Namaste Solar
Is This Your Business?3.5
3.5
Author: Kaitlyn Short
Founded in 2005 by Blake Jones, Wes Kennedy, and Ray Tuomey, Namaste Solar is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. The company was named after the traditional Sanskrit greeting that recognizes the interdependence of all living things. Namaste Solar's mission is to "propagate the responsible use of solar energy, pioneer conscientious business practices, and create holistic wealth for themselves and their community".
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The Good
- Solar Ownership
- Certified Installer
- Impressive Client List
Solar Ownership
Namaste Solar offers payment options that result in solar ownership for the homeowner, including outright purchases and loans. With an outright purchase, customers pay cash for the system and get to take advantage of federal and state incentives. With a loan, customers can have a solar system installed for little to no money down. Loan terms are primarily based on credit score.
Certified Installer
In its time in business, Namaste Solar has installed more than 2,700 stand-alone systems. The company is widely recognized for its exceptional design and build services, superior safety ratings, and conscientious business practices. These acknowledgements are backed up by Namaste's North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification, the gold standard for solar system installation.
Impressive Client List
Namaste Solar has accumulated an impressive client list. To date, Namaste customers include Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder County Courthouse, Colorado Convention Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Naropa University, and Wells Fargo. Such a long list of major clients is a good indication that the company is delivering as promised.
The Bad
- Small Service Area
Small Service Area
Namaste Solar currently only operates in Colorado, New York, and California, which a relatively small service area. While being a local provider does have its own benefits, it also limits the number of customers who have the opportunity to do business with the company.
The Bottom Line
Namaste Solar has eleven years of experience in the solar industry. The company is a NABCEP certified installer and offers several payment options.
