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    The owner Ken is a great guy and very good with communication. We are very happy with how everything turned out!

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    Loved the service, very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks to Ken and Renee for helping me understand the process

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    AWS Solar

    (55 reviews)

    Sun Valley

    The 4th year production shows improvement over the 3rd year as I kept the panels clean. However,…read moreit's still about 4.8% below the minimum guaranteed production (accounting 0.25% maximum annual panel degradation). It's 4 year in a row now the system failed to produce the minimum guaranteed production. AWS Solar chose to compensate for the shortfall again; we'll see what the 5th year production looks like. I suggested replacing some of the panels with the higher power ones to solve the issue, but I guess they want to see more data.

    I hired AWS Solar to install solar panels on my home In May 2026. They completed the job a few…read moreweeks later. They did a very good jod. I am pleased. However, upon completeing the job, the project manager Tim Broughton called me, helped me log on to the Enphase app so that I could monitor the panels. After I confirmed that I was logged in, I was told that I was up and running And they were done. I was happy thinking I was now running on the sun. Wrong. So very wrong. I received my electric bill and astonished to see the electric portion was over $800.00. I called the power company and was told that the $130.00 application fee had not been paid. I notified Mr. Broughton and he immediatley saw that the bill for the application fee was paid and apologized for the error. Now the fun begins. I called the power company and asked when they would be out to install the proper meter for solar panels. I was informed that no application for a meter to be installed was on file and that I had to submit an application for interconnection. Hmm? No one mentioned anything to me about completing and application or that I had to contact the power company. I completed the PTO (Permission to Operate) form and based on the questions being asked and the information I needed to provide leads me to believe the Solar company was responsible for completing this form and sending the required fee. Ok. Lets not look to for someone to blame, lets just get the proper meter installed. I completed the PTO and submitted it. The power company came out a couple of weeks later and installed the a new meter. Onlyit was not a meter for solar panels. They installed the same new meter but it was the same meter as the meter I already had. I asked them why they didn't put on a solar meter and I was told that I needed to submit a PTO for a SOLAR METER, which is different. And by the way, they have a special person that installs solar meters and a special person to install regular meters. This seemed rather stupid to me. I ask the power comapany rep for the contact info for the solar department and he told he didn't know. I won't name the power company. LADwp. The one good thing the DWP rep did upon arriving to his office was to send an email to contact the proper department at the power company. I assumed he would have just gone about his business and let me flounder. I started on the second application which asked for job site photos. This was to me another indication that the solar installer was suppose to complete this form because Joe Citizen would not know what photos they were required. I did observe that periodically, the workers would take photos, but none were ever sent to me. Now I'm in the middle of August 2026 with fingers, legs, arms, eyes and anything else, maybe the dogs and cats, crossed hoping that this time I will get a meter. The bottom line is I would still recommend AWS SOLAR to anyone, but I'd have to caution them to make sure they get you connected and ALL fees are paid. Because I was dealing with the City of LA and being constantly sent to voice mail and waiting for call backs, this experience was horrendous.

    California Solar & Electric - Ensure uninterrupted energy during outages with our reliable solar backup power systems.

    California Solar & Electric

    (114 reviews)

    Within an hour of posting my initial review regarding a delayed referral bonus, the owner…read morepersonally reached out, apologized for the administrative oversight, and sent the $500 immediately. I really appreciate the direct accountability and quick resolution. I'm leaving my original review below for transparency, but their prompt response today restored my confidence in their management. I originally had a positive experience with California Solar Electric during my 10.12 kW solar and Powerwall 3 installation last year. Unfortunately, their post-install customer support and business ethics are nonexistent. I referred a friend who completed their installation months ago. I was explicitly promised a $500 referral bonus for this. After months of waiting, I tried following up multiple times privately to give them a chance to make it right, but I am now being completely ignored. It's a shame because I have several neighbors here in Fountain Valley who are currently shopping around for solar and battery storage. I was planning to refer them here, but I cannot recommend a company that fails to honor its own written agreements and ducks communication. Buyer beware: the installation team does good work, but do not trust a word management says about referral incentives or post-sale promises. Still waiting for my $500.

