At Icon Solar, we’re eager to share bright ideas about solar energy so you can be a well informed when making decisions regarding solar. Here, you’ll find insights, leanings and stories from our team of solar experts you need to help you understand how going solar will impact your life. Whether you’re exploring solar for the first time or looking to stay up to date, we’ve got you covered!

When you’re looking into getting quotes from solar companies, they’re all going to operate just a little differently. Icon Solar? We’re very different.
Many companies have been in the news lately for their dedication to adopting sustainable practices. Much like microbreweries, large national and international companies are investing in their own future—and our own future—by installing solar systems. Like lighthouses, they’re beacons lighting the way into a cleaner, brighter future.
Drew Boyd & Jacob Goldenberg recognized a pattern in innovation to create a systematic approach: Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Task Unification and Attribute Dependency. They call it the Systematic Inventive Thinking, or SIT. We’re doing a series of how solar technologies approach innovation. Let’s take a look at how some of […]
Our co-owner Zach guests on the Solar Power World’s podcast, talking about our pricing transparency. We aim to be honest and forthright about the cost of solar. Here’s an excerpt from the writeup: Icon Solar Power (No. 273 on the 2018 Top Solar Contractors list), based in Ohio, takes the most […]
Dear Wanda, I’m about to build a house. Is that a good time to install solar? Sincerely, Worried About Cost of Build Dear Worried About Cost of Build, That’s a great question! The best time to install solar is when you’re building because you won’t be retrofitting your home for […]
Our co-owner Zach Wieber and one of our customers Margie Rife appear on the J.S. Brown & Co.‘s Above Grade podcast. Learn a bit about Zach, how grid-tied solar works, and what you might expect to pay for solar. Easily share with friends!
Even if you’ve gone solar, it’s a good idea to be aware of your electric usage, especially as more objects turn to advanced technology. As your usage skyrockets during these extremely hot summers, now’s the perfect time to start cutting back, even if you have a solar system! Let’s take […]
The 30 percent solar tax credit does not apply to non-profits, and most grants for non-profits to purchase solar are no longer operating. However, a few remain at the federal, state, and city levels. Some are even offered by your utility company. Here are a few grants for non-profits still […]
Dear Wanda, How do I know my house is right for solar? Sincerely, Mr. Unsure Dear Mr. Unsure, Though Icon Solar briefly discusses the matter of whether your house can be solarized on the website, I, Wanda your Wealth Warrior, wanted to clarify a few things including sun exposure and […]
Drew Boyd & Jacob Goldenberg recognized a pattern in innovation to create a systematic approach: Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Task Unification and Attribute Dependency. They call it the Systematic Inventive Thinking, or SIT. We’re doing a series of how solar technologies approach innovation. Let’s take a look at how some of […]