At KnowSolar.com, we make solar companies compete for your business.
No pressure, no jargon, no scare tactics. Just straight answers from people who shop solar for a living.
New to solar? Start with the basics — the more you know, the better your deal.
KnowSolar isn’t an installer — we’re your advocate. We work with all the major installers locally and nationally, so the right option comes to you instead of the loudest pitch.
Skip a month of sales calls. Bring your project to one network and let the best options come to you.
Lease vs. own, financing, grants and rebates — plain-English answers before anyone pitches you.
We shop your project to competing installers. You compare real offers and pick the winner.
Even if your original installer left the market, our relationships with local electricians and third-party warranty providers keep you protected.
WPRI “Who to Know” · 90 seconds
One place to get multiple quotes — with the time, energy, and risk taken out of shopping for solar.
Early on, Joe worked for one installer. He learned the trade there, and he learned its limits.
That company did a few things really well. It didn’t do everything. Different roofs need different mounts, some bills make more sense with a battery, and not every company offers the financing that fits. When the best answer lived somewhere else, his answer had to be no.
Over 450 clients later, across Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, Joe knows there’s more than one right way to get this done. His job is to find the one that fits you, and ours is to make it happen.
You’re already doing the work — now find out if that number is actually good. Pick where you are and we’ll show you what most people miss. Free, and we don’t ask for your email.
Next: the 2.9% escalator trap, price-per-watt truth, and how to read your quote like a broker.
Real life experiences from KnowSolar clients.
A Rhode Island resident and international real estate broker tells ALL — the good and the gritty after his first 18 months with panels.
John sat with 4 different solar companies before finding the right one. Sometimes good things take time.
Referred by a client of ours. He’s slashed his $600 utility bills to $0 — and now receives credits from the grid.
Her friends all said she was ‘too old for solar.’ Hear what they have to say now after her first few $0 bills.
Free instant analysis powered by real solar data — see your estimated production and grant eligibility before you ever talk to a single salesperson.
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No paid actors. No stock photos. Just Rhode Island homeowners telling it straight.
“Joe is a wealth of knowledge and passionate about his business. His honesty and integrity are second to none!”
“Joe made this entire process painless and saved my family so much money on energy bills. We never felt pressure to move forward and because he is a broker he was able to find the perfect fit for our home.”
“If you want solar for your house, you need to talk to Joe! He is very transparent, easy to work with and provides several options. My solar was installed within 2 months of signing up.”
“Being a broker, he did all the leg work with ~8 other solar companies and presented the best options for our layout. Professional, knowledgeable and kind while not being a pushy salesman.”
“In an industry that sometimes resembles the Wild West, Joe is no cowboy. He’s the real deal and I highly recommend him and Know Solar!”
The more you know, the better your deal. A short video series that beats a month of sales calls — learn the basics before anyone pitches you.

How the video series works and what you’ll learn before anyone pitches you.

Who solar actually makes sense for — and how to know if that’s you.

Roof, electrical, and shade — what your home needs before panels go up.

The basics: how panels, inverters, and your utility bill actually work.
Every one of these went through the broker model. Real roofs, real families, real numbers — across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
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