Johnson Solar just completed my solar panel Installation project about two months ago. About nine years ago, I had a couple of estimates for installing solar panels on my roof. The average cost was approximately $24,000.00 for 20 panels. The price was too high for me, so I did not have the work done. Last May, my friend in Alpine had solar panels placed on his roof. I decided to check into having the work performed on my home. I checked with four different companies. The number of panels was from 11 to 15. The price was within $4,000.00 among the four companies' bids. One of the companies was a referral from another friend who had just recently had solar placed on his roof. That Company was Johnson Solar. They had the best panels, in my opinion, and the best price. After talking to some of my neighbors, I determined that my panels are generating more KW than theirs are. From the quote to the system turn on, it was less than three weeks. It took one day for the installation, and you would never have known the crew was there. I did keep them well hydrated with water and Gatorade. Considering I am on a fixed retirement income, today was a joyful day when I received my SDGE bill in the mail. This bill was covered by 100% solar. The bill read, "No payment is due. Your account has a credit balance of" over one hundred dollars. (My words) My normal bill, this time of the year would have been between $200.00 and $300.00 for a 2000 square foot home. Overall this has been a huge positive investment. I would highly recommend Johnson Solar to anyone who wants to make that move to solar. I would award Johnson Solar five stars plus. Their work crews and office people are the best. read more

Clinton was recommended to me by a friend, who knew many happy customers among his coworkers. I really couldn't be more happy with the overall experience. I reached out to Clinton by email on a weekend, and that night he responded. After looking at my past energy usage and doing a cursory review of my home on googlemaps, Clinton came out and did a site visit the very next day. He made a simple recommendation on roof maintenance, which I decided to take only after doing my due diligence and research. After agreeing on the size of the system, I was ready to move forward with the installation. Clinton took care of the permit requirement, pointed me in a good direction when I was looking into financing, and was on site for the actual installation. I was impressed with how involved he was in every facet of the work, from initial site visit to actual installation and final wiring of the unit and Electric panel. Furthermore, he was very responsive and professional, answering questions whether by phone or by email in a direct and efficient manner. I have been involved in the Construction industry for over 30 years, and my initial intuition with him proved correct- he is a trust worthy guy, who will do what he says without trying to up-sell his customers. In addition, Johnson Solar is one of the few companies that will actually list their prices, enabling a prospective client to research and assess the value of the system. I would highly recommend Johnson Solar to anyone interested in going Solar! read more

We had our solar electricity system installed by Clint Johnson in September 2018. We purchased our mid-century modern home in May 2018. My wife and I were excited to start restoring the "Rockin' H Ranch" to its 1961 glory. On the month that our SDGE electric bill climber to over $800 (GRRRR!!!) we decided it was time to bring the ranch into the 21st Century by going solar. After the installation of our system, the bill has virtually gone to zero! Clint spent two hours with us during our initial meeting to insure that we fully understood the available options in the solar market. Clint explained the difference between high end name brand panels and the more economical manufacturers, calculating kilowatts of power requirements, battery vs. no battery, etc. Clint provided the options and allowed us to make our decisions, no hype, no up-sell, no pressure, NO PROBLEM. The system was installed by Clint's team of professionals in a very timely manner and it looks great. In addition to the solar system, Clint provided us with an updated electrical panel at about two thirds the cost of other electricians we received quotes from. Our turn-key system from Clint has proved to be economical and effective. One word of caution; make sure you are ready for action when you put Clint to work. From initial deposit to feeding electricity back to the grid for credit took about two weeks! To say that we are extremely pleased with Johnson Solar would be an understatement. read more

We interviewed several solar companies to provide a system for our house. We eventually decided to hire Johnson Solar and it was the best decision we had made. Clinton Johnson, the owner of the company, met with us three times to review various systems, their pricing, and warranties. Based on the information provided, we decided to install 12kw System, With Solar Edge Inverter & Solar World Modules. Clinton was involved with the project from start by giving us a price quotation and the installation schedule. He never tried to upsell any unnecessary features. The installation was smooth with no issues. The crew arrived on time and was friendly, tidy, and fast. Clinton Johnson, himself, was also part of the installation crew. When the owners of the business are personally involved in the process, they are committed to achieving the customer's full satisfaction. Johnson Solar definitely proved this point. The entire process from the time we decided to install the system until we were connected to the grid took only two weeks. Clinton Johnson was personally involved throughout the entire process. He worked as if he was installing this for his own house. He was detail oriented, diligent, and trust worthy. Johnson Solar is absolutely the BEST! read more

