Perihelion Solar

Perihelion Solar runs solar work from Conway and handles repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and support for solar plus backup power systems. They cover all 75 Arkansas counties with new installs, battery add-ons, remove and reinstall jobs for roof work, troubleshooting, panel cleaning, and system inspections. The outfit is engineer-run with two full-time engineers, a master electrician, and a PhD in electrochemistry on the team to assess sites and sort out electrical and battery details. They also draw from hands-on experience maintaining large industrial arrays when they handle residential and commercial jobs.

Customers bring them in for systems that stopped producing after the original installer shut down, full rooftop arrays on older homes, off-grid setups, and battery backups added to existing panels. Heath has walked people through getting panels back online step by step and tracked down hard-to-find parts without extra service calls. Andy has led installs that include city approvals and grid tie-ins while Jill has handled quotes that beat other bids on cost per kilowatt. Reviews note systems hitting expected output after a year, quick fixes the day after an install concern, and clean work that left no issues for years afterward.

The crew stays in touch from first call through final grid connection and answers questions directly instead of routing everything through sales staff. They coordinate with local offices, adjust for weather delays, and keep installs on track even when the job stretches over several days. Pricing comes in lower than several competitors while using solid panels and inverters, and service reaches every county with the same local team handling both planning and follow-up.

Google lists 5 stars from 34 reviews that highlight honest financing details, strong equipment choices, and reliable output long after the work. Themes repeat around direct communication with the electricians, no-pressure explanations, and systems that keep running without callbacks. DIRT Score 4.6 from reviews on Finds.

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“We had an excellent experience with Perihelion Solar Inc. from start to finish. The entire process was professional, smooth, and easy to understand. A special thank you to Heath, who was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and kind throughout everything. He took the time to answer all of our questions, explained the details without any pressure, and made sure we felt confident in every step of the process. His honesty, patience, and genuine willingness to help really stood out. If you’re considering going solar, I highly recommend Perihelion Solar Inc. Outstanding customer service and a great overall experience!”

“Perihelion Solar installed a roof array on my home in 2018. It modernized by 1970s ranch style home in exactly the way I had hoped. The service was the best I have received from any home improvement provider since owning my own home. They made me feel like I was a participating partner in the project and I have been extremely satisfied with their product. These guys will leave you satisfied too.”

“Heath was very helpful. He walked me through, step by step, getting my solar panels online again. Very hospitable and professional service.”

“This review is 13 months after installation of my system. Perihelion was great to work with. They use good modeling software to plan. They are upfront with all your options for financing and don't lie about how the tax credits work. They use very high quality panels and inverters. After approval from Entergy, installation was pretty quick. I had a concern with the install and it was corrected the next day. Ever since then, I've had no issues with the system at all. I looked back at the original proposal/agreement since it's been a year. The expected 1st year production stated in my paperwork was 15,450 kWh. The actual 1st year production according to the enphase app was something like 14,800 kWh. So like 96% of expected; which still covered my energy usage for the year and I didn't have to pay a Entergy bill above the unavoidable $12.96 The only other thing I can nitpick is that the installers didn't fasten the cables under the solar panels up off the shingles so they have caught lots of leaves. Also, I'm pretty sure this is against code at least in some states. However Entergy came out, inspected, and approved the system so it must not be something they pay attention to. Overa”

“This is the company that I wish I had known about before I bought my solar system. Heath is so personable. He came through for me when I needed a few parts for my system that I wouldn't be able to find otherwise..... He didn't have to help me but he chose to. I asked him about the price I payed going with the other people that didn't have a face and name that I could associate with the business. He showed me the numbers that he could have done it for. Again, I wish I would have contacted him before making a move. Knowing a company that's local that's going to take care of you is huge! Thanks for going above and beyond to help when you didn't have to!”

“Very glad I went with Perihelion Solar over any other company. After interviewing over 10 companies, they were the only ones to listen to my needs and give me the system I wanted without trying to upsell me pointless "upgrades". The system has been overproducing and we have several months of power banked up. Not a single issue since it was installed years ago.”

“strongly recommended. I had my solar panels were installed by ADT and they are in no longer in business. any way, my solar panels (most of them were black out, not producing any power. so I gave them a call, and they are very professional. they walked me through the troubleshoot process just to make sure that I really need a service. sure enough my system is now back to normal. I probably would have spent a few hundred if I didn't call them. so thank you so much.”

“Perihelion Solar helped me go green with their solar array installation. It was a well organized installation. They helped me understand the process to start with. I evaluated 3 to 4 solar installers but perihelions pricing was much better than competitors. You talk to their chief electricians directly and not a sales person. They help in clarifying your questions and customizing your installation to get a better pricing. Andy and his team were with us until the City council evaluation of the installation was complete. Due to weather and other issues, installation prolonged for a week but the entire crew was really patient enough to complete it without any issues. On the after installation support, they are next to best. An inverter went off after months of installation. They co-ordinated with the inverter agents and Andy came down in person to have it installed. They are a new team and with the dedication that they show, I believe they should go places. I wish them all the best and would recommend to any one who wants to go solar.”

