I had solar installed about a month ago with SunMade and the experience was so easy and convenient…read more I wasn't super savvy with how solar works or how the process would be, but I did a lot of research and filtered through a lot of reviews and SunMade was what stood out the most to me. After the install, I can see why. Duane W was my rep and walked us through the whole process and just made it easy. I think if you've been on the fence with going forward with solar, definitely look into SunMade. You can tell they take pride in their work and give quality attention to detail. Thanks!

After interviewing approximately seven solar companies, reading reviews, comparing pricing,…read moreevaluating customer service, and reviewing BBB ratings, I ultimately chose SunMade Solar Energy to expand my existing solar system. One thing that stood out immediately was that their pricing was highly competitive with the other companies I considered. While pricing was important, what really set SunMade apart was that they hold both solar and roofing licenses. This gave me additional confidence because I previously had a bad experience with another solar company that damaged my roof, failed to fix the problem, and later went out of business, leaving me to pay for the repairs myself. Our sales representative, Jon Bernal, was professional, patient, and knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. There was one item that the system designer later clarified, and although it wasn't a major issue, Jon personally reached out to notify me of the changes. That level of integrity and accountability meant a lot to me and demonstrated that he genuinely cares about his customers. The installation crew was professional, arrived on time, kept the work area clean, and communicated well throughout the process. After installation, I noticed a section of concrete that had become uneven due to settling. I contacted SunMade, and they returned within days to correct the issue and followed up to ensure everything was satisfactory. That kind of customer service is becoming increasingly rare. The entire process moved efficiently. Our first meeting with Jon was on March 28, we signed on March 30, the system was installed on April 27, the meter collar was installed on May 13, and we received Permission to Operate about a week later. Jon also helped us identify and secure available rebates. I would also like to thank Tara in the office. When I needed copies of my contract documents, she provided them promptly and without hesitation. Another positive observation is that the owner, Oz, appears to be actively involved with the company and personally responds to customer reviews. I noticed this during my initial research and felt it reflected a company that values customer feedback and satisfaction. At the time of this review, SunMade Solar Energy held an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Based on my experience, they delivered competitive pricing, excellent communication, professional workmanship, and outstanding customer service. I would not hesitate to recommend SunMade Solar Energy to anyone considering solar for their home.

Hello, I want to share my experience with Nova West Energy. While I was in the market to add a…read moresolar system to work alongside my existing one, I interviewed about seven different companies. I took my time researching, reading reviews, evaluating customer service, and even checking the Better Business Bureau. After all of that, I narrowed it down to two companies, Nova Energy and another local company in Fresno.Ultimately, I chose the other company because they hold a roofing license as well. This was very important to me due to a previous bad experience with SolarCity damaging my roof and not fixing it. I ended up fixing it out of pocket. That being said, Nova Energy truly stood out. Justin took the time to thoroughly educate me and presented a very well-designed system tailored to my needs. Honestly, I would have gone with them if it weren't for my prior experience and specific concerns. What impressed me most is that they genuinely care about their customers. Even knowing I was comparing multiple companies, they were patient, transparent, and focused on making sure I understood exactly what I needed for my home. Even after I told Justin I had decided to go with another company, he still took the time to make sure I was fully informed. He reviewed key details with me such as solar panel quality, system performance stats, degradation rates, and the difference between kW and kWh, just to ensure I was making the best decision for my home. That level of professionalism and integrity really stood out. In today's world, many companies treat business as just a transaction, sell a product and move on. Nova Energy is different. They take the time to understand your needs, educate you, and guide you without pressure. Their approach is honest, professional, and customer centered. Their pricing is very competitive, and they don't try to oversell. Instead, they explain your actual energy usage and make sure you don't overproduce unnecessarily. That level of integrity is rare. They also have excellent reviews, offer a strong 25-year roof warranty, and clearly stand behind their work. Even though they didn't end up installing my system, I believe my hesitation around roofing, despite them having a 25 roofing policy, was more related to my previous negative experience and my need for extra reassurance. If anything, if you are in the market for a solar system, I strongly recommend giving Justin a call. He is honest in his evaluation, does not try to oversell, and takes the time to answer every question you may have.

No rating I needed a company who does solar panels for swimming pools installation, and repair and…read morethey don't. What I'm upset with is being giving that as a recommendation when I specifically said I need a company that does solar heating for swimming pools.

I highly recommend Solar Negotiators for all your solar needs. They were amazing. From the initial…read morevisit with Garrett to "turn on" was less than a month. Garrett came to the initial visit with the owner, Chris. The sales pitch was no pressure, and they gave me the best deal. Garrett was always available for any questions. The workers and technicians were always on time for the appointment. Before contacting them, I dealt with Tesla and Sunrun. Neither was responsive and sometimes didn't show up within the 4-hour appointment window. Thus, I ended up canceling with both companies before going with Solar Negotiators. After the system was done, Zach, one of the technicians, came by to match the paint of my house and painted the exterior conduit to match my house color. I could go on for pages about my great experience. Unfortunately, these days, it is rare to receive the stellar service and product Solar Negotiators provides. The system is amazing and was exactly the right size for my needs.

