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Updated on 2023-04-13

Astrawatt Solar Overview

Astrawatt Solar is a solar energy installer headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with offices located in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Operating since 2016, the company’s solar services has been recognized by several organizations such as Solar Power World, Inc. 500, BestCompany and Momentum. They are partnered with reputable companies such as Tesla and REC.

Astrawatt Solar specializes in serving commercial and residential clients. They handle both high-cost and low-cost projects and offer services such as solar design, solar installation, backup battery systems and energy auditing.

 

 

Astrawatt Solar Services and Specifics

Astrawatt Solar offices are located in the following areas;

  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • St. Louis, Missouri
  • Kansas City Metro, Kansas
  • Wichita, Kansas
  • Houston, Texas
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The company provides the following services;

  • Residential Solar Services: Astrawatt offers residential solar installations and maintenance for homes. Astrawatt offers both rooftop mount and ground mount residential solar installations.
  • Commercial Solar Solutions: Astrawatt also provides solar energy solutions for business organizations and property owners.
  • Battery Backup & Storage: For customers who wish to go off the grid, Astrswatt also provides standalone solar systems that are powered by backup batteries.
  • Energy Auditing: Astrawatt offers free energy auditing and consultations to potential clients/customers on both residential and commercial solar services which range from electric solar PV systems to battery backup, EV charging stations, generators,.

 

Astrawatt Solar services have received overwhelmingly positive reviews from their clients.

In the positive reviews, customers commended the company particularly for their;

  • Sound communication
  • Timeliness
  • Professionalism
  • Transparency
  • Helpfulness

 

Solar Panels and Services offered by Astrawatt Solar

Astrawatt Solar is partnered and certified to install REC solar panels and Enphase microinverters. These are Astrawatt Solar’s preferred solar manufacturers for both residential and commercial installations.

 

Specific Solar Panels Offered

REC solar panels come in various specifications to satisfy a wide range of solar designs. The following are REC solar panels offered by Astrawatt and their specifications;

 

REC Alpha Pure & Pure-R (410-430 Wp):

Features

  1. Heterojunction (HJT) cell technology – delivers around 16% more power on your roof compared to conventional panels. No LID (Light Induced Degradation). 
  2. Gapless cell layout – boosts power density to impressive 223 watts/m², with panel power reaching 430 Wp
  3. Pioneering panel designs – elegant full-black design
  4. Super-strong frame – allows extreme loads up to 7000 Pa
  5. Lead free – lead removed from all panel components, including cell connections, cross connectors and junction box soldering

REC N-Peak 2 (360-375 Wp)

Features

  1. n-type Mono-crystalline half-cut cell technology – with up to 375 Wp in a 60-cell panel, the REC N-Peak 2 Series uses crystalline cell technology to capture sunlight and produce power.
  2. ‘Twin’ cell layout design – where the panel is split into two twin sections, also enabling continued energy production, even when partially shaded.
  3. Zero LID – The n-type technology in REC’s N-Peak 2 cells stops the combination of boron and oxygen inside the solar cells, thereby fully preventing any occurrence of LID.
  4. Super-Strong Frame Design – The REC N-Peak 2 Series has extra support bars across the rear of the panel, greatly boosting its strength and durability, and allowing loads of up to 7000 Pa – far exceeding the 5400 offered by conventional panels.
  5. Variants – REC offer a full-black variant of the N-Peak 2 Series with a black backsheet (Black), so that you can select the preferred look to give the ideal combination of high power and aesthetics.

 

Specific Types of Solar Offered

Astrawatt Solar offers grid-tied and off-the-grid installations. They handle the following types of solar projects;

  • Residential Solar: In this service, Astrawatt Solar installs a complete solar energy kit customized to the electricity needs of a resident’s home.
  • Commercial Solar: This service is designed for business organizations. It targets business owners who wish to opt for more economical energy-saving strategies to maximize profit long term.

 

Installation costs and process

Costs

When SolarEmpower asked Astrawatt about the cost of their services, they said their pricing structure is based on the system size, which meant the larger the system the lower the price per panel or per watt.

And when asked about the focus on quality vs cost, they said they focus on premium quality with fair pricing, highlighting that they may not be the least expensive in the area but they will also not likely be the most expensive.

The average cost of going solar in and around Missouri is estimated to be about $2.40 per watt before any solar incentive. Astrawatt’s pricing is expected to be close to this price.

There are also solar incentives available that could cut these costs to more affordable levels.

The most popular is the Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC). With this solar incentive, every solar patronizer in the US is eligible to a 26% tax credit for solar systems installed in the years 2020 to 2022, then it comes down to 22% in 2023. This means you can reduce the total cost of installing a solar system for your home or business by 26%. But remember this incentive applies to those who buy their system either by cash purchase or solar loan, and not leases.

