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.

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.

Update: Confirmed; they no longer support the products they sold just 5 years ago. Not a warranty…read morework issue--they lost their certification to do the work, or let it lapse. Junk product from a junk company. Original: SolarTech Hawaii does not support the equipment they install. Do not recommend; as other reviews have mentioned the poor support after sale is unacceptable.

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.

This is the second time we have gone to Hi Power Solar for our solar needs. Called Cindy and she…read moregave us excellent service. This time we wanted to add a battery to our PV. She came over to look at our system after researching what we had installed. (Hi Power Solar did not install our PV.) After confirming what she thought, she went over our options. The team did a great job and we are thrilled with our new battery system. Thank you, HI Power Solar!!

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.

This review is overdue…read more The 5 stars is for the work that was done not the process of the companies who took over. I will be honest and it was or maybe still as the transition from SunPower to SunStrong has not been the smoothest. This transition left those of us with contracts in limbo waiting to find out who does our servicing which in the end went to Sunspear Energy. It took quite a while BUT in the end the work performed was done professionally and well. Much thanks to Zack for taking care of the initial request and getting the panels up to par. Many mahalos to Issac, Issac Jr and Isaiah for the care they took in removing and then reinstalling our panels for roof work. I can't speak for the companies BUT these guys ...Zack, Issac, Issac JR and Isaiah deserve this shout out. It was a pleasure and we were very happy with their work and professionalism. Thank you.

I had been putting off my decision to go solar for some time, but when I came across an ad from…read moreSunspear on Facebook, I couldn't resist the urge to finally make the switch! I'm extremely pleased with the level of professionalism, the quality of service, and the enthusiasm of the entire team--including Anela Havellana (Advisor), Alex Abshire (Project Manager), and David Mcelroy (Installer), along with the rest of the residential installation crew. They guided me through every step of the process, from securing loan approval to managing permits, installation, energizing, and finally getting everything set up for smart export to HECO. It was truly an incredible journey! Now that everything is up and running, I can't help but smile every time I sit back and enjoy the beautifully sleek design of the entire system. If you're still on the fence about going solar, just take the plunge! It's time to go green and help preserve our planet for future generations!

We had a problem with very little hot water. Peter said to reset the thermostat. Saw their video on…read moretheir website on how to reset. Now we have hot water! Appreciate the fix. All done over the phone! No charge! Definitely will use them again.!

My wife's friend at HECO was very pleased with their new solar water heating system installed just…read morethis week. I took that as my cue to get our own solar heater system addressed that has not been working for months. My expectation was low as I didn't even get a call or messages back from a few other solar companies, including the one who did our installation! Sean replied to me that same day and arrived from across the island in an hour. He made the necessary repair and I had scorching solar heated water same day within a few hours of my inquiry. I wouldn't hesiate to recommend Sean and Island Solar to anyone who needs help with their current or new solar project. Very pleased.

The person that answered the phone suggested simple maintenance thing (2 minute) to do that might…read morefix the issue. And it worked.

Spoke with Chaleigh Reed regarding micro-inverter warranty…read more When Solar Help Hawaii replaced micro inverters in 2016 and apparently inputted the wrong address. ( two houses on one lot ) ( 440-442 ) Therefore Enphase would not honor the warranty. They said the micro-inverters had been moved ! Ms. Reed was extremely rude and unprofessional. Rather than trying to help, she ( relied ) on the fact that the same DBA was dissolved in 2017 following the death of her brother. Poor customer service................. Would not suggest using this company

I've had a Haleakala PV system since 2013. This year I decided to add a Battery Bonus system, and I…read moregot estimates from a number of companies, and once again chose Haleakala solar with a Tesla Powerwall. The sales person seemed pretty knowledgeable about both the product and the various options including Battery Bonus. He did a site survey, and confirmed my new equipment would fit into my desired enclosure. After paying my deposit, I received an initial design plan from them. I wanted to make some changes to the plan, which they quickly accommodated. They also submitted the plans electronically to DPP, and filled out and submitted the paperwork to HECO on my behalf. Couldn't have been easier, and took about 4 weeks. The coordinator sent a very complete outline of the various steps in the process, and an estimated time frame to complete them, so there was no surprises. My original panels had developed a squeak after many years of high winds; Haleakala came out and repaired the issue, including finding and fixing a crack in my Munir tile. My install was 2 weeks ago. The first day, they installed 9 new PV panels. The second day, they completed putting in the wiring and the new Tesla battery and gateway. About a week later, they returned to provision the entire system, which is operating now. Next step will be inspection and permit approval. I'm very happy with the sales process, design process, and installation so far. I have every reason to believe that they will handle the rest of the process shortly subject to when the inspector is available. My only issue to date has been that one of the circuit breakers they installed tripped the evening after the install. They ended up sending out a tech after hours to show me how to get back online, and then came back to address the issue permanently during the next appointment.

I submitted two online service requests regarding an issue with our Tesla battery not charging. The…read morefirst request was submitted on September 12, and I received a text message stating that someone would respond within 72 hours. Unfortunately, I did not receive any follow-up. Fortunately, the issue with our battery resolved itself. However, a phone call from Haleakala Solar would have been appreciated to acknowledge the request and offer support. I submitted a second request for a call on September 16 and again received a message promising a response within 72 hours. Once more, no one contacted me. This lack of customer service has been a reoccurring issue with Haleakala Solar. When we first installed our PV system six years ago we had issues with our solar water heater. Getting someone to answer and respond to our calls was very difficult. We finally received service when my husband drove over to their warehouse to talk to someone there.