We have had an Enphase solar installation for 10 years now, which has always worked beautifully…read more However, due to regular PG&E outages in our area (Fremont, CA), we decided to add a backup battery to the system. After careful research, we chose Highlight Solar (HS) to handle this installation. We chose the Franklin battery, and Highlight Solar came out to handle the installation in Nov 2025. Sadly, we had some serious issues with the functionality of our solar infrastructure, after the Franklin equipment was installed... the Enphase solar monitoring device (called Envoy) started having trouble communicating with the panels, and therefore would disable them. HS made a couple of different attempts to fix this issue (which was delayed when they went on vacation for a month), so I had to keep cycling the breaker for the panels every morning to get the system working for another day. Fortunately, they were persistent in pursuing the issue, and after returning from vacation in late January, Samir came out and spent a couple of hours on the phone with Enphase support, who suggested a possible solution for this issue. HS then had someone come out to implement Enphase's suggestion, and now my system is working solidly and reliably (Feb 2026). I'm glad HS didn't just give up on us; I'm sure they were just as frustrated as we were by this situation. We certainly didn't expect this to take three months to resolve, but it is working now.

We met with multiple solar companies and settled on Highlight due to both the great recommendations…read moreas well as our experience during the initial process. We asked a LOT of questions, then we asked more, and then some more. Ali, our salesman, remained patient and communicated thoroughly via email or phone, and at all hours even after we had signed the paperwork. The installation process was honestly better than the sales process. The combination of Chris (the foreman who found a solution for all our requests) and his team which worked in awful weather to get our project installed on schedule were amazing. Our inspection, and final handoff were handled by Samir, who answered even more questions, and made sure we were fully set up. From end to end we had a great experience with Highlight Solar and will recommend them as they were to us. Pro tips: If you get a battery you will need to store it until it is installed. Your solar data might not show up on the app for 24-48 hours after installation...don't panic, it will show up eventually and you will see the money you are not spending with PG&E.

Unreservedly recommend Clean Solar!…read more Had PV Solar installed when the house was built in 2006. Under our existing rate plan (time-of-use, meaning pay high rates 4-9 pm and low rates the rest of the time), and metering agreement (NEMS 2.0), we were selling more electricity (in $ terms) than we were using. However, we will be forced to switch to the new metering agreement (NEMS 3.0) in late 2026, which drastically cuts how much PG&E pays us for electricity we sell to them--we will end up paying money to PG&E. This motivated me to consider installing a whole-house battery storage system to do "rate shifting"--store the excess electricity generated by our PV system in the morning and early afternoon to power the house during the high rate period (4-9 pm). And of course provides energy in the event of a power outage. I also wanted to take advantage of the energy tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. Reading reviews on Yelp, Google, and other sites, I decided to contact Clean Solar along with 3 other companies. Clean Solar was the first to respond and I had a thorough conversation with a Senior Design Analyst, Art Balaoro. He listened and understood my goals, answered my (many) questions and said he would get back to me with options in a few days. Of the other 3 companies, 2 never responded to my inquiry at all! The other one did, but I had to repeatedly reach out to them to make any progress on getting a quote. In contrast, Art did as he said and responded within a week with several options, primarily around which battery vendor to go with (Tesla vs. Franklin, I preferred the latter) and the battery location. Clean Solar scheduled a technician to come out and look at our house: location and configuration of the main panel, possible battery locations, where the existing PV inverter was, etc. Took a lot of photographs and measurements to verify compliance with building codes. In contrast, the other vendor was sluggish to schedule someone to visit, so I ended up sending them photos and measurements from the Clean Solar visit. Because of the peculiarities of my house's main panel, it was going to be more difficult (and expensive) to install the Franklin battery. And although I would have preferred to put the battery inside my garage, building codes would have required a replacement of the entire smoke alarm system throughout the house, also adding significant expense. Art walked me through these issues thoroughly and so I went with the recommended (and cheaper) option, going with the Powerwall and an outside location. In contrast, the other vendor didn't do as thorough an analysis and wasn't aware of these issues until I pointed them out. When I did get a comparable quote from them (exact same system components), it was slightly more expensive than the Clean Solar quote. I started this process in June, and immediately Art said it was going to be a close thing to finish the project before the end of the year--so many people were wanting to install solar or battery projects and claim the tax credit. Art also walked me through the timeline for the whole process and how it would be managed on their end. Based on the interactions I had with him and others, I felt that Clean Solar was the best choice for my project--and my experience bore that out.

This is my second time around with Clean Solar, and they are just as stellar as the first time, if…read morenot better and more efficient. We needed to add panels because we purchase an EV and needed more solar to offset PG&E. The impeccable experience started with Art the consultant, he gave 4 scenarios and explained in detail what each means and provided detail report including all the tech details and break even timing. To be honest, it was too much for me, I really just wanted pricing and how long it takes to install haha but was good to know he has such knowledge and I was confident he is looking out for my best interest. Then we had Patrick the PM, arrived for site inspection on time and courteous and explained the whole process. Then come the impressive installation team Luis, Alberto and Kevin. The 3 arrived on time and with smiles, just overall a great vibe from them. Luis walked me through the installation plan and gave a few choices taking into consideration aesthetics of the house and then got to work. 4 hours later, clean line, fine craftsmanship and symmetrical matching placement from last system is in place and ready to tangle with PG&E (attaching some photos) I really really can't recommend any higher to go with Clean Solar on your solar projects. Seamless is what you'll experience with them. Until next time Clean Solar!

