National Solar has been serving the Bend, Oregon area for 17 years, establishing themselves as Central Oregon's premier solar installer. Operating in the high desert east of the Cascades, they work in a microclimate that receives significantly more sunshine than Portland, making solar an excellent investment for Bend-area homeowners.
What earned National Solar the top ranking in Oregon was their 4.8-star rating from 207 reviews, their NABCEP certification, and their deep understanding of Central Oregon's unique conditions. Bend sits at over 3,600 feet elevation, with intense UV, dry air, and significant temperature swings between day and night. These conditions demand specific equipment selections and mounting approaches.
The company helps homeowners navigate Oregon's solar incentive programs, including the Energy Trust of Oregon incentives, property tax exemption, and net metering. Oregon has no sales tax, which further reduces the cost of going solar.
National Solar handles both residential and commercial installations and has earned a reputation for systems that perform well in the high desert's demanding climate.
With a composite score of 80.18, National Solar is our top-ranked solar company in Oregon for 2026.
“National Solar has been fantastic to work with -- from day one of working with their sales lead (Anthony - so kind!) to the hand off to the project manager (Pat - so good at his role!) and the...”
Robert G.
“The team at National Solar was exemplary in thier treatment of us throughout the entire process. From the initial meeting with Anthony, through the project manager Pat's site visit, and culminating...”
Phil B.
“From start to finish, dealing with Clint Reinhard and National Solar was great! This was not our 1st home that we added solar panels to...so I can tell you from experience that they are a superior...”
Sagar A.
“National Solar installed rooftop solar panels at our home in Hillsboro. They did an amazing job right since the beginning with Anthony’s personalized site assessment/quotation visit, Pat following up...”
Scott M.
“National Solar's team did an excellent job. They presented the project clearly, started and completed it early on budget and took care of any issues that came up. They offer excellent products and...”
Sam V.
“Couldn't be happier! I contacted 3 different contractors and National Solar gave me the best initial impression with their friendly and personal service, as well as being highly recommended by a...”
Mike C.
“This was an awesome experience. They got the system installed a month early, with minimal interactions inside our house. They handled all of the external contact with the power company, the...”
William B.
“National Solar’s entire team was/is very skilled, experienced, courageous, knowledgeable and highly qualified to plan and install your solar system! Local city inspectors and PacPower reps must agree...”
Purelight Power has built one of the largest residential solar practices in the Pacific Northwest, and the Bend office sits at the center of that growth in Central Oregon. Operating from a Bend service address that serves Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, the company has been installing residential solar systems since 2018 and runs additional Oregon offices in Medford, Salem, Portland, Klamath Falls, and Redmond, giving them statewide coverage that few Oregon installers match. Their team carries NABCEP-certified installation professionals, holds the required Oregon Limited Renewable Energy Technician credentials, and the Bend Google profile reflects a 4.9-star average across 476 verified reviews, one of the stronger review bases in Central Oregon. What stood out to our research team is the operational depth of a regional installer that still markets itself as locally responsive. Purelight handles design, engineering, permitting, interconnection with Pacific Power and Central Electric Cooperative, and post-install monitoring without subcontracting the core trades, and their crews work with a deep panel lineup spanning Hyundai, Canadian Solar, Silfab, and Yingli alongside Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA, and Tesla inverter and battery platforms. The company's relationships with the Energy Trust of Oregon's incentive ecosystem and familiarity with Oregon's net-metering rules and utility-specific interconnection paperwork shave real time off the project timeline, which prospective customers will notice when comparing quotes against out-of-state players. Our research team should flag for prospective customers that Purelight has had a mixed national review history. While Google ratings remain very strong, third-party platforms like BestCompany and SolarReviews include serious complaints from a small subset of customers around communication gaps and project hand-off issues during periods of rapid expansion, and the company is not BBB-accredited as a corporate entity at every location. These are growing-pains markers worth raising during the sales conversation. Buyers should ask pointed questions about who their dedicated project manager will be, what the timeline guarantees are in writing, and which financing partner they will be routed to. With a composite score of 78.5 out of 100, Purelight Power of Bend holds the second-ranked position in Oregon for 2026.
