Plainfield Solar Panel Installation
One of Plainfield's leading solar companies since 2018
With dozens of local installations, Certasun is one of Plainfield's leading solar installers. In fact, as of April 2025, Certasun has installed more residential solar in Plainfield than any other Illinois company. We always strive to provide the absolute best experience going solar.
Why Choose Certasun for Your Plainfield Solar Installation?
As the largest Illinois-based solar installer in the state, we are proud to have installed over 2,500 solar systems since our founding, including dozens in Plainfield.
We are a local company heaquartered in Buffalo Grove, just an hour north of Plainfield, and we have been trusted by dozens of Plainfield area neighbors looking to go solar.
Our track record as an established solar installer in the Plainfield area means that we will complete your project quickly and ensure that it passes city inspection.
We handle every detail of your project in-house, with our own employees. When you go solar with Certasun in Plainfield, the entire organization is accessible to you and focused on delivering the best experience and outcome.
"We are happy that we were supporting a local business rather than a corporate behemoth... We are very happy to say that we are online now and helping to support a cleaner environment with Certasun's help.
PHIL Z., PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS
Why Go Solar In Plainfield?
Installing solar panels on your home allows you to take control of your energy costs with renewable energy. There are lots of a great benefits to going solar in Plainfield:
Reduce your ComEd bill
Did you know that with solar panels you can reduce your ComEd bill to just $14 a month? ComEd prices have risen sharply over the past several years. Solar will protect you against future increases.
Take advantage of Illinois Solar Incentives
Plainfield residents going solar can take advantage of Illinois Shines, our state's generous solar incentive program, as well as other Illinois solar incentives, to reduce the cost of your system by up to 50%!
Reduce your environmental impact
95% of ComEd's electricity still comes from non-renewable sources. Going solar means benefitting from the sun's energy without contributing to additional generation of coal-fired power.
Plainfield Solar Incentives and Rebates
Illinois solar incentives and federal tax credits can cover up to 50% of the purchase price of solar for homeowners in Plainfield:
Illinois Shines Solar Incentive
Illinois Shines provides up-front payments for the renewable energy that your system is expected to produce in the form of SRECS (Solar Renewable Energy Credits). The value of these credits changes over time, but can be worth over 30% of the cost of your system!
ComEd Net Metering
With net metering, your utility gives you a credit for any excess energy that your system produces. ComEd, which covers all of Plainfield, provides one-to-one net metering; this means that customers will be compensated for the full value of their excess production.
ComEd Solar Rebate
ComEd's Renewable Energy Distributed Generation Rebate is worth $300 per kW DC of your system's solar capacity. This rebate reduces the cost of solar by around $3,000 for a typical customer.
ComEd Battery Storage Rebate
Adding a battery to your solar system adds peace of mind and can increase savings. ComEd's battery storage rebate saves $300 per kWh, or around $4,000 per battery. Learn more about home battery installation.
Your Trusted Plainfield Solar Installer
Proudly a local solar company
Founded and headquartered in Northern Illinois, we've installed over 2,500 systems in Illinois, with dozens in the Plainfield area.
Your Plainfield neighbors trust us
4.9 average star rating on Google.
Most powerful equipment
We use only the best equipment in the industry and have the highest standards for installation quality.
Leading 25-year warranty and production guarantee
We offer a best-in-the-industry 25-year warranty. Certasun will also guarantee the production of your system.
Nearby towns
We install solar in Naperville and Chicago too.