Subreddit rules check
r/solar
Can you promote here?
Promotion is allowed only with moderator permission (or inside designated threads). A short, honest modmail before posting costs two minutes and functions as a safe-conduct pass; skipping it is the most common avoidable removal.
From the rules · Use the stickied rules/wiki and route any buy/sell/service posts to r/SolarClassifieds; when in doubt ask moderators.
Links
The rules clearly allow links. A plain-text mention still often outperforms a URL from a young account.
What this community rewards
Dominant post formats: question, discussion, showcase
Headline: short, factual (e.g., “3.2 kW rooftop install — Portland, OR — specs & performance”). Write in first person for projects or questions; stick to third/neutral tone for commentary. Typical length: concise posts with photos and system specs (200–800 words) or short questions with clear data. Tone: technical, evidence-based, helpful. Upvotes go to troubleshooting, data, detailed installs, and clear analysis; low-effort posts, overt sales pitches, or unsupported claims get removed.
Arriving in the local format matters: cross-posting the same text everywhere reads as tourist instantly. The wider method is in the Reddit playbook.
Classified mechanically from the community's published rules and recent top posts, last checked July 2026. Rules change and moderators have the final say: verify at r/solar's rules page before posting anything that matters.
Thread Otter checks this before every send
These profiles power the product: promo-banned communities never receive a promotional draft, drafts arrive in the local format, and a fact-check gate plus human pacing protect the account doing the talking.