We have been abandoned by our original installer. Our system has been downed for almost 8 months…read more My parents are already old, and they relay on their solar to avoid bills from the utility. Its hard as we are paying for the solar and have to pay high utility bills, and we know there are a lot others in the same situation like us. When Independent Energy Hawaii step's in. They coordinated with us, check the system and provided us an update regarding why the system went down and will it be recovered. They proposed a long term fix not just fixing the current issue which is super appreciated. The company is very transparent and honest which amazed me. From the schedule coordination, onsite visit and after service they are hands on. After a the service visit, they sent us the full service report regarding the summary of the visit, what was performed what they found, what they fix and what needs to be fixed. For customer's like us which are not very techy or does not have a lot of knowledge in solar having this kind of company to service us which explains everything is very helpful they help us understand the system how to take care of it and all that. To the Independent Energy team, thank you so much I will definitely recommend you to anyone that needs solar and battery installed in their house or anyone that needs someone to service their systen. Mahalo!

I'm giving 3 stars because the final system is now up and running, and Leit, the lead…read moreinstaller/electrician, was excellent. My project was the installation of a Tesla Powerwall and the addition of new panels to my existing solar system. Leit was responsive, professional, explained what was going on, and was honestly the only bright spot during the final part of the project. He deserves a lot of credit for stepping up and getting things finished. That said, the scheduling and communication around the final commissioning process were extremely frustrating. The appointment changed multiple times, and I was given conflicting information about when the crew would actually be coming. At one point, if I had not reached out to Leit directly myself, I would have been waiting around with no update. The Powerwall and added panels appear to be working properly now, and I appreciate the quality of the install, but the coordination and communication definitely need improvement. Leit was excellent, but the overall project communication could have been much-much better.

I chose this company based on their previous reviews, their family owned small-business model, and…read moretheir personable communication. When I first contacted them, they were very responsive, came out to our house multiple times to check it out, and even offered very reasonable and competitive pricing. Installation had a few hiccups because our house is old, weird, and probably very hard to work with, but we're very happy with our system. All the kinks that the team had to work through were fixed/solved in a very timely and quality manner. The only problem we had was getting updates between signing our agreement and installation. Understandably we waited pretty long to hear anything about installation due to the overload all solar companies were experiencing due to the federal tax credit being cut next year. Our drawings were back logged, not because of HI Power, but because of the approvals they were waiting for. But I had to reach out to multiple people at multiple times before someone could explain this to me. This really stressed us out for a bit that no one was getting back to us, but once they explained all the issues they were facing, everything worked out perfectly. I would still like to recommend this company compared to other bigger companies based off of my parent's and grandparent's experiences.

Big Mahalo to the guys at HI Power Solar for installing my PV panes. Your crew had my PV panels up…read moreand running on day one, just in time before rebates ended. Shutout to Electrical Forman Rico, Electrical Helper Josh, Roof lead Kaipo E and roof Helper Ezekiel.

Installation was great,as scheduled.But,there was no follow up by my salesman (Matt H.) or Eco…read moreSolar to make sure system was up and running and understood Tesla system app.. Been 4 months, haven't heard from them,since. GJ 4/20/2026

