Was having problem w/ our solar water heating - was not heating despite lots of sunny weather:…read moresystem was installed by Haleakala Solar which is only outer island now: they ref me to Hi Power Solar. Person there directed me how to fix the problem - phoning me the directions: I was able to find someone who could unscrew the back control area to flip the switch and get the system on again: this off site direction saved me lots of money !

Thanks to Cindy, Rick (and his adult sons) from HI Power Solar for setting up a 14-50 outlet in our…read moregarage for a plugin EV. Although this was a small job, HI Power was the only company to come out and give us a quote. Although it took about a month to get it installed (we were not in a rush), and they fit us in between their other bigger solar jobs and we are grateful!

We were referred to Independent Energy Hawaii by our neighbor, and we're so grateful we chose them…read more From start to finish, the entire process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. The team was knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to understand our needs while helping us choose the right system. The installation was completed on schedule, and the crew was efficient, courteous, and respectful throughout the process. After installation, we had a small issue, but the service team responded quickly and provided excellent support. They were patient in answering our many questions as we learned our system and app, and their follow-through gave us confidence that we were in good hands. What impressed us most was that IEH continues to provide support even after installation. They stay engaged, monitor the system, and make sure everything is running properly. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine care truly set them apart. We are extremely happy with our experience and would highly recommend Independent Energy Hawaii to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and customer-focused solar installer.

From the initial appointment to the final installation everything went very smooth & professional…read more Installers did a great job and got it done in one day. Aurite!

We live in Hawaii Kai (aka The Valley of Darkness), and the power has gone out repeatedly over the…read morelast few years. Since Eco Solar installed our Tesla Powerwall and solar panels, I genuinely don't know when it happens. No flicker, no beeping, no hunting for flashlights, the Powerwall takes over instantly and the house just keeps going. More than once I've found out we were in an outage from a neighbor texting me. The lights never even blinked. We shopped around and got quotes from several companies before committing. Eco Solar came in with the best pricing, and by a pretty good amount. What I appreciated just as much is that the number didn't move, it was a single advertised price, and that same number went directly to the credit union that helped me with financing. Michael French is who we worked with, and he's the reason I'd send anyone here. He walked us through system sizing and the Powerwall without any pressure, answered questions I'm sure he's fielded a thousand times, and was honest about what did and didn't make sense for our roof and our actual usage. He stayed reachable after the install too, which in my experience is exactly where a lot of companies go quiet. The install by the team happened in a single day, and all the permitting and paperwork was taken care of by the office staff, I barely had to do anything myself aside from the finance setup. The install is super clean and my neighbors have come by and asked who we used since it looks so professional. If you're a fellow Hawaii Kai resident and tired of the outages, or just tired of what you're paying HECO every month, ask for Michael. Can't recommend them enough.