Excellent service from a to z. Highly recommend Tim and his team to do a wonderful jobread more

Great experience working with O'Sullivan Green Solar. Even…read morethough this was just a small maintenance project of an existing installation, the owner was really invested in achieving a perfect outcome. The company was flexible with scheduling, all work was accomplished perfectly, and the pricing was fair. I would not hesitate to work with O'Sullivan Green Solar on a large installation.

Our roof started leaking during a recent thunderstorm through our Sun Tunnel / skylight. I sent…read morethem a message through Yelp and they responded right away and had a roofer come out within an hour from the initial response. They did a temporary fix which stopped the leak right away and then followed up to come back and redo the shingles to properly install them as it was not installed correctly by the contractor who installed it initially. They also patched several other spots on the roof and we haven't seen any leaks since even with heavy rainfall. Highly recommend.

R E Roofing put a new roof on my house. They were excellent. Superior workmanship. Faultless…read moreproject management. Pleasant to work with. They are a family-owned business with years of experience. I highly recommend R E Roofing.

our sunpower system went offline after an outage. wasn't producing power or charging the battery…read more out of several service providers contacted, Sal @ AMS was the most responsive, offering suggestions and advice before we even hired him. fortunately for us (unfortunately for him), our system came back online after a couple of days so we never had to hire Sal but i'm definitely keeping him in my contacts to call if/when i need service.

We had a great experience working with Sal at AMS Energy. We had a very unique situation with a NEM…read more2.0 application timeline and requirements and also tight deadline for tax credit expiry by end of year. So much so that we had some other solar installers back out of contracts. Sal was confident he could handle our situation and was able to follow through on that. He was clear and communicative through the process, reaching out with updates and keeping us informed. He was able to schedule the installation before the end of the year. His crews were fast and professional, installation went smoothly. Sal handled the inspection and PTO with PG&E and everthing went well! We are happy with out solar setup! Thanks Sal!

SunVault Solar made going solar incredibly easy. I wanted to beat the December 31, 2025 deadline to…read morequalify for the 30% federal rebate, and Sameer (owner/CEO) assured me they'd get everything done in time. Not only did SunVault finish the installation early--they even secured PTO from PG&E before Thanksgiving. Their team was professional, honest, and efficient from the first consultation through the final install. Because SunVault uses its own in‑house crew (no subcontractors), the whole process felt seamless. City permitting was quick and painless since everything was done to code and they're local to Fremont. Thank you Sameer, Krishna, Vishnu and Yogitha! The system looks great and runs flawlessly. If you're in Fremont (even greater Bay Area) and considering solar, SunVault is an outstanding choice.

Sameer and team are the best. They are very reliable. They completed the solar panel, battery…read moreinstallation and main panel/sub panel upgrades without any hassles. They managed all the permits and inspections very well. Sameer worked together to find solutions when I had main panel constraints. His entire team is very helpful. He has a solid team.

Updated Review - 8 Months Later…read more I'm updating my previous review now that the system has been installed and we've moved into the post-installation phase--and unfortunately, my experience has changed significantly. To be clear upfront: the sales experience was excellent. Kris Richards handled the sales process professionally, transparently, and without pressure. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and worked with us to design a system that met our needs. Based on the sales experience alone, I felt confident moving forward. However, everything after installation has been extremely frustrating. The solar and battery system (solar + two Tesla Powerwall 3 batteries) was installed in October 2025, and we passed city inspection within about two weeks. Since then, the project has been effectively stalled due to Freedom Solar Power's repeated failures in submitting a correct Interconnection Application to Duke Energy. Freedom Solar has been attempting to submit the interconnection application since September 16, 2025, and it has now been rejected more than six times due to basic, avoidable errors. These are not edge cases or utility-specific nuances--they are fundamental documentation and data-entry mistakes. Examples of rejection reasons from Duke Energy include: Battery model and quantity listed incorrectly (Powerwall 3 not named correctly or quantity missing) Battery model number formatting errors One-line diagrams listing incorrect or unapproved equipment Tesla equipment shown on drawings but not listed on the Interconnection Application Mismatched customer names between the billing system, application, agreement, and one-line diagrams Incorrect total battery capacity listed Missing or incorrect application fee (Tier 2 fee not submitted) What makes this even more frustrating is that I receive the rejection notices directly, and Freedom Solar does not take action unless I call them to point out the issue. There is no proactive follow-up, ownership, or apparent quality control before resubmission. As a result: I am not allowed to turn the system on I am paying for an expensive solar + battery system that I cannot use I am still paying full electric bills Weeks (now months) have passed with no resolution due entirely to administrative errors At this stage, the installation itself is complete, but the project is effectively unfinished because Freedom Solar cannot successfully complete the interconnection process--a critical, standard part of any solar installation. This experience has been extremely disappointing and has completely undermined the confidence created during the sales process. Freedom Solar needs to significantly improve its post-installation project management, documentation accuracy, and accountability, especially for interconnection submissions. Customers should not be responsible for policing basic paperwork errors on a project of this cost and complexity. I hope Freedom Solar resolves this soon, but until then, I cannot recommend them based on execution after installation.

