My wife and I really wanted to install solar on our historic old home. With clearance from the landmark folks, I asked 4 different contractors to evaluate and bid. Two were fully ready to take our money and install solar and we were about to sign up, but waited for the report from Sun Solar, because we were very impressed with the company and the presentation. Steve Bernard called to say he had spent hours trying to find a configuration that would provide the needed solar energy, but had not been able to. By the time I got Steve's call, I had done more research and had seriously questioned whether it could work for us. First, we are surrounded by big old trees that provide us with great shade, but cut out a lot of solar exposure. Our roof faces east and west, with no southern exposure. Finally, the roof space is broken up with dormers front and back, leaving what proved to be inadequate space to place enough panels to be effective. For those reasons, I knew immediately that Steve was speaking truthfully and intelligently. I'm disappointed, but so appreciative of getting the truth. I had the impression from his initial visit that Steve was a man of honor and honesty. He spoke of working for Sun Solar because of their substantial values, consistent with his own. I believe that Sun Solar has proved to be a highly ethical business and I would certainly trust them to do work for us in the future. read more

Hi, I was calling for the service of my installed solar system . I talked to Jayson on the phone. He was very professional and very detailed to tell me what needs to be provided for the site visit. I am strongly to recommend Sun Solar Electric for your Solar need! Thanks again Jayson! read more

The team at Sun Solar was great to work with! They were smooth, and accommodating and reasonably priced. Would absolutely work with them again and recommend to anyone looking for solar! read more

After a year and a half and many project delays, non communication and lack of ongoing support I have found Sun Solar to be very lacking. Problem 1: leave you in the dark when there are complications. My project didn't seem that complicated, but when a few parts get installed and then you hear nothing unless you are consistent with emails and phone calls. Instead of contacting us when there was a known delay to see about other alternatives, they decided to not tell us anything. Problem 2: straight up lying When Nick, our project manager, came for his first walk through for a full electrical retrofit he told me straight up lies about where the new subpanel could be located. When I brought that up with the owner, and another unaffiliated electrician, they both confirmed that the interior sub panel couldn't be in a closet. Problem 3: I was very disappointed with how they rewired my house because my attic just had wires going everywhere with bends and switchbacks which makes tracing a circuit challenging especially when they don't label anything. At some point they just worked 1-2 days every couple of weeks with about a day's notice. For how much we spent, I expected a much higher quality interaction from this small business. read more

Warren was fantastic. He showed up on time and fixed all the problems from previous tech in no time. Highly recommend.​

Sun Solar Electric did a relatively large project for me in summer 2024, installing about 20kw of solar panels & 2x powerwalls. Went with them over 4 other high rated companies I spoke to at the time as came out in person to do a proper site visit before even quoting, they were very responsive to questions, used higher end panels and were very competitive on pricing. Some small delays on the install but don't think it was anything beyond what would normally be expected and the installation itself was quite fast and not really disruptive at all. Also had a few issues in the weeks post install where the solar generation would suddenly drop and every time there were back out to the house within 24-48 hours to fix it and has been running smoothly since then. Everyone that came out to the house was great, Nick and Jim in particular are both really good guys, taking time to talk me through what they're doing, as was Mike with the additional electrical work. Jayson on the management side has also been really professional and easy to deal with. read more

I contacted Jayson to take a look at my Solaredge inverter as is not communicating with all of my solar panels. Jayson did some testing with the inverter and determined that it was no longer functioning correctly and that it is just a matter of time and it will totally quit working. He gave me a couple choices; replace the inverter with one that can handle more panels or let it quit working and then replace it. Since I was trying to limit the true up charges that will be due next March, I decided on letting it run it's course. Jayson did an excellent job in letting me know what my options were and did not apply any pressure to talk me into replacing the inverter now. Thank you, Jayson. read more

I recently had Sun Solar do a second project for me in Sea Ranch. Franklin this time, vs Enphase (other than inverters) prior but have to say the results are outstanding. Roof panels, Franklin batteries and controller, and Kohler generator. There are always little things that happen with complex systems, but Nick, Jayson, and Mike stick with you and make sure it's right. Even when it's a haul to get up to Sea Ranch. I am stunned at how efficient the new panels are. So have done two pretty large projects in the last 6 years and can say, without hesitation, Sun Solar delivers what they say. And are there when something happens. If you are in norther CA get batteries as NEM 3.0 isn't very friendly without them. They designed the system to a tee, dealt with the homeowners (not trivial in SR), county and PGE. Maybe not the cheapest option but you get what you pay for and when the system works reliably, PGE bill is $0, or the power goes out, you realize going the cheapest route may not be ideal. read more

I worked with Scott Hansen who was terrific. I called in late in the year because I wanted to make sure I got in as fast as I could for tax and other benefits, but I needed to make sure that it got installed before the end of the year. He was careful not to over promise, but he did promise to get it up and that he did. Weather and holidays didn't make it easy, but he and his team got it done anyway. The installers where also very friendly and did the job quick and efficiently. This is my 2nd project and I know 3 other people that have had solar install and every single time it has been a $h;t show, but this was a smooth transaction. I would definitely use them again. read more