    California Solar and Electric. CS&E is simply the best. Call Mark Howe. Honest, reliable,…read moreprofessional, skilled and highly competitive. Best warranty and quality materials and labor. 949 637-9108. They are out of Santa Clarita. We are so happy and satisfied with our system and our bills have gone from $300 plus a month to less than $40 a month. Also when the power has gone out in our neighborhood the battery backup has saved the day. Stellar value, workmanship, professionalism and service plus a 25 year warranty. Highly recommended

    Sol Volta

    Sol Volta

    (6 reviews)

    Reseda

    Awesome costumer service, very professional, top notch work…read more Would recommend 100% Install went so smooth and technicians were very knowledgeable

    Loved working with Sol Volta and would choose them again in a heartbeat…read more I had received almost 20 bids, but practically every company I spoke with produced a quote by looking at my property on Google Earth, as opposed to visiting my home in-person to get a realistic idea of what we were working with. I have a flat roof and a small amount of space to work with. It's further complicated by the presence of a AC/heat pump package unit, and there are taller homes/objects around my property that cast shadows. A majority of the folks at other companies I spoke with were in sales, solely interested in selling me on more panels without taking into account city code, setback limitations, environment around my home, etc. Gabriel was the only person to show-up on site. It was a huge relief that the person who was giving me a bid was also the engineer installing the setup. He suggested tilting the panels so I could optimize the amount of solar my home generated, completely offsetting my utility bill with room to spare so I can add an EV next year. While Sol Volta was not the cheapest bid I received, my preference is to get it right the first time, even if that includes spending a bit more upfront. With Gabriel and Sol Volta, I felt like I was in good hands. I had originally planned to add a battery solution later in the future (given it adds significant cost) but I liked Gabriel and Sol Volta so much that I decided to do it now and we went with a Powerwall 3 - it's awesome. Cannot recommend these folks enough - they're professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and kept me in the loop at all times. Thank you, Sol Volta!

    Green Hill Solar - Debris left in our rain gutters.

    Green Hill Solar

    (27 reviews)

    Canoga Park

    Would Hire Again…read more [Project Scope] Removal and reinstallation of a 22-panel PV system and replacement of footers (parts that screw into the roof) as our roof was being replaced. Green Hill came as a recommendation by my roofer. Our PV system is a Sunrun lease, requiring contractor approval. Green Hill got me the necessary paperwork [Communication] Ida was project manager and was responsive over email and text. He handled communication with my roofer as well so the solar wouldn't be off the roof any longer than needed. We received photos of the work after each visit. [Workmanship] The same guys who removed the panels handled reinstallation. They kept things clean, other than a few parts and screws left on the roof after removal and prior to the reroof. After reinstall, they washed down the panels and confirmed the system was back and running. Both visits were less than a half day each. One big caveat: we've yet to have a heavy rain, so the mounts/penetrations/sealant has yet to be tested for watertightness.

    This one star review is merited and should be heeded by others considering adding solar because…read morethere are other options in Southern California where you will get essentially the same product for lower cost, less disruption, and FAR better service. Having spent $50K with Green Hill Solar, the experience was nothing less than shocking. The communication was horrific -- riddled with inaccuracies, split among 5 different "client facing" individuals who did not communicate with one another. Home visits and hard costs continued to increase well beyond what was originally communicated. No effort was made to outline expectations and we were met with surprise visit with loud drilling 6ft under the house, city requirements that escalated the costs, multiple unannounced days on site, moving start dates, inconsistent directives on payment for a massive bill (from "pay upon completion" to "pay invoices as they arrive") and much more. All of this *could* have been managable (although not worth it financially) but the truly shocking last straw was the way the "customer service" personnel spoke to me and to my wife who was working from home, largely via text. We saved all correspondence and offered them to ownership several times, but they never responded to outreach. We could make them available to anyone considering working with this provider. Bottom line -- at a $50K investment level for a straightforward installment, we received worse customer service than we would get a a fast-food restaurant, and escalating costs akin to a major construction project. There are plenty solar providers here in SoCal to choose from -- we strongly suggest finding a resource other than Green Hill Solar. It is a highly irresponsible, unprofessional and unreliable outfit which needs a total overhaul in pricing, protocols, training and likely staffing.

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