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    Danville, CA

    NorthStar Solar

    4.8 (124 reviews)
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    Jason D.

    With a large EV vehicle, a Plug-in hybrid, and constant energy rate increases, we knew we had to go solar ASAP. After quite a bit of research and discussions with different solar companies to learn about the differences of buying, leasing, or other options, I spoke with the team at NorthStar Solar. They were very friendly, professional, and straightforward about their offering. They asked about other companies we had spoken with and provided multiple estimates based on their recommendation as well as comparable builds to the estimates we received from other companies. From initial call to completion was ~6 weeks, and the actual build was done in less than 3 days. We were quoted 3-4 months with other companies along with a lot of extra equipment and construction that seemed unnecessary. The fact that they are local to the Tri-Valley, and diversified as a roofing company, also was a big selling point. Their ongoing system monitoring and ability to come out quick if something goes wrong down the line was our main decision for going with them. Having received a pitch from a large company offering a 'power purchase agreement' style lease where we are effectively being charged an equipment rental rate that is "cheaper than PG&E rates" but not enough to offset expected sun production on our roof ultimately seemed too opaque of a business offering to see any real cost savings. Plus, being able to capitalize on the federal credits of owning a system vs. leasing with a big company covered about 1/3 of the total cost to buy. Definitely recommend NorthStar Solar from start to finish!

    andy w.

    My wife and I have been researching installing solar panels and a backup battery system for our house for a while due to the desire to mitigate against rolling power outages as well as ever-increasing PG&E rate increases. I researched and contacted a few California-based solar installation companies that can do solar+battery+new roof installation (our existing roof was 20 years old and I wanted to take the opportunity to replace it) under a single contract. The companies I talked to either don't do roofs or subcontract them to another roofing company. On top of that, getting a straight answer on how many solar panels I need as well as the type of battery system I'm interested in was difficult and frustrating. Luckily, a friend who had solar panels installed on his house in San Bruno, recommended I check out Northstar Solar Inc which is based in Danville. From initial contact with Northstar to post-installation, the team at Northstar was top-notch in communication, product knowledge, project management, and installation. We ended up selecting an 8.2KW capacity solar installation and a 10kW battery backup system from Enphase. For the roof, we went with Landmark Solaris tile roofing. Once the configuration and contract were agreed to and signed, Northstar started scheduling roof pre-inspection and filing all the necessary permits and paperwork needed to do the installation. Along the way, the project team informed me of the status of permits (including PG&E NEM application), installation, and the payment schedule for each milestone. We started the conversation with Northstar in mid-August and signed the contract in September. I told Northstar I wanted to have everything completed before year's end so I could get the full tax credit for 2023. They assured me they would complete the project before year's end and they totally delivered. Roofing installation was about 5 days and actual solar+battery installation and configuration took 3 days (they had to wait for the roof installation to complete and "dry" before they could do the solar installation). The installation team was super professional, cleaned up each day, and did a superb job in mounting the panels and batteries. Many thanks to Sean, Daniel, Ryan, and the Northstar team for making this installation so painless. I highly recommend anyone looking at installing solar/battery/re-roofing with a single local company that is professional and price competitive to talk to Northstar. And if you do go with @northstar Solar Inc, please use my name for the referral.

    Two 5kWh batteries

    Update April 2025. It's been 1.5yrs now and we're still 100% satisfied with our roof and solar/battery system. Adding a pic from the Enphase app to show production and consumption in 2024.

    Northstar Solar helped us get into NEM2 in April 2023, when there were just days left to apply for that program and other solar companies were refusing to guarantee that they would get the application submitted in time. This was an indicator of their superior planning ability. When we had the work done in 2024, Northstar completed everything very efficiently and with great communication. We are very happy with the installation of our solar panels and all the peripherals that went into the system. We would highly recommend Northstar to anyone in the Bay Area who is looking at installing a solar power generation system. We worked with Sean Rodrigues (510.862.7404) to start the system sizing process.

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    Unprofessional. We requested pricing for commercial project. Didn't get back. Wasted out time.

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    Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions - Franklin certified

    Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions

    (83 reviews)

    I'm a bit late in writing this as our system was installed last Oct 2025 but wanted to give a big…read moreshout out to Sunlight Electrical. My mom and I couldn't be happier with the service we were provided from start to finish. We contacted the business in late July of last year to see about installing a solar system on our home before the end of the year. Within in days, Alessandro was here to meet us in person and provided us with a comprehensive breakdown for solar options and pricing. We loved that we were treated like actual people instead of a number in a queue. Given that there was a slight backlog of jobs they had to work through we were assured that we would have our system fully installed and activated before the end of the year, which we did! It was great working with Nick who was our onsite rep and Juan was always available to answer any questions we had by phone (of which I had many). Despite the number of times I called, he was always patient with me and provided detailed answers that gave me a better picture of our installation and how our system would operate moving forward. I can't say enough about how amazing the whole process was. Looking at our electrical bills right now and we're in awe of all of the savings we're getting, which validates our decision to purposefully oversize our system. If and when we decide to install a car charging station in our home we're definitely going back to Sunlight!

