All smooth and no cost creep...we did not expect that! When we decided to get solar we buckled up…read morefor a bumpy process (which some of our friends experienced) and a painful installation and... NOPE. That was not the case. All smooth and no cost creep. That is because we chose Sandbar. Sandbar is truly different. A step above others. And now we know why. 1. IN-PERSON. Others provided us a quote by email sight unseen. That made us feel weary. Sandbar came to see our house first, inspected all the areas that would have been affected by the installation and by meeting us they understood what our energy goal (present and future) was and our peeve points. That turned out to be CRUCIAL for us and I still believe today that assures no surprises. BTW, no cost associated to this in person quote. 2. NO $ SURPRISES. No cost creep. And nope... their quote was not the highest either of the ones we got. 3. COMMUNICATION. They are good communicators at every level. From David to Jocelyn to Alicia. And they seem to talk to each other too so there were no crosswires. 4. REBATES. Their assistance goes us above and beyond and thanks to the post set up walk through visit, it includes submitting rebates, setting up the app and answering all our new-to-Solar questions. So so soooooo helpful! Bottom line: Sandbar is a mile above others. Fair pricing and excellent support. Truly a mile above others!

My experience getting solar and batteries installed by Sandbar Solar was great. I reached out to…read moreAndreas from Sandbar in late August of 2025 after being recommended by a friend. Andreas met with me that week and we discussed our goals, system design and size, and how it would impact our current energy bills. Given the tax credits ending at the end of the calendar year, I knew I most likely wouldn't be on the schedule to install and commission my system before then but Sandbar worked with me to find a financing option that provided many of the monetary benefits of the tax rebate with minimal restrictions. Sandbar completed a site audit in September and finalized the system design in November. Just after the new year, I got word that all the pieces were in place and Sandbar would start applying for permits and work with PG&E to be able to schedule our install. Drake and his team came out in the second week of January to start the installation process. I was kept in the loop and told what to expect for each day of the process. Installation wrapped up within 4 days with minimal impact to our lives and we began a dance with PG&E to sign off and install a meter collar that unfortunately lasted a few weeks, all the while Sandbar kept me up to date. Once PG&E installed the meter collar and signed off, Sandbar was back out quickly to commission the system and get me fully set up. Since commissioning, I've already seen a great impact on my winter energy bills and look forward to the rest of the seasons. After installation, Sandbar went the extra mile to help me navigate the San Jose Clean Energy rebate program after some initial issues applying and receiving the rebate. They worked with me and SJCE to ensure that I qualified and that I would receive the full rebate for my battery installation. I've already recommended Sandbar Solar to others and I'd recommend them to you as well, dear reader.

Great experience working with Soltari. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with…read morethroughout the process. Communication was clear, and everything was handled efficiently from start to finish. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable solar company!

Eric is a fastidious, knowledgeable and highly skilled electrician who was able to not only do my…read morecomplete installation but also teach me and explain a lot about how it all worked. Couldn't recommend more.

I am very satisfied with santa cruz renewables. I had some issues with my already installed solar…read morepanels from a different installer. Jacy came out and all the problems were addressed as agreed upon. He communicated well and was very professional. I'd recommend him to any of my family/friends looking for solar needs.

This review is for a solar system installed by Santa Cruz Renewables. The system was installed by…read moreJacey almost 4 years ago. Since then it's been very reliable and performing as well as when new. Before installation I obtained three estimates. All the other estimates offered cheap no name panels coupled with a string inverter. Jacey came along and explained to me how and why a micro inverter system is far more superior. His quote was 40% cheaper than the other popular competitors in the San Jose area and used enphase micro inverters and LG panels. Also, I can monitor every single panel on its performance , via my iPhone. This set up kicks-A$$. He handled all aspects of the job, engineering and dealing with PG&E inspections. His work was commendable. As a retired building inspector who watched him install my solar from start to finish, I can honestly recommend Santa Cruz Renewables

There is no manual or instructions, and it's a ploy at charging customers to pay for extra…read moreservices. Rude customer service and responses from Robert!

