Our History

Firefly Solar was founded in May 2016 originally under the name Palmetto State Solar.

By August 2016, we were attracting attention from other solar providers and agreed to what seemed like a potentially positive business partnership which merged into a new business entity.

By August 2017, we decided to exit the previously mentioned business partnership to stick with the only business model we’ve ever stood by in practice, not just words. Customers have always come first at Firefly Solar, and that demands the highest quality service and solar energy systems in our opinion. No compromises. If you’re not happy, we’re not finished.

Firefly Solar built a reputation as solar installation leaders by installing for other solar companies. As we were a new company, we were not able to offer financing for our customers immediately. So, we worked hard to prove our value and commitment to clients. After quickly establishing a high quality history, lenders we’re happy to work with us directly.

Firefly Solar began offering a variety of quality financing options in Q1 2018. This enabled us to quickly launch our knowledgable sales division which continues to grow as we expand throughout South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

In August 2018, Firefly Solar was licensed in North Carolina. We began by expanding our territory coverage of western North Carolina and continue throughout the state from there.

Firefly Solar was proud to become a Tesla Certified Installer. We consider Tesla a strategic partner and continue to be amazed with the progress they bring to the solar energy industry in addition to the detailed training and support they provide regarding their equipment and systems.

Firefly Solar was ranked number 287 in Solar Power World’s Top 500 Solar contractors. We were thrilled for the recognition and most grateful for our customer’s positive feedback which is why we do what we do: Make customers happy and energy independent.

During August 2019, CEO, Aaron Davis, was interviewed in Solar Power World’s ‘Contractor Corner’ feature story.

Firefly Solar was named Panasonic Installer of the Year in the Southeast.

It’s not a typo. Yes, Firefly Solar was named Panasonic Installer of the Year in the Southeast again in 2020.

In addition to Firefly Solar being named Panasonic Installer of the Year in the Southeast again in 2020, we were also recognized as a Panasonic Elite Installer. This distinction was only awarded to 22 solar panel installers in the country.

Took the challenge and succedded at installing a fully off the grid 2,600 square foot home in addition to a 5,000 square foot shop. To complete this project we leveraged Tesla Powerwalls. This solar project is one of fewer than 10 of its kind in the country.

With so many companies using Palmetto in their business name, and more power to them (see what we did there?), plus the fact that we were expanding to multiple states, we felt like it was our time to stand out and shine. So, as much as we love “The Palmetto State” of South Carolina which is the home of our company headquarters, we dropped the “P” word for one that we feel has the power to light you up, the passion to inspire and the spirit of fun. To describe our growing, energetic team of solar panel system experts, electrical engineers, dedicated installers and all around talent we picked the vibrant and brilliant Firefly as our logo. And, of course, we hope our tag line makes you smile. “Stay Lit.“

Well, that massive, fully off the grid solar install we mentioned caught the attention of quite a few solar power system enthusiasts. Next thing you know, Power World magazine published a case study of that very project, and it went on to become their most read article of 2021. Nice!

As mentioned, with the growth in popularity of clean solar energy, we continue to expand. In 2021 we were licensed in Georgia and we’re exited about what’s been happening since. Please keep an eye out for us if you’re in Georgia and looking for solar power system installations as we scale throughout the state.