PayOli Solar

PayOli Solar was founded in 2014 in Miami, FL by brothers Juan David Payares and Jose Payares, both former corporate engineering executives who saw an opportunity to transform the solar experience for Florida homeowners and businesses. For the first six years, the company operated as a solar distribution business, building deep knowledge of equipment and technology. In 2020, PayOli received its license to operate as a full-service solar installer in Miami and surrounding Florida communities, marking a pivotal expansion that allowed the team to directly serve customers through every phase of their solar journey. The founding story reflects a clear frustration with the status quo. Too many solar companies in South Florida approached installations as transactions rather than relationships, prioritizing aggressive sales tactics over customer education and long-term service. The Payares brothers built PayOli around a different philosophy: solar is a service, not a transaction. This commitment to education and transparency is evident in their partnership with EnergySage since 2020, their role training the next generation of solar professionals at Florida International University, and their recognition by Forbes for white-glove service. PayOli Solar operates as a fully licensed Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firm serving the greater Miami area, holding Solar Contractor License CVC57102, Electrical Contractor License EC13008587, and Roofing Contractor License CCC1333396. This comprehensive licensing allows the company to handle every aspect of a solar installation in Miami—from initial consultation and custom system design to permitting, installation, inspection, and ongoing monitoring—without relying on subcontractors for critical work. The engineering background of the leadership team shows in their approach: they’ve developed proprietary monitoring systems that track energy production at the panel and appliance level, giving Florida homeowners unprecedented visibility into their system performance. The company’s service portfolio extends well beyond standard rooftop solar panels. PayOli designs and installs battery storage solutions (including Tesla Powerwall and Generac systems), EV charging stations, solar canopies, ground-mounted arrays, energy efficiency upgrades, HVAC systems, and complete microgrid solutions that combine solar, storage, and backup generators for true energy independence. For Miami homeowners concerned about hurricane season, PayOli engineers all systems to exceed Florida building codes and withstand Category 4 hurricane winds up to 180 mph, using a patented three-course anchoring method. Every residential installation includes $1 million in liability insurance coverage and a 25-year leak-free workmanship warranty. What truly distinguishes this solar installer in Miami is their family-operated culture and referral-driven growth. Brothers Juan David and Jose remain actively involved in every installation, often personally handling consultations, project oversight, and customer education. Reviews consistently mention this hands-on leadership and the family-like treatment customers receive. The results speak for themselves: PayOli reports that roughly 80% of their business comes from referrals, and they maintain 5-star reviews across platforms. The company is an Elite EnergySage partner and member of the Partner Advisory Council, placing them among the most trusted solar installers serving Miami and South Florida communities.