Update for my review with OC - Savannah from customer service reached out regarding my experience…read moreand expressed regret over how things went and changes were actively happening at the company. She offered a free panel cleaning, which she set up internally and had their team come out this past Friday without issue. Since the cleaning the panels have been much better performing especially after these past few weeks of misting and rain, about 25% higher output. I didn't think much of it but I get now it's worth doing to get the most out of the panels. Overall a very good response and experience with OC specifically for this issue. I feel that they do want to stand out from the crowd and responding proactively to feedback gives me more confidence they'll take care of issues as they hear about them.

OC Solar was fantastic from start to finish. They got me a proposal quickly, were transparent…read morethroughout the process, communicated consistently, and their online portal made everything easy to track. Every person who came out was professional and respectful. What really set them apart was handling both our full roof replacement and solar installation together. I didn't want a roofing company and solar company pointing fingers at each other down the road -- OC Solar eliminates that headache entirely. Their pricing was competitive, and their substantial warranty sealed the deal. Highly recommend them if you're considering solar!

So I was in the market of getting solar power to help my electric bill, so I started my research…read moreand got different proposals from different local and big companies tesla, sungevity, etc. I compare the equipment limitations, cost, and warranty. My biggest issue is trust because most of these company will try to just make a sale without educating you or making sure that the set up will satisfy your need at the best price. I know the rebate is about to end soon and like the hybrid cars rebate, it will not come back. When I spoke to Robert, he didn't seem desperate for a sale but wanted to help a person that he didn't know learn more about solar panels and inverters. After I was educated, I still reach out to all the big companies to compare their products and prices. Most of them are using basic panels and cheap inverters that has low warranty on them. Also must companies quoted me 2-3k over the price of Robert's set up. I know what I want and I told the other companies this, some couldn't add extra panels or get the panels and inverters set up the way I wanted at the price that I wanted. I went back a forth with these companies and they still couldn't beat Robert's price with blackdot. So I agreed to have it set up at my house, the installation with permits was done in less then 2 weeks, a couple of days after it pass inspection with flying colors. From all the reviews from other companies, tesla quoted me 2 months to complete, others still said at least a month. I am not sure how these guys did it but man it was fast, they also design it to look clean and a bit more modern, I will add pictures so they can speak for themselves. Over all, the experience was great and the install was fast and clean!!! Thank you again Robert!!!

Dealt with Robert C professional company enjoyed his commitment to me. He was the bestread more

I was as skeptical as they come! I interviewed 7 companies and looked at solar as many ways as…read morepossible. I had just completed a major home remodel and was absolutely DONE with contractors. Solar Optimum EXCEEDED my expectations in every way. They have been awesome! The design team really got it right. They got through permitting efficiently. The install team took pride in their work, and it shows. And once installed getting it turned on with the SDG&E was relatively quick. Everyone was extremely professional and patient as I asked a million questions. Their price was more than fair as I found some places as much as 50% more, for the same products. Check around on same equipment to feel comfortable with pricing, but know that when it comes to design, permitting and quality install, Solar Optimum gets it right. All for what I found to be the best price. I never expected to be this satisfied with the process, and they fully deserve a "*****" rating. Well done.

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY UNLESS YOU WANT DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME THEY REFUSE TO PAY TO FIX. We had them…read moreinstall our solar in our home and have had so much damage done. First, they drilled a hole from the outside through the inside when they were installing our electric panel. Then we noticed in our attic that all of the rafters from the ridge board were all damaged. When we brought this to there attention they tried to blame us for it. We provided all the photo proof of the before and after damage and they still refused to pay for the damage. We ended up getting a lawyer and when we wrote out a demand letter the company completely ignored the demand and we have not heard from them since. They have caused over $75,000 worth of damage to our home that all will need to be replaced entirely to ensure the roof stays sturdy.

