r/solarenergy is a subreddit with 51k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses solar, battery, system, panel, and panels, and they frequently recommend/review solar companies and solar company.
A Reddit for Solar Power enthusiasts, the latest news on Solar Technology, and "How to" Advice for Solar Energy Production.
Popular Themes in r/solarenergy
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is my math wrong, or was my solar payback essentially immediate?"
13 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Should i install solar panels on my house, is it really worth it?"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Why I cannot recommend Palmetto Solar: A timeline of negligence and roof damage"
5 posts
#4
News
: "Going solar is now the patriotic act; heat pumps are today's Victory Gardens"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Solar Opportunities"
1 post
#6
Self-Promotion
: "I built a native, zero-lead-gen 2026 solar ROI calculator (free & no email/phone required)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/solarenergy
#1
Solar
: "Solar’s “Problem” Is it Works Too Well"
266 posts
#2
Battery
: "Installing 600kW PV and 1.6MW Battery pack! 🇿🇦"
55 posts
#3
System
: "I asked my installed if my System was underperforming...they said no but here is what I found when I dug into it"
43 posts
#4
Panel
: "Active Surfaces aims to install peel-and-stick solar Panels everywhere"
38 posts
#5
Panels
: "How clouds made 880-watt solar Panels produce 1,050 watts in one day"
36 posts
#6
Installation
: "After panel Installation, Edison came and installed this"
35 posts
#7
Energy
: "Britain responds to Iran war Energy shock by requiring solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes"
31 posts
#8
Home
: "I installed solar panels to power my Home – now my bills are down to just £10"
19 posts
#9
Inverter
: "Is It Better to Oversize Panels or Upgrade the Inverter?(image unrelated)"
18 posts
#10
Cost
: "I'm Considering Solar - Are These Costs Typical?"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/solarenergy
Solar Companies
4 reviews
#1
First Solar
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Freedom Pros
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
SunRun
4.0★ from 1 review
Solar Company
2 reviews
#1
LA Solar
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Freedom Solar
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/solarenergy
Yearly
+12k members(30.5%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026