What else can is say about Clinton's team at Johnson Solar other than they are the freaking best!! Ill try to keep this short.... We had another company lined up to get our brand new solar installed that 100% dropped the ball. With the clock ticking on the tax rebate coming up we need our system installed NOW!! After a couple conversations and bit of back n forth on invoice I knew Clinton, Ross and his team were the guys I could trust to get the job done in time. Once contract was signed, we paid the 1st part of the invoice and was surprised to see the team at our house 3 days later with a truck full of panels and our Tesla Powerwall3!! Even more surprising was the fact these guys installed an entire 10kw system with conduit and powerwall in 1 day! So mind blown that one morning we were on the grid and later that day we were free of SDGE....WIN WIN!! Now....we are 8 days post install. The system has gotten approved and has its Permit to Operate! We have imported about $1.50 in power in over a week. We have exported about $3 in power in the same time. This company was a miracle worker in a time when we needed a miracle to get the 30% tax credit. Trust these guys....they will get your job done fast with quality and care. read more

I found Johnson Solar through ProReferral.com. Wanted to have an attic gable fan and a garage fan installed. This was a minor job considering Johnson *Solar* is in the business of installing complete residential solar power systems but Clinton, the owner, responded within an hour of my ProReferral query to offer his services. I'm a professional engineer in the defense industry and we were able to talk a lot of technical details. He is very knowledgeable and was more than happy to discuss various installation options. What I appreciated most was that he was very responsive to both email and text messaging ... I've worked with other contractors who have been quite difficult to communicate with. His crew showed up as scheduled and were very efficient and courteous. At one point we worked together to figure out how the speed control worked on one of the fans ... great guys! While the job he performed for me was relatively minor, my positive interactions with him and his crew reflect very well on his business and work ethic. I have no hesitation in giving Johnson Solar a big thumbs up! Highly Recommended. read more

Clint Johnson is the man! I researched panels for about 2yrs and shopped around for solar companies for MONTHS. I talked to all the best people, found all the best panels, and got all the best prices. I negotiated one company down by $6k but Johnson Solar was STILL $2500 cheaper...and his panels were actually better. He put on an 8.5 kW system and it has been producing perfectly ever since. Roof handled the heavy rains no problem. My bother, Josh, is an electrician for 16years (a good one too) and HE said Clint did a perfect job - Josh doesn't say that about anybody!! Lol! Clint is a great guy. Honest. Fair. Ex-military. Just a great hard-working all American dude. We had a power outage about a week ago and he texted me THAT day to see how things are going. I recommend him to EVERYONE I know who owns a house, or is looking for solar panels. Don't go with anyone else. He is the man. read more

Clinton Johnson Solar Ruez Family Endorsement After spending way too many hours, days and meetings with other installers I was fortunate to be introduced to Clinton Johnson by a close neighbor who had hired Clinton to install their solar. Of the 10 or more installers I have interviewed Clinton was the ONLY person who was willing to itemize all the costs and let me pay for the materials. This way I paid Clinton for his time and I paid directly for the hardware. There were no surprises and the job was completed on time as promised. eMail and phone communications were clear and on time. After the job Clinton has been available to answer the few questions we had. We also had a new roof installed at the same time as the solar and Clinton and his crew worked well (not in conflict) with the roofers. Thanks Clinton... we'll talk when I'm ready to add more panels. read more

After spending way too many hours, days and meetings with other installers I was fortunate to be introduced to Clinton Johnson by a close neighbor who had hired Clinton to install their solar. Of the 10 or more installers I have interviewed Clinton was the ONLY person who was willing to itemize all the costs and let me pay for the materials. This way I paid Clinton for his time and I paid directly for the hardware. There were no surprises and the job was completed on time as promised. eMail and phone communications were clear and on time. After the job Clinton has been available to answer the few questions we had. We also had a new roof installed at the same time as the solar and Clinton and his crew worked well (not in conflict) with the roofers. Thanks Clinton... we'll talk when I'm ready to add more panels. Paul Ruez, Vista read more

System is a BEAST!! Dropped my bill by $800 bucks from Aug to Sept 2022. Im In Orange County SCE. Utility prices keep rising and now I'm pretty well locked in. First power bill just came and it was $31, down from $850!!! Clint and team were on point and knocked it out quickly and efficiently. I had bids from 2 large, national installers who wanted 20% more, and wouldnt be able to turn on the system until December. If you are a big power user like me (3 Tesla's, blah, blah) my ROI is about 25% after the tax credit, AND I am not subject to heavy future price increases (think inflation is now at 8%!!!), so my ROI will go up every year they increase utility rates. A near no-risk investment with a 20%+ ROI, indexed to inflation (so to speak). Best safe investment around!!! read more

