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    Kerrie (Solar Sesame Rep)  Jason (homeowner) Two Pomeranians

    Solar Sesame delivered an exceptionally fast and smooth installation experience from start to finish. Kerrie was my initial contact, and she was super communicative every single step of the way, making sure all my questions were answered promptly. The entire process moved at an incredible speed: July 23: Reached out for an initial quote July 24: Site inspection and design completed, and contract signed the exact same day July 28: milestone 1-2 payments processed August 3-4: Installation fully completed The install crew was very fast and effective, and the final setup on the roof looks clean and professional. I could not be happier with the service and turnaround time. Now we wait for PGE/city inspections for PTO

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    Eloise R.

    After purchasing our home my husband and I have been interested in finding more information about solar to save on our electrical bill. Danielle came out from solar system on the weekend and kindly introduced us to the solar options and potential savings. Daniel was super easy-going, super kind and super respectful he even went to bed for us on negotiating down some of the terms and payments on our contract. Solar system seems to be where it's at with solar system installations.

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    Ron R.

    Installation went very well. System is running great. Our PG&E bill is way down. Solar Sesame staff were very professional from sales to project manager to installers. The only thing that went slow was waiting for others(PGE and city inspections.

    SolarSesame inspecting my EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 3, getting ready for Solar!
    David N.

    I had an excellent experience with Kerrie from SolarSesame when she came to my home to provide a quote for a custom solar setup designed specifically to work with my EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X and EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 3. From the start, it was clear she wasn't there to push a cookie-cutter, turnkey solution -- she was there to actually understand my goals and design something that truly fit my needs. Before finding Kerrie, I had contacted over 20 different vendors on Yelp, and most either didn't understand what I was trying to accomplish or kept trying to sell me a standard system that didn't align with my setup. Kerrie was the first person who genuinely got it. During the visit, she spent nearly two full hours answering my many questions in detail, never once rushing me. What really stood out was that she was able to FaceTime her technical team back at the office on the spot to walk through the more complex aspects of my situation. That real-time collaboration resulted in a clear technical plan and an actual quote provided during the on-site visit, which was extremely impressive. Even more surprising was the price. Not only were they able to provide exactly what I needed, but their quote came in lower than every other quote I received -- including quotes from vendors offering far less customization. I honestly had to double-check it because it was so competitive. Between the expertise, patience, transparency, real-time technical support, and the best pricing, SolarSesame was an easy top pick for me. I never felt pressured -- only informed and confident. If you're looking for solar and want someone who truly listens, understands advanced and non-traditional setups, and delivers real value, I highly recommend Kerrie and the SolarSesame team. This was by far the best solar consultation experience I've had.

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    We just completed our solar project and love being able to have solar power all of our electrical usage!!! We very much appreciated all of the support we received from Mei, our operations manager, as we worked through city planning and electrical requirements. She responded to our questions and concerns within a few hours - and made arrangements for all the inspections required for our city.

    David S.

    They solved my energy problem end to end. Friendly, professional crew, great value with no upfront investment on my end, a competitive kilowatt price which slashed my $800/month energy bill to quarter. Absolutely no-brainer. They covered everything end to end, including permits, inspections, everything. First I was a skeptic, this is too good to be true, but eventually it all came thru and now I'm just watching the status in the Tesla solar app, getting off the grid, all in San Francisco. Thank you team.

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    They are a wonderful sales team, very professional. responsive, knowledgeable and patient. They gave me a competitive quote.

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    Karun was super helpful and made the process going solar super simple! Can't recommend Solar Sesame enough!

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    Knowledgeable, sincere, good price, easy Very nice young man. Went very well thanks

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    Marco was awesome. He explained everything I need to know about solar. Highly recommend this company and Marco.

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    Andrey did a wonderful job, amazing experience with solar sesame. Couldn't recommend enough!

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    Manan is helpful and patient in helping me solving the questions related to solar system.

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    I couldn't get a real person. Just an "AI Assistant" asking for my personal info. Pretty awful

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    Ask the Community - Solar Sesame

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    “After shopping around for solar before the credits ran out, I made an appointment with Kerrie from Solar Sesame.”

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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.

    Rising Sun Electrify - System repair for an incomplete installation performed by another contractor.

