# ieh > Independent Energy Hawaii (IEH) is Hawaii's top-rated, locally owned solar company, serving Oahu and Maui with solar panel installation, Tesla Powerwall and battery storage, EV chargers, solar repair, panel cleaning, and commercial solar solutions. With over 300 five-star Google reviews, an A+ BBB rating, 2,000+ completed installations, and $10M+ in generated utility savings, IEH offers free online solar estimates and ongoing system support, including maintenance for systems it did not originally install. Time-sensitive note: systems must be installed, inspected and placed in service by December 31, 2026 to lock in the full Hawaii state solar tax credit before caps and phase-outs begin in 2027. ## Services - [Commercial Solar Panels Oahu | Business Solar Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/commercial-solar-panels/): Commercial solar installation services for Oahu businesses, covering savings, incentives and the installation process. - [Enphase Battery Installation Hawaii | IQ Battery Storage](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/enphase-battery/): Overview of Enphase IQ Battery storage systems, sizing, installation and retrofit options across Hawaii. - [Free Solar Estimate Oahu | Online Savings Calculator](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/estimate/): Free online solar estimate tool showing personalized savings, system size and payback for Oahu homes. - [Hawaii Power Outages: Solar Battery Backup Guide](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/hawaii-power-outages/): Guide to why Hawaii power outages happen and how solar plus battery backup keeps homes powered. - [Home EV Charger Installation Oahu | Level 2 Charging](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/home-ev-charging-station/): Level 2 home EV charger installation services on Oahu and how to pair charging with solar energy. - [BYOD Plus Grid Services Enrollment | Hawaii Batteries](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/participate-energy/): Explains BYOD Plus grid services enrollment, eligibility, reserve design, and utility paperwork for Hawaii battery owners. - [Subscribe to SolarServe Maintenance Plans | IEH](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/service-subscribe/): Enrollment form for SolarServe maintenance plans (Lite, Standard, Bundle, Premium, Check-Up) with pricing and system details. - [Solar Repair & Maintenance | Oahu & Maui | IEH](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/service/): Solar repair and maintenance services on Oahu and Maui for all brands, including support for orphaned systems from closed installers. - [Smart Electric Panel Installation | Oahu, Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/smart-electric-panels/): Smart electric panel installation offering per-circuit monitoring, remote breaker control, and load management for Hawaii homes. - [Smart Home Energy Automation | Hawaii Load-Shifting](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/smart-home/): Smart home energy automation that schedules cooling, water heating and EV charging to match solar production times. - [Tesla Powerwall 3 Installer Oahu | Solar Battery Storage](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-batteries/): Tesla Powerwall 3 and Enphase battery installation services on Oahu, including specs and benefits for homeowners. - [Solar Warranty That Survives Installer Closure | IEH](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-insure/): Overview of Solar Insure's third-party, transferable parts-and-labor warranty coverage independent of the original installer. - [Solar Panel Cleaning Oahu & Maui | Independent Energy](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-panel-cleaning/): Solar panel cleaning and maintenance services for Oahu and Maui addressing salt air, vog and red dirt buildup. - [Solar Panels for Home | Residential Solar Oahu | IEH](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-panels-for-home/): Residential solar panel installation services for Oahu homeowners, covering design, financing, incentives, and service areas. - [Solar Panels Maui | Installation, Powerwall & Repair](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-panels-for-home/maui/): Residential solar installation, Powerwall, EV chargers, and repair services for Maui homeowners, plus local incentive info. - [SolarServe Plans: Solar Maintenance Membership Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-serve/): SolarServe membership plans page comparing five maintenance tiers with pricing and feature breakdowns for Hawaii solar owners. - [Tesla Solar Roof Hawaii | Oahu Certified Installer](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/tesla-solar-roof/): Overview of Tesla Solar Roof installation on Oahu, blending roofing with integrated solar tiles built for Hawaii's climate. ## Company - [Solar Company Hawaii | Oahu & Maui Solar