“Perihelion provides top notch service long after you have purchased the solar panels and expert installation from them. We were among the first customers when they started offering their services. We’ve had great performance from our panels for the past five years. Thank you Perihelion!”

“The folks at Perihelion are amazing. They installed our rooftop solar array and battery backup in late 2020. This was during the winter Covid peak, and they were always very courteous and careful. Their prices were unbeatable, they used cutting-edge equipment (panels, microinverters, batteries), and their craftsmanship was excellent. They made sure the setup was all done perfectly and that we fully understood how every part of the system worked. They helped with every step along the way, including design, net metering, financing, and final grid connection. Our system works flawlessly and we don’t even notice we are running on solar until it comes time to pay our tiny electricity bill (last month was only $11). Perihelion really strives to make the customer happy. I can’t recommend them highly enough!”

“The entire team at Perihelion Solar are extremely professional, friendly, and make you feel like part of the family. From start to finish they kept me informed and in the loop. The installation took about four days and it was very well orchestrated. I would recommend them to anyone for your solar needs. I told them they could use me as reference anytime.”

“Andy Barrett and Perihelion Solar built a residential large solar array for me in late 2018. They were fantastic, offering friendly, professional, and timely service from concept to post-installation analysis. You will know what to expect every step of the way, as Andy will be very communicative. The construction is of the highest quality, and I receive compliments on the array often. Andy and Perihelion care as much about WHY they build solar power as they do HOW - it is a mission to them, not just a business. I give Perihelion my strongest recommendation.”

“We had solar panels installed by Perihelion in August and we are having a blast watching our energy costs fall. Our last Entergy bill was $11 and we already have credits for overproduction we can use later. Jill and the company did good work and were very responsive throughout the process. Highly recommend.”

“Perihelion installed a 11.715 kW DC solar power system for my home in North West Arkansas in Jan 2021. I picked Perihelion from 3 other competitors on the energy sage portal for the following reasons: 1. Cost - they offered the lowest cost per kW offering 2. Quality of equipment - The combination of REC 355W Alpha (Black) solar modules and Enphase IQ7+ microinverters were among the best rated equipment as per Energy Sage website 3. Customer Service - Andy was very helpful and explained the entire installation process - which included working with the local County offices to activate the system and tied it to the power grid. Their engineers also provided detailed documentation on the proposed system design and configuration which was very helpful. The onsite installation team were efficient and were a fun group to interact with. They originally estimated 4 days to complete the work, however with some rain anticipated on the last day, they pushed and completed the work in 3 days. I love the system they have installed, especially the part where I can check the panel performance and power generated (near real time) using an app on my mobile phone. Post install, Perihelion monitor”

“I received three quotes and was about to accept one when I unexpectedly received a quote from Jill at Perihelion. It was 20k less than the most expensive (from Shine) and almost twice the KW (13.1, Shine quoted 7.1). The components were also high end. I read their reviews and it seemed like I could not go wrong with Perihelion - and I was correct. Their install was professionally done, and I am extremely happy with my purchase. They were an answer to prayer.”

“My experiences with Perihelion have been very good. They have installed two systems for me on my residence and on my daughter's. I am considering a third for a cabin. They will be my first call. I highly recommend solar energy to everyone and Perihelion has provided effective, friendly and economical service.”

“I think I asked “what’s a Perihelion” when I first saw the team arrive. They graciously answered my question and over time hundreds of other detailed questions that I peppered upon the crew. They patiently answered every one. The crew was hardworking, polite and interested in doing the best possible job. I highly recommend the Perihelion team. I am very pleased with my solar installation.”

“They came out and installed a complete off-grid system for my family. Going from a home connected to the grid we were nervous at first, but soon gained confidence in the system they worked so hard to install. The work was very clean, everything aesthetically pleasing, and a fun crew to have around the build site. Aside from not having an electric bill, it is peace of mind knowing you create your own power. Great job guys!”

“Great customer service. Was able to troubleshoot over the phone without a service call.”

“Simply put, the most professional vendor one could ask for a 64 kw turnkey solar installation. I am Parish Administrator for the local Episcopal Church and deal with many vendors and contractors. The system we installed on our church appears to meet our current needs and helped our church meet a dream that will eventually reduce church operating costs and protect the environment. Perhelion Solar exceeded all my expectations including safety (including covid safety), insurance and bonding, design, pricing and financial assistance, cutting edge materials, retrofit to existing structure, timeliness of installation, appearance, working around church schedule, addressing emergent concerns and courteous professional staff. Thank you Perhelion! KaDee”