About Us

At SouthFace Solar & Electric, we’re more than just a solar company. We’re your energy partner for life. We design, install, and maintain residential and commercial solar energy systems that are built to put money in your pocket and provide clean, guilt-free energy for decades. 

Our mission is simple: we bring more power to you with high-quality, custom-designed solar systems that give you freedom from expensive utility bills and rising energy costs. Rooftop, ground mounts, grid-tied, off-grid, battery storage, and generators—we do it all, and we do it all well.

SouthFace Solar & Electric was founded in 2008 by Arizona native Corey Garrison. 

Corey didn’t start out wanting to sell solar. He began his career training as an electrician and earned the title of Craftsman while serving in the United States Air Force. 

In the Air Force, Corey was responsible for troubleshooting and repairing problems on aircraft, primarily the F-16 Fighting Falcon. He quickly learned that, when lives and equipment depend on you, “good enough” is never good enough. 

As Cory puts it, “When you have a pilot’s life in your hands, not to mention several million dollars of our nation’s military hardware, there’s simply no room for error!” 

After ten years in the Air Force, Corey founded SouthFace Solar Electric, bringing “aeronautical quality” to solar power installations in Arizona. 

Today, the same dedication to excellence and precise electrical expertise Corey developed while serving fuels every solar installation we complete. His focus on quality workmanship and long-term reliability continues to shape every system we design and install.

When you choose SouthFace, you’re not just choosing a solar installer. You’re choosing: 

• Local expertise. Arizona’s climate presents unique challenges, and we know them better than anyone. We live here, work here, and design solar energy systems that thrive in the desert. 
• No subcontractors. From consultation to installation, we handle every step of your solar installation in-house, so quality never slips. 
• Solar customized to you. We don’t do cookie-cutter systems. We tailor everything, down to the racking paint color, to optimize performance and blend into your roof.  
• Industry-leading warranties. Your solar panels are protected for decades with a 25-year warranty.  
• Lifetime monitoring. Your system comes with 24/7 lifetime monitoring, and we’re always available for maintenance help.

Corey has always been drawn towards electronics. As a child, he would take apart everything from the family phone to dad’s alarm clock, just to see how they worked. This is quite common, but what isn’t is the fact that he could put them all back together in working order. 

His childhood curiosity led to a lifelong passion for electrical work. He became a Craftsman Electrician while serving in the United States Air Force, where he honed his skills troubleshooting and repairing military aircraft. 

After serving in the Air Force for a decade, Corey decided it was time to serve in a different way. He founded SouthFace Solar & Electric in 2008 to help Arizona families take control of their energy costs and cut their reliance on fossil fuels. 

With a background in physics and experience managing high-end computer networks, Aaron brings both technical expertise and a passion for problem-solving to SouthFace Solar. His interest in clean energy and his drive to help people improve their lives through technology made solar a natural fit.

At SouthFace Solar & Electric, Aaron focuses on helping homeowners understand how solar works, what it can do for them, and designing customized solutions that fit their needs. His favorite part of the job? Being part of a team that’s committed to doing right by every customer.