Installation](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/): Homepage for Hawaii's top-rated solar company covering panels, Powerwall, EV chargers, repair and commercial services on Oahu & Maui. - [About Independent Energy Hawaii | Oahu Solar Team](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/about/): Company overview: history, founder James Rudolph, certifications, team members and services offered by Independent Energy Hawaii. - [Contact Independent Energy Hawaii | Free Solar Quote](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/contact/): Contact page with phone, consultation request, service areas and company achievements. - [Our Story & Mission | Independent Energy Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/getting-to-know-us-independent-energy-hawaii/): Company history, mission, vision and credentials of Independent Energy Hawaii's founders and team. - [Solar Referral Program | Earn $1,000 | IEH Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/referral/): Referral program page: earn $1,000 for each completed solar installation you refer, with submission form and FAQs. - [Google Reviews | Independent Energy Hawaii Ratings](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/reviews/): Displays IEH's Google ratings and customer reviews by location, sourced directly and unedited from Google. - [Hawaii Solar Videos | See How Solar & Batteries Work](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-videos/): Video library covering going solar, battery storage, and repair/maintenance topics for Hawaii homeowners. - [Membership Request Received | Independent Energy Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/thank-you-service-membership/): Confirmation page after requesting SolarServe membership, outlining next steps for scheduling and plan confirmation. ## Blog - [Lower Your Electric Bill After Going Solar: 5 Tips](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/5-ways-to-lower-your-electric-bill-after-going-solar/): Five practical habits and upgrades, like daytime energy use and panel cleaning, to boost solar savings after installation. - [Best Roof Type for Hawaii Homes & Solar (2026)](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/best-roof-type-hawaii/): Comparison of roofing materials for Hawaii's salt air and UV exposure and which pair best with solar panels. - [Hawaii Solar Blog: Incentives, Batteries & Maintenance](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/blog/): Blog hub listing articles on Hawaii solar incentives, HECO programs, battery backup and system maintenance. - [Solar Battery Backup for Oahu Power Outages | IEH](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/can-solar-battery-systems-protect-oahu-homes-outages/): Explains why grid-tied solar shuts off during outages and how a properly designed battery system keeps Oahu homes powered. - [Federal Solar Tax Credit Deadline 2025: Hawaii Guide](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/federal-solar-tax-credit-could-end-on-december-31-2025-what-hawaii-homeowners-need-to-know/): Details on proposed legislation ending the 30% federal solar tax credit and its impact on Hawaii installation timelines. - [Tesla Powerwall 3 Rebate Ends March 31: Act Now](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/final-call-the-tesla-powerwall-3-rebate-ends-march-31st/): Announcement of Tesla's Powerwall 3 rebate deadline and how it stacks with IEH's match and BYOD+ incentives. - [IEH Volunteers with Na Ala Hele on Puu Pia Trail](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/giving-back-to-the-trails-we-love-independent-energy-hawaii-volunteers-with-na-ala-hele/): Story of the IEH team volunteering with Na Ala Hele on the Puu Pia Trail restoration project. - [Hawaii Solar Incentives 2026: RETITC, GEMS & More](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/hawaii-solar-incentives-2026/): Breakdown of remaining Hawaii solar incentives in 2026 including RETITC, property tax exemption and GEMS financing. - [Hawaiian Electric Rate Hikes 2026: Oahu & Maui Guide](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/hawaiian-electric-rates-are-climbing-in-2026-what-oahu-and-maui-homeowners-can-do-now/): Explains why Hawaiian Electric rates are rising in 2026 and what homeowners can do including solar and battery storage. - [HECO BYOD Program: What Devices Earn You Each Year](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/how-hecos-byod-program-puts-cash-in-your-pocket-while-helping-hawaii-go-green/): Explains HECO's original BYOD program payouts for enrolled smart thermostats, EV chargers and batteries. - [HECO BYOD+ Program: New Incentive Rates & Rules](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/how-hecos-new-byod-program-makes-clean-energy-more-accessible-than-ever/): Details on HECO's upgraded BYOD+ program with higher incentives, longer term and no island caps. - [How Solar PPAs Work: $0 Down Solar Hawaii