As luck would have it, my previous updated review of Ecosolar would not be my last…read more After converting my system from running off of Sunpower/Enphase's microinverters to Tesla's inverter from my new Powerwall Plus, I had some worry about what might happen with a single point of failure. Midway through summer, I found that out when my entire system went down when it failed. I reached out to Chris from Ecosolar right away and let him know that I was having a problem and he started troubleshooting immediately. After some investigation it was determined that the inverter had to be replaced and after waiting for Tesla to ship out the part, it was replaced in a timely manner. I was back up and running again, until December when my system started acting up again, this time seemingly having a problem with one of the batteries. I contacted Chris again and let him know that I was having a problem again, and although communication was rough with the end of the year approaching and federal tax credits expiring, I had a service appointment scheduled for the first week of January. On their site visit, it was determined that my new Powerwall Plus itself had gone bad. They were able to start the RMA process with Tesla and told me it would be replaced, possibly with a new Powerwall 3, because the Powerwall 2 was end-of-life and not in production anymore. That meant they would also have to replace my original Powerwall 2 as well with a new Powerwall 3 expansion pack. They hoped optimistically that I wouldn't have to wait too long for the replacement. Fast forward to April and it did take longer than expected for Tesla to send them the replacements but the good news was that Tesla did indeed replace both of my Powerwall 2 units with a new Powerwall 3 and expansion. This did require much more work on the part of Ecosolar to retrofit than just unplugging the old setup and swapping in the new one, for my particular case, and I appreciate the extra lengths they had to go through versus just having to swap out the old if Tesla had just sent a Powerwall Plus replacement instead. I had been down for a few months but the upside is that I have a brand new set of batteries now in 2026. I would say my solar journey has been rougher than I expected it to be. Parts have failed. Parts have been replaced under warranty. Yes, I've experienced periods of time where my PV system has been offline due to failures, and had to deal with big HECO bills until those failures were resolved. I've had two Powerwalls replaced under warranty in the last 7 years (technically 3 since they swapped my still working Powerwall 2 with a new expansion pack), and an inverter. I had problems with weird glitches with power that kept tripping the Powerwall into thinking that I was experiencing a power outage, that Ecosolar's technician helped to diagnose and find out was actually a problem with HECO's underground service feed into my home (which was another years long adventure with HECO altogether). Sunpower's PV control system got booted offline and needed to be reset remotely. Each time I've had a problem I've contacted Ecosolar and each time they've addressed it to the best of their ability. Yes sometimes it takes time to get things resolved, and it can be hard to be patient. Tesla seems to take awhile to get things sent here but they have always come through thus far too. My additional cost for all of their warranty work and service over all this time has been ZERO. Every single problem I've ever had has been addressed. It's great if you can invest in something like this and never have a problem, but I understand that things happen when you're dealing with new technology, and it sucks but sh*t happens. But when you do invest in something as expensive as solar, it's good to know that I've invested with a company that takes care of it's customers.

We bought our fixer-upper home a couple of years ago, and as with any new home, it came with a long…read morelist of projects. We initially planned to hold off on installing a PV system until after replacing our roof because we weren't sure how sturdy our ceramic tiles were. In the meantime, I reached out to Sid and shared my goals and concerns. He and his team did a fantastic job designing a plan tailored to our needs. In all honesty, with a little gentle encouragement from them, this system turned out to be the best investment we've made--especially with all the storms and power outages we've experienced in Hawaii Kai. From the installers to the admin team, everyone at PV Tech has been fantastic and easy to work with. We are so happy with our system and the incredible support we've received!

The PV Tech team has completed troubleshooting and fixing my PV system. I am unable to update my…read moreold review, but they acknowledged my concerns and committed to finishing the job within a month even though it was tricky and I appreciate that a lot. They've turned around my experience and I am happy with their workmanship. I had a good experience communicating with Maka, their new employee, and overall they worked hard to make things good. Thank you.

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 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.

During the passing of Hurricane/TS Lala we lost commercial power for 44 hours. Found out my PV…read moresystem wasn't charging even though there was solar. I texted AEI's lead electrician, he was able to help me troubleshoot my system. Turns out I need to flip the "monitor" breaker off for 2 minutes that's located in Tesla Gateway. Waited about 5 minutes, then saw on the app my PV was charging the battery. I wish there was a better means of communication with AEI. Maybe use of an online ticketing system. Just a thought, maybe share a guide for customers on what to do during events or emergencies.