Beware: You are going to waste a lot of your time and nerves babysitting Solar Negotiators and…read moremaking sure your project actually moves forward. It has now been 1 year and 7 months since my project started, and I still do not have Permission to Operate (PTO). I'm attaching a receipt showing when the project was initiated, as well as a photo of the solar panels installed on my roof, as evidence that this is a genuine review and not something made up. Things went somewhat acceptably until the panels were installed, which happened in December--10 months ago. There were some hiccups on Solar Negotiators side figuring out the permitting process with the city. They went back and forth with the city on the design because they were apparently confused about what was and wasn't allowed under the city code. This cost me a couple of months of delay before the installation. Already not great, but it's acceptable. After the panels went on my roof, that's when things really went south. When trying to obtain PTO (permission to operate), Solar Negotiators discovered that PG&E required a transformer upgrade. I'm not sure how they failed to identify this earlier. Given that a transformer upgrade can take 6+ months, you would think they would have applied for it well in advance. But I figured mistakes happen, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Solar Negotiators needed to apply for the transformer upgrade and pay for the conditional PTO. Somehow, it took them another two months--and constant calls from me--to get the application submitted. Finally, in March, they told me that my project was in the queue for the transformer upgrade and that I just needed to wait. I was specifically told that I should stop calling because the project was "under control." I waited five months before following up. When I asked for an update, I received the response that "everything is good, we are waiting on the PG&E transformer upgrade." I decided to call PG&E myself to make sure everything was actually in order. PG&E told me that nothing was planned on their side because Solar Negotiators had never responded to an email PG&E sent them back in March. I brought this to Solar Negotiators attention, and they initially denied that there was an issue and assured me they were taking care of it. This is probably the most frustrating part of dealing with Solar Negotiators: every time I call, the person I speak with tells me they need to talk to their "interconnections team" and that someone will call me back. Of course, nobody ever does. I have repeatedly had to call them again myself just to get any information. They also refused to include me in their email correspondence with PG&E. Eventually, I got tired of this and asked PG&E to add me to the email thread from their side. That's when the situation became very clear. Solar Negotiators had indeed failed to respond to PG&E back in March. Their own explanation was that the project had "fallen through the cracks on our end." What makes this even more frustrating is that even after Solar Negotiators knew I was aware that the delay was caused by their failure to respond, they continued dragging their feet with PG&E. They would often take more than a week to respond to PG&E, and in several cases they only responded after I called Solar Negotiators and complained. So, essentially, I have had to babysit my own solar project for months, contacting both Solar Negotiators and PG&E to make sure the companies communicate with each other. Today, I finally received a call from someone at Solar Negotiators who apparently works directly with PG&E and was able to explain the current status of the project. Hopefully, this means things will finally start moving forward and I can get a conditional PTO soon, and a transformer upgrade 6 months later to get a full PTO. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with Solar Negotiators at this point, and there isn't much I can do other than share my experience. If you are considering Solar Negotiators as your contractor, my advice is simple: please don't.

I had a great experience getting my solar panels installed with Solar Sesame. I would recommend…read moreeveryone to get their solar installed from solar sesame. Manan, clearly walked me thru the all the different types micro inverters to make decision faster and move forward with the installation.

From the owner: Ready to Power Your Home, Your Way? SolarSesame is here to make your solar journey effortless. With…read moreour commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, you can trust us to deliver a system that: 1. Uses top-tier brands like Tesla, Enphase, and Qcells. 2. Offers a 12-month payment holiday with our PPA plan. 3. Comes with a production guarantee to ensure optimal performance. 4. Offers flexible financing options to fit your budget. 5. Simplifies the process by handling tax credits and rebates. 6. Provides prompt support with a 24-hour response guarantee. 7. Protects your home with $3 million in insurance coverage. 8. Is installed by our expert in-house team. 9. Includes annual inspections and cleaning for peak performance. 10. Is backed by a 25-year labor warranty. Let’s make your home more sustainable and save you money. Contact us today for a free consultation!

I purchased my solar from Solar Negotiators in the Spring of 2021, and had my solar set for…read morequarterly cleaning with Solar Maintenance Pros after about a year. Having the panels cleaned regularly has had a great impact on how much solar power I generate. They are friendly, efficient, and reliable. A great value overall.

This is the second time in a row that Solar Maintenance Pros has failed to show up to clean my…read moresolar panels. To be honest, I haven't been happy with this company for quite some time. Even when they do show up, several panels are often missed, and I have to bring them to their attention. In addition, they have broken several roof tiles in the past and had to replace them. The people performing the actual cleaning are usually young adults (kids, in my book) who seem to lack basic customer service skills when I communicate what needs to be done. Today, when I called to ask whether they were still coming for my scheduled cleaning, the customer service representative asked, "Did you receive an email confirming that we were actually coming? All appointments are scheduled as tentative." That's not how appointments are supposed to work. If you schedule an appointment, you show up. If you can't make it, you notify the customer. According to their system, customers are apparently expected to assume the company will not come unless they receive additional confirmation. That approach is completely backward and unacceptable. Needless to say, I will be looking for another company to maintain my solar panels.

