleasantNorth EndOlneyvilleSilver LakeSmith HillSouth ProvidenceWanskuckWashington Park
Where We Work

Powering Homes Across the Providence Area

212+ Providence installs · 3,027+ installs across RI, MA and CT

Local Crews, Local Knowledge

Our office is on West Natick Road in Warwick, fifteen minutes from downtown Providence. We know the city’s neighborhoods, its roof types, the City of Providence permit process and the Rhode Island Energy interconnection.

Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, Silver Lake and Washington Park
Serving Providence, Cranston, Johnston and Pawtucket daily
In-house teams, not subcontracted labor
Incentives and Financing

How the Solar Math Works in Providence

The programs and payment options a homeowner in Rhode Island Energy territory should know about.

Net Metering
Bill Credit

Rhode Island Energy credits your account for the power your system sends back to the grid.

REG Tariff
Performance Pay

The Renewable Energy Growth program pays for the energy your system produces over a fixed term.

REF Grant
Up-Front Grant

The Renewable Energy Fund offers a grant toward your system. REG and REF cannot be combined.

Four ways to pay

$0 Upfront on Three of Four Options

We put the full financing picture in front of you before you commit to anything.

LoanCashPPA · $0 upfrontLease · $0 upfront

We do not quote federal tax credits or guaranteed dollar savings. Rooftop Power reviews the current state programs with you and puts the real numbers for your home in writing.

How It Works

Going Solar in Providence, Step by Step

Free Consultation

We review your Rhode Island Energy bill, your roof and your goals, and give you real numbers in writing. No pressure.

Custom Design

We size a system to your actual annual usage, matched to your roof and how your home uses energy.

Permits and Interconnection

We pull the local permit and file the Rhode Island Energy interconnection application for you.

Professional Install

Our own in-house crews install the system, and replace the roof first if it needs it.

Inspection and Activation

After local inspection and utility approval, your system switches on and net metering begins.

4.9 Stars · 864 Reviews

What Providence and Rhode Island Homeowners Say

Verified Google Reviews · ★★★★★ 4.9 / 5
★★★★★

The installation crew was punctual, respectful, and left the job site spotless. I was particularly impressed with their attention to detail from the first consult to the final inspection.

MMMichael McGuire
Providence, RI
★★★★★

Working with Rooftop Power has been exceptional. From the beginning everyone at RTP kept me informed at every step. When a hiccup happened it was addressed immediately and resolved.

BBBruce Brown
North Kingstown, RI
★★★★★

From the first consultation to the final inspection the team was knowledgeable and responsive. The system has performed exactly as they said it would. A genuinely local company that stands behind its work.

RTRobert T.
Warwick, RI
Rooftop Power local install crew at work in Rhode Island
The Rooftop Power crew
In-house electrical and roofing teams, based in Warwick, RI
Meet Your Local Team

A Local Company, Run by People Who Answer the Phone

Rooftop Power was founded in 2017 right here in Rhode Island. We are not a national dealer network, we are a local installer with our own crews, our own trucks and our own name on every job.

Warwick Headquartered275 W Natick Road, since 2017
In-House CrewsNever subcontracted labor
FAQ

Providence Solar Questions, Answered

How many solar installs has Rooftop Power done in Providence?
We have completed 212+ residential solar installations in Providence, across everything from East Side colonials to triple-deckers in Elmhurst and Silver Lake. Our office is fifteen minutes away on West Natick Road in Warwick, so Providence is home turf for our crews.
Can a Providence triple-decker go solar?
Very often, yes. Triple-deckers usually have generous, simple roof planes that fit a productive array. The questions are the roof’s age, the framing and the electrical service, all of which we inspect before quoting. If the roof needs work first, we handle the roof and the solar as one project.
Who is my utility in Providence, and how does net metering work?
Providence is served by Rhode Island Energy. With net metering, the electricity your system produces beyond what your home uses is sent to the grid, and Rhode Island Energy credits your account for it. Those credits offset the power you draw at night or on cloudy days.
How long does the Providence permit and interconnection process take?
We pull the permit with the City of Providence and file the interconnection application with Rhode Island Energy on your behalf. Timelines vary by season and system, and we keep you updated at each step so you always know where your project stands.
What solar incentives can a Providence homeowner qualify for?
Rhode Island offers net metering through Rhode Island Energy, plus state programs such as the Renewable Energy Growth performance tariff and the Renewable Energy Fund grant, which are separate programs that cannot be combined. Eligibility depends on your home and system, so ask us what you qualify for.
What does it cost, and what financing do you offer?
We offer four ways to pay: loan, cash, PPA and lease, with no money down on three of them. We put the full pricing and financing picture in writing before you commit. We do not quote guaranteed dollar savings or federal tax credits, we show you the real numbers for your home.
Will my panels produce enough through a Rhode Island winter?
Yes. Modern monocrystalline panels produce year round in New England, and net metering banks your summer surplus to offset shorter winter days. We size every system around your actual annual usage, not just a summer month.
Do you install batteries, EV chargers and generators too?
Yes. Along with residential solar we install battery storage, EV chargers and standby generators for Providence homeowners, and we can design them together so your system fits how your household actually uses energy. We also handle roofing when a project calls for it.
What warranties come with a Providence solar install?
Your panels, inverter and battery each carry their own manufacturer warranties, typically 10 to 25 years depending on the component, and we back our own installation workmanship separately. We hand you the full warranty documentation rather than just describing it.
What happens to my Providence home during a power outage?
Solar alone shuts off in an outage for line worker safety, so panels by themselves do not power the house when the grid is down. Pair the system with a battery and your essentials keep running. We will tell you honestly whether a battery makes sense for your home.
How long from signing to a system that is switched on?
Most Providence projects run a couple of months from signed agreement to activation. The install itself is usually one to three days. The rest is design, the City of Providence permit and the Rhode Island Energy interconnection approval, which we file and track for you.
Can I sell my Providence home with solar on it?
Yes. An owned system generally adds value and transfers with the house. If you financed or have a PPA or lease, the agreement is transferable to the buyer or can be settled at sale. We make sure you understand exactly what you are signing so there are no surprises later.
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Rooftop Power Across Rhode Island

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