    I can't say enough good things about Carlos Gomez from Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions…read more I've been working on a non-standard solar setup using an EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X and EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 3, and finding a contractor who truly understood this type of system was incredibly difficult. I spoke with many contractors, and almost all of them sent salespeople who gave generic answers or tried to push cookie-cutter solutions that clearly didn't fit my setup. Carlos was completely different. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he wasn't a salesperson -- he's an engineer, and it shows. He took the time to deeply understand my system, reviewed actual spec sheets on the spot, and immediately identified issues that other contractors completely missed. Multiple companies told me Hyundai panels would work fine. Carlos checked the amperage limits, applied proper safety margin calculations, and clearly explained why those panels would not work with my EcoFlow system -- saving me from a costly mistake. He also walked me through: Proper panel selection within voltage and amperage limits Safe string configurations and series wiring How to maximize roof space while staying within code Permitting requirements I hadn't been told about before On top of that, Carlos identified critical code and safety requirements that no one else mentioned: Bollards required in the garage to protect battery units Correct battery placement to maintain required clearance from doors and entrances Heat detector requirements for battery installations in a garage These are all things that would have caused inspection failures later -- and Carlos caught them immediately. He spent well over an hour with me, climbed onto my roof to check for obstructions, inspected battery placement, reviewed wiring paths, and answered every question in detail without ever rushing me. What truly sealed the deal was how efficient and transparent the pricing process was. Carlos was able to turn around a detailed quote very quickly, and when I received it, I was honestly surprised -- it was a significant amount lower than every other quote I received, even though his evaluation was by far the most thorough. Given everything: His technical expertise The level of detail and care The ability to integrate with my existing system The fast turnaround And the much better pricing Choosing Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions was a complete no-brainer. Carlos is knowledgeable, meticulous, honest, and genuinely passionate about doing things the right way. After meeting him, I completely understand why this company has such strong Yelp reviews. If you're in the Bay Area and need electrical or solar work done the right way, especially for a non-standard or custom system, I highly recommend Carlos and the team at Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions.

    Solar Technologies

    Solar Technologies

    (143 reviews)

    We first contacted Solar Technologies about putting solar panels on our home in late 2019. We…read moresigned a contract with them in January 2020, right before the Pandemic shut everything down. By the time the solar panels were installed in late 2025, we had signed three contracts with them due to a series of delays dealing with all the idiosyncrasies of our old house. Through it all, our sales contact, Jason Coolman, was patient and knowledgeably answer our questions as they came up. Everyone at Solar Technologies that we worked with was great. They made sure that things went smoothly and on time. We are thrilled with our new solar system. Solar Technologies has been a Bay Area Sunshares vendor for many years and a lot of other reviewers sound like they're as happy as we are. Down the street from us, a large cluster of neighbors hired Solar Technologies and I have only heard good things from those I've spoken to.

    Bad bad bad. They were great at making a proposal and getting our money, but there were so many…read moreproblems with the design and installation. We knew they were running against the clock trying to wrap up installations before the tax credit ran out, but now the system is installed and having TONS of problems and they do not respond to calls or emails. We fin called the manufacturer (Enphase) and they sent a technician out to diagnose and turns out Solar Technologies configured our system incorrectly and other problem. Enphase communicated to Solar Technologies what they need to do to solve all of our problems, but Solar Technologies is completely unresponsive. Our batteries only charge up to 17 percent capacity because they didn't set the system up correctly so basically we paid 50k for a system and that system is only functioning a quarter of what it should be. I wish they would refund us for all the capacity that we've missed out on. They are terrible.

    Got Watts Electric Solar & HVAC

    Got Watts Electric Solar & HVAC

    (315 reviews)

    Got Watts installed two phases of solar panels on my roof, 67 panels in total. The job was massive,…read morethe price was fair, and the follow up service was excellent. There were hardware glitches after installation, but the Got Watts team reliably spotted them - without me realizing there was even an issue - and sent teams out to ensure my equipment worked as promised. Years later I noticed some leaks through my roof where some phase 2 panels were installed. I notified Got Watts and they sent large crews to my home to rectify the issue over several days. This was no small fix. They probably spent vastly more to rectify the leaks than they did to install the panels to begin with. No one likes to have problems with an install. But, it means a lot for a contractor to honor their commitment and spend vast sums to honor their warranty, and their word, to their customer. I've had "good companies" make promises they wouldn't honor once the initial check cleared. Got Watts was true to their word and treated me in a dignified manner that is rare these days. I would unreservedly recommend the good people at their firm. Special thanks to Sam Moore and Daniel Harrold for their excellent service.