Terrible. No service not even complete won't answer calls…read more Or texts it's got to be illegal

I've had solar for 2 years and I've been contacting core energy for 2 months and they keep putting…read moreme off. I have a true up pge bill of $4000 and they just don't care. I don't recommend going with them. Avoid!!!!!

$90,000 project at my home from US Renewal Energy. When time came for final inspection of…read moreconsumption from panels, they're undersized. More electrical usage than panels can produce and the inspection was at 12 noon. We gave copy of electric bill which was $900 approximately on the first visit. Contrators State license board coming to inspect.

I do not trust this company. Jacob Garvert, a sales rep, got me to sign a contract without…read moredisclosing information about cancellation fees. He lied about when the cancellation period began. And when I finally did find out when it was it was way past and I had to deal with fees. He also said, don't worry, the fees are small anyway. Come to find out, they were $4000!!! How is that a small fee???!!! He also lied about the sizing of the solar system. He said he got it up to 7.2kW and when I received info from the solar company it was a 4kW system. He then told me that it was the correct size that we talked about and that it would produce 7.2kW a year. Flat out lies... I was told I was getting a 7.2kW system! Tell this guy to take a hike if you see him. And don't sign anything on a contract until you thoroughly read it, no matter how nice the sales rep seems to be.

They've been to my house three times in the past six months, ignoring my posted No Soliciting sign…read more(which is illegal). They imply they have a relationship with PG&E and want to look at my meter and check out my PG&E bill. No official ID, just young guys in brown polo shirts, with a guy waiting for them in a beat up car down the street. Super shady, especially reading about the people they've scammed with solar loans. Don't open your door to them.

A very young man came to my door and said he needed to look at my meter to assess my usage and make…read morerecommendations for energy savings. I asked are your from PGE? (no), do you work for/with PGE? ('well, I can't say that'), do you have any ID? (he points to his brown shirt and logo. I told him if he was working with PGE they would have sent an email, text, and/ or phone call. Frustrated young man was irritated that I was irritated. I told him, bye, be safe. I called PGE - they shrugged as if to say 'so what', and said, we don't do that kind of thing. Terrible company to send inexperienced people out and suggest that they are working with our energy companies. I have image from my ring camera but I'm not going to put this young man at risk.

The reviews for this company speak for themself but tldr: this company is terrible…read more I built a new house with Thomas James Homes and we were required to hire Complete Solar to install our new solar system. We ended up upgrading our system and between TJH/Complete Solar, they forgot to re-submit the plans to the city which ended up causing a multi-month delay. Our house was 100% done but they couldn't turn the solar on due to this massive error, so we couldn't move in. The error was so egregious that I fought with TJH and they ended up offering a large credit to make up for the issue. How many times has a builder had to do this? (I would assume they split/charged Complete Solar for this but as you'll see below there were some clear shenanigans going on between the two of them so maybe not..) From the get go, our first meeting with Steve Walden did not go well. I had solar on my old house so I sent him all of our old bills/information/etc and he came to the meeting totally unprepared - had not reviewed any of it. Ok whatever, maybe he had an off day. Afterwards though, he sent us a quote with three different options and there was a $14,000 pricing error in the system we wanted that I caught (not sure how any reputable/knowledgeable solar rep would miss this). I also got a few comparable quotes for the system we wanted and they were anywhere from $7,000-$14,000 cheaper! WTF? This makes no sense as Complete Solar gets 'free leads' from TJH so their system should actually be cheaper than competitors since they don't have to pay for acquisition (I would guess solar companies pay up to $1-2,000 for a qualified lead). When I looked up the company's reviews, they were all terrible! But there wasn't much I could do about hiring them.. I think it's pretty clear that there is some behind the scenes relationship between the two companies (maybe a trip to Hawaii for TJH execs, brother in law runs Complete Solar, etc) because there's no reason for TJH to use such a shoddy solar installer. They wouldn't even let me bring in anyone else since they weren't a qualified sub contractor. They also never mentioned anything about switching to time of use which I believe will save me money, so now that I'm 4 months into my solar operation, I submitted a request and that probably cost me an additional few hundred dollars. Ultimately, they got the system installed, and it's working fine/great but the reps are not that bright, they way overcharge and their screw ups could cost you even more money. I do not recommend!

I really don't give reviews because everyone has their own opinion…read more I will just say when you read the reviews on Blue Raven/ Sunpower or complete Solar , not sure who bought out who, do take note! the reviews are right on the money! I will just say I called the company everyday for 6-7 we got no response from anyone.