National Solar Rankings

Smart Wave Solar

0BBB Complaints (3yr)Excellent
11Years in BusinessFounded 2015
80.1/100Overall Score

Detailed Profile

Smart Wave Solar's Utah operations, based in Bluffdale, bring 11 years of experience to one of the most competitive solar markets in the western United States. The company serves homeowners across the Wasatch Front and into Utah County, offering both residential solar installations and battery storage solutions in a state where net metering policy changes have made energy storage increasingly relevant to the solar value proposition.

The company holds NABCEP certification and works with established panel manufacturers including REC and Qcells, paired with Enphase and SolarEdge inverter platforms. That willingness to work with multiple equipment lines rather than defaulting to a single brand allows their design team to tailor system specifications to each home's unique roof geometry, shading conditions, and energy consumption patterns. Battery storage options give customers the ability to store excess solar production for evening use or backup power during grid outages.

Smart Wave Solar's 4.6-star Google rating from 661 reviews represents a substantial volume of customer feedback that provides a reliable indicator of consistent service quality. While the rating is slightly below some competitors, the sheer volume of reviews suggests a company that has completed a high number of installations and maintained reasonable quality standards across that volume. Customer reviews frequently note competitive pricing and efficient installation timelines.

Operating in Utah means navigating a regulatory environment that has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly around net metering and utility rate structures. Smart Wave Solar's decade-plus of experience in this market gives them institutional knowledge of how Rocky Mountain Power's interconnection process works and how to design systems that maximize economic returns under current rate structures. Their zero BBB complaints over the past three years adds a layer of accountability beyond what online reviews alone can convey.

With a composite score of 80.1 out of 100, Smart Wave Solar holds the third-ranked position in Utah for 2026.

Equipment & Products

Solar Panels

RECQcellsPanasonic

Certifications

NABCEP Certified

Warranty & Guarantees

Production Guarantee
No

Operations

Company Type
Local / Regional

Financing Options

cashloan

Google Reviews (8)

Jesse W.

Smart Wave Solar made the whole process effortless. I live in Orem, and my installer Justin went above and beyond super detail oriented, fast, and professional. The entire crew worked efficiently and...

David C.

Smart wave was great! They helped me through some complicated hurdles and we were able to get these panels installed in time for the tax credit deadline. Joel and his team were great and cheerful and...

Debbie P.

I had such a great experience with Smart Wave Solar! They were so easy to work with, and were fantastic at communicating with me every step of the process. When it came to installing the solar...

David B.

Very good experience with Sarah, the Project Co-Ordinator and both the Salesman and the two installation crews! Sarah would call or text me about what was happening during the process. The salesman...

Jeremy G.

From the beginning, Steve Michels was purely informative with not any pushing at all. No “last minute deals only today if you sign” kind of thing. I actually didn’t pull the trigger on this project...

David H.

My family purchased a solar energy system from Smart Wave Solar this summer. Our sales representative, STEVE did a great job explaining the options, decisions and costs associated with adding solar...

Nathan M.

Great experience so far! Justin was really easy to work. Zach did a great job with installation. I love the panels and Tesla powerwalls. UPDATE: As soon as my loan started the services tanked!!! My...

Alex T.

Smartwave Solar left me with code violations, roof leaks, drywall damage, and cracked solar panels. Shortly after installation on my 2-year-old home, I began experiencing roof leaks. I hired a...