About MW Solar Solutions
Midwest Solar Solutions is a locally owned small business based in Shiloh, Illinois, just south of O’Fallon. Our team specializes in all phases of the solar process — including design, installation, handling permits and maintenance — as your full turn-key, one-stop shop.
You’ll work exclusively with our friendly staff during installation and any required servicing post-install throughout the duration of your solar array. You won’t have to worry about the headache of dealing with multiple contractors from different companies.
And with our deep Illinois roots and commitment to local communities for the long haul, you won’t be left hung out to dry if local and federal solar incentives evaporate down the line.
Midwest Solar was founded in 2017 by Joe Bowler and Jim Lloyd, who were born and raised in southern Illinois and raise their families here. The duo — with backgrounds in the electrical industry — developed MWSS with the intention of building a customer-centric business that simplifies the solar process. Joe and Jim have since added members to the terrific staff that prides itself on hard work, humility and honesty.
Midwest Solar’s installation and service team has completed residential work in such Illinois communities as:
- Alton
- Belleville
- Carbondale
- Carlinville
- Centralia
- Chatham
- Collinsville
- Edwardsville
- Effingham
- Fairview Heights
- Glen Carbon
- Godfrey
- Granite City
- Harrisburg
- Herrin
- Marion
- Madison
- Mt. Vernon
- O’Fallon
- Springfield
- Taylorville
- Vandalia
- West Frankfort
In addition to working with Illinois homeowners, Midwest Solar Solutions is willing to travel across the river to Missouri.
We also design, build and service solar systems for commercial properties.
If you’re unsure whether MWSS services your area, please get in touch with us and we’re happy to have a conversation with you about our coverage area.
We believe in educating our customers to empower them to make a decision on their timeline. We take the time to answer all your questions, show you graphs and data points as to why solar energy is a wise investment for your home. Our quotes are completely free, and we won’t use a pushy sales tactic to force you into making a decision.
As one of our five-star Google reviewers says:
“To say Midwest Solar Solutions has an amazing group of people working for them is a severe understatement. Start to finish, professional through and through. Cory literally listened to and answered my questions over the span of 2.5 years. I was a complete skeptic, but his knowledge won me over. I never once felt pressured with a sales tactic. Everything simply felt like an education.”
— Justin G.
Meet Our Team
Joe Bowler
Owner And President
- O’Fallon, IL
- Granite City High School
- Wife, 2 Kids, Dog and Cat
- Hockey, Dirt bikes, Family time
- Started the company
- 12 kW home solar array
Jim Lloyd
Operations Manager
- Baldwin, IL
- Sparta High School
- Wife, daughter, son, dogs and cats
- Likes Trail Riding and Drag Racing
- Has been on the team for 7+ years
- 13.6 kW home solar array
Cory Johnson
Project Developer
- Godfrey, IL
- Edwardsville High School
- Family: Girlfriend, Dog
- Hobbies: Hockey, Golf
- Has been on the team for 4+ years
- 8.8 kW home solar array
Amanda Buchholz
Office Administrator
- Columbia, IL
- Red Bud High School
- Husband, 2 daughters and 1 stepson
- 2 cats: Louie and Maze
- Likes camping; time with family
- Has been on the team for 6+ months
Joe Henderson
iNCENTIVE cOORDINATOR
- Granite City, IL
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- 4 Cats
- Loves NASCAR
- Has been on the team for 1+ years
Zach Webb
Installation Technician
- Belleville, IL
- Civic Memorial High School
- Wife and stepdaughter
- Likes photography and skateboarding
- Has been on the team for 2+ years
Patrick McGarry
Service Manager
- Belleville, IL
- Triad High School
- Wife and 2 kids
- He loves swimming and fixing things in his garage
- Has been on the team for 2+ years
- 12 kW home solar array
Matt Murray
Installation Technician
- Shiloh, IL
- Chester High School
- Loves trail riding and building Lego sets
- Has been on the team for 2+ years
- 7.2 kW Home solar array
Chris Cassista
Installation Technician
- Trenton, IL
- Wesclin Sr High School
- Likes playing guitar, bowling, and golf
- Has been on the team for 1+ year
Gary Porter
Installation Technician
- Highland, IL
- St. Charles Public High School
- Yorkie named Sunny
- Loves playing basketball
- Has been on the team for 1+ year
Our high-end software enables us to create annual irradiance and shade reports of your home’s property. This allows our expert team to analyze where to best install solar on your property for maximum sun exposure and productivity. And through these reports if we determine solar is not a smart long-term addition for your home, we’re going to tell you that. We don’t want you wasting money on a product that isn’t going to give you a quality return on investment.
For Illinois residents and commercial property owners in the market for roof-mount, ground-mount or backup solar systems, we hope you consider your local team at Midwest Solar Solutions.
Get in touch with us and we’ll work hard to earn your business with transparency and a custom solution that fits your needs and saves you money.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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