Number 343 September 19th, 2025 St. Louis
The Smith Solar Advantage
Tavares Smith’s Dedication to a Brighter, Cleaner Future
Courtesy of smithsolaradvantage.com
In the heart of Illinois, where the flatlands meet the sky, a quiet revolution is taking place on rooftops across the state. Tavares Smith, founder of Smith Solar Advantage, is transforming the way families think about energy and what’s possible when passion meets purpose.
For the past three years, Tavares has navigated the challenging solar industry with a simple yet powerful mission: to serve customers with integrity, offer hands-on guidance every step of the way, and bring lasting value to people’s lives.
“Anytime you can give someone an end date for a bill that they would have had to pay for the rest of their lives, you’re helping them.” — Tavares Smith
Smith Solar Advantage specializes in helping individuals achieve true energy independence. Smith’s company offers comprehensive services to make the transition to solar energy simple and stress-free. The company designs custom residential solar systems tailored to meet your home and energy needs. With flexible financing options available, you can begin your solar journey with little or no upfront costs. His team will manage all roofing and electrical upgrades, ensuring everything is up-to-date and ready for installation. Additionally, they provide battery storage solutions from trusted brands like Tesla and Franklin, helping the customer secure a reliable energy supply.
Smith’s company holds licenses to operate in more than 30 states and is experiencing rapid growth, with no plans to slow down. He is currently working on expanding into commercial projects and launching community initiatives to help even more people.
There is a reason that all this matters. As federal incentives shift and energy costs continue to rise, companies like Smith Solar Advantage are on the front lines of helping families save money and gain independence. By focusing on exceptional customer care and values-driven growth, Tavares is proving that renewable energy can be both profitable and purposeful.
His journey is a testament to resilience, having built the company after leaving a decade-long career in finance. As he says, “If you keep going, you can make it. And I think I’m an example of that.”
Ready to make the switch?
Learn more about how Smith Solar Advantage can help you save money, add value to your home, and join the clean energy movement.
Visit his website or schedule a free consultation:
smithsolaradvantage.com
Call him today to get started:
(217) 722-0869
Courtesy of smithsolaradvantage.com
Let’s support entrepreneurs like Tavares Smith who are building a brighter, cleaner future for all of us, one solar panel at a time.
Check out an article here in the QLM Business News for further reading.
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