As a customer seeking solar services, it is crucial to find a company that prioritizes effective communication and promptly addresses inquiries. Johnson Electric Solar, led by Clint and his team, has exemplified the professionalism and responsiveness one expects when entrusting such a critical service to a provider. I recently contacted Clint with a request around midday, and was pleasantly surprised when my concern was resolved within just a few hours. The team's commitment to customer satisfaction has fostered a strong sense of trust and appreciation for the services they provide. I am truly grateful for the ongoing relationship with them and would like to extend my sincerest thanks to Clint and his team for their unwavering dedication to excellence in service delivery. read more

Johnson Solar has done an amazing job in installing our Solar Panels. We have referred Johnson Solar to our family and friends which they too have had their Solar Panels installed on their homes with Johnson Solar. It has beyond lowered our electric bill and we are so grateful of his service. Johnson Solar prices for installation are so reasonable, compared to all of the large corporations out there. Why pay for thousands and thousands of dollars to have such low quality service??? We are so much happier that we were able to save so much money with Johnson Solar and who has offered the highest level of quality and service and the installation was flawless. I would not recommend anyone else but Johnson Solar. Thank you so much Johnson Solar! read more

Clinton installed 16 rooftop solar panels (4.8 kW) for me in Aug 2017. I had received bids from 2 other solar companies and decided to go with Clinton. He will analyze your electricity usage and recommend a system that fits your needs. My panels were delivered on a Monday and I went "live" with SDGE on Saturday! He took care of all the paperwork, permits, and was on site when the inspector came to clear the installation for activation. I am VERY pleased with his work and professionalism! He's a good family man and easy to work with. If you want to save thousands of dollars and get the job done in a timely manner please call him before you decide on your installer. read more

We could not be happier with Clinton. He is professional, and conscientious. His bid was significantly lower than other bids, and we OWN our system. No lease. He installed it and walked us through the process. He stands behind his work and had been wonderful. Our electric bill was negative for the year! Anytime I call him with questions he gets back to me super fast, the same day if not within an hour. I recently had a problem with a third of my panels and he was at my door within hours. The solar portion was perfect, it was my electric panel that was the problem. He showed me how to trouble shoot it next time. I highly recommend him for any solar needs. read more

Clinton is a pleasure to work with, and easy to talk to. After talking with and getting several bids, I knew I'd found my contractor after talking with Clinton. He was able to give me a great price, and gives straight talk that is easy to follow and understand. I threw him a lot of concerns and made him jump through many hoops. I kept expecting him to start getting testy with my barage of questions, but it never seemed to faze him, he always got me the answers I needed. In the end I have a great 9.8 KW system install and I'm well on my way to my first year of not paying $500 to over $600 a month to SDG&E. I highly recommend Johnson Solar! read more

Called on recommendation of neighbor. After meeting with Clinton did not even consider anyone else. He helped with the roofers. He gave me a price and schedule that was met. Any time I called or texted he responded very quickly. The system was installed last Nov. I called Clinton last month with a problem, not even sure it was his problem. He came out, determined the problem,(still not sure it was his), had to come back with a part and only charged me for the part. Not only got a great system at a good price, but met a really super nice and honest person. Highly recommend you give him a call before you buy anywhere else. read more

My husband Dale found this amazing person and company right before he passed away from COVID, Clinton called by chance two weeks after he passed and helped him fix the system at his home after his death that was installed by another company that went out of business. Then he came and added 6 panels to my home, and then fixed the original system at my home that was also broke and was installed by another company. As an older lady, that doesn't speak English very well, the only solar company I would trust is Johnson Solar. Clinton is the most honest contractor I've ever met. Thanks!!!! read more

Johnson Solar beat all competitors by $4000. Not to mention, they installed my panels in 1 day and it only took 3 days until my service was turned on by SDG&E. I recommended them to all my neighbors and 2 of them also got their solar installed with the same fast installation and activated service by SDG&E. Two of my neighbors went with other companies and it took 6 weeks for their systems to get activated. So, I highly recommend them to everyone I talk too, because their service is top notch, which shouldn't shock me, because Mr. Johnson is a Navy Veteran read more