PV Squared Solar (Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics) Reviews

PV Squared Solar is a fantastic, class organization! We have had them install Solar Energy systems in two separate locations for us and have been amazed at their workmanship, professionalism and reliability.. We reviewed and closely considered other solar vendors in the region but kept coming back to PV Squared and have not been disappointed.

Great service and attention to detail for design, installation and long-term customer support. Staff/owners go above and beyond to answer any solar-related questions, even when an issue is not directly related to their work.

PV Squared was a complete delight to work with. I contacted them a bit after we'd bought our current house, and the sales person I talked to told me that he wanted me to wait to buy solar. I told him I hadn't run into that kind of sales tactic yet! His thought was that we should be in our house a bit longer, make sure we knew what our real need for electric would be. That would make it more likely that we'd be able to get the right size solar installation when we did it, and not have to go back for more a bit later. When we did the install, they were amazing. They came in, did the job, explained what I needed to know, and got done and out. No news is great news when doing home improvement work, and this is the least drama around a major improvement I've experienced. Bottom line is, these folks care greatly about doing a good job and setting up their customers with the right power solution for their lives. I had a great experience, and recommend them to everyone I can.

well organized, very professional and also personal. the sense of care, dedication and responsibility that each member of the team showed in their work and communication demonstrates the power of the co-op model. these people believe in what they are doing, and doing it well. the system was installed efficiently, with minimal fuss, and works great!

They were efficient, quick turn around time, answered every question. They are also very reliable and trustworthy and the quality of their work is exceptional. Their communications are excellent and I highly recommend them.

We have done two installs with PV squared and were completely satisfied! Soup to nuts installation - no sub contractors. Professional, responsive, neat! Fabulous company.

Just got our first negative electric bill and we are so proud to show off our PV Squared solar array! We felt great from the get-go entrusting our solar project to PV2 because we loved that they were a super local, worker owned organization. Our house turned out to be… complicated… with a bunch of unexpected issues to do with our electric service, but we were always in touch with our project manager Jeannine who kept us up-to-date. On install day it was snowing pretty hard. I was amazed that the install team clambered up on our roof in the snow like it was a walk in the park! Some more wrinkles showed up later when our panels weren’t immediately performing as expected, but again the team was on top of it immediately and showed up to check all the connections and get everything working. I’ve learned that going solar is always a bit of a complicated process, but so worth doing for the planet and your pocket. Really glad we went with PV2 and highly recommend them as your guide and partner along the way!

I had a great experience with PV Squared. I felt I received very good information about the installation and cost. They helped with the paperwork for bank loan and walked me through each step. They were so kind and answered all of my many questions. I love my panels and I feel I had the best company in the area complete the project. I also feel that they are there for me if I have any questions. I like they are a worker owned cooperative. I feel that they care about every project and I feel good in support this kind of company.

If you are looking for a top-notch company to install your solar system, this is it! Every detail was explained, and each step was understood and completed efficiently. We never had to worry about permitting, authorization from the Utility, or what comes next. The employees were polite, respectful of property, and always willing to explain what they were doing. Our home is mid 1800's vintage and not easily adaptable to modern technology, but they did it. We are completely satisfied and highly recommend this organization.

I had an initial phone consultation and a member of their staff came out for a site visit. I had to be home for the visit but all they did was look at the electric box before going outside for pictures (I could have sent a picture of the box and not taken time off work for the appointment). They seemed positive and friendly when I met with them, but I never received a proposal or follow-up after the site visit. We chose to go ahead with Valley Solar and had excellent communication from Valley throughout the entire installation and activation process. EDIT: after posting this review I was contacted by PV Squared staff offering an apology and an explanation of how my consultation fell through the cracks.

My original solar installer had gone out of business and with the recent upgrades my 3G modem was becoming obsolete and I needed an upgrade. I looked around for a company that was local to my Fitchburg location and after reading reviews, I decided on PV Squared Solar and I'm glad I did. My contact was Seth, who was polite, cordial and responsive. I sent pictures of my original installation and he was able to order the correct parts for my upgrade. Within 2 weeks he called and arranged my install which was scheduled in a few days. Two technicians arrived promptly at the time I was told and they both proceeded to install my upgrade, one working outside, the other inside like a team and my system was upgraded in a quick and very professional manner. I'm VERY happy with my service and would definitely recommend them highly!

So grateful to have worked with PVSquared to get us benefitting from our solar array. The customer service was spectacular and the solar looks great on our roof! Install team was efficient, even with our super high roof!

PV Squared has installed two projects for my business and I have been very pleased with their work. They have a great amount of experience in the solar industry and it shows in their knowledge of the equipment and thoughtful design. Their attention to detail and customer service are also top notch. Highly recommended!

PV Squared installed our solar array just over a year ago. We were initially drawn to this installer because of its reputation as a worker-owned cooperative, a model that we believe serves workers and customer alike. They did not disappoint! The installation process was seamless and we've not had a single issue with the system (nor have we paid an electric bill!) since it was installed. Would highly recommend PV Squared to anyone interested in converting to solar energy!

A rep. from PV Squared Solar helped us to determine if our property was a good candidate for a solar system. At no point did I feel any pressure to decide to buy a system. The team used a drone to evaluate the property as well as the age of the roof and advised us that the cost of the system would not make sense for the investment and return of KHs it could generate. Overall it was an excellent experience. At the same time, another company came to our house and pitched us on a solar lease, and they were very high-pressure. I can say, I would ONLY trust the people at PV Squared.

I've had a PV Squared 18-panel solar system on my roof for about 7.5 years now, and couldn't be more pleased. Production is consistently on track with or above what was estimated, and we have a negative (!!!) monthly electric bill, allowing us to save up credits for when we get an electric car. There have been no issues since installation, and the installation itself was professional, timely, and marked by solid communication. And I so appreciate knowing that my local dollars went to a worker-owned cooperative right here in town.

PV Squared installed our solar project 5 years ago and we have not had a single electricity bill since it came into operation. Our sales consultant was thorough, super experienced, informative, and patient. We were pleasantly surprised to hear that nobody at PV Squared works on a commission basis. Our project manager took care of all the behind-the-scenes permitting and coordinating work, and the three-person crew that installed the system was the most competent and polite set of contractors that we've ever had work on our house. Highly recommend reaching out to this worker-owned cooperative solar installer!

Exceptional service with a heart of gold! These folks not only know what they're doing; they're also lovely humans who care about the full process of what they do - from ethically sourcing materials to lifting and celebrating local community. I defy you to find this much heart and solar in one place.

We had a pv Squared install our solar panels about five years ago. They have worked great. PV Squared estimated just the right amount of panels we would need to meet our requirements for mini splits and General Electric usage. What has impressed me most was their customer service. Over these five years I have had questions on several occasions. In each instance they responded quickly and thoroughly. Most recently I was considering getting battery storage. They again gave me thorough responses to each of my questions and convinced me that it was not in our best interest to get solar storage batteries in our case even though they obviously would have made money if we had gotten them. I recommend them highly.

Highly recommend PV Squared Solar! They performed excellent work and walked me through the process every step of the way. Super happy with my decision to get solar and to use PV squared!