45K
Carbon Offset Equal to 44k Trees
Schaumburg, Illinois
Solar Energy Company in Schaumburg, IL
Solar panels, Powerwall batteries and roof replacement for homes in Schaumburg and Chicago’s northwest suburbs. We are solar electricians and roofers in one company.
4.6 from 181 Google reviews. Tesla Certified Installer for solar panels and Powerwall. 2024 REC award for a residential solar project.
Solar and Roofing, Installed by One Company
17K
Tires Diverted From Landfills
11M
Plastic Bags Diverted From Landfills
3.8M
Square Feet of Recycled Roofs
What We Install in Schaumburg
Solar first, because that is what most Schaumburg homeowners come to us for. Roofing, James Hardie siding and skylights with the same crews, home EV chargers added to any solar or battery install, and commercial solar for local businesses.
A 2024 REC Award for Our Residential Solar
In 2024, Phoenix Exteriors received a REC award for a residential solar project, presented at the International Renewable Energy Show. Homeowners in Schaumburg and the nearby suburbs work with that same company, from the first estimate to the day their system is switched on.
See the award project and more of our recent solar projects.
Where We Work
Phoenix Exteriors Roofing & Solar
1066 National Pkwy, Floor 1
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (630) 998-8140
Open Mon to Sat, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
From our Schaumburg office we install solar across Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Itasca, Bartlett and Elgin, north to Palatine, Inverness, Barrington, South Barrington and Buffalo Grove, east to Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect and Des Plaines, and south to Wheaton. Further out? See our solar pages for Arlington Heights and Chicago.
What Schaumburg Area Homeowners Say
What to Know Before Going Solar in Schaumburg, IL
Illinois Incentives Still Lower the Cost
The 30% federal residential solar tax credit ended for systems placed in service after 2025, so Illinois programs now carry most of the incentive. Illinois Shines pays for the renewable energy credits your system produces, and ComEd offers rebates for solar and for battery storage paired with solar. Amounts change each program year, so your quote is built on the current figures. Schaumburg also requires a village permit and plan review before a home solar system goes up.
Backup Power for Summer Storm Outages
In the northwest suburbs, power outages tend to arrive with the summer storms. A Tesla Powerwall keeps essentials such as the fridge, the furnace fan, the sump pump and the internet running while the grid is down. Since ComEd net metering changed in 2025, storing your own solar power is worth more than exporting it.
Check the Roof Before the Panels Go On
Solar panels stay on a roof for decades, so the roof under them has to last as long. If yours has under ten years left, replacing it first avoids paying to take the panels off and put them back later. Because Phoenix does roofing and solar, both can be planned as one project. If a storm has already damaged the roof, we repair it first and help document the damage for your insurance company.
How a Schaumburg Solar Project Runs
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Book Your Estimate
Fill in the form or call (630) 998-8140 and tell us about your home and power use.
2
We Visit and Plan
We see your home in person, talk through your goals, then share a solar design and a quote for your roof.
3
Permits, Install, Switch On
The village permit and ComEd interconnection come first, then the install, the village inspections and, once ComEd approves, the switch-on.
Solar Guides for Schaumburg Homeowners
Short reads on the questions that come up before most Schaumburg solar projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Village of Schaumburg requires plan review and a building permit before a residential solar system is installed, with electrical and building inspections during and after the work. The installer also needs Illinois Commerce Commission Distributed Generation certification and a village contractor license.
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If your roof has only a few years left, replacing it first is usually the better plan. Solar panels stay in place for decades, and removing and reinstalling them later for a new roof adds cost.
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Yes. Panels produce less in winter because the days are shorter, but cold, clear days are good for output and snow usually slides off tilted panels. A system is sized on a full year of production, so winter is already counted.
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Yes. A Powerwall can be installed on its own for backup power during outages, or added to new or existing solar so you can store and use more of the power you generate.
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The 30% federal residential clean energy credit ended for systems placed in service after 2025. Illinois Shines and ComEd programs still offer incentives for solar and storage, and the amounts change each program year.
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Plan Your Solar Project
Tell us your address and how your household uses power, and we will set up a time to see your home. You get a solar design and a quote built on this year’s Illinois incentives, so you can decide with real numbers in front of you.