Review Update: After…read moremy initial review, Eric (the sales rep) and Matt (the owner) of Sunline personally reached out to me and was apologetic about the situation. They sent Travis out promptly, who is their electrician where he found that the issue was resolved by replacing a faulty 40-amp breaker that was intermittently providing the necessary voltage, even though measurements initially appear correct. While the breaker issue caused real inconvenience and unexpected costs on my end, the owner was responsive and showed willingness to smooth things over to work toward a resolution. I also want to highlight that the panel upgrade and solar/battery installation itself was clean and well done. The workmanship that Eddie, Manny, Christian and Jamie performed had overall met my expectations, and once the issue was identified, Sunline did step in to correct it. No project is perfect, but how a company responds when problems arise matters a lot. In this case, Sunline's owner and Eric was engaged, responsive, and made a sincere effort to make things right. As an engineer, and after witnessing the symptoms and corrective actions firsthand, I believe the breaker issue was likely a manufacturing defect, and it was unfortunate that it occurred during the holidays. That said, based on how Sunline handled the situation, the overall quality of their work, and the value they offer, I would recommend them and plan to continue using them for future needs.

Sunline did a great job with our solar and battery installation. Several years later, all is…read moreworking better than expected.

I don't write a lot of reviews, but Aikyum Solar truly earned this one. From the first call, the…read morewhole process just felt straightforward and honest. The estimate was detailed and easy to understand, and they took the time to answer my questions without rushing me or trying to upsell anything. What stood out most was their communication. They consistently called before arriving, showed up exactly when they said they would, and kept me informed every step of the way. That alone set them apart. It's rare these days to work with a company that actually does what they say they're going to do. The installation went smoothly and efficiently, and everything looks clean and professionally done. Pricing was excellent, especially compared to another solar company I had previously dealt with, and the overall experience was noticeably better. If you're looking for a solar company that is responsive, organized, and genuinely professional, I would absolutely recommend Aikyum Solar. It was a very positive experience from start to finish.

I know it's just another 5 star review, but it's well deserved. We signed a contract with Aikyum on…read moreMay 21st. The biggest obstacle was getting HOA approval (3 weeks). Solar and battery installed on June 19th, final inspection July 6th, PTO July 7th. That's 47 days, and 21 of them were lost to bureaucracy. Really professional group from top to bottom. Very competitive price, first rate equipment, and they only broke one roof tile. These people should be at the top of your list if you want an honest contractor who keeps their promises and does exquisite work.

Wow!!! 5 stars to Dallas Langston!!! Our solar company went out of business but I still had the #…read moreof our sales guy, Dallas. Our inverter stopped working and I didn't know what to do. I called Dallas on Thursday afternoon and he had someone out to fix it Friday morning. I can't think of another business of any kind that takes care of their customers like he has. If you are looking to purchase solar or upgrade your system, this is the kind of attention to details, customer service, and great care that everyone should strive for. Thank you so much Dallas!!!

Very professional and trustworthy. They were more than accommodating to install a new inverter for…read moreme.

The 4th year production shows improvement over the 3rd year as I kept the panels clean. However,…read moreit's still about 4.8% below the minimum guaranteed production (accounting 0.25% maximum annual panel degradation). It's 4 year in a row now the system failed to produce the minimum guaranteed production. AWS Solar chose to compensate for the shortfall again; we'll see what the 5th year production looks like. I suggested replacing some of the panels with the higher power ones to solve the issue, but I guess they want to see more data.

AWS did the solar on my house maybe like 4 years ago now and everything has been tip top shape…read more Anytime I've needed service on the system they have been great to come and fix it. Worth getting a quote from them.

New Day Solar was FANTASTIC! Eric, Tina and Denise were all incredible to work with. Honest quote,…read moreclear communication and easy payment options. I will not recommend anyone else. We had the typical negative experience with another solar company and were quite turned off to the whole idea ..... until we met Eric! Our electrical bills are almost nonexistent now and we couldn't be happier. New Day did a wonderful job. 24 panels and 2 batteries. Happy customers for sure!!!

I had a very disappointing experience with New Day Solar while trying to pursue a solar project…read morecontingent on RSSE/SGIP rebate funding. From the beginning, I was extremely clear that I would only proceed if the rebate covered the full project cost and that I would not pay any non-refundable deposit. Their representative repeatedly assured me in writing that there were "no upfront fees or deposit required" and agreed to prepare contingency language allowing me to cancel without penalty if the funding was insufficient. After months of follow-ups, delays, and waiting for management to finalize the paperwork, I was suddenly informed that the company had implemented a "new process" requiring a non-refundable $1,000 payment before they would process the application, engineering review, or other preliminary work.