Following up on Sol Up, absolutely the best solar contractor in Reno. We've been having bird…read more(pigeon) issues with our four-year old Sol Up system, where the birds have been using the PV cells for protection. Spoke with their office folks, who sent out a representative to assess the condition, and prepare a strategy to make the system bird proof. System's new guards installed, so that there is no access to the under panel space. Those birds will have to look for another Reno roof for protection. Thank you Sol Up.

I wish I could give 10 stars. There is a good reason their reviews are high…read more Yes, it is a long review, yet there is a lot to mention about Sol-Up. First to say, I know a lot about this stuff. I've been an electronics and software engineering consultant for over 40 years, designing all sorts of electronics such as medical, scientific, high energy, and even solar inverters for many corporate clients. The wife says I over-analyze everything, but I want to make sure there are no regrets when making a big electrical change on the home. Sol-Up did not ask for this review. I contacted 5 companies in the area to ask questions about installing a Tesla PowerWall (whole home backup power). The previous owner had already installed solar panels years ago (a company now out of business). The one place that impressed me most was Sol-Up as the pricing was good and they were smart. More importantly, the initial contact "Matt" knew what he was talking about and had instant answers to many detailed technical questions. Matt smoothly passed me to the project Coordinator (Colleen) whom was always on top of the process and informing me about the status and schedule. They first came to review the situation and gave me pricing. I ordered the PowerWall installation and paid a reasonable small deposit and signed the online agreement. At installation time, I got Fernando and Cody; two young, smart, experienced men whom were confident, careful, respectful, and considerate of the property. A Powerwall is a complicated installation to tie into existing solar production and the electrical panel. They did a fabulous job working in really cold weather. Then David "Handyman" came to patch and paint things to perfectly blend with the wall. Afterwards, Colleen had the building inspector and Roman come together within just two days to make sure everything got approved. No problems and the inspector was pleased. Yea, NV Energy had to put in their 2 cents worth. He came a few days later to inspect to his satisfaction and install the meter. I asked if things were by him. His reply was... "Yes, this is a nice installation, and I wish every company would do this well". There was a small hiccup during operation where the Tesla App wasn't showing the flow of energy properly although everything worked. Joe came out immediately to do a minor reconfiguration of sensors and all was well. Days later, Matt followed up again to see if everything was ok. When there is a power failure, the lights don't even flicker and no indication the power was ever lost or came back on. Just a text message to give an update. Fabulous. Bottom line is that Sol-Up did the best job of any company I have ever had to do a big electrical task. Other companies could learn a lot from their process. When it comes time to upgrade solar panels in the future or to install an additional backup battery, there is no doubt who I would call or recommend. Thanks Sol-Up team.

1 Star feels generous for this company given my experience and their fraudulent sales tactics. The…read morebottom line is this company does not stand behind its product. We purchased 27 "High Snow Load Rated" panels from this company and 100% of them failed. The warranty has specific exclusions requiring you to shovel the panels despite some of them being located some 30 feet above grade. We were able to shovel half of them, the other half were inaccessible. All of them failed. Their response "file an insurance claim". They do not disclose their 15% loss experience in 2017 nor will they disclose their loss experience in 2022-2023 which was much more profound than 15%. The bottom line: it's absolutely fraud to sell "high snow load" panels in Lake Tahoe and then do nothing to support the product. Do not buy anything from this company. Disgraceful.

This company has been fantastic to work with. When the company that installed my system pulled out…read moreof town six months later they came to the rescue and worked with the inverter company and the panel company to help me through some painful times. They are extremely responsive and the guys that come out are very informative and explain to you what they're doing and why they're doing it. I would highly recommend this company.

I'm not surprised by all the poor reviews for Blue Raven Solar. Below is my experience…read more My experience with Blue Raven Solar has been disappointing from start to finish. They dropped the ball in every respect. We had an appointment scheduled for January 2nd to go over the scope of work and next steps. Not only did they fail to show up, but they didn't even bother to call or follow up. Completely unprofessional. What made matters worse is that months later, they contacted me as if I were a brand-new lead--asking if I wanted to buy or lease solar for my home. Clearly, they didn't even check their own records to see that I was already a client. That level of disorganization is unacceptable. I also reached out multiple times to Tanner, the representative who initially set everything up, via both email and text. I received absolutely no response. Total silence. If you're considering solar for your home, I strongly recommend staying away from Blue Raven Solar. Based on my experience, their customer service is extremely poor and unreliable. I've since decided to move forward with Tesla, Inc. solar panels, and so far, they've been far more responsive, organized, and professional. Do yourself a favor--look elsewhere.

