Glen Goodman’s Virginia Beach home now produces more electricity than it uses. John Harrison in Suffolk cut his Dominion Energy bill by 95%. Laura Kippes, who had already signed a contract with a different solar company before it fell through, saved $117,436 over 30 years when she came to Convert Solar instead.
These are real systems, real homeowners, and real numbers from Convert Solar’s install archive, the same archive that has grown to more than 7,000 installations across Virginia since 2012.
If you’re comparing convert solar reviews Virginia Beach or trying to decide whether this company actually delivers what it promises, this is the page that answers that question. No testimonials selected for their enthusiasm. No cherry-picked edge cases. The data you’ll find here is what Virginia homeowners, most of them just like you, actually experienced.
The Numbers at a Glance
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Real Virginia Homeowners. Real Systems. Real Savings.
Every case study below comes from a real Convert Solar installation. System sizes, offset percentages, and savings projections are drawn from actual install data. Customer names are used with permission.
Glen Goodman, Virginia Beach
Glen Goodman’s Virginia Beach home does something most homeowners assume is impossible: it produces more electricity than it consumes. At 103% offset, his 17.2 kW system not only eliminates his Dominion Energy bill it generates surplus power that credits his account each month through Virginia’s net metering program.
Over 30 years, that system is projected to save Glen $104,924 after accounting for system cost, financing, and projected Dominion rate increases. In a year when Dominion raised its base rate by $11.24 per month and locked in another increase for 2027, that fixed payment looks different than it did before the rate hike.
Glen’s system is one of the reasons Convert Solar’s Virginia Beach installation count is the highest of any locally owned contractor in the state. A home that produces more than it uses is not a rarity in Hampton Roads. It is an engineering target and it takes a correctly sized system, an experienced installer, and a production guarantee backed by a real warranty.
John Harrison, Suffolk, Virginia
John Harrison’s Suffolk home typifies what solar delivers for the Virginia homeowner who is motivated primarily by cost. A 9.9 kW system, 95% offset, and $55,390 in projected 30-year savings: this is what a correctly sized residential system looks like for a family home in a Hampton Roads market where Dominion Energy bills have risen 36% since 2022.
At 95% offset, John’s household effectively operates on its own power. The 5% that still comes from the grid is covered by surplus credit from high-production summer months. His Dominion bill, the one that kept climbing without his input, is nearly gone.
The 9.9 kW system size is significant for another reason: it is sized around John’s actual consumption. Convert Solar sizes every system using real Dominion billing history and a drone-based roof assessment. John’s system was built specifically for his home. That’s why the numbers are real.
Charles Griffin, Hampton Roads
Charles Griffin’s system reaches 100% offset, complete elimination of his Dominion Energy dependency on an annual net basis. His 9.36 kW system is slightly smaller than John Harrison’s and still achieves full offset, because his consumption was sized accurately from the start. That is the difference a real site assessment makes.
At $89,270 in projected 30-year savings, Charles’ installation sits in the middle range for Hampton Roads homeowners, above the median Dominion bill, below the higher-consumption homes. It illustrates that 100% offset is not reserved for large or unusual homes. It is achievable on a standard Hampton Roads property with a correctly engineered system.
Laura Kippes, Hampton Roads (Switched From Another Solar Company)
Laura Kippes’ story is the most persuasive piece of content Convert Solar has, because it begins with what Frank fears most: signing with the wrong solar company.
Laura had already committed to another installer. The contract was signed. The process had started. Then it did not go the way she was told it would. She found herself without a working system, without clear answers, and with a company that was no longer responding the way it had before the sale.
She came to Convert Solar. Her 16.6 kW system was designed, permitted, installed, and connected by Convert Solar’s in-house team. The result: 83% offset and $117,436 in 30-year projected savings, the highest savings figure in Convert Solar’s publicly shared install data.
Laura’s experience is why Convert Solar talks about its in-house team the way it does, and why the 25-year bumper-to-bumper warranty is not a marketing line but a structural commitment. A warranty is only worth what the company behind it is worth, and only if that company is still there to honor it.
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What Convert Solar Customers Say
The four reviews below were selected because they address the specific fears Virginia homeowners express most often before going solar: being misled about savings, being subjected to high-pressure sales tactics, and being abandoned after installation. These are not the most enthusiastic reviews in Convert Solar’s archive. They are the most relevant ones.
