Solar and energy solutions for your home and business since 1991.
4.7 · 117 Google reviewsCertified, accredited & independently vetted
The same family since 1991.
We started in 1991 as an Albany energy-engineering firm serving businesses and municipalities. In 2011 we launched AEC Solar to bring that same expertise to homeowners across New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
Every system is engineered in-house, we're not tied to any one equipment brand, and we service what we install.
Your electric bill is rent.
Twenty-five more years of payments are coming either way. The utility sets its price — a system you own sets yours. We've engineered it that way since 1991.
Own the power you're already paying for.
You keep the difference: ≈ $122,000 — starting around $2,700 a year.
Assumes rates rise 4.5% a year · Before system & financing costs — estimates only.
How we figure this+
Assumes a system designed to cover about 95% of your usage — real-world targets vary with roof and shading — with utility rates rising 4.5% per year, in line with recent New York trends. These are marketing estimates, not a proposal; we'll model your exact numbers, free. Incentive programs vary and change — we'll confirm exactly what applies to you.
Residential & commercial energy.
Homes and businesses across NY, VT, MA, and NJ — every system engineered in-house.
Rooftop Solar
Sleek systems that blend with your home's architecture.
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Ground Mounts
Efficient arrays on open land — ideal for larger properties.
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Roofing
High-quality roofing built to protect your home — backed by a 50-year warranty.
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Battery Backup
Store your solar power for nighttime and outages.
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EV Charging
Fast home charging, powered by your solar.
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Solar Pergolas & Carports
Shaded structures that generate clean energy and elevate your backyard.
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Solar for Your Business
AEC Solar designs commercial solar, storage and EV charging for businesses, schools, nonprofits and municipalities.
Recent projects
Our Work.
Solar across upstate New York, and beyond.
From our office in Albany, AEC Solar designs and installs for homes across New York, Vermont, Massachusetts and New Jersey, and takes on commercial projects nationwide.
- Capital Region: Albany, Loudonville, Latham
- Saratoga and Lake George: Saratoga, Lake George
- Hudson Valley: Poughkeepsie and the mid-Hudson
- Vermont, Massachusetts and New Jersey: homes and businesses
Excellent on Google.
4.7 out of 5 based on 117 reviews
We handle everything. You enjoy the savings.
From your first conversation to power-on, our team handles the entire process.
Free assessment
A quick conversation plus a recent bill. We look at your roof, usage, panel, and goals.
Your part: a quick chatWe design it
In-house engineering sizes the system to your home — not a quota.
We handle itPermits, install & programs
Permits, utility paperwork, incentive filings, installation — one accountable team.
We handle itYou're powered
Your system goes live, monitored, and backed for decades.
Your part: nothingThe questions people actually ask.
Is solar still worth it?+
For most New York homes, yes — and we'll tell you honestly if it isn't for yours. Incentive programs come and go, but the core math doesn't depend on them: utility rates keep climbing, and you'll buy power for the next 25 years either way. We'll model your exact numbers, free — including if the answer is “not yet.”
What happens when the grid goes down?+
Grid-tied solar shuts off in an outage — it's a safety requirement. Pairing solar with a well-designed battery keeps your essentials running automatically. AEC Solar designs battery backup around your home, not around one brand.
What does it cost — and is $0 down real?+
It depends on your home, usage, and roof — which is why we size the system before we talk price. You can pay cash, finance with a loan, choose a monthly lease, or use AEC's prepaid lease. All four are real; each fits different goals, and we'll show you the honest math on each.
Will you still be around to honor the warranty?+
That's the right question to ask any installer. AEC Solar has been family-owned and independent since 1991, and backs every install with a 10-year workmanship warranty. The company behind your warranty matters as much as the warranty.
See your real numbers.
Tell us about your home or building and we'll show you what's possible — honest math, no pressure, usually within one business day.
Free site assessment · 10-year workmanship warranty · Family-owned since 1991