Owner & CEO · Daniel Island, SC
Steve Morse
Steve Morse runs Sunburst Solar Solutions on one standard: every customer deserves honesty, transparency, and exceptional service, from the first conversation through to the final inspection.
Background
About Steve
With decades of experience in leadership, customer relations, and project management, Steve strengthens our team with a belief that every customer deserves honesty, transparency, and exceptional service.
Known for his calm, solutions-focused approach, he works closely with homeowners throughout the solar process to ensure projects move smoothly from consultation to installation. His commitment to clear communication and customer satisfaction helps create a stress-free experience for every family we serve.
Throughout his career, Steve has built a reputation for integrity, reliability, and putting people first. Whether answering questions, coordinating project details, or helping customers understand their solar options, he is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service.
“A solar project is a 25-year relationship, not a transaction. We answer the phone the same way in year six as we did in week one.”
— Steve Morse, Owner & CEO
Steve is one of two owners of Sunburst Solar Solutions, alongside Drew Taylor, Owner & Sales Director. Read more about the company on our about page or see where we work.
Areas of expertise
What Steve does at Sunburst
- Business Leadership & Operations
- Project Management & Scheduling
- Customer Relations & Communication
- Installation Coordination
- Permitting & Utility Coordination
- Service & Long-Term Support
Editorial role
What Steve writes, and what he checks
Every guide and location page on this site is written by one owner and reviewed by the other before it publishes. Nothing here is written by a content agency, and nothing publishes without a second name on it.
Writes about
- How installation, permitting and interconnection actually sequence
- Battery storage sizing, architecture and backup behaviour
- Standby generators, and when a battery is the better answer
- Commercial solar feasibility and construction
- Roof condition, mounting and solar-roofing sequencing
- Service, repair and warranty work, including systems we did not install
Reviews before publication
- Cost and incentive pages, checked against what we actually price and file
- Buying guides, checked against how permits and utility queues really run
- Every page, checked for equipment and code claims we can stand behind
South Carolina location pages
City pages Steve writes
Each of these page sets covers every South Carolina city we serve, with the rates, permit facts and utility terms checked per city and dated on the page.
The archive
46 guides written by Steve
Written from the permit, utility and commissioning work we do on real South Carolina projects, then checked by Drew Taylor against the current public rules.
Commercial Solar 15
- Commercial Battery Storage Cost and Quote Scope 23 min
- Commercial Rooftop vs Ground-Mount vs Solar Carport in South Carolina 19 min
- Commercial Solar Commissioning and Closeout Checklist 20 min
- Commercial Solar Cost in South Carolina 17 min
- Commercial Solar Feasibility Study: What to Verify Before Bidding 23 min
- Commercial Solar Financing Options in South Carolina 29 min
- Commercial Solar Interconnection in SC: Before Permission to Operate 19 min
- Commercial Solar on Metal and Low-Slope Roofs 22 min
- Commercial Solar Proposal Checklist for South Carolina 21 min
- Commercial Solar-Only vs Solar-Plus-Storage: Which Scope Should You Quote? 19 min
- How Demand Charges Change a Commercial Solar Decision 19 min
- How to Evaluate Commercial Solar ROI in South Carolina 30 min
- Multi-Meter and Multi-Site Commercial Solar: Map the Right Accounts First 20 min
- Solar on a Leased Commercial Building: Owner, Tenant and Site Control 19 min
- What Utility Data a Commercial Solar Assessment Needs 20 min
Battery Storage 9
- AC-Coupled vs DC-Coupled Solar Batteries 28 min
- Can You Add a Battery to Existing Solar in South Carolina? 16 min
- Can You Install a Home Battery Without Solar? 22 min
- How to Compare Home Battery Quotes in South Carolina 26 min
- Install Solar and Battery Together or Add Storage Later? 23 min
- The Home Battery Installation Process in South Carolina 22 min
- What Size Solar Battery Do I Need? A South Carolina Guide 22 min
- Where Can a Home Battery Be Installed in South Carolina? 23 min
- Whole-Home vs Partial-Home Battery Backup 24 min
Backup Generators 7
- Automatic Transfer Switch & Load Management Options for Standby Generators 20 min
- Home Generator Installation Cost in South Carolina 25 min
- Natural Gas vs Propane Standby Generators for South Carolina Homes 22 min
- Standby Generator Installation in South Carolina: Steps & Responsibilities 21 min
- Standby vs Portable Generator for South Carolina Homes 29 min
- What Size Standby Generator Does Your Home Need? 23 min
- Where Can a Standby Generator Be Installed on Your Property? 23 min
How-To Guide 5
- Backup Generator Installation in Hilton Head Island, SC 15 min
- EV Charger Installation in Myrtle Beach: What to Know 13 min
- HOA Solar Approval in Columbia, SC: How It Works 12 min
- How to Size a Home Battery Storage System Correctly 11 min
- Santee Cooper Solar Interconnection: What SC Owners Need 9 min
Home & Roof 4
Service & Repair 3
Comparison 2
Case Study 1
Second pair of eyes
52 guides reviewed by Steve
These are written by Drew Taylor and checked by Steve before publication.