“Purelight Power has been awesome to work with. Very communicative about all aspects of the job and when things would happen. We are super happy with the workmanship and the panels. We are sending...”
Sarah H.
“Had a great experience getting panels and adding them to the house. Unfortunately 4 years later we needed a new roof. At the time we bought the panels our sales contract with Purelight stated that...”
Terri C.
“I’m SUPER impressed with Purelight Power. They were fast and efficient, but mostly the PEOPLE went far and beyond my expectations. They re-roofed our home in 2 days! The crew was awesome, very kind...”
Carina S.
“I got the final piece of my Purelight solar project puzzle resolved today, with the help of Tanner. He helped me see the new panels in my monitoring app. I am grateful to both him and to Justin...”
Chrissy W.
“We have been very impressed with Purelight Power from day one. Everyone we interacted with was very professional and communicated with us in great detail what to expect with our switch to solar...”
Patricia B.
“PureLight has been a great company to work with! Mike was a wealth of knowledge and answered all of our questions! The install crew was fast, efficient and clean! Ashley also answered all our...”
Franco C.
“We were in touch with a few different solar companies in the area but when we connected with PureLight Power we felt immediately at home. They were very responsive, available to answer any question...”
Richard B.
“Just finished final phase of Purelight Solar install & tracking app. education. Already watching system power banking kwh with Pacific Power. After diligent homework and three estimates we went with...”
Sunlight Solar Energy has been a Bend, Oregon institution since founder Paul Israel started the company in 1988, making it one of the longest-tenured residential solar PV installers in the Pacific Northwest and arguably in the United States. The company is headquartered at 150 NE Hawthorne Avenue in Bend, with a satellite office in Portland opened by Chance Currington, and over thirty-plus years they have installed solar electric systems for more than 2,000 Oregon homeowners and businesses. What stood out to our research team is the depth of credentialing on the operations side. Sunlight Solar's Oregon system designer, lead electrician, and renewable energy technician are all NABCEP certified, the company holds Oregon Journeyman Electrician licenses and Oregon Limited Renewable Energy Technician licenses, and substantially all of their installers carry the OSHA 10 safety card. They are a member of the Amicus Solar Cooperative, the cooperative buying group that gives independent installers access to better equipment pricing and supplier relationships, which translates into better hardware choices for the end customer. Sunlight Solar designs and installs grid-tied solar electric systems across Oregon, Colorado, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and their Oregon work reflects a fluency with Energy Trust of Oregon incentives, Pacific Power and Portland General Electric net-metering rules, and the permitting peculiarities of Central Oregon jurisdictions like Deschutes County that can frustrate national installers. Their customer-facing communications are notably less salesy than the bigger players in the state, an editorial tone our team appreciated. The company's residential reviews are positive and consistent, with EnergySage and homeowner forums highlighting clean installs and responsive ongoing service, although the company's smaller scale means total review counts on Google are lower than the larger regional players. Prospective customers willing to trade brand recognition for a long-tenured local outfit with deep technical credentials will find Sunlight Solar a credible choice. With a composite score of 74.0 out of 100, Sunlight Solar Energy holds the third-ranked position in Oregon for 2026.
Sales tax exemption (no state sales tax)|Property tax exemption for solar value|Net metering at retail rate|Solar + Storage Rebate Program|Energy Trust of Oregon incentives
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*Companies displaying 15 or more years in business are typically established electrical, roofing, or general contracting firms that expanded into solar installation in more recent years. The years shown may reflect the age of the parent organization or a strategic partner, not necessarily the solar division itself. This distinction is worth considering when comparing to dedicated solar installers, as purpose-built solar companies may offer more specialized expertise despite a shorter operating history.