There are still other solar incentives available to benefit from in Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. They could further cut the cost of going solar with Astrawatt by more than 50%.

Astrawatt Solar offers the following financing options;

  • Loan – You can apply for a loan through your local bank or credit union or explore Astrawatt Solar’s loan options, allowing you to finance your solar system even if you cannot purchase it outright. Clients can also utilize tax credits and rebates for a cheaper payment.
  • Cash – With Astrawatt Solar, you can pay off your solar system with cash upfront. Tax credits and rebates can lower the price.

 

Legitimacy

  1. Astrawatt Solar is registered and licensed to operate in Missouri, Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma.
  2. The company’s solar engineers are NABCEP-certified.
  3. Astrawatt Solar is BBB accredited.
  4. Astrawatt Solar is a certified installer for the Tesla Powerwall solar battery system.
  5. The company is also registered and certified by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
  6. The company’s contact details are publicly available on their website. These include their street addresses, email and phone number.

Based on these findings, we are confident to say Astrawatt Solar is a fully registered and legitimate company.

 

Maintenance

Astrawatt Solar provides after sales support and the company offers the following warranties;

  • 20-year product warranty
  • 25-year inverter warranty
  • 10-year Tesla PowerWall warranty

The duration of each warranty varies with the solar manufacturer.

Customers have expressed much satisfaction with Astrawatt Solar’s maintenance team for their availability and timeliness.

 

Customer service

Like the maintenance service, Astrawatt Solar’s customer service has received very positive reviews with most customers commending its responsiveness and helpfulness.

 

 

The SolarEmpower View

Astrawatt Solar is a solar energy solutions provider headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with offices located in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma.

Based on our extensive research, we are happy to say that Astrawatt Solar has exceeded all our expectations of a solar company. With just over 5 years of experience, the company has shown exceptional growth in all aspects of its services. We sent an enquiry mail to their contact support and we were impressed with the response, they were very polite and detailed about their work in their answers. They also have a 100% customer review rating across all platforms as at the time of writing this review, which shows a high level of commitment to customer service.

We highly recommend Astrawatt Solar for any solar project in Missouri, Kansas, Texas or Oklahoma.

The table below is a summarized review of Astrawatt Solar:

Locations served Headquarters at Kansas City, Missouri. Offices also in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Services Residential Solar Services, Commercial Solar Solutions, Backup Battery & Storage, Energy Auditing
Solar brands used REC, Enphase, Tesla
Warranty
  • 20-year product warranty
  • 25-year inverter warranty
  • 10-year Tesla PowerWall warranty

N.B. May vary with solar manufacturer

Cost (Expected, not confirmed) $2.40 per watt (before solar incentives)
Legitimacy Fully registered and licensed, Secured website, NABCEP-certified engineers, BBB accredited, Tesla PowerWall certified, OSHA registered, contact details publicly available.
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FAQ

Does Astrawatt Solar provide a good service?

Based on customer reviews, Astrawatt Solar provides high quality equipment and good installation service.

Is Astrawatt Solar recommended?

Yes, Astrawatt Solar has been recommended by 100% of its customers.

Are Astrawatt Solar trustworthy?

Astrawatt Solar is fully registered, legitimate and licensed to operate as a solar contractor.

How long has Astrawatt Solar been in business?

5-6 years.

Astrawatt Solar Solar Details

Established
2015
Workmanship Warranty
25 Years
Licensing Information

Business License: 1255439488

Contact
Headquarters
3525 Roanoke Rd, Ste 110
Kansas City, MO
64111
(877)-937-4786
9.9

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Cyd Slayton
Cyd Slayton
March 29, 2023
Great job! The care and…
Great job! The care and precision of installation was excellent.
Benjamin Brasel
Benjamin Brasel
March 26, 2023
Astrawatt Solar just finished installing…
Astrawatt Solar just finished installing our panels last week and we couldn't be more excited! Everything has been super easy, clear, and friendly from the first contact, all the way through installation. They were always very prompt and understanding with any questions or concerns that we may have had. I have already recommended them to friends and family.
Lucinda Shearman
Lucinda Shearman
March 16, 2023
Seldom have I experienced such…
Seldom have I experienced such professional service than I've had with Astrawatt Solar. Astrawatt did a great job installing my panels and quickly responded and resolved the few minor issues I experienced. The salesman, Bryan, was exceptional, very responsive, highly knowledgeable and always willing to thoroughly answer my questions and take care of my concerns. He frequently would record screencasts of himself answering questions and explaining things in detail, then he would email them to me. The financing options were especially confusing but Bryan recorded a video explaining them all in detail which I then shared with my husband. This was very helpful and a great business/selling practice. I felt that he was honest and up-front and didn't try to sell me a bigger system than I needed, unlike other solar companies I talked to. Some companies just tried to cram as many panels on my roof as they could which would have generated more power than I needed thus just causing me extra expense and to give all my extra power away to the utility company--ya, they would pay me a mere .02 cents a Kw, but that doesn't come close to covering the cost of the extra panels. Astrawatt calculated the number of panels I would need to maximize my investment and meet my energy needs based off of my past usage; not so many that I would generate more power than I needed, and not so few that I would be pulling from the grid more than I should. I appreciate them looking out for my interests and doing what was best for me. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to add solar to their homes.
Steven Ward
Steven Ward
March 13, 2023
Highly recommend Astrawatt for solar…
Highly recommend Astrawatt for solar panel installation in the Kanas City area.

