Semper Solaris

Company Overview

At Semper Solaris, we hold the belief that Americans deserve the liberty of energy autonomy and the assurance of backup security. Combining solar energy with battery storage provides you with just that.

Founded in 2012 by Kelly Shawhan and John Almond, Semper Solaris specializes in residential solar power installations. Our company supplies the best solar panels on the market and is proud to be Veteran-owned and local. Semper Fi! We are honored to be recognized as a premier provider of solar, battery storage, and roofing services for an expanding customer base. With numerous awards to our name, an A rating from the Better Business Bureau, and a strong reliance on referrals from happy customers, our results are evident. Our success is undeniable!

Kelly Shawhan, a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps, has over 20 years of contracting experience. He graduated cum laude from Miami University of Ohio, often called ""the Yale of the Midwest,"" on a full military scholarship. As a first alternate for the Olmsted scholarship, which is the military's equivalent of the Rhodes scholarship, he served in various roles globally. Among a select group of Marines, he was chosen to serve as an instructor at the Army Artillery School in Ft. Sill, OK. After his military career, he dedicated the last twenty years to construction, most recently as an energy specialist in the solar sector.

For 20 years, John Almond has been a key player in the business world, with more than ten years of specialization in construction. He shifted his focus to renewable energy, recognizing it as the future and a fitting application of his skills.