I rarely leave reviews like this, but after nearly three months of trying to get my solar system…read morerepaired, I am beyond frustrated. Alternate Energy installed our 36-panel system about 12-13 years ago. For years, we were happy with it. Our electric bills were incredibly low--even occasionally around $17 despite running A/C constantly. When we've needed help in the past, Alternate Energy wasn't always quick to respond, but they ultimately got the job done. Unfortunately, our recent experience has been completely different. I noticed our electric bills climbing and eventually checked the solar app and realized something was wrong with our system. Our electric bill in April was $321.33. By May it had increased to $458.66. June 3: An Alternate Energy technician came out and diagnosed a bad inverter. We were quoted $500 for the first hour of labor and $300 for each additional hour. The inverter itself was covered by the manufacturer, but we were responsible for labor. June 30: The technician returned and installed the replacement inverter. Great--or so I thought. I checked the app afterward and the panels still weren't showing that they were working correctly. I called and was told to give the system a few days to reset and call back if the problem continued. It continued. After more calls and difficulty connecting with Shyla, the person handling our service, I was told the technician needed to come back, get on the roof, and diagnose what was wrong with the panels. The next available appointment was July 30. The technician arrived. I expected him to inspect the panels on the roof. About two hours later, I realized I hadn't heard anyone on the roof, went outside, and discovered the technician and truck were already gone. No one had knocked on the door or explained what had been done. When I eventually spoke with Shyla, I was told he had worked on the inverter.The brand-new inverter that had just been replaced a month earlier.At this point I was completely confused, so I asked for something very reasonable: please email me a recap of the work performed so far, what has been found, and where we stand. Shyla agreed she would send it. I still haven't received it. I was then told the technician would need to be scheduled AGAIN after Shyla spoke with the solar panel company. Since then, I've made multiple calls and left multiple messages for Shyla trying to find out what is happening and what the plan is. Today, August 28, I called again. I was told Shyla was at lunch, and the person I spoke with assured me she would have Shyla call me back. I explained how frustrated I was and how long this had been going on. By 3:20, I still hadn't heard anything, so I called again. This time I was told Shyla was on another call and I could leave another message. I asked to speak to a manager and was told Shyla is the manager. I asked for her manager and was offered the opportunity to leave yet another message for someone else. No one called me back by the end of the business day. And while all of this has been happening, here are our actual electric bills: April: $321.33 May: $458.66 June: $615.96 July: $947.98 August: $877.61 That's $3,221.54 in electric bills in five months. I understand that equipment fails. I understand that a 12-13-year-old solar system may need repairs. I understand that parts have to be ordered and technicians have busy schedules. What I don't understand is why, after starting this process on June 3 and having Alternate Energy technicians at our home THREE times, I still don't have a clear explanation of what is wrong with our system, what needs to be done to fix it, when it will be fixed, or even the written recap of the work I've already requested. We've been Alternate Energy customers for more than a decade. I shouldn't have to repeatedly chase down a company we trusted with a major investment just to find out what is happening with our repair. I'm sure Alternate Energy is very responsive when someone is interested in purchasing a new solar system. I wish their service after the sale made an existing customer feel equally important. At this point, I don't need another apology or another promise that someone will call me back. I need someone with the authority to take ownership of this situation, explain exactly what has happened so far, and give me an actual plan to get our system working 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.

Had a broken solar water recirculator pump and they came out within hours same day to fix it! Great…read moreservice and great pricing as well! Thanks guys!

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.

My experience with Island Pacific Energy has been exceptional and they deserve 5 out of 5 stars for…read moretheir ability to communicate well, provide a quality Tesla battery product and installation, and consistently keep me informed of the multiple steps and actions that were part of this install. Rory has been a solid salesperson looking out for us and making sure we were on schedule. Their office always called to confirm install dates, changes and also double checked via email. Finally, Jordan Bush as the crew chief was very good in doing the initial inspection and letting me know the next steps that would be involved. Their crew was prompt and let me know when they would be at our home to start. Always good to have confidence in the company for such a big investment. Jordan did the final hookup and left us with a great feeling we had installed something valuable. I recommend Island Pacific Energy to all who are looking for a solid local company that stands apart from the others that don't return calls, don't communicate well, don't follow up and make promises that aren't fulfilled.

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

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

Had the pleasure to have Van and Aaron help a kupuna install a Enphase envoy which was not working…read more Van advised which model I needed to order and when it arrived he installed and had it running. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Van, I am so grateful for your great service. Yes, would definitely recommend Van's Electric!!

Van came to my rescue after noticing my solar heater wasn't working. He did a quick fix n later…read morecame to finish fixing it. Job well done