Puget Sound Solar began in 2001 when co-founders Jeremy Smithson and Pamela Burton installed Seattle’s first permitted net-metered solar system—a pioneering moment that would define more than two decades of solar leadership in the Pacific Northwest. What started as a vision for a greener Seattle has grown into Washington’s most experienced solar installer in Seattle, with over 2,600 clean energy systems installed and a team of more than 50 dedicated professionals serving homeowners and businesses across the region. Smithson, a NABCEP-certified installer since 2004, and Burton built the company on a foundation of technical excellence and genuine care for both customers and the planet. Their mission is clear: to create the energy revolution through exceptional design, installation, and customer service—with no sales pressure, no subcontractors, and no shortcuts. From the beginning, Puget Sound Solar has been deeply involved in shaping Washington’s solar policy landscape as founding members of WASEIA (Washington Solar Energy Industries Association), advocating for incentives and building codes that benefit the entire solar community. In 2019, Smithson received Solar Washington’s inaugural Leadership Award for his contributions to the industry. Today, Puget Sound Solar specializes in residential and commercial solar panel installations, battery storage systems, and EV charging stations. Every project is custom-designed using advanced lidar imaging technology to maximize efficiency in Seattle’s unique climate. The company stands behind its work with an industry-leading 25-year workmanship warranty and a 10-year performance guarantee—among the strongest in the business. With a full-time service and monitoring team, 24/7 system oversight, and a transparent, consultative sales approach, Seattle homeowners choosing solar installation know they’re working with a local team invested in their long-term success. Whether you’re looking to cut electricity bills, add battery backup for outages, or transition to clean home solar energy, Puget Sound Solar brings two decades of local expertise to every conversation.
Puget Sound Solar is a Seattle-based solar installer serving Washington homeowners and businesses since 2001. The company designs and installs residential and commercial solar PV systems, battery storage solutions, and EV charging stations. With over 2,600 installations completed, the company specializes in custom solar energy systems tailored to the Pacific Northwest climate. Services include solar panel installation, energy storage integration, system monitoring, maintenance, and repair. Puget Sound Solar holds Washington General Electrical Contractor and General Construction Contractor licenses and is NABCEP certified. The company employs a team of over 50 in-house specialists and does not use subcontractors.
INDUSTRY-LEADING WARRANTIES: We back every solar installation with a 25-year workmanship warranty and 10-year performance guarantee—far exceeding typical installer coverage. Combined with 24/7 monitoring and a dedicated full-time service team, Seattle homeowners get peace of mind that lasts decades.
FIRST IN SEATTLE, STILL THE MOST EXPERIENCED: We installed Seattle’s first permitted grid-tie solar system in 2001 and have completed over 2,600 projects since. Our NABCEP-certified team brings deep knowledge of local permitting, incentives, and weather conditions that only comes from 20+ years serving Washington communities.
NO PRESSURE, ALL IN-HOUSE: We’re founding members of WASEIA and hold ourselves to the highest standards. You’ll work with our own employees—never subcontractors—through a transparent, consultative process with no sales pressure, just honest guidance and exceptional craftsmanship from start to finish.
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