Highly recommend working with John and team. John provided a lot of info during the quote process…read moreand helped explain differences with the panels they use compared to others. Installation was done over two days and the team (Kiyo, Zack, Nhut) did a great job. The panels look much neater on the roof than we were expecting the pool is up 10F more than normal after two weeks of heating. Excellent customer service as well with Kiyo and team fixing a leak in my pool plumbing system unrelated to the solar system.

After waiting 18 months for a 3 day solar install project to finally be activated Premo Solar got…read moreonsite, isolated multiple instances of workmanship issues and finally activated 41 of my 49 solar panels. the remaining panels appear to be a result of the original install. I don't believe I can overstate my appreciation for their assistance in helping me stop the needless hemorrhaging of money for PG&E bills for two EVs and home consumption. More work is still needed but no fault of Premo Solar. Gabriel addressed my onsite needs, committed himself to getting me activated after hearing my nightmare story and provided follow on service with a reputable company to address equipment they do not support. I made multiple calls to similar companies in this niche and none would provide support for work done by another company. I am grateful for their assistance and will definitely refer friends seeking solar support to them in the future. Thank you Premo Solar and Gabriel for your help!!!!

From my inquiry to install it was lightening fast and done properly. These guys are great…read more Professional, friendly, great customer service, great knowledge and use of current solar and battery options, plus pros and cons of each, and their guys keep the work site clean. I wouldn't complain about a single thing. They moved an array for us (that another company went out of business so could no longer service) took over the warranty for us, and added additional panels. We will also be doing a battery install at a later date. Their prices are significantly better than the competition and so is their time line. Instead of waiting a year for another company, call Premo and have your solar done in the next week or two. Highly recommend.

Definitely recommending others! more than 5* for this…read more How I got them: Power wasn't getting through my solar battery gateway and I called my solar company who sent me an invoice of huge amount. Then I just google searched & found this company with 5* rating and thought of giving it a try. What happened: When I called 'Pacific Edge Electric & Solar' it went into voice mail, but within 2 minutes I got a text message - " we will be calling you in 10 minutes". I was so surprised by their fast response as I tried connected with other companies as well and never got response from them. Adem from Pacific Edge called me in few minutes and he asked me what's the issue. I explained him & he assured me that he will stop by within few hours. Then a representative called me and took the details from me. It was very fast moving service & response from their end. Their services: Adem texted me the time frame when he will be coming. He came & inspect everything max within 15 minutes and found the issue. Fixed it. & he explained me the issue - why it happened & how it needs to be fixed. Also he charged a nominal fee. I was extremely happy with his prompt service starting from responding me. He considered it as priority work & made it done.

After contacting several solar companies, we decided to go with Tokamak Solar (now Pacific Edge…read moreElectric and Solar) for our residential solar project. One of the main reasons we chose them was their ability to complete the installation before the end of 2025, which allowed us to take advantage of the tax incentive (we did receive the tax credit in 2026). Their pricing was also competitive. Overall, the project went well. There were some periods when communication could have been more consistent, especially regarding updates and timelines. However, whenever we followed up, they were responsive and ultimately addressed the issues. In the end, the project was completed in a timely manner, and when we encountered issues with the system, they did take care of them.

Recently engaged Simmitri for anew roof. The entire staff communicated well thru the project and…read morewe are very pleased with the results! Highly recommend Simmitri for your roofing projects.

Had questions regarding adding battery and additional panels. Lonnie provided a free consultation…read morevia Zoom. He answered all my questions, and made several suggestions based on my specific situation -- even though those suggestions did not include purchasing equipment right now.