Coleen and I were so excited to have solar panels installed into our home. It took three months to…read moreplan and get the permits cleared before the project could begin. By the third week of April the job began and the first inspection cleared. Our garage had cuts that needed to be patched, and it took months for them to get someone to fix it. One of the battery covers had a big dent in it, and that too was a headache to deal with. We thought energization of the solar system would be a non-issue, but it took an extra six weeks from their timeline for our system to fully work. NVEnergy evidently found an error in Blue Raven Solar drawing and they needed to make amends before legally and safely moving forward the solar system could power. Altogether it took more time to put and energize this solar system than to order it. If you're willing to give eight months of your time making sure someone is home in the process of this project, then anticipate a semi sloppy job. We wholeheartedly can not recommend this business.

MY first contact with LGCY Solar was with Bryan and Justin. They knew the solar industry extremely…read morewell. They explained the process and answered all of our questions. There was no pressure to sign up to get solar installed in our home in Fernley, Nevada. Any follow up questions were answered quickly and to our satisfaction. We were kept informed by Bryan as to the status of our job. Yesterday 4 members of their installation team arrived at our home. The installers were very polite and watching the installation they are very professional. They even painted the conduit pipe for the wiring to match our home, left the worksite clean and in order. I would recommend LGCY to anyone considering solar for their home.

From the owner: At LGCY Power, we provide NV homeowners with quality solar panels, licensed installation services…read moreand a 25-year warranty. Our solar financing options can accommodate any budget, with some options requiring no money out of pocket. Through providing a cost-efficient, sustainable energy solution, LGCY Power has grown to one of the largest solar companies in the United States. Our team can walk you through all the complexities of a new solar installation, energy buyback programs and designing a system that looks great on your roof. Schedule a consultation with a LGCY Power Energy Consultant to get pricing and review solar financing options for your home.

Adrian saved the day! We had been without power in 1/3 of our home for 7 days when our home…read morewarranty finally contracted Buyten Electric to come take a look. He showed up after normal business hours and took 1 look at our panel and said it was just a breaker. I had gone out multiple times and reset all (at least I thought all) the breakers and 1 appeared to be reset but it wasn't. He was very kind and explained what to do in the future. I would hands down recommend Adrian and Buyten Electric!

Adrian has been a life saver! When our solar installation company Encor went bankrupt for being a…read morebunch of fraudsters, Buyten Electric took over the job and finished our install and got our inspections done so quickly. After over a year of constant hassle and lies with Encore, Adrian got us up and running in just a couple weeks. He always responds and is really good with explaining the situation and next steps. He returns your calls and shows up when he says he will and gets the work done quickly and cleanly. I'll be hiring Buyten Electric again for sure!

Good company. Sean, the owner, had his team install a Generac standby gas generator for my mom's…read morehome. Very professional from the drawings, pulling permits, and installation. You can tell by the conduit bends that they really take pride in their work, making the install look appeasing and your home. Sean also did some small projects around my home too, including the installation of some exterior Ring cameras that were on the second floor, and I hate climbing heights. I all, I had a pleasant experience with this company and I'm already looking forward to another job I have after Christmas. Thanks, Sean.

We discovered Shawn and his amazing Aspen Electric team during the winter of 22-23. We live off…read moregrid north of Bridgeport, Ca. We were without consistent power other than a portable generator for over 30 days when our batteries, inverter and generator failed. That's when we learned of Shawn and his team. Aspen successfully converted our solar system in the middle of a horrid January, 2023 to a Fortress lithium battery system. Later that year, they installed a new Solark inverter system. On 3/6/25, we lost all power with an alarm on the Solark inverter. i contacted Shawn who put me in touch with his incredible employee, Vince who called within an hour to help troubleshoot the system. He asked me questions to understand the situation and said he would be out to assess and hopefully repair, 3/7/25. Vince arrived and within minutes diagnosed the issue and made the necessary repairs. He even allowed me to video a tutorial on what to do if we are ever faced with a failure again. Before I retired I was in the customer service business for over 40 years and have to say I have never met a vendor and team who cares about their customers in the way that Aspen Electric! Living completely off grid has its challenges, but I rest easier knowing I can count on Shawn, Vince and the other members of the Aspen Electric team! Maree Elana