As luck would have it, my previous updated review of Ecosolar would not be my last…read more After converting my system from running off of Sunpower/Enphase's microinverters to Tesla's inverter from my new Powerwall Plus, I had some worry about what might happen with a single point of failure. Midway through summer, I found that out when my entire system went down when it failed. I reached out to Chris from Ecosolar right away and let him know that I was having a problem and he started troubleshooting immediately. After some investigation it was determined that the inverter had to be replaced and after waiting for Tesla to ship out the part, it was replaced in a timely manner. I was back up and running again, until December when my system started acting up again, this time seemingly having a problem with one of the batteries. I contacted Chris again and let him know that I was having a problem again, and although communication was rough with the end of the year approaching and federal tax credits expiring, I had a service appointment scheduled for the first week of January. On their site visit, it was determined that my new Powerwall Plus itself had gone bad. They were able to start the RMA process with Tesla and told me it would be replaced, possibly with a new Powerwall 3, because the Powerwall 2 was end-of-life and not in production anymore. That meant they would also have to replace my original Powerwall 2 as well with a new Powerwall 3 expansion pack. They hoped optimistically that I wouldn't have to wait too long for the replacement. Fast forward to April and it did take longer than expected for Tesla to send them the replacements but the good news was that Tesla did indeed replace both of my Powerwall 2 units with a new Powerwall 3 and expansion. This did require much more work on the part of Ecosolar to retrofit than just unplugging the old setup and swapping in the new one, for my particular case, and I appreciate the extra lengths they had to go through versus just having to swap out the old if Tesla had just sent a Powerwall Plus replacement instead. I had been down for a few months but the upside is that I have a brand new set of batteries now in 2026. I would say my solar journey has been rougher than I expected it to be. Parts have failed. Parts have been replaced under warranty. Yes, I've experienced periods of time where my PV system has been offline due to failures, and had to deal with big HECO bills until those failures were resolved. I've had two Powerwalls replaced under warranty in the last 7 years (technically 3 since they swapped my still working Powerwall 2 with a new expansion pack), and an inverter. I had problems with weird glitches with power that kept tripping the Powerwall into thinking that I was experiencing a power outage, that Ecosolar's technician helped to diagnose and find out was actually a problem with HECO's underground service feed into my home (which was another years long adventure with HECO altogether). Sunpower's PV control system got booted offline and needed to be reset remotely. Each time I've had a problem I've contacted Ecosolar and each time they've addressed it to the best of their ability. Yes sometimes it takes time to get things resolved, and it can be hard to be patient. Tesla seems to take awhile to get things sent here but they have always come through thus far too. My additional cost for all of their warranty work and service over all this time has been ZERO. Every single problem I've ever had has been addressed. It's great if you can invest in something like this and never have a problem, but I understand that things happen when you're dealing with new technology, and it sucks but sh*t happens. But when you do invest in something as expensive as solar, it's good to know that I've invested with a company that takes care of it's customers.

Hoa Solar answered my email for an appointment very fast for a Solar water Tuneup. Mario called 30…read moremins before his arrival. Mario knew exactly what was wrong when I told him we didn't get hot water on cloudy days. He climbed up the ladder to look at the solar panels & took pics of what was wrong, He fixed the cause of the problem temporarily but had to come back to fix the pump and mini solar panel. Mario flushed the heater and put in a New anode rod as part of the Tuneup. He gave me the HECO discount and deducted from the bill. Hoa did an Excellent job. 5 Stars .

Want to help them as they are local to Kailua and small business but other than an email asking for…read morea review, have not heard from them since initial contact. Simple job of one optimizer replacement and perhaps using them as go to solar repairs. Not hearing from them is not a good sign. Respond to Nicole, no record of phone call, text, Yelp response etc. as to you not being able to help. There was NO visit so should not be a charge anyway. Oh my!

They were super knowledgeable and helpful. Their job was so quickly done with detailed work. At the…read moreend of the each work day, they cleaned and organized the area and the yard that they were working on below the roof so nicely so we didn't feel like we were living at the construction site at all!! The cost are very fair and affordable compared to other businesses. I loved their suggestions at each steps and future plans. They gave us awesome information to keep the cost down and keep their work last longer. I recommend highly if you consider a roof replacement and repair!!! Super nice people who work so hard so quickly !!!

What a monopoly you have! I called in to schedule someone to…read moretroubleshoot my pv system. Before anything else can be done, I have to pay for your monitoring system, Envoy,for $1300-$1400! This is the monitoring system YOU installed and it died within the first year. Alternate Energy could not repair it and it hasn't been working since. Why is the consumer responsible for a tool YOU use?! Why can't you connect to my system with a laptop to troubleshoot why my panels are not generating any power? Unfortunately, I choose the wrong company!

From start to finish the service was professional and timely. The installers were courteous and…read morehard working. Dan in sales was always quick to address all questions and provide documentation needed to claim the tax credits. Site inspectors were also diligent and courteous while doing their work. I highly recommend this company. There is a big difference between them and other solar companies I have worked with.

Devon was super helpful. I was shopping for some panels for a DIY off-grid project and called…read moreeveryone else on the island but nobody wanted to talk with me. One guy even hung up up the phone even though I was ready to spend close to 3 grand. I understand everyone was rushing for the tax credits but some business seem to forget that it's the long run that counts, and even though I'm not familiar with the quality of IPE's workmanship I would definitely send people their way based on their customer service.

Sid and his team at PV Tech did an amazing 16 panel installation today! The whole process was…read moreterrific. First, Sid was very patient with my numerous questions over an extended period as I shopped around our options. Sid was not only very informative, but also transparent about benefits of number of panels and the +/- of installing batteries. Then when we gave the green light: there team was very meticulous with setting up the plan and process for the install. Then when the crew came for the install, they took in consideration my thoughts and in the end, the result was actually better then anticipated! I would highly recommend!

