About Solar Montana
Solar Montana: Experience Matters
Installing solar is a long term investment. You want a contractor who is going to be around to answer questions, and service the product they install if necessary. We have been installing solar since 2005, the longest in the Helena area . Solar Montana is here for the long haul with a proven track record of success. We’ve seen a lot of changes in this fast growing industry since then, and we make a point to stay up to date on the best available technology for our customers.
Isbell next to Helena High School solar array
Performance Monitoring
Investing in solar is a lot about comparing how much it costs, with how much money you will save. Our state of the art modelling tools help us design a solar array specific to your site and energy needs. And lifetime system performance monitoring lets you see what you solar array is doing once it’s installed
Working together to meet YOUR goals
People are interested in solar power for many good reasons. Utility bill savings, ecological footprint, or energy independence. Whatever your goals with solar energy may be, we are here to help you with the best information, products, and quality installation.
Jack Isbell
Solar Montana was established in the spring of 2005 by Jackson Isbell, the owner/operator. Since then, Solar Montana has installed and serviced over 500 alternative energy systems in Helena and the surrounding area. We pride ourselves in providing a thorough and intimate installation service for every system we install.
Jackson Isbell’s Qualifications:
- SEI International PV Design & Installation Training
- NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (since 2008)
- OSCHA Trained
- Former Board Member of the Montana Renewable Energy Association
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Information Systems from the University of Montana.
Kyle Perkins
Kyle’s interest in renewable energy started with building a cabin just outside of Helena that is completely off the grid with solar power and rainwater harvesting. Before coming to Solar Montana, his work experience involved carpentry, construction management, and house design. He started working with Solar Montana in 2011, and has designed and installed hundreds of solar arrays. In 2016, he build a fully solar powered house where he now lives full time. Outside of work his interests include rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and architecture.
Mark Whitman
Mark Whitman joined us part time in 2015. He has a 20 year background in sustainable building and landscape design/construction and has been doing residential and commercial PV solar projects since 2005 ranging in size from 1.5kW to 100 kW systems. He and his family moved to Helena in 2013 after spending 10 years living off grid in a yurt in the Colorado mountains. When not working you can find him outside with his family hiking, backpacking, skiing or biking.