Convert Solar’s 4.8-Star Rating, What It Reflects
A 4.8-star Google rating across 544 reviews is the accumulation of 13 years of installations, warranty calls, post-install service, and referrals from homeowners who went on to recommend Convert Solar to their neighbors.
The reviews that sustain a rating like that are written years after installation. They come from customers who called with a question in year 4 and got an answer. From homeowners who had a storm event and had a crew at their house within the week. From people like Russell Lawson, who did not just review the installation but what happened next.
Convert Solar has been named to Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors list for five consecutive years, 2021 through 2025. That recognition is industry-facing, not customer-facing, but it reflects the same operational standard that produces 544 reviews at 4.8 stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Convert Solar reviews genuine?
Convert Solar’s 4.8-star Google rating is drawn from 544 verified reviews accumulated since 2012. The reviews span years of post-install experience. They include detailed accounts from customers who called for warranty service, experienced storm damage, and recommended Convert Solar to neighbors. The review history is visible on Convert Solar’s Google Business Profile.
How much do Convert Solar customers actually save?
Verified Convert Solar customer savings in Virginia range from $55,390 (John Harrison, Suffolk, 9.9 kW, 95% offset) to $117,436 (Laura Kippes, Hampton Roads, 16.6 kW, 83% offset) over 30 years. Glen Goodman’s Virginia Beach installation achieved 103% offset, meaning his home produces more power than it consumes. These figures are from real installations.
Is Convert Solar a legitimate company?
Convert Solar was founded in 2012 in Virginia Beach by Chad Wilkins, a Virginia Class A Licensed Alternative Energy Systems contractor. The company has completed over 7,000 Virginia installations, holds NABCEP certification and REC Gold Certified Solar Professional status (2025), has been BBB accredited since 2016, and has been named to Solar Power World’s Top Contractors list for five consecutive years (2021–2025).
What does Convert Solar’s warranty cover?
Convert Solar’s 25-year warranty covers both parts and labor. This is not a manufacturer-only warranty, it means that if your system needs repair or component replacement at any point in 25 years, Convert Solar sends its own team to fix it at no cost to you. Russell Lawson’s review documents this in practice: after a tree fell on his panels, Convert Solar’s crew reinstalled within a week.
How does Convert Solar compare to national solar companies?
Convert Solar is locally owned, in-house only, and has operated in Virginia since 2012. National solar chains typically use subcontractors, have shorter in-market histories, and offer equipment-only warranties. The reviews that distinguish Convert Solar most often mention: no high-pressure sales, they did what they promised, and they showed up after the install.
What is Convert Solar’s Google rating?
As of 2026, Convert Solar holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 544 verified reviews. The company also holds BBB accreditation since 2016 and has been named to Solar Power World’s Top 200 Solar Contractors list for five consecutive years, 2021 through 2025.
Has anyone had a bad experience with Convert Solar?
Convert Solar’s 4.8-star average across 544 reviews reflects a small number of lower ratings alongside the majority of 5-star reviews, consistent with any company at scale over 13 years. The pattern in critical reviews is typically communication timing during the permitting phase, not installation quality or warranty service. Convert Solar’s response pattern to negative reviews is visible on its Google Business Profile.
What cities in Virginia does Convert Solar serve?
Convert Solar installs throughout Hampton Roads and across Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Richmond, and Charlottesville. The company’s headquarters is at 5770 Thurston Ave #106, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. The same in-house team serves all Virginia markets.
Can I see more Convert Solar customer results?
Yes. The Convert Solar Install Highlights archive contains individual case studies with system sizes, offset percentages, and savings data for installations across Virginia. Each case study includes the customer name, location, and specific system details. Links to individual case studies are below.
How do I get a savings estimate for my home?
Convert Solar provides a free, no-obligation quote based on a property-specific cost and savings projection. The process uses your actual Dominion Energy consumption data and a drone-based roof evaluation, no estimates, no averages. Request your quote at convert-solar.com or call (757) 44-SOLAR.
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Glen, John, Charles, and Laura didn’t get generic estimates. They got projections built around their specific homes, their specific Dominion bills, and their specific roofs. That is the only kind Convert Solar produces.
Convert Solar has been delivering results in Virginia since 2012. Request your free quote today.