I signed a contract with Sid and PV Tech in August 2025 for a new PV system and also specifically…read moreincluding repairs to my existing PV system. It is now June 2026 - 10 months later! - and the new system is in but my existing PV system has still not been repaired. I find myself constantly contacting them to come back and finish the repairs, but on multiple occasions a date is set and then nobody shows up. This just happened again last week. I feel quite frustrated. The technicians that I have dealt with have been great, but I am very tired of spending my time trying to get the front office to finish this repair request. While I picked them because they are based in Manoa and I wanted to support a local business, I cannot recommend them. Half of my panels are still not working and thus I am losing more money every month this goes on. Beware if they make promises to fix your existing system in order to get you to hire them.

We had a faulty switch in our kitchen and Direct Electric came to our rescue!…read more One evening, we came home and the garbage disposal was running. No, not poltergeist, just faulty wiring on a rocker switch. Thank heavens this didn't cause a kitchen fire! We unplugged the garbage disposal and contacted Direct Electric in the morning. In a reasonable amount of time, we were able to send pictures of the broken rocker switch and schedule an appointment the following day. Thankfully this was a quick and easy electrical fix. We sincerely appreciate Direct Electric coming to our rescue.

Thank you so much, Taylor and Damien, for helping me fix the electrical outlets and relabel…read moreeverything. As someone who had no clue what I was doing, your presence made me feel at ease. I truly appreciate it so much

We had a great experience working with Julian and the Solartech team here on Oahu. From the start…read moreJulian didn't come across as a typical sales rep at all -- he felt more like a knowledgeable industry expert who offered thoughtful, objective opinions about different technologies and brands. Before meeting him, I spoke with two other solar companies. One rep came on extremely strong and the meeting felt very sales-driven and impersonal, which made it hard to trust the information being presented. The other rep seemed to still be in training and had to run nearly every question through a senior colleague. Working with Julian was a relief. He's clearly experienced and communicates in a smart, casual, and very approachable way. We also had a great experience with Jelly and Brandi from the Solartech administrative team--they were easy to work with and helped keep everything moving smoothly. Solartech's digital quote platform made comparing options and selecting our plan simple and easy to understand. We ultimately decided against Tesla batteries after learning about potential overheating issues, which can be a concern in a place as hot as Hawaii. We went with Enphase we're happy with our choice. The installation team was excellent as well. Nainoa, the lead electrician on our project, is a total pro--easy to talk to, great at problem-solving, and he helped us quickly figure out a battery placement challenge. He completed the electrical work in just a few hours. During the panel installation, the crew accidentally drilled through part of our roof which caused a small leak, but they responded immediately and repaired it right away. Everything was patched up and looks good as new. We really appreciated how quickly they addressed the situation. Post-purchase support has been just as strong. I had some questions about how our system was pulling power from the grid, and Julian took the time to explain everything. It turned out to be more of a settings preference than an issue. He followed up with helpful explainer videos and even called a week later to make sure everything made sense. Overall, we're very happy with the experience and appreciate the professionalism, transparency, and support from the whole Solartech team.

Solar Tech did a phenomenal job on my house and I would highly recommend their services…read more I have been in commercial construction for 20 years and have managed several large projects, so I was a tough critical with every company I interviewed. From the initial quoting process through installation, I was thoroughly impressed with their team! I got quotes from three different, highly-rated vendors... Solar Tech was not only significantly lower, they were the best value. Cisco had a great technical understanding and was a phenomenal communicator, working hard to ensure they were providing a system that best fit our needs. They provided multiple viable solutions for financing the project and did a great job working through permitting in a timely manner. Their install team, Nainoa, Nakoa, Asa, Wes, Kevin and Sean absolutely crushed it on the install. They were professional, knowledgeable and did not mess around... installing a 22 panel system with 2 Tesla Batteries in under 6 hours. I would highly recommend their services for anyone considering solar on your home.

We went with Kumu Kit (now Hawaii Energy) back in 2022 and have nothing but good things to say…read moreabout our system and especially Shane. The company will reach out when they notice something isn't quite right with our panels or batteries and will be over to repair if needed. Shane always arrives as scheduled and is great at explaining what is being done. 10/10 highly recommended!

Shane Mulleitner has been great to work with for my battery needs. He is always accessible and…read moreresponsive.