    Rising Sun Electrify

    (26 reviews)

    Rising Sun Electrify is AMAZING. Josephine is really responsive, efficient, and friendly, and…read morePeter was wonderful to meet as well. I also appreciated meeting Tomas and another team member they had who helped me out. First: Rising Sun was able to respond to me *right away* with an ongoing issue I've had. My home had solar installed by Sunnova (they were contracted with my home builder), which now is going bankrupt. Sunnova hasn't responded to any inquiries I've had, or helped me even see if my panels are working, for months. So, I basically have an orphan project. I called around to multiple highly ranked solar companies in the area, trying to see if anyone could help, but all of them were either booked out until the end of the year, and/or they didn't take on any projects they themselves didn't install. Rising Sun Electrify was immediately confident when I called them and shared they've taken on multiple orphan projects, so this is not a big deal. They were able to come immediately the next day to check on how my system was set up, then sent me a proposal later that afternoon for how to get my Enphase box commissioned. After I confirmed I was good to go with the proposal, they were able to schedule me in just 2 days later. Truly incredible service, fast, and very competent as well. I am so grateful for Rising Sun Electrify! I'd highly recommend them, *especially* if you have any orphan projects that need help.

    I was referred to Rising Sun through Enphase, the company that made the solar panels I used on my…read moreprevious home. (I wanted to use Enphase equipment because it seemed solid, was not Tesla, and the company stood behind the warranty even after the original installer, Sunpower, went bankrupt). Josephine at Rising Sun gave me a great analysis and the company was readily available and willing to work with my roofer to time solar jack installation so that they are completely waterproofed and now covered under my roof warranty. My new solar+storage solution that is working great. The foreman, Peter, gave us really personalized attention even after turn-on, including helping us figure out a couple of app glitches.

    Clean Solar - Beautiful solar install on clay roof

    Clean Solar

    (480 reviews)

    Newhall, North San Jose

    All of a sudden the panels at my mom's house stopped producing energy and I was in a pickle because…read morethe installer went bankrupt years ago. Because of the good experience I had with having Clean Solar install panels at my house I reached out to them to see if they would service panels installed by another, and thankfully they accepted the job. After some back and forth with their customer support, they remotely assessed that the inverter failed and they would install a new one for a reasonable price. Clean Solar employee Jose arrived early for the install and he was very polite and relatable. He replaced the inverter and did not leave until he made sure that the system was back up and running and production was being reported in the app. I recommend Clean Solar to anyone needing their panels serviced or to install a new system. Jose is an excellent employee and my mom had a great experience working with him.

    **Update: Carl contacted us to apologize for the few negative experiences and they will definitely…read moretake our feedback seriously and will address and improve these issues. Btw I was going to bump this review to a 4 but working with Nick we decided on 5.** We had a complicated full house renovation this year and signed with Clean Solar for either the Tesla tiles or solar panels and we ended up choosing solar panels + Tesla power walls. I want to give special thanks (and the only reason why I didn't give a 0 star) and appreciation to the members listed as they deserved beyond 5 stars Bill, Nick, Jeremy, Rodger, Louis, Kevin, Albert, Alberto, Carl (CEO). Bill was amazing and helpful in explaining the process and helping us secure the initial funding. You are probably wondering why I am giving this solar company a 3 star. Well it takes 1 bad apple to ruin a team and this is the case. A three day project ended up taking 3+ weeks & we understand that the workload is extremely busy this time of year. However when 1 person is acting unprofessional, crossing the line, asking homeowners to borrow a usb cable to charge their cell phone, super loud, tries to impress (why), doesn't listen to clients (would walk away in mid conversation), act as if he is the owner of the company, talks way too much (not in a good way), talking about his side hustle business, a bit juvenile, not completing and complaining about the job in front of clients plus not showing up when he said he would to complete the job, leaving tools at the site and asking the homeowners to put it in their garage until he returns to pick it up, calls in sick last minute leaving the load to other team members plus more well then this becomes a problem and 0 stars (if possible) especially the amount of money you invest into this project. We also requested that this person not show up again but they kept sending him back. At the end of the project half of the Tesla walls were connected and working but the other half wasn't connecting. At one point our bedrooms electricity didn't work, it wasn't the breakers and Nick was awesome enough to take our after hours call and help us manually override those other 2 disconnected wall panels. The dream team (Nick, Kevin and Albert) resolved the connection and all is working now. Also, Nick stayed late to make sure our Tesla walls were configured and updated properly. Plus , a shout out to Jeremy for staying late as well to help fix a broken issue. Feedback: Organize a team that works well together to effectively complete the project. Provide sexual harassment training (this is excluding people listed here). If a female client doesn't feel comfortable with a person don't resend them back. Also if a homeowner (regardless of being the wife) calls and leaves a message please out of courtesy call back after all I am the client, work and pay the bills too (even though this is my husband's project).

    Thriving Solar Solutions - Finished System on roof

    Thriving Solar Solutions

    (12 reviews)

    Had a great experience with solar installation with the two amazing brothers Wally and Mustafa…read more They were able to help get it done for us for two homes in a very tight timeline at a great price and speed, both of which were way better than any other quote we received. Highly recommend! They also communicated in a timely manner and walked us through the every step. Amazing to work with.

