Haleakala Solar Opens Oahu Showroom

Come see our NEW location at 2700 S. King street. Honolulu, HI. Our Oahu location opened in the fall of 2011 and it is easy to see why we are already a destination for anyone looking into solar. The Oahu branch joins our Maui Mall storefront to provide our customers the best that solar has to offer.

Since 1977, Haleakala Solar has single-handedly designed and installed more than 7000 solar hot water and solar electric systems. These systems conserve over 60,000 barrels of oil per year, saving their customers over $5,000,000 per year, and prevent thousands of tons of pollutants from entering the atmosphere. 

Jim Whitcomb, Founder and President, explains, “We want to help people understand this incredible technology, of harnessing the sun’s power, and the immediate cost-savings. With the current tax incentives, the government understands that solar is good for the economy, the environment, and Hawaii’s businesses and families.” The Maui Mall location also provides a first-hand look at solar panels, hundreds of examples of solar hot water and solar electric (photovoltaic) systems, information on the federal and state tax incentives, and financing options.

COO Rob Hilbun explains that they have been designing systems since the late 70s, when it wasn’t trendy or politically correct, but simply the right thing to do to save customers money and take care of the environment. From off-grid projects in Hana to Wailea estates, from commercial office parks to hotels, Haleakala Solar has been featured in industry standard books and is one of the longest running solar installers in the country. Haleakala Solar even used to manufacture their own hot water solar panels, which have now lasted more than 25 years.

We are now at a critical time. The rising cost of electricity and devastating oil spill in the Gulf Coast highlight our acute need to switch to safe and benign energy sources. With ample sun, Hawaii is uniquely positioned to take advantage of solar power.