QE Solar

Solar power and clean, renewable energy is more than a livelihood to the professionals at QE Solar, it’s a passion and way of life. With a focus on trust, professionalism, and quality, QE Solar’s team continuously strives to uphold its reputation as an industry leader and pioneer in solar and BESS operations and maintenance services.

QE Solar is a leading national provider of operations and maintenance (O&M) services for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The company, founded in 2010, manages over 5GW of projects across the United States.

Services

QE Solar provides comprehensive services designed to maximize asset uptime and return on investment for renewable energy systems.

• Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Includes 24/7 remote monitoring, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting & repair, and comprehensive PV system inspections. They use engineering-quality analytics to identify and resolve performance variations.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) O&M: Expertise in energy storage operations and maintenance, helping customers maximize revenue streams through load shifting and frequency regulation.
• High & Medium Voltage Services: Offers comprehensive electrical testing services for various equipment including transformers, breakers, and cables.
• Vegetation Maintenance: Provides full-service site maintenance, including erosion control, herbicide application, and snow removal, to ensure compliance with regulatory and insurer requirements.
• Aerial Inspection: Conducts aerial PV inspections using drones equipped with infrared (IR) cameras to scan modules and identify anomalies.
• Construction & Project Management: Services include owner's agent or representative services, QA/QC management, testing oversight, and independent engineering.

Reputation

Based on employee and client feedback from various sources:

• Employee Reviews: Employees rate QE Solar around 3.5 out of 5 stars on platforms like Glassdoor and Indeed, which is generally in line with the industry average. Reviewers often mention a positive work culture and good healthcare benefits, though some note concerns about pay and benefits or the handling of Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.
• Client Feedback: One reviewer on Yelp describes QE Solar as a "wonderful, responsive, dedicated, hard WORKING, knowledgeable" company, praising their detailed and clear reports with photos of anomalies found. The company highlights its "owner's mindset" and commitment to quality and safety in its service.

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