    Outstanding Experience - Truly a One-Stop Shop…read more I cannot say enough positive things about Thriving Solar. From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. They are extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely work with you at every step of the process, making what could have been a complex project feel seamless and stress-free. Thriving Solar is truly a one-stop shop--from consultation and design to execution and follow-through, everything was handled with precision and care. The team went above and beyond to help, assist, and guide me through decisions, timelines, and trade-offs, always keeping my best interests in mind. The level of service from the entire team was excellent, especially Wally, Mustafa, Ghafoor, and Cori. Each of them did an outstanding job, communicated clearly, and delivered exactly what they committed to--despite being incredibly busy. That consistency and reliability really stood out. They met all commitments, stayed responsive, and maintained a high bar for quality throughout. It is rare to find a company that combines technical expertise, customer focus, and execution excellence so well. Highly recommend Thriving Solar to anyone looking for top-tier service, professionalism, and a team that truly delivers.

    Your Energy Solutions - Livermore comp shingle roof with solar installation.

    Your Energy Solutions

    (615 reviews)

    We could not be more delighted with the results we achieved working with the team at Your Energy…read moreSolutions. The many moving parts to our residential solar plus battery system, including the various entities, such as PG&E, Tesla, City inspectors, and the financial backers we opted to use all progressed seamlessly and, for us effortlessly, thanks to hard working individuals behind the scenes. In particular, Skyler could not have been more helpful, managing our project and acting as a point of contact. Others included David in sales who demystified the process, Varon who coordinated with the utility to ensure we met all requirements, and Gino, who collaborated with Maxwell Power (formerly HDM Renewable Finance), the clean-energy company that helped finance our residential system. On site, the design and install team did a great job keeping things simple. The entire system, including battery and thirteen panels, was installed according to Ramiros's expert design within just four hours. Good quality hardware was used to tie to the roof, which was inspected by our roofer and given a big thumbs up for not causing problems. But even before that, David our site survey tech, gave us the sense that all would proceed well, as he collected necessary data by drone, and made a favorable first impression with his personable approach. Toward the end of the multi-month process, which included time to get a new roof installed, we passed city inspection with YES tech, Dario, an extremely courteous young man, present to ensure we made it through that last step and PTO (permission to operate). YES has an excellent and well-deserved reputation because of these people and others who worked on our behalf. The company can do better automating some of the process, and to be fair, they say they are working on transitioning to a CRM software solution for this purpose. But, I can say that over a period of several months, I had excellent communication with many helpful people. Skyler in customer service was my primary contact and that made all the difference. My thanks to YES for helping us make this wonderful and complex project a reality. We love our new YES-backed system and look forward to working with the company again in the future.

    I had a frustrating experience with Your Energy Solutions regarding a warranty transfer. The…read morecontract stated that an additional charge would be incurred for the warranty transfer but did not disclose the amount. We were later charged $500 with no prior breakdown or explanation of the fee. I clearly communicated that I would be the one paying this charge. Despite that, the service department reached out directly to the buyer and asked who would be paying. This unnecessary contact created confusion and complications during the escrow process that could have easily been avoided. The lack of transparency on the warranty transfer fee and the poor internal communication caused more stress than necessary. Businesses handling real estate-related services should be more careful with both contract clarity and how they communicate with parties involved in a transaction.

    Solar Pro Energy Systems

    Solar Pro Energy Systems

    (59 reviews)

    I had another great experience working w/ Steve Pariani and Solar Pro. This is my second home…read moreworking with them - and he just makes the whole process so easy and seamless. Happy with the results and just the overall professionalism and attention to detail. Also, extremely responsive and the whole process took maybe a month ? Super fast .. The crew was great - and did a fine job of installing my 24 panels and battery back up system. Recommend highly and will use again as the need arises ..

    We recently had Solar Pro Energy install solar on our home, and the experience was excellent from…read morestart to finish. They came highly recommended in our community, and we quickly saw why. Unlike other installers we contacted, they actually took the time to visit our home in person and work with the challenges of our hybrid flat and slanted roof. They were also flexible with our summer travel schedule, finding the right time to complete the installation without disrupting our plans. Throughout the process, they were punctual, hardworking, and handled all of the necessary approvals for San Francisco, which gave us real peace of mind. Steve and the team were outstanding--patient, responsive, and clear in their explanations of the system. They installed 22 panels with microinverters, plus a Franklin battery and Enphase monitoring, and everything has been working smoothly since day one. The best proof came just a week later, when a full-day neighborhood power outage didn't affect us at all--we had seamless backup power the entire time. The whole experience has been a solid success, and we're very happy to recommend Solar Pro Energy to anyone considering solar.

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