The NJ Solar Expert
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I spent 9 years inside the solar industry—then walked away from an $80K salary to do this right. No call centers. No subcontractors. No upsell pressure. Just honest engineering and your actual savings.

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21 NJ Counties ACE, PSE&G, JCP&L specialist
NJ Licensed & Insured In-house labor only
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$0 Down NJ SuSI program eligible
9 YearsSolar IndustryDoor-to-door → founder
100%In-House CrewsSame team, every job
0SubcontractorsQuality control, always
$0Upfront CostZero down, day one
The Real Story

How a Door-to-Door Rep Became Your NJ Solar Advocate

This isn’t corporate mythology. It’s what actually happened — and why I can’t do this any other way.

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2015 — The Door-to-Door Years

I was good at closing deals. Too good.

I made $80K/year selling solar across NJ. I had a quota, a script, and a commission structure that rewarded speed over accuracy. I was told to close fast, handle objections, and move to the next house. I was really good at it. But every time I closed a bad deal, I felt it.

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2019 — The Wake-Up

I started seeing what the big companies were actually doing.

High-pressure closings. Fine print homeowners never read. Designs that didn’t match NJ’s net metering structure or the client’s actual roof. Subcontractors cutting corners to hit margins. Homeowners locked into 25-year deals that weren’t right for them. I watched one family get sold 8.5 kW when they needed 6 kW — just to hit the sales goal. I did the same thing. I hated it.

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2022 — The Decision

I walked away from the paycheck.

I couldn’t keep doing it. I told my company I was done. Lost the $80K salary, the commission structure, the title. My wife thought I was insane. But I couldn’t sleep at night anymore. So I started from zero — no leads, no brand, no capital. Just me and a commitment: I’ll only build what I’d want for my own family’s roof.

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2024 → Now

Solar by Omar: Education first, sales second.

Every consultation starts the same way: I tell you the honest answer, even if it’s “solar isn’t right for you yet.” I engineer designs around your actual usage and NJ’s net metering, not to max commission. I pull permits myself. I oversee every install. I’m the person you call. And I sleep fine.

Omar Jackson — Founder, Solar by Omar
Omar Jackson Founder & Lead Engineer
Why You Should Trust Me

I know NJ solar like your neighbor does.

When you call Solar by Omar, you get me—not a call center, not a rotating cast of consultants. I’ve lived in New Jersey my whole life. I know Atlantic City Electric’s rate structure the way most people know their own address. I know why PSEG’s net metering works different than ACE’s. I know which neighborhoods have shade issues, which face west and bleed energy.

I’ve been inside the machine. I saw how national companies operate—and I built the opposite. Every install gets my crew, my oversight, and my warranty. No subcontractors. No cutting corners to hit margins. Just a person who cares enough to walk away from $80K to do this the right way.

That’s not marketing. That’s my actual story.

NJ Licensed & Insured
ACE/PSE&G/JCP&L Expert
NJ SuSI Specialist
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What Honest Solar Looks Like

These aren’t buzzwords. They’re why your neighbors refer us.

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We’ll Tell You If It’s Bad

If your roof, usage, or utility makes solar a poor fit, we say so upfront. No commission is worth a family’s regret.

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Same Crew, Every Time

No subcontractors. The team that designs your system is the team that installs it. Quality on every job, always.

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No Fine Print Trap

We walk through every agreement line by line. You know exactly what you’re signing before pen touches paper.

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NJ-Engineered Design

Not a national template. Designs built for Jersey weather, Atlantic City Electric’s rates, and your roof’s actual needs.

What Your Neighbors Say

Unfiltered, from Google.

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“Solar by Omar installed panels at my home in Egg Harbor. The team was quick, professional, and kept everything clean. I love the savings on my energy bills. Definitely recommend!”

Jane Nyaga
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“Made going solar stress-free. Omar explained every step clearly—installation done in one day. Our PSE&G bill dropped significantly. Best investment we’ve made.”

Joash Onchari
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“Amazing experience. Zero upfront cost, replaced my old roof, and I’m saving a ton on Atlantic City Electric. I’m so glad I went with Omar instead of those big national companies.”

Vic
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Solar by Omar is fully licensed and insured in New Jersey, serving all 21 counties. I adhere to NABCEP standards and pull every permit myself. No shortcuts.

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