# Falmouth Solar, LLC

**Trade:** Solar Installation · **Address:** Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540 · **Phone:** (508) 360-9299 · **Website:** http://www.falmouthsolar.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 6 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

One line from a February 2024 review says a lot about how Falmouth Solar wins jobs: a homeowner called four solar companies, two showed up, and Paul was the only one who climbed onto the roof to measure and check for shade. He got the job.

The company is Paul J Sutton's — founder and president by its own account, and named as manager on its BBB page. The site says Falmouth Solar has worked Cape Cod for 17 years, starting after Sutton's Falmouth carpentry business and renewable-energy training, and lists a stack of coursework behind that: photovoltaic, solar thermal and small wind turbine technology at Cape Cod Community College, a Heat Springs Institute PV installation certification, OSHA 10, RREPA lead certification and HILTI/Ramset licenses. The work itself is residential and small-commercial photovoltaic systems, battery backup, ductless heat pumps, and custom multi-fuel microgrids.

The reviews from February 2024 circle two themes. One is the installs going smoothly — customers that month described the process as fast, professional, and cleanly finished. The other is the sales conversation: one customer said they chose Falmouth Solar for American-made panels and because the company walked them through the Inflation Reduction Act credit stacking on top of state credits and net metering; another said they shopped and compared widely and the price was right.

On licensing, two things are worth separating. The Massachusetts construction supervisor licence CS-105359, held by Steven J Hopwood, is active in the state registry. The company's own Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 186626 in the name of Falmouth Solar, LLC, is registry-verified expired — worth asking about directly, since an HIC registration is what backs a homeowner's access to the state's Guaranty Fund. The company's website also lists construction supervisor and home improvement numbers for Joshua M Kearns and for Steve J Hopwood; those are the company's own statements, not something confirmed against the registry.

The written history is the other thing to weigh. Six reviews, all posted within about eight days in February 2024, all five stars — while Google's own average across seven ratings sits at 4.4, meaning something less enthusiastic exists that nobody wrote down. Its BBB page carries an A+ grade, though the business is not BBB accredited.

For a Cape Cod homeowner wanting PV with battery or a heat-pump pairing from a small local outfit, the 2024 accounts describe a careful site visit and a smooth install. Before signing, confirm where the HIC registration stands and which licensed individual is supervising your job.

**Strengths:**
- On-roof site visit — 2024 customer said only Paul measured and checked shade
- Incentive walkthrough — a 2024 buyer credited clear IRA and net-metering explanation
- Battery and heat pumps — PV paired with backup and ductless systems
- A+ BBB grade — non-accredited, Paul J. Sutton listed as manager
- Active supervisor licence — CS-105359 verified in the state registry

**Concerns:**
- HIC registration expired — company's Massachusetts registration 186626 no longer active
- Reviews from one week — all six posted within days in February 2024
- Ratings gap — Google averages 4.4★ while every written review is 5★