    Skylar S @Got Watts showed up at my door at just the right time. I needed a new roof and it was the…read moreperfect time to get a solar system installed. He helped me understand the options, pricing/discounts, and process. He helped get estimates from roofers and connected me with TCU for project loans. He answered questions along the way, checked in on the progress and practiced high-quality professional customer service throughout. The system is up and running (after a Tesla battery replacement) and generating power! First bill from PG&E was $38; second was $2! Thank you, Skylar and Got Watts!

    Ambrose Solar - Wow! Wow! Wow! Gorgeous solar install by Ambrose Solar!

    Ambrose Solar

    (278 reviews)

    My husband and I dug in our heels FOREVER, when it came to getting solar. There were all kinds of…read moresalespeople who came to our home on a monthly basis, and we just never had a real peace about being able to trust what we were being " sold", or told. My parents purchased solar from a HORRIBLE company that sounds a lot like 'SunFun'. After they passed away, and the house was sold...we were STILL making the monthly payments for over a year!!! That SunFun organization REFUSED to transfer the solar to the new homeowner, and eventually stopped taking or acknowledging our calls. It wasn't until we had to threaten the new homeowner with a lawsuit that SunFun finally transferred ownership. Due to this, we could not trust any of these solar companies...that is, until Kevin Bedard came to our home, and explained everything in great detail to my husband and I. He took the time to hear about our concerns, and he showed us how he truly cared. That same week, we spoke to two other families who shared their positive experiences about Ambrose Solar that made us feel that we would be in great hands. We had FINALLY FOUND A PEACE about getting solar on our home; KNOWING we would be in good hands, and we were ALL IN. It's been six months now, and we are beyond pleased with our solar panels, and the two Tesla batteries we have purchased. We are true fans, who have NOTHING but RAVE REVIEWS for this company. If you don't have solar, or if you need to add solar, Kevin Bedard is your man! and Ambrose is your company. Every employee has been amazing and helpful. In a world where customer service has taken a dump, this company has remained a class act. So again...if you are considering solar, call Ambrose, and tell them Albert and Rhonda sent you.

    I have to honestly say we are super impressed with this company. We were recommended by a co-worker…read moreof my husband. Going local made so much more sense, if something goes wrong, there's no need to wait weeks to get it fixed. Someone will come and repair anything in a couple days. The larger companies can't make that happen. We decided to go with the larger install and added a battery to get that added protection and savings, and I'm so happy we did. Hermelinda was our main contact in customer support and she was always on top of it, along with Janai, Bri, and Stephanie, if Hermelinda was out of the office. Alll the technicians were very professional, they didn't mind me asking questions and were very excited and love what they do. I highly recommend them.

    East Bay Power Systems - Beautiful install against the back drop another gorgeous sunset over looking the bay!

    East Bay Power Systems

    (98 reviews)

    Having East Bay Power Systems design install and certify a rooftop solar panel system has been a…read morewonderful experience. Working with the team (Darlene, Jeff, David etc.) to get the system designed and installed was very easy, they took care of everything, including getting the city to approve the design/installation for PG&E. Installation was a simple one day process, and best of all, we were essentially off the grid the next day. Interestingly East Bay Power Systems use American made solar panels (Aptos) and an American made power backup system (Tesla). Not only does the system perform flawlessly, because of there high output of the Aptos solar panels (up to 450W per panel) the whole array of 10 panels is virtually unseen. As an added bonus, they set up a Tesla app on your phone so you can see at a glance how mush power the system is generating, how much is being used to power the house, how much is used to charge the backup system and how much power is being sold to PG&E. For a system this good, overall cost was relatively low, far less than what I was quoted 5 years ago by two different companies. You may have noticed all my reviews to date on Yelp have been 5 star, this is deliberate. Life is too short to focus on that which does not make us happy. This is why I restrict my reviews to those things/places/services that make me happy and appreciate life. Sure, I have been to some really dreadful shops, hotels and restaurants etc., but, like I said, life is too short to spend time thinking and writing about them.

    The product is good, the process left us wanting…read more Eric, David, Jose and the crew did an excellent job. My frustration was with the post installation process. I got answers from Darlene that did not make sense. Sometimes her computer was down other times her phone was down. Sometimes she would call to give me a message only to realize that she had called the wrong customer. Did not enjoy working with her. Finally, Kara engaged and we got the Permission to Operate about two months after the install. Supposedly Jeff (the Business Owner) is no longer with the company and has gone back East, so not sure who is leading their future efforts. For future customers: hang on to a portion of the payment till the Permission to Operate is received not just the installation.

    NorthStar Solar - solarinstallation - Updated September 2026

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