Not respectful, come in residential area for no emergency repair at 6:30Am and make as much noise…read morepossible. I talked to them and asking why so much noise response we have the right to start or work at 7 Am .well it the 31 dec and they did the same arround Chtistmas. When they left they left trash like empty plastic bottle . I do beleive that behaviour of the worker is also a reflection of the company. I called also and no one care. It isnot ok to not be tespectfull and do not care where and when you work . This installation is new and they already coming to fix it ! I you live in berkeley, oakland,piedmont ovoid Solar Freedom , their attidude, is not where it should be and they do not care

I contacted Sunwise Solar Solutions in the third quarter of 2025. I had worked with another solar…read morebusiness the year before only to have them be out of integrity, and the project fall apart in the 11th hour. So I had just been burned the end of the year that cost me 20K in extra taxes. I was mistrustful about the entire industry at that point, but I wanted solar and the tax credits were to be eliminated end of 2025. That's when I called Sunwise and met Ali. He stayed in contact with me, and then came to the house to do an evaluation. From the beginning there was something more human about his approach than my previous experience. He is professional, knowledgable, and an excellent customer service representative. After signing a proposal that was about the same amount of money as the previous one in 2024, we started figuring out delivery and installation. Because the tax credits were expiring, all solar companies had a rush of business. As with any project, there were a few glitches along the way. Ali was always available and able to smooth things to keep the project moving forward. Chris came with his team to install the panels and batteries. They knew what they were doing. I have gone into my attic months later during a big rain storm and there are no roof leaks. After the installation, there was a glitch with the batteries and I still remember Chris and Sam working in the rain, on the phone with the manufacturer until the system was working correctly. Also the previous solar company insisted(at the last minute) that I needed a sub panel for an extra 5K. Sunwise figured out how to install with no extra expense. Ali, Chris, and Sam are owners of the company and that's who I dealt with. All professionals. I can still write any of them and they respond quickly Even though my experience with the previous solar company was awful, things worked out best for me. I had a very good experience with Sunwise and highly recommend them.

I highly recommend Sunwise Solar Solutions. They provided great customer service right from the…read morebeginning - before I came a customer and more importantly even after becoming a customer. Prior to becoming a customer they explained everything in great detail and with patience. During the installation they were communicative, punctual and very pleasant to deal with. After becoming a customer, they periodically would check on in on things to make sure everything was working correctly. All team members provide the best and amazing service - highly recommend them!

Excellent, professional and easy to work with! Had this…read morecompany take over a solar+battery project abandoned by another company (Greentech developers). They worked with me patiently to explore various options and were flexible in doing just the work that needs to be done. Found a solution, finished the project efficiently and priced it all very reasonably compared to other options I had. Highly recommended!

Indaspec provides excellent customer service! They are very responsive not only in answering my…read morequestions but also quickly scheduling a service call. They are very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommended Indaspec!

Just have completed the reroofing my property and also a facia board repair at my mother's property…read moreand I'm absolutely satisfied. I have worked with Jay who is a top-notch Operation Manager and Juan Carlos who is a professional tech. They have provided a great and high quality work from start to finish. Absolutely give them a 5-star and recommend them to anyone as I have hooked up with my neighbor having reroofing completed at the same time.

Love the look of our new roof from AAR! When you are spending upwards of 20k you really want to…read moremake sure you have good service and value. The owner Jay was very trustworthy and the project manager Elijah always followed through with what he said would be delivered. The workers showed up early each day as promised and did a wonderful job. I also loved the progress picture updates after each day of work. AAR had the best contract and price after sourcing multiple quotes. We even got the upgraded Solaris shingles by booking by a certain date in October which was awesome because they refract more heat in the summer. We added new gutters on for 4k too. If I had any constructive criticism to offer it would have been to communicate more with the placement on the gutters because we had to have them come back to make a patch and move the gutter to the side because it was better looking on the side of the house rather than a focal point in front. But as promised, they made it right and got the job done with my particular request. Our house looks so much more updated with these Morie Black Landmark shingles, rather than the old terracotta tiles that we had before. I've already referred 3 people to their company and my parents got their roof done by them a month later! It was a bummer they wouldn't honor a referral discount since they said we would have needed a sign out on our lawn to get a discount. However, I was still happy with the Solaris upgrade we were given. :) Thank you AAR for the amazing upgrade!