Prior to starting the process, I read many on line horror stories with other national installers about pushy sales process, delays in installation, incorrect paperwork submission, and project managers ghosting customers. My experience with Astrawatt was the farthest from those experiences and was outstanding. As they only recommend the best equipment brands and models, may not be as cheap as some other companies but receive a superior product since this is a 25 year investment.

I received proposals from several other local installation companies as well. I had a focus on a local company that had a positive BBB rating, did the sales, project management, installation and service with no sub-contractors while having been in business for an extended period. Astrawatt fit those requirements, and their education first approach in the initial consultation showed their customer focus. At no time did my sales consultant Reid use any high pressure sales tactics, ensuring all my questions were answered and I was comfortable with my selection even, if I did not select them.

Once contract was signed, Megan the assigned project manager was very responsive, providing routine updates on the process and quickly answering all my many questions. All applications to the city and Evergy occurred in a timely and complete fashion, resulting in the installation being scheduled and performed slightly ahead of schedule.

The installation crew was very professional, completing the installation in 2 days as scheduled. Post installation inspection approval process was slightly delayed due to an overly picky city inspector (required updated engineering plans and resubmission for 1 panel that was re-oriented during install due to an obstruction). Astrawatt quickly updated the plans and resubmitted to the city which were approved and final inspection passed as quickly as the city's process allowed.

I hope not to move ever again, but if I did I would use Astrawatt again on my next solar install.
J E
J E
February 24, 2023
Our solar installation has been…
Our solar installation has been up for about four months now. Our latest Evergy bill was $7.40.Thank you to Astrawatt for having patience with my many, many questions. The professionalism of your Sales Rep, Rhody, your Manager, Project Manager, your Electricians, and your Installers was top notch. We tried to work with four companies before settling on Astrawatt, at a time were everyone and their cousin is trying to get into the solar gold rush. It truly came down to Astrawatt and only one other reputable company. The only feedback I might have is making it clearer how the inverters would produce versus the peak power of the panels and nominal conditions. Also, for weeks after the install, some screws, washers, and cables blew off the roof, but that's because it was ungodly windy on my install days. I'm sure the crew did everything they could to keep the site organized. Everything is working fine and I was impressed with how considerate and tidy the install crew was during that phase. I'll recommend people to Astrawatt for sure, and I'd encourage them to be patient with the process and to trust the team. We're very satisfied customers.
Chris Swartz
Chris Swartz
January 13, 2023
Great customer service and great…
Great customer service and great install. These guys are the real deal in a sea of grifters. You should get a quote.
Derrick Bajsicki
Derrick Bajsicki
October 17, 2022
We selected AstraWatt for solar…
We selected AstraWatt for solar panels installation after interviewing 4 companies. Rhody showed a lot of professionalism and detailed explanation like no one in other companies. He was patient with a lot of questions we had and offered very good deal.
After we signed up, process was taken by Megan and she handheld the project feeding us with updates on City, Evergy approvals and providing constant communication. Since we expanded our project, Keith (Founder and CEO) got involved and was very helpful offering very good guidance. I cannot say anything, but Astrawatt is a company to go if you consider solar panels for your house/business. Since they are managing so many projects and solar industry is booming be patient if you don’t have answer on email within 24 hours. It's worth the wait to have assurance your project will be taken care of by very professional company. A+
Sara McCambridge
Sara McCambridge
September 27, 2022
Adam replaced 3 Microinverters not…
Adam replaced 3 Microinverters not working on our array and checked everything else.
Suzanne Hagan
Suzanne Hagan
September 5, 2022
Alex gave us a awesome…
Alex gave us a awesome consultation.
Cameron Dupriest
Cameron Dupriest
August 18, 2022
Atrawatt Solar did an amazing…
Atrawatt Solar did an amazing job installing my solar system on my residence. They took care of everything, we are the first house in our Neighborhood to get solar and I hope we aren't the last. If anyone is looking into getting it make sure you check out Astrawatt first!

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