ilumen Solar Reviews

Dhanush Chandrasekaran 2026.06.11

     

This review is long overdue! When we bought our home in 2021, we knew we wanted to go solar. Out of all the installers we contacted, Zach was the only one who didn't sound like a typical salesperson. His genuine passion for the industry is what ultimately sold us on the project. While the process took some time to get off the ground due to HOA/ Developer approvals, Zach and his team were incredibly communicative and supportive throughout the delays. The actual installation in 2023 went exactly according to plan. The entire installation team did a fantastic job keeping it clean with minimal visible exterior conduit. Our solar production over the last 2 years has consistently performed the initial estimates. I highly recommend Zach and his team for an honest, high-quality installation.

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thomas ainslie 2026.05.10

     

Scheduling stayed organized the entire time, which honestly surprised me. Every appointment happened close to schedule and updates were consistent. The lower electric bill has been a huge bonus already.

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Gerard Fox 2026.05.04

     

Many thanks to ilumen Solar and Barrington Electric, who recently installed additional infrastructure for us. These guys are fast, knowledgeable, and get the job done while having fun doing it.

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Connor Etling 2026.05.01

     

Zach, Dan, and Austin are awesome! Extremely knowledgeable, honest guys who deliver top-quality work. Highly recommend!

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2026.05.01

Thanks, Connor! Appreciate the feedback. It was great working together with you and the team to bring this one over the finish line. If you need anything else, please let us know!

John Slater 2025.12.26

     

I'm very happy with Ilumen. They fixed my system when no one else would support my hardware. They were responsive and got the job done quick. I wish I had found them sooner.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2026.01.13

Thanks for the review, John! We're glad everything worked out with the service. Please reach out if you need anything else!

Bre War 2025.12.20

     

Really happy we went with them!! Everyone we worked with was kind, respectful, and easy to talk to. They answered any questions, explained things clearly, and never made the process feel overwhelming. The install this past week went smoothly and the crew took great care of our home. Overall it was just a really positive experience and we’d definitely recommend them to anyone considering solar!! 🩵

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2026.01.13

Thanks Bre! The feeling is mutual. It was great working with you and Peter as we built the solar + storage system under the heavy deadline. Glad we made it! Happy New Year to you and the family : )

Kellie Ropers 2025.09.30

     

From start to finish... this team was amazing. We researched solar on and off for 6+ years. We strive to support local and just felt the nationwide companies were not a fit for us. Ilumen fit the bill on so many levels. Local Illinois company with a big company feel and capabilities. They answered countless questions and walked us through every detail to get our unique system reviewed by the local municipality, installed and ultimately approved for final inspection. Our house was heavily shaded by substantial oak and hickory trees. However, Ilumen didn't panic when we approached them about putting the system on our outbuilding and back-feeding to the house. Every other company wanted to trench up our yard or told us it wasn't possible. Ilumen went out of their way to meet our needs and provide a system that worked within our budget and our unique physical setup. We're just a few months in but have seen the system out perform their original projected productions.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.10.14

Thanks for the wonderful review Kellie! It was great working with you and Jeff on this project and we're glad everything worked out as expected! Not every install is straightforward, so we had to think outside on the box on this one : ) If you ever need anything, you know where to find us!

Bryan Rathjen 2025.09.28

     

Illumen installed an expansion to my solar panels, an integrated Franklin battery system and two EV charging stations. The Franklin a-gates are performing perfectly and the system is well balanced between supply and demand across two separate subpanels. So far, I have not received a bill from ComEd since July as the solar power and batteries typically cover all of my electricity needs per day. I presume that is because my bill was NEGATIVE!! Also, we had a power outage a few weeks back and the system kicked in to take over perfectly. All of this would not be possible without Ilumen’s excellent guidance and execution on my project. This is the kind of company you can trust to build a solid, cost effective solar system.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.10.14

Bryan, thank you so much for the kind words, and it was great working with you throughout the year. This project was an interesting one! We started off with a roof replacement solar removal and reinstall, then added double the solar capacity, then added in a robust Franklin Energy System, and critter guards. No outage or squirrels will stop you now! We're so glad everything turned out great and happy to hear the news about your ComEd bills and the batteries working as expected! If you need anything, you know where to find us!

shane goss 2025.06.12

     

ilumen Solar did an outstanding job from the from start to finish. Our house had many challenges, but we worked together to find a good solution. They were easy to work with, always quick to respond to any questions and we love being on solar! I did get quotes from other providers and no one could match the quality and price that ilumen brought to the table. I would highly recommend you use ilumen.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.10.14

Thanks for the feedback Shane! It was great working with you on this project, so thank you for trusting us with the project. As we know, Cook County is always interesting to work with, but we got through it!

John Wilkins 2025.05.20

     

My solar power panels were down due to squirrel wanting it for their winter/summer home under my panels and to chew up my wires. My original solar company went out of business over 18 months ago. After many, many phone calls and false promises. I had pretty much given up hope of fixing my system, 15 companies overall . Ilumen Solar [number 16] was the only ones willing to take action and fix what needed to be fix and upgraded any issues (CRITTER NETTING) .The installers sent out were top notch and got the job done AND we both learned that squirrels are quite resourceful on setting up house THE BOTTOM LINE is that your company helped me out to get back on line so THANK YOU ALL!! John

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.10.14

John, we are so glad everything work out! As soon as you mentioned your story with the struggles of finding support, we had to step in! Thank you so much for the wonderful review, and please reach out if you need anything else from us.