I really liked them when you are working with them and installing. After having them for sometime…read more You realize how young and naive you were once. As I never realized or thought to hire an electrician to ensure everything is OK. Now we are here and out of warranty for bad installation. It cost a pretty penny to make sure the house is going to be safe. The solar electrician we worked with asked why we went to them. Rather than the company that installed our solar. Long story short. They dont have the talent to support. Took a few months of back and forth to get no where. Its a bit disappointing. Sales team are so good to make things look like it was so worth it. Either way. The people are good. For when we worked with them, they had good ratings. Next time, I'll do better res w arch for companies if I proceed to move towards sustainability again. I was hoping it would be a good relation for the long term. We still have them. As the solar panels are awesome. Just sad to know that they didnt really have the appropriate talent or knowledge to ensure they were following best practicing for the electrical aspect. The most important side. So FYI they did installations through a third party and they are G3 solar. Reno Solar is just a sales company with members who probably know nothing g about the installation process. They have been in comms with us. Just overall I give them a 0 for safety. 3 for friendliness. 2 for knowledge. I would rate them lower on yelp, but I did like how they worked with us for the install, prep, and attempt to navigate the wiring concerns that a non solar electrician saw. He wasn't even an expert on solar. He even noticed. Either way. If you want solar. I suggest you go to a different company who has trusted members within the solar installation process and properly skilled electrical members.

Got a quote originally from Jory, went with another company due to a better price and my gut…read moretelling me something wasn't right. My system was installed quickly and efficiently with absolutely no hiccups. Wanted battery back up so I left a message for Jory and got crickets. Oh well, there's lots of other companies out there. Based on some of these reviews, glad I went a different direction for solar.

We looked around for a local provider who could give us the high efficiency panels that we were…read moreinterested in. A few providers could not deliver top efficiency panels, but Brody from Del Sol was knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and had the panel options we were interested in. It was still a leap of faith considering the size of the investment, but Del Sol performed well overall and we are satisfied with the results completed within a reasonable timeframe. The only constructive feedback is for the crew to communicate a bit more during installation on what is going on. Brody was pleasant and responsive whenever I reached out.

From the owner: Go solar with the Leaders in Local Solar - Del Sol Energy. Free solar and battery storage…read moreassessments and quotes. We handle all aspects of the job in house from Engineering, permitting, installation, service and warranty management.

I needed to have 2 end solar panels taken off my roof, so I could have…read morea leak repaired. I contacted Great Basin Solar and was given a quote of $1050. I was told that it would be a teardown and rebuild of the 2 solar panels. In fact, when the 2 guys got here it only took them about 20 minutes to disconnect the 2 end panels and put them on the ground. After the roof was repaired, they came back and put them back in place and reconnected them. This took another 20 min. The right thing for Great Basin Solar to have done would be to adjust the cost do to the limited amount of time the job really took to complete. I will say that the 2 guys who did the work were great and easy to work with. The cost of this simple job cost me about 5% of the total amount I paid for the whole solar system. I would not recommend Great Basin Solar.

We hired Travis to design and construct our Solar system, based on good reviews online and his many…read morepromises of expertise. Travis faked his way along, until I paid him for the design and permitting phase. Then he ran off, ignored our project, and failed to complete the required HOA permits, failed to complete the solar system design, and failed to apply for County building permits. A real scoundrel, not to be trusted. We filed detailed complaints with the Nevada State Contractors Board, Better Business Bureau, and his Bonding company. All of whom said we need to sue him in court. Warning: when his lips are moving, you know he's telling false stories. Same for his slime-covered attorney. A nasty company.

Recommendation for Zoe Solar and Window Cleaning - 338-8815…read more We had our solar panels and windows cleaned by Zoe Solar and Window Cleaning and can highly recommend them. Owner Kevin Panche and his team were on time, professional, and responsive to our many questions before the day of the cleaning. Unlike other companies we contacted, they will clean solar panels that are installed on a steep roof (like ours), taking necessary safety precautions. They also have very competitive pricing. They thoroughly cleaned the solar panels, including underneath, and on their recommendation we also had them cover the panels with netting, which keeps the pigeons off. Apparently solar panels can get dirty pretty quickly - we had ours installed in November 2019 and between the pigeons and weather, they were already in need of a cleaning in just over 6 months. They also cleaned our window screens and windows, inside and out. They used specialized equipment on the outside and high-end squeegees on the inside. Kevin pointed out where previous window cleanings had resulted in scratches on the glass due to the use of cheap equipment. If you need your solar panels and/or windows cleaned, please consider using Zoe Solar and Window Cleaning. https://www.zoesolarandwindowcleaning.com/

Very nice job outside The guys were curious and efficient in getting the job done. . Great job, guysread more