**Where sources disagree:**
- Google's platform average of 4.4★ across 7 ratings does not match the written record, where all six reviews on file are 5★ — at least one low rating exists with no comment behind it.
- The company's construction supervisor licence is registry-verified active while its own home improvement contractor registration is registry-verified expired.
- A February 2024 reviewer described 14 years of installing solar panels, while the company's site states 17 years serving Cape Cod.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The Massachusetts construction supervisor licence CS-105359, held of record by Steven J Hopwood, is registry-verified active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-105359 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: STEVEN J HOPWOOD”
- The company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration 186626, in the name of Falmouth Solar, LLC, is registry-verified expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 186626 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: FALMOUTH SOLAR, LLC”
- A February 2024 customer said Paul was the only one of the companies who came out to climb the roof, measure, and check for shade before quoting _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkb3RDanNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICdotCjsgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called a few solar companies. 2 out of 4 showed up. Paul was the only one to actually go on the roof to measure and check for shade. He…”
- February 2024 reviewers described the install as fast, professional and cleanly finished, and the consultation-to-installation process as smooth _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkZ2MybFBBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICdgc2lPA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul and his team were awesome. Super easy, professional, fast, and it was perfectly installed. Here’s to not paying for electricity!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0cDR6djRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDtp4zv4gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Falmouth solar for my solar panel installation, and I couldn't be happier with the results. T…”
- A February 2024 customer said the company explained the Inflation Reduction Act credit alongside state credits and net metering, and cited American-made panels as the reason they chose them _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkX3IyRFN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICd_r2DSw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ we went with falmouth solar because we liked that they use American made panels. and they told us about the new inflation reduction act w…”
- Its BBB page carries an A+ grade, listing the business as non-accredited with Paul J. Sutton as manager _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/teaticket/profile/solar-energy-design/falmouth-solar-llc-0021-186445) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/teaticket/profile/solar-energy-design/falmouth-solar-llc-0021-186445) — “BBB lists Falmouth Solar, LLC as a non-accredited solar energy design business in Teaticket, Massachusetts, with an A+ BBB rating and Paul J…”
- Residential and small-commercial photovoltaic systems, battery backup, ductless heat pumps and multi-fuel microgrids on Cape Cod _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Falmouth Solar installs residential and small-commercial photovoltaic solar systems, battery backup, ductless heat pumps, and customized mul…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/teaticket/profile/solar-energy-design/falmouth-solar-llc-0021-186445) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Solar Energy Design”
- The company says it has served Cape Cod for 17 years, founded by Paul J Sutton after a prior Falmouth carpentry business and renewable-energy training _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says Falmouth Solar has served the Cape Cod area for 17 years and describes its launch after found…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Paul J Sutton is identified as founder and president.”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Self-reported 17 years in business”
- The company lists photovoltaic, solar thermal and small wind turbine coursework at Cape Cod Community College, a Heat Springs Institute PV installation certification, OSHA 10, RREPA lead certification and HILTI/Ramset licenses _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Photovoltaic Technology, Cape Cod Community College (Paul J Sutton)”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Solar Thermal Technology, Cape Cod Community College (Paul J Sutton)”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Small Wind Turbine Technology, Cape Cod Community College (Paul J Sutton)”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Heat Springs Institute Solar PV Installation Certification”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: OSHA 10hr”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: RREPA lead cert.”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: HILTI / Ramset licenses”
- The website also lists construction supervisor and home improvement numbers for Joshua M Kearns and Steve J Hopwood — the company's own statements, not registry-confirmed _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Mass Construction Supervisor License CS-105359 (Steve J Hopwo…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Mass Home Improvement License HIC-169093 (Steve J Hopwood)”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Mass Construction Supervisor License CS-80038 (Joshua M Kearn…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Mass Home Improvement License HIC-174122 (Joshua M Kearns)”
- Google's average across 7 ratings is 4.4★ while every written review on file is 5★ and all six were posted within about eight days in February 2024 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Falmouth%20Solar%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJLStG3EfX5IkRCQc9er1cZVE) — “Google: 4.4★ from 7 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkZ2MybFBBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICdgc2lPA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul and his team were awesome. Super easy, professional, fast, and it was perfectly installed. Here’s to not paying for electricity!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkX3IyRFN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICd_r2DSw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ we went with falmouth solar because we liked that they use American made panels. and they told us about the new inflation reduction act w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkb3RDanNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICdotCjsgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called a few solar companies. 2 out of 4 showed up. Paul was the only one to actually go on the roof to measure and check for shade. He…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkd3FXaHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICdwqWhrQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Falmouth Solar was great to work with. They did a great job answering all my questions, and the price was right. We did lots of shopping …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0NTY2bi1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDt566n-gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Falmouth Solar Company can be considered proficient in solar installation. They have been installing solar panels for 14 years.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0cDR6djRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDtp4zv4gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Falmouth solar for my solar panel installation, and I couldn't be happier with the results. T…”
- The whole written record dates to February 2024 — six reviews, all five stars — against a Google average of 4.4★ from 7 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Falmouth%20Solar%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJLStG3EfX5IkRCQc9er1cZVE) — “Google: 4.4★ from 7 ratings”
- Specializes in Solar Installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Falmouth Solar installs residential and small-commercial photovoltaic solar systems, battery backup, ductless heat pumps, and customized mul…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/teaticket/profile/solar-energy-design/falmouth-solar-llc-0021-186445) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Solar Energy Design”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkZ2MybFBBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICdgc2lPA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Paul and his team were awesome. Super easy, professional, fast, and it was perfectly installed. Here’s to not paying for electricity!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkb3RDanNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x51655cbd7a3d0709!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICdotCjsgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called a few solar companies. 2 out of 4 showed up. Paul was the only one to actually go on the roof to measure and check for shade. He…”
- Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com) — “Falmouth Solar installs residential and small-commercial photovoltaic solar systems, battery backup, ductless heat pumps, and customized mul…”

## License

Status: **active** (#CS-105359, csl) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Falmouth%20Solar%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJLStG3EfX5IkRCQc9er1cZVE): 4.4★ from 7 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Falmouth%20Solar%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJLStG3EfX5IkRCQc9er1cZVE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/teaticket/profile/solar-energy-design/falmouth-solar-llc-0021-186445): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.falmouthsolar.com): 17 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://falmouthsolar.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelly Crandell · 2024-02-15**: Paul and his team were awesome. Super easy, professional, fast, and it was perfectly installed. Here’s to not paying for electricity!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Manny Merc · 2024-02-15**: we went with falmouth solar because we liked that they use American made panels. and they told us about the new inflation reduction act with gives us an additional 10% income tax credit. this means a total of 40% credit plus the credits from the state and from net metering. with the rising cost of e…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gill Saab · 2024-02-14**: I called a few solar companies. 2 out of 4 showed up. Paul was the only one to actually go on the roof to measure and check for shade. He got the job. Professional at all steps
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luis Rodriguez · 2024-02-14**: Falmouth Solar was great to work with. They did a great job answering all my questions, and the price was right. We did lots of shopping and comparing. Good job!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Salido Janet · 2024-02-07**: Falmouth Solar Company can be considered proficient in solar installation. They have been installing solar panels for 14 years.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Crisha Omagac · 2024-02-07**: I recently had the pleasure of working with Falmouth solar for my solar panel installation, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The entire process, from the initial consultation to the final installation, was smooth and efficient. The customer service was top-notch, and the team was extremel…

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