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PV Squared Solar (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics)

About us

Since 2002, PV Squared has provided renewable energy solutions to homeowners and businesses in the Pioneer Valley and the surrounding regions. We’ve grown from a four-person company to more than ten times that size today. As a worker-owned cooperative, we’re invested in the happiness of our clients, the livelihoods of our workers and the health of our community. This is an important milestone for us as two of our core goals are to create sustainable, living-wage jobs and to strengthen our local economy. We work hard to deliver projects that go above and beyond, not just in terms of power production and finances, but also in terms of thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Our client-focused approach has built a reputation for quality and service that is second to none. We have installed PV systems for more than a thousand clients, each with unique goals and physical sites, and we utilize that experience with every new system we design and install.

Business highlights

23 years of experience

Services we offer

Full-service renewable energy project planning, and servicing - from assessment and analysis, and servicing and maintenance for years to come., hands on orientation to your new renewable energy system, installation, installation and commissioning by our in-house team of licensed electricians and licensed construction supervisors, permitting and incentive application, site-specific system design and production estimation

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.410 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
0%
3
10%
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Robert S.
Dec 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
I want to revise a review that I left when I was frustrated about a long delay in installing my Tesla Powerwall - I don't know if it's possible to edit a prior review. The delay was due to supply chain issues out of PV Squared's control. But I was frustrated that they didn't foresee the delay. Nevertheless, we finally obtained the necessary part with the help of my electrician - the excellent Ron Stevenson - and the project has been finished. The workmanship is excellent and the people unfailingly polite and informative. I'm giving a five to balance the one star I gave before.

Justin D.
Nov 2022
1.0
$34,000
The initial install went without issues other than excessive wear to my roof shingles - some companies will take measures to prevent that. Now 5 years later I want to replace the roof. Not PV2’s fault, the roof as a whole is at the end of its life. PV Squared refuses to do the deinstall/reinstall of the panels so the roofers can work, which leaves me without options. Every other company I call in the area says they provide this service (at a cost) for their customers only, which is the standard except for PV2. This leaves me with no options because I made the mistake of going with PV squared and they only care for the more profitable initial installs and not for working with existing customers.

Beth L.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

William F.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
unknown

Richard C.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$29,650
unknown

Dennis P.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
Job went very smoothly. Two man crew was very punctual and the entire install only took 2-1/2 days. Very professional.

Richard B.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59,000
unknown

Doug W.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$33,500
I am impressed with all aspects of this organization.  I interacted with 2 other PV outfits during the early stages of deciding if and what we would be installing, and PV-squared differed in a number of important ways.  During the initial site visit, they took extra time to answer my many questions, and the design plan that was developed was very detailed.  Unlike the other companies, I never felt like I was being pressured by a salesman, they were very patient in making sure that we were comfortable with our decision, and even reworked the design plan to reflect different options.  I liked the fact that they only offer owner purchase rather than power leases that most PV companies push.  Although having the option of leasing a system with no/little up front costs is a better option than not installing PV at all, with all the eager phone calls I was receiving from the other companies to see if I wanted to move forward with a power lease, it became obvious that owning the system is a big financial plus over the long term.  I also like the fact that they are a worker owned cooperative and they've been around for a while.  Many of the other PV outfits seem to disappear after a few years, and most have merged with other outfits, been purchased outright, or gone out of business.  Once we decided to move forward with them, they were very efficient in completing all the permitting and rebate paperwork, and quickly installed the PV system.  The thing that impressed me the most is that even when there was a problem that led to a loss in some productivity (that they inadvertently caused), they fixed the problem within 1 day of realizing it, and offered to compensate us for the lost productivity (before I had a chance to ask).  This was the only thing that did not go as planned during the entire process, and they were more than willing to make it right.

Robert B.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$41,000
Everything from the original consultation, estimate, all interactions with workers, the permitting and rebate applications was handled with cheerful expertise.  We were having a major upgrade of our heating system at the same time, and (PV)2 coordinated their work effectivily with our contractor, Wright Builders of Northampton.

John H.
Aug 2010
3.0
$10,000
The installation went well. I helped, which I was ok with me. They do a good job and the Enphase inverters are great. I bought the monitoring on my own and love it. My chief unhapyness is that they said one thing and then did another.

Licensing

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FAQ

PV Squared Solar (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics) is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Yes, PV Squared Solar (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics) offers free project estimates.

No, PV Squared Solar (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics) does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, PV Squared Solar (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics) does not offer a senior discount.

No, PV Squared Solar (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics) does not offer emergency services.

No, PV Squared Solar (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics) does not offer warranties.