Make your energy wishes come true with Solar Genie!
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Make your energy wishes come true with Solar Genie!
Call for FREE Solar Estimates
New Orleans runs on energy and a lot of it. Between summer humidity, aging grid infrastructure, and energy bills that climb year after year, more Orleans Parish property owners are making the switch to solar.
Solar Genie AI provides complete solar energy solutions for residences and businesses across Orleans Parish, including solar panel systems, battery storage, and solar water heaters. We handle the complexity so you don’t have to: historic district approvals, tight lot lines, flat and pitched roofs, and the interconnection process.
Call 504-446-6711 for a free consultation and see how much you could save.
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity to power your home or business. We design and install rooftop and ground-mounted systems sized to your energy usage, roof layout, and budget. Most residential installations are completed in 1–2 days.
Orleans Parish benefits from Entergy’s net metering policy, which credits excess energy at the full retail rate; a significant advantage over the rest of Louisiana.
Battery systems store excess solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining or when the grid goes down. For a Parish with unreliable power infrastructure, like where Hurricane Ida left residents without electricity for weeks, battery backup provides critical energy security.
We install battery systems that keep essential circuits running during outages: lights, refrigeration, internet, medical equipment, and window units. Batteries can be installed alongside new solar panels or added to existing systems.
Solar water heaters use the sun’s energy to heat water for your home or business, reducing the load on your electric or gas water heater. In a climate like New Orleans, where sunlight is abundant year-round, solar water heating can significantly cut utility costs.
We install both active (pumped) and passive solar water heating systems depending on your property’s needs and layout.
Orleans Parish offers one of the best solar environments in Louisiana, not just because of the climate, but because of how the local utility handles solar customers.
Entergy New Orleans credits excess solar energy at the full retail rate. When your panels produce more electricity than you use, that energy flows back to the grid and offsets your future bills dollar-for-dollar.
In contrast, most of Louisiana operates under less favorable terms. This makes Orleans Parish one of the best places in the state to maximize your solar investment.
Electricity rates continue to rise. Solar locks in your energy costs for decades, protecting you from future rate increases. The higher the rates go, the more you save.
Homes with owned solar panels sell for more than comparable homes without solar. Solar is increasingly seen as a valuable home upgrade, one that pays for itself while you live there and adds to your resale value when you sell.
With solar panels and battery storage, you’re less dependent on the aging grid. When storms knock out power across the city, your home can keep running.
New Orleans isn’t a typical solar market. Between Creole cottages, shotgun doubles, and mid-century ranch homes, no two rooftops are the same. Add in historic districts with design review requirements, and solar installation requires local knowledge.
If your property is in a locally designated historic district, like the French Quarter, Marigny, Bywater, or parts of Uptown, solar installation may require approval from the Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC).
We’ve worked with HDLC requirements before. We know which panel placements get approved and how to document your application properly. We handle the submission so you’re not guessing at the process.
Many Orleans Parish homes sit on narrow lots with limited roof space or partial shading from neighboring buildings and trees.
We use satellite imagery and on-site evaluation to identify the best panel placement for your specific layout—maximizing output even on smaller or partially shaded roofs.
New Orleans has a high concentration of flat-roofed commercial buildings like restaurants, retail shops, warehouses, and office spaces. Flat roofs are ideal for solar because we can angle panels for optimal sun exposure without being constrained by roof pitch.
Step 1: Consultation
We discuss your goals, review your recent energy bills, and recommend the right combination of solar panels, battery storage, and/or water heating for your situation.
Step 2: Site Evaluation
We inspect your roof structure, electrical panel, shading, and orientation. If you’re in a historic district, we assess HDLC requirements at this stage.
Step 3: System Design and Proposal
You receive a detailed proposal showing system specifications, expected output, costs, and projected savings. No hidden fees.
Step 4: Permitting
We pull permits through the City of New Orleans and submit interconnection paperwork to your energy provider. If HDLC approval is needed, we manage that process too.
Step 5: Installation
Most residential solar panel systems are installed in 1–2 days. Battery and water heater installations vary based on scope.
Step 6: Inspection and Activation
After the city inspector and Entergy sign off, your system goes live.
Commercial properties in Orleans Parish face high energy costs and tight margins. Solar can meaningfully reduce your overhead.
Services for businesses include:
Commercial Investment Tax Credit: Businesses may still qualify for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit for solar projects that begin construction by July 4, 2026, or are placed in service by December 31, 2027. Contact us to discuss eligibility and timelines.
Whether you’re in Gentilly, Lakeview, the Lower Garden District, or New Orleans East—we’re ready to evaluate your property and show you what solar can do for your home or business.
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Call 504-446-6711 or fill out our online form to schedule your free consultation.
Yes. We offer multiple financing options, including no-money-down plans for qualified homeowners. Monthly payments are often comparable to current utility bills, so you can start saving from day one. Call us for more information.
Yes. We install battery systems as retrofits to existing solar panel installations. This is a popular option for homeowners who want backup power but already have panels in place.
For homes or businesses with high hot water demand, solar water heaters work exceptionally well in our climate and can significantly reduce utility costs year-round.
System size depends on your energy usage, roof space, and goals. During the consultation, we review your Entergy bills and recommend a system sized to your needs, whether that’s offsetting a portion or all of your usage.
Yes. Solar panels produce less electricity on cloudy days, but they still generate power. New Orleans receives abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it well-suited for solar.
Very little. Panels have no moving parts and typically only need occasional cleaning if debris accumulates. We recommend an annual inspection to ensure everything is performing optimally.
Most solar panels include 25-year performance warranties. Microinverters typically carry 25-year warranties, while string inverters are usually covered for 10–12 years. Batteries generally have 10–15 year warranties. We explain all coverage details during your consultation.
Solar panels are built to last 25–30 years or more. After the initial investment, you’ll enjoy decades of reduced energy costs.
Orleans Parish and the City of New Orleans share the same boundaries, and they are one and the same. Located in southeast Louisiana along the Mississippi River, the parish sits within the Mississippi River Delta, with Lake Pontchartrain to the north and wetlands including the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge within its borders. The city’s history reflects remarkable resilience, including recovery from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.