A&R Solar

09/01/2026

Advantis Credit Union had deep Oregon roots and a long history of putting money, time and volunteer hours back into local communities.

Its Oregon City headquarters carried those values right into the building — including 262 kW of solar overhead.

Pretty great customer. Pretty great roof.

08/31/2026

Solar doesn’t have to mean writing one giant check.

Depending on where you live, you may have several ways to pay:

☀️ Financing — WA + OR
Potentially little or $0 down. You own the system and pay over time.

☀️ Prepaid lease — WA only
Pay about 30% less upfront than a comparable cash purchase, with no monthly solar payment.

☀️ Solar lease — OR only
Little or potentially $0 down, with a monthly payment and no annual escalator.

☀️ Cash — WA + OR
Pay once, own your system from day one and avoid financing costs.

The lowest upfront cost isn’t always the lowest total cost. That’s why we’ll show you the actual numbers — upfront cost, monthly payments, ownership and what you’ll pay over time.

No mystery math.

Contact us to see which solar payment options are available for your home.

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Residential solar and battery installations in Seattle & Portland with custom designs, strong guarantees, and long‑term savings for Northwest homeowners.

08/27/2026

Another rate increase? Your roof has other plans. Solar can help you rely less on the utility — and give the neighbors something to talk about.

https://www.a-rsolar.com/residential/

08/17/2026

Get ready for storms with solar+battery backup. Cash, financing, or lease available in both Washington and Oregon. Limited spots available for 2026.

https://www.a-rsolar.com/residential/battery-backup/

08/12/2026

Custom furniture. Food carts. And now, a whole lot of solar. ☀️🪵🌮

Meet Earthbound Industries, Theo and Bren’s bespoke woodworking shop in Portland’s Alberta Arts District.

Their property also hosts a food cart pod — and yes, the food carts are running on solar too.

Since the system came online this spring, it has generated more than 27,800 kWh of solar energy. That’s roughly as much electricity as 7 average Oregon homes would use during the same stretch of time.

Not bad for a few months of Portland sunshine. ☀️

Local craftsmanship. Local food. Local energy.

Welcome to the A&R Solar family, Earthbound!

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https://www.earthboundindustries.com/

08/06/2026

☁️ Smoky skies making your solar production dip? That doesn’t necessarily mean your system has a problem.

A few smoky days are normal and rarely make a meaningful dent in long-term production. Your panels can still generate electricity from diffuse light, even when the sun is hard to see—but dense smoke may temporarily reduce how much they produce.

What deserves a second look? Production that stays low after the smoke clears, or numbers that are far below what your system produced at the same time last year.

That’s when it’s worth checking your monitoring app or giving us a call.

Learn more:

Learn how summer storms and wildfire smoke affect solar production in the Pacific Northwest, what short-term dips are normal, and when to check for damage.

08/03/2026

Best office view in the Pacific Northwest?
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07/30/2026

Nineteen years of installs. Turns out some of them are art.
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07/29/2026

No natural gas. No propane. No gas cans.

Just quiet, automatic backup power.

These Franklin Whole Home Batteries take over in seconds, so life can keep moving even when the grid doesn't.

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Keep the lights on through the Northwest power outages, use more of your generated solar energy at night, and get your home ready for full electrification

07/29/2026

Not all solar installations are created equal.

This roof mount was sealed with a material that isn't designed for TPO roofing. It may look perfectly fine today, but incompatible sealants can break down over time, increasing the risk of leaks.

The panels are the most visible part of a solar system. The details underneath are what determine how well that system holds up over the next 25+ years.

That's why we never cut corners on materials or installation methods.

Thinking about solar? We'd be happy to answer your questions. https://a-rsolar.com