Guide](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/how-power-purchase-agreements-work/): Explains how solar Power Purchase Agreements offer zero-down solar with fixed rates below HECO in Hawaii. - [Solar Panels & Power Outages: How to Prepare in Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/how-to-prepare-your-solar-panels-for-a-power-outage-or-grid-disruption/): Explains off-grid, grid-tied and hybrid solar system behavior during outages and how to prepare beforehand. - [Hyundai Solar Panels Review 2025: Cost & Warranty](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/hyundai-solar-panels-our-complete-review-in-2025/): Review of Hyundai NF(BK) solar panels covering specs, warranty, cost and performance in Hawaii. - [Net Metering Ended on Oahu: Is Solar Still Worth It?](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/net-metering-ended-oahu-solar/): Explains what changed after net metering closed on Oahu and why solar payback still works with battery storage. - [Hawaii Solar News Hub | Homeowner Guides | IEH](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/news/): Newsroom hub with homeowner guides on outages, HECO programs, warranties, repair and Maui incentives. - [Solar Insure 30-Year Warranty | Independent Energy Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/protect-your-solar-investment-with-solar-insure/): Blog post on how Solar Insure's 30-year plan covers panels, inverters, roof leaks and batteries beyond standard warranties. - [Solar EV Charging in Hawaii: Cost, Payback & Setup](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-ev-integration-in-hawaii-powering-your-electric-vehicle-with-solar/): Blog post explaining how solar-powered EV charging works in Hawaii, costs, equipment needed, and payback timelines. - [Solar Panel Cleaning & Maintenance in Hawaii | Oahu](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-panel-cleaning-maintenance-in-hawaii-why-most-oahu-solar-systems-are-being-left-behind-and-how-to-fix-it-in-2026/): Blog post on Oahu's orphaned solar systems crisis and how professional cleaning and maintenance restore lost production. - [Does Solar Panel Cleaning Pay for Itself in Hawaii?](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-panel-cleaning-pay-for-itself-hawaii/): Blog post analyzing whether solar panel cleaning pays for itself in Hawaii, with soiling losses and cost/payback math. - [Hawaii Solar Tax Credit Guide: State & Federal Explained](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-panel-tax-credit/): Blog post explaining Hawaii's state and federal solar tax credits, how to claim them, and required tax forms. - [Salt Air & Solar Panels in Hawaii: What Really Fails](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-panels-salt-air-hawaii/): Blog post detailing how salt air corrodes solar racking and inverters in Hawaii and how to design systems to prevent it. - [Hawaii Solar Tax Credit 2026 vs 2027: Full Math Guide](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solar-tax-credit-2026-vs-2027/): Compares Hawaii's state solar tax credit value if installed in 2026 versus 2027, with deadlines and dollar examples. - [Solar Battery Longevity & Reliability in Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/study-solar-battery-longevity-and-reliability/): Blog post on what drives solar battery degradation and how Hawaii's heat and humidity affect battery lifespan. - [Tesla Powerwall Rebate 2026: Up to $1,000 in Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/tesla-powerwall-rebate-2026/): Blog post detailing Tesla's Next Million Powerwall rebate of up to $1,000, eligibility windows, and claim process in Hawaii. - [Benefits of Going Solar in Hawaii: Homeowner Guide](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/the-benefits-of-going-solar-in-hawaii-what-homeowners-should-know/): Blog post on key benefits of going solar in Hawaii, including bill savings, backup power, and environmental impact. - [Why Hawaii Solar Batteries Beat Net Metering Losses](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/the-solar-battery-revolution/): Blog post explaining why Hawaii's shift away from full net metering has made batteries essential to solar economics. - [Solar at New Home Construction in Hawaii | Why It Pays Off](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/why-install-solar-at-the-time-of-new-home-construction/): Blog post on the advantages of designing solar PV into new home construction rather than retrofitting later. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy | Independent Energy Hawaii](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/privacy-policy/): Details what personal information IEH collects, how it's used and shared, and cookie/tracking practices. - [SolarServe Terms & Conditions | IEH Membership Policy](https://independentenergyhawaii.com/solarserve-terms-and-conditions/): Membership agreement terms covering SolarServe plan coverage, eligibility, exclusions, billing and cancellation.