Backwoods Solar Electric Systems

Lynn Aldridge

I live in a camper, which replaced the old motorhome I've been in for the last 7 years. I moved my solar panels to the new rig, but decided to upgrade to a lithium battery (from the old AGM's) because my new rig is tiny and I don't have room or weight capacity for the old batteries (6 batteries, 400 lbs vs. 1 lithium battery, 100 lb.). Backwoods Solar has been around for at least 20 years here in northern Idaho...20 years ago I spoke with them about putting solar on my house (I couldn't afford it at the time, so nothing came of that), so I called them to consult about components. They advised me on lithium vs. lead-acid battery capacity. They looked up information about my existing charge controller to determine whether it would work with a lithium battery (it will not). I gave them the specs on my panels and they advised me on setup options and alternatives for a new controller. I bought the battery and controller for a competitive price. I appreciate their thoroughness in asking questions about my requirements to ensure they proposed the right system. The components are high-quality. I will go to Backwoods Solar again for future needs.

Howard Laeson

The people that backwoods solar electric have been wonderful to us.they've been very informative have offered to help with any advice needed once we get ready to set things up. They took the time to figure out what package was best for my wife and I. So far we really like the people there and look forward to getting this hooked up and maybe coming back for another one.

J-Gnome at Home

Great prices if you are capable of connecting this stuff yourself. Better off going to a company that will install the product as this one does not and will not help you find someone who does. I'm disabled and have a limited income. So took a LONG TIME TO SAVE!!!! To help eleveate bills. Well, putting the panels on the roof was one thing. But from there even with the confusing as wire diagram. We can't do the rest. Spent $6,000 on batteries alone. They have sat for 6 months cause I can't get the help needed. From local certified electricians, to local handimen. Have contacted everyone in a 60 miles in every direction, NOT A SINGLE PERSON IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO BEND OREGON WILL HELP! NOT ONE!In need of a wheelchair as is and trying to get the home handicap accessible.yeah no, can't even live in my own home. We need electricity. Not even the county or state will help get this stuff fixed and wired up. We wasted $15,000 to get a system we can't use, with the understanding we would be able to get help.DO NOT come to this business unless you have the knowledge and know how to do so! You WILL NOT GET HELP! (I want my money back folks! 3 months ago I wrote this review and honestly. I want my money back. Still nobody to help,N.Cali,Central OR, S.OR, E.OR, Nobody! $15k for nothing!!)

Tori Helms

We have been doing business with Backwoods for years and love the staff. We will be doing all of our future business as well. We are an off-grid living family and need a company you can rely on for solar equipment.