Exceptional, Best-in-Class Experience with Cinnamon Energy Systems:…read more I chose Cinnamon Energy Systems (CES) based on their weekly podcast The Energy Show, their excellent reputation, and my positive history with Barry Cinnamon 20 years ago when Akeena Solar installed my original system. Now transitioning from NEM 1.0 to NEM 3.0, it was time for a completely new solar and storage setup. CES has been an absolute pleasure to work with from the initial pre-proposal all the way to securing PG&E Permission to Operate (PTO). My journey began in September 2025 when I contacted CES and was connected with Michael Croft. Michael truly listened to my needs, assessed my current system and usage, and provided a tailored proposal. Because I was waiting on some unreleased products, I delayed pulling the trigger and intentionally bypassed the 30% federal credit for personal reasons. Throughout months of follow-up meetings, Michael checked in consistently with zero pressure. When I was ready to move forward, he conducted a detailed site visit and delivered the final proposal. Once contracted, the operational execution was flawless. Paula Hernandez coordinated the project, sending Jonathan Munoz for the preliminary design and site verification (PowerWalls, main breaker, roof layout). Jonathan was personable and explained the engineering details thoroughly. CES then coordinated seamlessly with my roofer, sending a team to cleanly remove my old solar equipment. Paula kept me informed every step of the way; the team was always on time, professional, and a pleasure to talk to. Their dedication to customer service is unmatched. When a PG&E installed the Tesla meter collar, there was no power after install, Paula was actually on a trip to Europe. Despite being abroad, she immediately answered my text, rescheduled the PG&E install, and sent Jonathan back out to perform detailed troubleshooting on the equipment to ensure a seamless setup. Later, Lucas came out to install the ground rod and went above and beyond by proactively updating the firmware on one of my Tesla PowerWalls so it would slave correctly after commissioning. The city inspection process really highlighted CES's professionalism. Our local inspector, Leonard, is notoriously thorough, tough, and fair. Even in the rain, the CES crew was fully prepared. They proactively removed one of the installed PowerWalls just so Leonard could verify the mounting screws were perfectly secured into the studs. It paid off--Leonard meticulously reviewed the roof and drawings Powerwall outputs, ultimately passing the system and noting that the crew did an excellent job. The final hurdle was PTO, which PG&E approved in an incredibly fast four working days. However, turning on the export feature in the Tesla App hit a snag. After hitting voicemail on the phone tree and getting standard "it takes three days to appear" advice from front office staff, I happened to run into Jonathan Munoz in the back office. Jonathan and Paula refused to accept the "wait three days" approach. They immediately accessed my account, updated the backend settings on their end, and had me open my Tesla app--the export feature appeared instantly. From day one, Paula, Jonathan, Michael, and Lucas went out of their way to deliver a best-in-class experience. If you want a solar contractor with deep technical expertise, unmatched integrity, and true dedication to customer satisfaction, I highly recommend Cinnamon Energy Systems.

I recently worked with Cinnamon Energy Systems to install solar panels and a battery system at our…read morehome in Los Gatos. After getting quotes and speaking to over (5+) companies, Cinnamon was an easy choice. Early on I worked with Marcus (Director, Sales) and his team and they were extremely transparent and educational. Which is a huge plus, in a not very transparent industry:). Marcus in particular, was incredibly helpful in guiding us through many options, technically and commercially. Cinnamon ended up being well priced, with many solar and pricing options. We ended up getting a 24-panel Hyundai solar panel system paired with a Franklin battery - which for me was a better call as it's larger than a Tesla and works with my generator in the event of a long outage. The installation team was great as well, with the total install time only taking about 3 days. In fact, the entire team, including Paula in project management, Joanne in permitting, and the field crew--was professional, communicative, and easy to work with. They kept us updated every step of the way, from handling the engineering plans and local permits to managing the installation. They even offered a complimentary service to paint the new conduits to perfectly match our exterior walls. Also, Marcus did an awesome job walking me through all the agreements and process. All in all, super happy with Cinnamon and the system is fantastic. Great job!