How to get solar clients: find people already asking
checked 26 October 2026 · 49 requests found in 100 posts judged
The best leads for a solar company are people who have already posted that they need a solar installer. They're looking for help right now, so starting the conversation is easier.
In a scan checked on 2026-10-26, we judged 100 public posts and found 49 people asking for a solar installer, across Reddit posts from the last 12 months and X posts from the last 30 days. Requests came up most in r/solar (13), r/SolarPH (7), r/SolarDIY (4), r/SolarUK (3), and r/Syracuse (2).
How they ask for it
Requests from public posts, paraphrased with anything identifying removed. These are samples, not quotes.
- I need a reliable company to install a roughly 10 kWh home solar system soon so I can qualify for the tax credit.
- I am gathering quotes for a residential 17 kW rooftop solar installation and want installer recommendations.
- I need a licensed installer to install my existing solar panels, handle permits, and connect the system to the grid.
- I am looking for a residential solar installer to quote a 10.625 kWp hybrid system with about 16 kWh battery storage.
- I am comparing two residential solar quotes and need help choosing the better system and equipment before buying.
- I need a solar company to remove and reinstall a couple of panels so my roof can be repaired.
- I need a solar installer for a 10 kW system with tier 1 panels, battery storage, and an inverter.
- I want recommendations for a company to install solar panels or a solar field at my home with backup power capability.
- I need a trustworthy installer to complete a residential solar project after losing money with a previous contractor.
- I want an experienced installer for a home solar system with battery backup focused on reliability during outages.
- My wife and I want to buy a solar system and need recommendations for a local installer instead of large national companies.
- I am planning to install solar at my home and need recommendations for installers with strong after sales service.
- I want recommendations for reputable installers to quote a solar and battery system with specific inverter, battery, and panel preferences.
- I am looking for a solar installer in my area.
- I want an installer to replace and expand my older solar system with 12 to 16 panels, a 10 plus kWh battery, and a larger inverter.
Where they ask
Communities where requests showed up in our scan, and what their posted rules allow. Rules change, so read the pinned post before you reply.
| community | members | requests | what the rules allow |
|---|---|---|---|
| r/solar | 204,302 | 13 | Cannot advertise, solicit business, mention affiliated services, or post affiliated links in posts or comments. |
| r/SolarPH | 31,339 | 7 | No posted rule on promotion |
| r/SolarDIY | 158,117 | 4 | Educational promotional content may be allowed with moderator approval, but advertising products or services is generally discouraged. |
| r/SolarUK | 28,601 | 3 | Approved installers may participate and mention services without hard selling, but referrals and some links require approval. |
| r/Syracuse | 65,603 | 2 | Cannot advertise, self promote, post affiliate links, or make for profit posts. |
Reddit posts from 26 October 2025 and X posts from 26 September 2026, to 26 October 2026.
Two posts, scored
How HearBuyers reads a post: the sentence that shows the need, a score from 0 to 100, and a reason. Each sample is rewritten and anonymised from a real post.
I want a solar system installed on my home and have already received quotes for a system from two installers. I need a reliable installer that can complete the project in time for me to qualify for the current tax credit.
Why: Already comparing quotes and wants to move forward soon.
I am getting ready to collect quotes for a residential rooftop solar installation. I would like recommendations from homeowners who were happy with their installer.
Why: Actively preparing to gather quotes for a solar project.
What a request worth answering looks like
- The person needs help soon or is already comparing installers.
- The post gives specifics like location, system size, roof details, or what the project is for.
- The person mentions costs, quotes, financing, or other hints about budget.
- The person asks outright for recommendations, installer suggestions, or company referrals.
How to reply without getting removed
- Answer the question first and give useful information.
- Say you're a solar company when it's relevant.
- Keep the reply about the person's situation, not a sales pitch.
- Don't post links unless the person asks for them or the community allows them.
- Read each community's rules before you comment.
A 20-minute weekly routine
- Check communities where people often ask for installer recommendations.
- Look for recent posts that show urgency, project details, or a request for recommendations.
- Reply with helpful guidance, and say you're a solar company when it fits.
- Watch for replies and keep the conversation going when people ask follow-up questions.
Solar lead generation, from public requests
Lead generation for solar companies usually means buying lists or running outbound. Public requests work the other way round: the buyer writes first. Of the 100 posts we judged, 49 were people asking for a solar installer, and the most came from r/solar. That is a short, warm list you can answer yourself, and HearBuyers reads for it every day. For outbound and other channels, see lead generation for solar companies. How these numbers compare with other niches is in where B2B buyers ask for help.
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