The team at RM were professional, courteous, very efficient, and did great work in installing our…read moresolar and backup battery. They worked quickly to accommodate our end-of-year timeline and partner well with our roofer to ensure that the project was done in weeks versus months. Highly recommend

RM Energy installed my solar system and Tesla Powerwall batteries, and everything went smoothly…read more They did an excellent, quality job. Many thanks to Michael, Hristo, and the rest of the crew at RM Energy! Although RM Energy is a newer company, the whole team has years of experience. They all come from other top-rated solar installation companies, so they are knowledgeable and know what they're doing. Before they could start, I first needed a new roof installed. RM Energy worked directly with my roofer to coordinate a time when they could install the standoffs during the roofing project. Once my new roof was installed, they started the following Monday. The installation went quickly, with some rain delays. The longest delay was actually waiting for PG&E to install the Tesla backup switch. RM Energy also worked directly with PG&E and the city building department to take care of all the paperwork (applications, backup switch installation, permit, inspections, etc.). Even though I already did a bit of homework and research on solar systems, I still had a bunch of questions, and Michael was responsive and answered all my questions. I also appreciated that Michael came out in person for the initial consultation. He didn't do a Zoom meeting, ask me to take pictures of my electrical panel, or try to hard sell me on solar. The installation team was also friendly and answered all my technical questions. The whole process went quite smoothly from the initial consultation to installation to the final PTO (Permission To Operate) from PG&E. I highly recommend RM Energy!

Installation was fine, but after installation I could not get a response despite calls, texts, and…read moreemails to Barukh. I think this firm is out of business. I do not see any reviews for the past 5 years. Most reviews are 7-15 years old.

After getting more than 15 quotes from different solar companies both big and small. Finally made…read morethe decision to go with GPI, and I couldn't be happier! Here is the timeline: 7/23 - Contract was signed on. And they started drawing design and submitted application/design to city within a week. 7/31 - Installation started, and took 3 days to finish installing a 7.68 K system (SolarWorld solar panels+Enphase Micro-inverters). The system was up and running, and we were able to use the sun generated electricity during the day. 8/4 Passed city inspection (GPI scheduled it for me, and was with the inspector to whole time to answer questions) 8/10 Got confirmation email from PG&E for receiving my Net Energy Metering application (GPI submitted for me) 9/14 PG&E activated NEM. (PG&E had some issues with my application, and GPI had to resubmit the application 9/5) I can see the negative using in my online account. Overall, it took less than 2 months for the whole process. If PG&E didn't mess up my application, I could have had it in a month. From what I heard from my neighbors, this is like a record time for solar panel installation. Advice for fellow solar panel shoppers: - Do research first, narrow down what brand of solar panels you want to use, and what kind of inverters (string inverters vs micro-inverter ). Then go out get the quotes. Because vendor A can give you a quote for 5K system for $10K, and vendor B gives you a quote for a 5K system for $13k. But vendor B might actually giving you a better deal because they use SunPower panels while vendor A uses Canadian solar panels (btw, that's a Chinese brand). (just an example, the numbers are bogus) - Get more quotes (minimum 5), before signing your contract. And better save Green Power Installers for the last. Then you know you are getting a great price. :) - No matter which installer you choose in the end, make sure the warranty includes both parts and labor.

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.

Extremely good communication. Delivered. Genuine, honest people. Just do it…read more Yep yep yep.

I wanted to wait a few months after our solar installation to see how the system performed before…read moreleaving a review, and I can happily say the production has been outstanding! My electricity bills are now incredibly low to practically non-existent, and I couldn't be happier with the overall results. Sheryl and Zach were fantastic to work with from start to finish. They are incredibly thorough. For example, when our original REC panels couldn't be sourced due to a production shortage, they quickly pivoted to Maxeon panels. Zach actually came out to measure my roof twice just to guarantee the new layout would fit perfectly, and they recalculated our system's capacity to ensure we got the best setup. A couple of minor issues came up along the way, but this is where their customer service really shined: During installation: A wire was left exposed instead of inside a conduit. When I pointed it out, Zach didn't hesitate--he immediately offered a great alternate solution to run the communication line seamlessly through the crawl space. The rest of the crew's work was impeccable, highly professional, respectful of our property, and finished right on time. Post-installation: A few months later, a communication issue caused the system to stop seeing loads from the main panel. I requested urgent help, and they had a team at my house within one business day. They worked directly with Tesla to get it promptly resolved. Solar is a huge investment, and you want a company that doesn't just disappear after they cash your check. Sheryl, Zach, and their team are reliable, prompt, and stand by their work. Highly recommended!

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.

If you are looking for a whole home battery backup system, RUN and look elsewhere unless you are…read morelooking for a push toward 100% solar. The sales rep, Kris R, keeps asking me for my TECO bill even though this is only needed for 100% solar conversion. I tried to explain to him I want battery but my wants were ignored. FYI, I got a quote for Tesla Powerwall and the 8 panels to power it, from another company within 15 minutes. Very poor experience from my end with the sales rep, Kris R focusing on sales commission rather than customer needs. DO NOT GET FOOLED BY THE SALES PITCH. 100% solar conversion needs your TECO bill, not a standby battery backup. If you do not believe me, just go to tesla's website and they can give you a quote online immediately. $16,100 for the Tesla Powerwall 3.