- Buying a South Carolina Home With Solar Panels
- Commercial Solar Installation in Charleston, SC: A Guide
- Do Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?
- Do You Need an Electrical Panel or Service Upgrade for Solar?
- Does Your Roof Need Replacing Before Solar Panels?
- EV Home Charger Cost in 2026: What Affects Price?
- Federal Solar Tax Credit in 2026: SC Guide
- Front-Roof vs Rear-Roof Solar: Production Appearance and HOA Trade-Offs
- Home Battery Storage Cost in 2026: What Affects Price?
- How Long Does Solar Permitting Approval Take?
- How Many Solar Panels Do You Need in South Carolina?
- How Many Solar Panels Do You Need to Charge an EV?
- How Much Does Solar Panel Installation Cost in 2026?
- How Net Metering Works in South Carolina
- How to Audit a Solar Quote for Hurricane and High-Wind Conditions
- How to Choose a Solar Installer: 7 Red Flags to Avoid
- How to Compare Solar Hardware for Coastal South Carolina Homes
- How to Compare Solar Panel Models in a Quote
- How to Compare Solar Quotes in South Carolina
- How to Compare Solar Warranty Coverage Before You Buy
- How to Compare the Best Solar Installers in South Carolina
- How to Install Home Charging for Two EVs
- Hurricane-Ready Solar Battery Setup in Myrtle Beach
- Installing an EV Charger in a Detached Garage
- Is Solar Worth It in South Carolina in 2026?
- Is Your Roof Too Shaded for Solar? A Quote-Stage Decision Guide
- Level 2 EV Charger Installation in South Carolina
- Local vs National Solar Installers in Charleston, SC
- Microinverters vs String Inverters for a New Solar System
- Panel Upgrade or EV Load Management: Which Does Your Home Need?
- Plan Electrical Capacity for Solar Battery Storage and EV Charging
- Rooftop vs Ground-Mount Solar: Which Fits Your Property?
- Selling a South Carolina Home With Solar Panels
- Solar and EV Charger Installation in One Project
- Solar Battery vs Generator: Best Backup for Hilton Head?
- Solar Cash vs Loan in South Carolina
- Solar in a Charleston Historic District: BAR Permit and Design Readiness
- Solar Installation in Charleston, SC: What to Expect
- Solar Lease Escalator: How It Changes Total Cost
- Solar Loan Dealer Fees Explained for Buyers
- Solar Loan vs Lease in South Carolina
- Solar Monitoring in Charleston, SC: How It Works
- Solar on a South Carolina Electric Cooperative Account
- Solar Panels and Homeowners Insurance in South Carolina
- Solar Payback Period in South Carolina: Audit Your Quote
- Solar Tax Credits & Incentives in 2026: What Qualifies?
- Solar-Ready Roof Replacement in Charleston, SC: A Guide
- Solar, Roofing & Battery: Do You Need Multiple Contractors?
- What a Solar Site Survey Should Check Before Your Final Quote
- What Determines a Monthly Solar Payment?
- What to Ask Before Signing a Solar Contract
- Zero-Down Solar in South Carolina: What It Costs
Free, no-pressure assessment
Talk to Steve about your home
Book a free assessment and you’ll speak with one of the owners, not a call centre. Honest numbers for your roof, your utility and your bill.
Mon–Sat, 10am–6:30pm ET · We typically follow up within the hour.