Our story
Learn how Maine Solar Solutions has grown from a garage in Portland to one of Maine’s premiere solar and electric companies.
Over a decade in the making
Founded in 2012, Maine Solar Solutions designs, installs, and services solar electric systems, battery backup, and off-grid systems for homes and businesses across the state. Our goal has been and always will be to guide you toward energy independence while building a brighter, cleaner future for Maine.
Through the years
2012 – A PASSION DRIVEN START
Sam Zuckerman started Maine Solar Solutions from his garage in Portland, driven by an interest in renewable energy and high-efficiency building practices. As solar electricity became more affordable, he saw an opportunity to help Mainers save money and reduce their environmental impact.
2013 – BUILDING A REPUTATION
At first, we were just a two-person team installing one project at a time, earning trust and building a reputation through one-on-one consultations, quality work, and great customer service.
2015 – GROWING IN DURHAM
As demand for solar grew, so did word of mouth about our work. Our move to Durham, ME gave us greater space to build our team, vehicle fleet, and inventory. As a result, our business volume and number of happy customers continued to grow!
2020 – MOVING TO BRUNSWICK & FREEPORT
As our customer base and install capacity grew, we continued to add team members. We shifted our operations and installers to our new, larger warehouse in Brunswick, while our solar consultants and administrative staff to Freeport.
TODAY – LOOKING AHEAD TO A BRIGHT FUTURE
From a mission driven startup to one of Maine’s leading solar providers, Maine Solar Solutions has expanded services to include car chargers & batteries, electrical contracting, and commercial solar design & installation. We continue to look toward the future—while remaining committed, as always, to empowering Mainers with clean renewable energy.
By the numbers
8093
rooftop solar panels installed on Maine homes and businesses in 2024 (the equivalent to over 15 football fields!)
18 GW
of electricity generated in 2024, enough to power 1,650 homes for a year and offset 12,800 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
2508
solar electric systems installed since 2012, and 500 of those were installed in the last year alone.
13 years
as a Maine-based business, making us one of Maine’s longest-operating solar companies.
Get in touch
Whether you’re ready to go solar, looking for an electrical upgrade, or interested in a career, we’d love to hear from you.
