Giving Back

Sunbridge Solar: Pioneering a responsible business model with a commitment to living wages, employee growth, and annual humanitarian projects in solar energy

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    Our Vision of Success​

    At Sunbridge, our vision of a successful business includes more than just our profit margin. That means paying our employees a living wage, providing health and financial benefits, and creating a healthy work environment that fosters creativity and personal growth.

    One Project Each Year​

    We go further than just looking out for ourselves and our customers. We also believe that sharing our success includes those among us that don’t have the same advantages we do. In that spirit, that is why each year we seek out critical-need humanitarian projects that we can support.

    Our support may sometimes be financial, but it is often created in nature and can take many forms, from free solar energy education for public school children, to “boots on the ground” work on solar aid projects abroad.

    How We Give Back

    Having an impact that goes beyond a successful solar installation is important to us. Each year we take a portion of our gross sales and use it fund or work on international or local projects that make life better for those in need. This is our way of paying it forward.

    Colombia

    Sunbridge Helps Electrify Rural Off-Grid Schools

    Sunbridge Solar partners with Light for Education and Portland Pearl Rotary Club to electrify another off-grid school in La Guajira, Colombia.

    La Guajira hone home being powered at night with battery energy

    Colombia

    Colombia + Amazon Humanitarian Project

    Sunbridge Solar traveled to Colombia and to the Amazon and worked on two humanitarian solar projects alongside our Colombian partners Sunbridge Colombia.

    A group of happy people smiling

    USA

    International Solar Education Exchange

    We sponsored our friend and now business partner Jeevan Baidya to come to visit us here in Portland from his home in Nepal to exchange knowledge.

    International solar exchange

    Nepal

    Water Pumping Station In Gorka, Nepal

    Gorka was hit particularly hard by the earthquake in 2014. Helping our partners at Sunbridge Solar Nepal together we built 3 x 25 kW solar water pumping stations.

    off grid water pumping station in Nepal

    Nepal

    Solar Powered Bayalpata Hospital, Nepal

    We teamed up with the Portland Pearl Rotary to bring solar power and battery backup to an off-grid hospital located in the Achham District of Far Western Nepal.

    Solar powered rural hospital in nepal

    Nepal

    Rural Nepal Water Pumping Project

    We participated in empowering two communities in rural Nepal through the power of the sun.

    Rural Nepal Water Pumping Project

    What Makes Us Unique?

    Since 2010, hundreds of homeowners and business owners have trusted us to be the go-to solar Pacific Northwest solar company providing them with the resources and knowledge they need in order to achieve their sustainable and financial goals.

    Lura Kidner-Miesen
    Lura Kidner-Miesen
    2024-01-31
    I highly recommend Sunbridge Solar. I was very happy with their product, customer service, installation team, and support.
    Karen Driscoll
    Karen Driscoll
    2023-11-10
    I highly recommend Sunbridge Solar. We received 3 bids. The reason we chose Sunbridge is 1. The reasonable price. 2. Local company. 3. No sales pressure and great product knowledge. Jim our salesperson and Haley our product manager guided us through the process and kept us informed every step of the way. If we had questions, they got back to us within 24 hours. Matt and the rest of the install team were hard working, efficient, friendly, and great communicators. Sunbridge Solar takes care of all the permitting. They coordinate with the utility company (and the cost of the new meter is included in the contract). No hidden costs! We have hired many contractors for a variety of home improvements over the years. None have measured up to the quality of work and customer service we received from Sunbridge Solar.
    Michael Hubbard
    Michael Hubbard
    2023-09-28
    We could not be happier with Sunbridge Solar and their excellent sales, planning and installation staff. When we had some early communication issues, Jordan, Justin and Sean addressed and resolved them. The installation was a lot of work, partly due to our topography; but Garret and team addressed it with zeal and friendliness, explaining all the was occurring and ready to answer any questions. We likely cannot say enough in a sincere recommendation; but assure you of first-rate service.
    Calvin Mattson
    Calvin Mattson
    2023-09-26
    Sunbridge was one of three solar companies we interviewed before settling on Sunbridge. If you are in the process of interviewing, be aware that Sunbridge uses top shelf components. The award winning panels and Enphase microconverters are noticeable superior. This is our second house that we've installed solar. These panels are superior even for generation on cloudy days. Be sure and ask for Rachel as she was much more dialed into the industry than the other companies we interviewed.
    Trevor Taggart
    Trevor Taggart
    2023-08-31
    We had been looking to go Solar for the past 9 years but the costs did not add up enough to take the plunge. A friend of ours recommended Sunbridge Solar so we decided it was time to give it another look. Rachel answered the call and showed up shortly after to start the process. Between collecting power bills, planning the system, and coordinating with all applicable parties communication was great every step of the way. The installers came out and finished within 2-days and over the course of the next 10 days final inspection and installation of our bi-direction meter by the power company. We are extremely happy with the results and with an environmental conscience glad to know we are reducing our dependence on "the grid". Finally once all had been up and running Rachel came back to do a walk-through of the entire system and help streamline our use of the 'Enlighten' app to ensure we were set up correctly to also receive automatic alerts 'if' the system runs into any issues. Thanks again for such a great experience!!
    Gregg R
    Gregg R
    2023-08-29
    The entire process of getting solar on our house with SUNBRIDGE was professional and efficient. Our point of contact, Justin, was super responsive to probably too many questions and texts that I sent. The install team, led by Matt, inspired confidence with their communication and expertise. Matt installed our car charger too and had really helpful input as to placement which we are really appreciative of and happy with. Haley as the overall coordinator was also excellent, professional, and kind. If you are considering Solar you can do no better than going with SUNBRIDGE.
    harry warren
    harry warren
    2023-08-15
    My first experience with Sunbridge Solar and SEAN was great! They were super quick to answer my questions and really friendly. SEAN was really knowledgeable and explained things in a simple way that made everything easy to understand. I love my new solar setup and would definitely tell anyone thinking about solar to check out Sunbridge Solar and SEAN!
    Mark Johansen
    Mark Johansen
    2023-07-27
    Sunbridge Solar did an excellent job installing my 26 panel 10.66Kw system on our home in SE portland. I obtained quotes from 4 different companies including Tesla. In the end Sunbridge was the best value and they had the most sensible plan for my roof. Everyone I worked with from my point man Justin, design&measurements Doug, coordinator Haley, electricians Matt & Matt, and the entire install crew, were all very helpful, professional, courteous. As of today my system has been active and producing electricity for 2 months now and I love it. I would absolutely do business with Sunbridge again and recommend them to anyone needing Solar. Thanks for the rooftop system Sunbridge!
    Vance Berry
    Vance Berry
    2023-07-20
    Sean was incredibly helpful. He was generous with his time, making us comfortable with how the system worked, and is obviously passionate about this work. Thanks, Sean, for going above and beyond!
    Steve Skinner
    Steve Skinner
    2023-07-12
    All staff - sales, installers and office were very professional, friendly, and helpful. We are extremely happy with final product and would recommend Sunbridge Solar to everyone.
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