In 2012, Chad Wilkins started Convert Solar in Virginia Beach with a straightforward vision: making clean solar energy a viable option to power the homes and businesses of Hampton Roads. What began as a one-man startup has grown into one of Virginia’s most respected solar installers, with thousands of panels installed across the Commonwealth. By 2022, Convert Solar had earned recognition as a Solar Power World Top Solar Contractor, ranking among the largest solar installers in the nation by installation volume. The company holds Virginia Class A Alternative Energy Systems contractor licensure and employs NABCEP-certified PV Installation Professionals, including owner Chad Wilkins. Convert Solar is a full-service solar installer in Virginia Beach, handling every aspect of residential and commercial solar installation in-house—from initial site assessment and custom system design through permitting, installation, inspection, and long-term maintenance. The company has expanded to serve customers throughout Virginia, with offices near Norfolk Airport, plus locations in Lynchburg and Richmond, enabling them to reach homeowners across Coastal Virginia and beyond. Unlike national chains that subcontract installations, Convert Solar completes all work with its own teams, ensuring quality control and responsive service. The company offers comprehensive solar energy solutions including rooftop solar panels, battery storage systems, and even roofing services for homes that need upgrades before solar installation. They’re BBB Accredited with an A rating and maintain a 4.8-star rating across hundreds of Google reviews. Convert Solar’s approach centers on education and transparency—they only recommend solar installation when it genuinely makes financial sense for the homeowner. Their detailed site assessments include drone-generated roof heat maps and thorough energy consumption analysis to ensure accurate system sizing. The company provides a 25-year bumper-to-bumper warranty covering installation craftsmanship, solar panels, inverters, and parts. For Virginia homeowners considering solar energy, Convert Solar represents the alternative to aggressive door-to-door sales tactics: a locally-owned company that treats customers like neighbors, answers questions honestly, and remains accessible long after installation. Their commitment to the Virginia market is absolute—they focus exclusively on growing solar adoption across the Commonwealth, which allows them to provide service that national competitors simply can’t match.
Convert Solar is a full-service solar installer based in Virginia Beach, serving residential and commercial customers throughout Virginia. Founded in 2013, the company provides turnkey solar panel installation, battery storage, and roofing services. As a NABCEP-certified, Virginia Class A licensed contractor, Convert Solar handles all aspects of solar installation in-house—design, permitting, installation, inspection, and ongoing maintenance. The company operates multiple offices across Virginia, including locations near Norfolk Airport, Lynchburg, and Richmond, enabling service to homeowners in Coastal Virginia, Central Virginia, and surrounding communities. Convert Solar specializes in custom rooftop solar systems for homes and businesses, with experience installing systems across diverse roof types and property configurations throughout the state.
COMPLETELY IN-HOUSE INSTALLATION: We don’t subcontract. Every solar installation is completed by our own trained crews, ensuring consistent quality and accountability from your first call through decades of system operation.
DECADE OF VIRGINIA EXPERIENCE: Since 2013, we’ve installed thousands of solar panels exclusively across Virginia. We understand local permitting, utility interconnection requirements, and what works best for Virginia homeowners and businesses.
LOCAL SERVICE YOU CAN REACH: We’re your neighbors in Virginia Beach with offices throughout the state. When you call, text, or email with questions about your system, you get responsive support from people who know your installation—not a national call center.
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