We've just completed a battery upgrade to our Freedom Solar installed Solar system. As before we…read moreare very pleased with the service and value that Freedom Solar provided. They communicated schedule, arrived on time, and completed our system upgrade promptly. The appearance of the install is also excellent (many solar providers take short cuts that make the installation look amateurish.) Freedom Solar's installs look seamless. In terms of attention to detail and follow through, I was pleased with Freedom Solars commitment to getting things done right. We had a few small details that took several extra visits to work through, which they did gladly - and went above and beyond - even checking some things out that they had not installed and correcting a couple of electrical connections that they were not actually responsible for. Freedom Solar is a great local company that provides great value and service. I have now used them twice over the past decade and highly recommend them.

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!

**Update: Carl contacted us to apologize for the few negative experiences and they will definitely…read moretake our feedback seriously and will address and improve these issues. Btw I was going to bump this review to a 4 but working with Nick we decided on 5.** We had a complicated full house renovation this year and signed with Clean Solar for either the Tesla tiles or solar panels and we ended up choosing solar panels + Tesla power walls. I want to give special thanks (and the only reason why I didn't give a 0 star) and appreciation to the members listed as they deserved beyond 5 stars Bill, Nick, Jeremy, Rodger, Louis, Kevin, Albert, Alberto, Carl (CEO). Bill was amazing and helpful in explaining the process and helping us secure the initial funding. You are probably wondering why I am giving this solar company a 3 star. Well it takes 1 bad apple to ruin a team and this is the case. A three day project ended up taking 3+ weeks & we understand that the workload is extremely busy this time of year. However when 1 person is acting unprofessional, crossing the line, asking homeowners to borrow a usb cable to charge their cell phone, super loud, tries to impress (why), doesn't listen to clients (would walk away in mid conversation), act as if he is the owner of the company, talks way too much (not in a good way), talking about his side hustle business, a bit juvenile, not completing and complaining about the job in front of clients plus not showing up when he said he would to complete the job, leaving tools at the site and asking the homeowners to put it in their garage until he returns to pick it up, calls in sick last minute leaving the load to other team members plus more well then this becomes a problem and 0 stars (if possible) especially the amount of money you invest into this project. We also requested that this person not show up again but they kept sending him back. At the end of the project half of the Tesla walls were connected and working but the other half wasn't connecting. At one point our bedrooms electricity didn't work, it wasn't the breakers and Nick was awesome enough to take our after hours call and help us manually override those other 2 disconnected wall panels. The dream team (Nick, Kevin and Albert) resolved the connection and all is working now. Also, Nick stayed late to make sure our Tesla walls were configured and updated properly. Plus , a shout out to Jeremy for staying late as well to help fix a broken issue. Feedback: Organize a team that works well together to effectively complete the project. Provide sexual harassment training (this is excluding people listed here). If a female client doesn't feel comfortable with a person don't resend them back. Also if a homeowner (regardless of being the wife) calls and leaves a message please out of courtesy call back after all I am the client, work and pay the bills too (even though this is my husband's project).

Recently, my 20-year-old solar system faded into non-action. Through my neighborhood list serve (in…read moreCrescent Park) I received a referral to Cobalt Power Systems. Following an inspection by Alex Harrison, the lead engineer, I agreed it was time to put in a new system. The old panels were dismantled and by the end of May my new system was in place and up and running. In addition to Alex, who led the project, I met the team of three, led by Mikey, who completed the installation. For anyone either new to solar systems or looking to replace an old one, I highly recommend Cobalt Power Systems for three reasons. (1) Time will tell, but I would say product quality is excellent. (2) Alex provided me with accurate and reasonable cost estimates, so I know what to expect. He also offered payment options. (3) Everyone on the team was a good communicator--ready to answer my questions and accommodate my travel schedules. The funniest thing happened on the first installation date--it rained! The team cheerfully used the time to help me clear out my garage, put the new panels in my garage and organize them so they are ready to use. Everything was completed in less than three months, despite my travel. I highly recommend Cobalt Power Systems to anyone contemplating new or replacement solar panels.

A final update: We are nearing the end of our "solar journey" after a few final hiccups, but I…read morethink I can stick a fork in this review. Cobalt managed to install the panels and batteries in a single day (12/13), hitting the critical year-end tax credit deadline. While I was told they were juggling 14 jobs that day, the "all-hands-on-deck" effort was impressive. However, I wasn't told until afterward that it would take another 5-7 weeks for PG&E to replace the meter collar (the "BUS install"). Since this is a prerequisite for PowerWall 3 systems to feed power back into the panel, my system sat in standby mode for over a month waiting for a five-minute PG&E visit. While the utility's timeline is outside Cobalt's control, it did take the wind out of my sails, so to speak. Regarding the pre-install process, the experience shifted once I voiced "strong concerns" via a Yelp review and my sales rep. Following that, I received true white-glove service; dates stopped slipping, and check-ins became frequent. This proved critical when my PowerWall 3 failed and required an RMA just before the PG&E visit. To Cobalt's credit, they handled the replacement swiftly, finishing with literally hours to spare before the PG&E tech arrived. In summary, Cobalt performed as well as could be expected given the 2025 constraints--specifically the inventory shortages and the installation rush triggered by expiring tax credits. The on-site work itself has been top-notch; the workmanship is clean and the field staff were professional. However, internal communication needs an overhaul. I only achieved a reasonable level of responsiveness after capturing the attention of the CEO and COO. Furthermore, there are simply too many points of contact, which requires the customer to guess who handles what. In hindsight, I'd recommend keeping a direct line to your salesperson; working solely through the overworked project managers was often an exercise in frustration, as emails and calls frequently went unanswered. Once you connect with the right people, the service is excellent. After my installation, I was placed in the hands of Alex H., a Field Technician Manager. He acted as the "closing pitcher"--responsive, communicative, and dedicated to seeing the final details through to completion.