Gary Munson 2025.04.27

     

Zach and the team at ilumen share a passion for solar. Each person we spoke with was knowledgeable, diligent, and helpful. Ilumen Solar provides a top-quality product for a reasonable price. They walked us through every part of the process and patiently answered any of our questions. We feel confident the solar panels were installed properly, and they monitor the entire system remotely, so I don't even need to think about it. It is time to enjoy the savings on my electric bill and gain peace of mind that we are helping the environment for our kids. Would definitely do business with ilumen again and highly recommend them to anyone.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.04.29

Thanks Gary! It was fun working with you and Beatrice on this project and glad to hear you're enjoying it. If you need anything, you know where to find us!

Peter K 2025.04.22

     

Unfortunately the solar industry is full of scams and fly-by-night installers. It was actually quite difficult finding someone I felt comfortable enough with to do my install, and am very happy to have found iLumen. They were extremely communicative, thorough, up-front, honest, and completed a great install. And because my install was on new construction, the timelines get messy but they were always there when needed. After completion of the install I had a good laugh when I got a call ComEd asking why our meter was running backwards and if we had installed solar. Guess the system works!

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.04.21

It was great partnering with you on this project, so thank you for the business! Yes, unfortunately our industry can be challenging to navigate with correct information and finding a true partner for the install and beyond. Regardless of the delays, we all had a lot of fun and the install turned out great!

Kurt Garber 2025.04.11

     

I got a referral for Ilumen Solar from the contractor that was doing some renovation work for me on the interior of my home. The contractor was very passionate about how good these guys are. Ilumen Solar just completed the install of my Solar System and let me tell you, they absolutely delivered! From start to finish, the process was professional, and efficient. Working with Zach, Dan and the rest of the team was truly a pleasure. They kept me informed at each stage of the project and very thoroughly explained each step through completion and beyond. They patiently and thoroughly answered the countless questions I threw at them and even took care of submissions for some of the rebates I qualified for. I am absolutely delighted with the experience I had with Ilumen Solar and I encourage anyone considering installing Solar on their home to give these guys your business. Your experience will be a fantastic one !

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.04.20

The feeling is mutual Kurt! It was fun working on this together. We're excited to have you as a customer, and looking forward to supporting you and the system for many years to come.

Andy Koziarski 2025.03.14

     

ilumen Consulting Approved Vendor services was able to secure a little over $600k in Illinois SREC and rebate funds for two of our commercial projects that were left behind by our previous installer. We were in a tough spot, and we’re thankful Dan and the team were able to come through in submitting our incentive application to secure our previously promised funds. If any project owners are in a tough spot and need assistance, you’d be in good hands here

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Andrew Waple 2025.03.05

     

ilumen installed my second solar system (I wish I had used them for the first one as well). Everything about their work was great. Zach is very experienced and knowledgeable, their whole team was polite and very quick with clear communication, and the price was competitive. I hope they stick around a long time because they do work that's far better than other companies I've worked with.

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Nathan Rainey 2025.02.21

     

The Ilumen team was incredibly efficient and effective during the entire process for our new Solar Panels. Would highly recommend them to anyone.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.02.22

Greatly appreciate, Nate! Thank you for trusting us with the project. If you need anything, you know where to find us!

Beeline Group 2025.02.18

     

We recently finished working with Ilumen Solar for our company's solar installation, and their patience & professionalism throughout the entire process was the highlight of their customer service. What began as a typical project turned into a long journey due to unforeseen delays (specifically with Com-ED), and construction upgrades on our end. Despite the drawn out timeline, Zach & Dan at Ilumen Solar remained patient, understanding, and committed to our project. From the very beginning, the team worked closely with us, providing updates, answering every question we had especially helpful as a newbie to solar. Their customer service truly stood out when we had to deal with roofing inspections/roofing warranties where they went above and beyond to make sure things went smoothly with the roofers. The only thing we would warn to someone looking to install solar is the additional cost associated with maintaining roofing warranties. There was a mix-up with the Elk Gove Village inspection but Ilumen quickly corrected the issue which was just another example of quality customer service. The final solar layout on our roof is fantastic, and we’re already seeing the great positive impact of the solar panels on our energy costs without even a full winter month of generating. Would highly recommend Ilumen Solar to anyone looking for a solar energy provider. Their patience, expertise, and constant support throughout our project were invaluable.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.02.22

Beeline, thank you for the detailed review! It was a pleasure working with the team on this one, and we're excited the system is finally on and getting to work!

George Joseph 2025.02.01

     

Ilumen was great to work with. They spent time answering all my questions about the process and design. Care was spent to let me know ahead of time typical issues that come with install and permits. They also worked quickly on paperwork and installation. The system has been up and running for a few months now with no issues and a lower ComEd bill.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.02.03

Thanks George! It was a pleasure working with you on this project. If you ever need anything, please reach out anytime.

Jim Hahn 2025.01.25

     

We were impressed by the professionalism and transparency of Zach's team throughout our residential solar installation last year. The project involved more complexities than we initially anticipated, requiring us to gain a deeper understanding of various aspects before signing off and during the execution. Zach, Dan, Dilip, and the entire team consistently provided excellent support and guidance, ensuring the project stayed on track. The system was successfully turned on November of last year and it has been fun to observe the production of green energy, even during the shorter days. While the process had its complexities, the team's personalized attention and clear explanations made it much more manageable. We truly appreciate the team's dedication to educating and informing their customers every step of the way. We highly recommend iLumen to anyone considering solar.

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2025.01.31

Jim, thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review! It was a pleasure working with you on this project and we're very happy with how things turned out. If you ever need anything, you know where to find us!

Michael Lewandowski 2024.10.21

     

Great company to work with!

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Reply from ilumen Solar 2024.11.12

It was great working with you and the team at Liberty Self Storage, so thank you for trusting us with the project!