Great experience! Professional from first presentation, layout explanation, power usage, batteries, etc. Jayson answered all our questions. His general manager, crew foreman were all excellent. After installation and permit inspection Jayson went over its entire operation in detail. I would and have recommended this company to family and friends. Excellent, timely, detailed. read more

No job is too small for this amazing team! They have helped me out a couple of times on different projects. So knowledgeable and helpful. Both times a quick response and able to help and get the job done so quickly. Thank you guys!!! read more

What a great company. Our friends referred them to us and we are so glad they did. Jayson was very helpful. He answered all of our questions and provided the information we needed to make a good decision. Nick and the install crew did a great job. The install went well and they handled a minor issue quickly and professionally. The products they use are high quality and we are happy with our investment. the after-install assistance and advice was excellent and greatly appreciated. read more

Sun Solar Electric installed a Sonnen ecoLinx battery at my home as part of a special project. I wasn't given the opportunity to choose the company, but I'm happy that they were chosen for me. Mike first came over to take measurements and plan out where to place the battery and get an idea of how to hook everything together. I could immediately tell that he was good at what he does. He was thorough, identified potential issues, and thought of a lot of options very quickly. The first meeting was brief, but I felt more than comfortable to have Sun Solar Electric install the battery. On installation day, Mike and Jim showed up with the battery. They came on time and were ready to roll. They made sure to have their (COVID) masks on, and insisted that they wanted me to be comfortable with them working in my home. I asked if I could watch them do the installation, and Mike told me that I was more than welcome to. During the install, they found a couple issues with the current wiring (older house from the 50s). They fixed them without hesitation, even though it was a bit more unplanned work. Mike and Jim wanted to "make things right" wherever they feasibly could. Even though the install included some minor demolition, they both kept the workspace nice and clean. They made sure to clean up any leftover debris that was created after the installation was complete. The battery is working great, and Mike has been helping me with some configuration. Overall, I'm happy with the battery and with the company. They were very professional, and Mike and Jim were a blast to hang out with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to my friends and family. read more

Sending shout-out to the team at Sun Solar Electric for the excellent customer service and solar installation. I started my solar investigation back in November 2022, right before NEM 2.0 was going to expire. I was fully installed and operational by late August. I spent the last 6 weeks or so making sure the installation and the deliverable was perfect before I did this review. Like every good consumer, I started my search by only looking at the larger, more established solar companies. I only considered looking at the more prominent brands, but once I started to engage the companies with questions about NEM 2.0 and the sizing of my system, things started to fall apart. I spent many hours looking at both Sun Power and Tesla, with pros and cons for both companies. Tesla, for example, had fantastic pricing for the system size with batteries added, but their customer service is atrocious. Sun Power was great in helping me with sizing and cost, but their cost was way out of my budget range. Now in comes Sun Solar Electric (SSE) I must say this upfront: I have family that SSE employs. This relationship gave me a reason to see at least what this smaller company could provide me for this solar project I was contemplating. I reached out to my cousin Richard Griffin, and he got me in contact with one of the sales consultants, Miles Gardea. My experience from there was just fantastic. I am very inquisitive when making a super large purchase, and Miles and the rest of the team at SSE were very patient with me and all my different inquiries. The other plus for all this is that I was trying to ensure I met the NEM 2.0 cut-off, which SSE could do without breaking a sweat. I brought this exact requirement up to Tesla, and they were very non-committal with more of a no than we will try to get it done. Overall, I worked with everyone from the sales team, warehouse, and the owners; they treated me like they valued my business. So, to sum this all up, if you are looking for solar and want a great experience, give SSE a shot at earning your business you will thank me if you do. BTW, I put up 20 panels and 2 batteries, and they were less than Sun Power (by a lot) and just a bit more than Tesla, but for better quality engagement, I will pay a bit more every time. read more

From start to finish these guys went to great lengths to give us top notch service. Steve Bernard was honest and we were able to understand all phases of our project. The installers, Mike and Jimmy and all their crew were impeccable in their service and mindful of our needs. They were organized and ready to work when it was needed. We ended up with a 17.5 KW ground mounted system and it started to work right away. Now I can thumb my nose at PGE. Thank You to the wonderful crew at Sun Solar Electric. Very, very pleased with their work ethic. read more

Let me begin by stating that when I started the process I was dealing with a health issue that made me want to confirm that this company would be there for my wife if concerns should arise after the install. I went to their location and met Mike Meyer and Jason Fernandes who handle the electrical and solar operations. Learned that they are family owned and are bringing their kids into the business to secure a solid company, with plans to be around for a long time. I left completely reassured. The first person I dealt with was Page Leonard, the sales consultant. He came up with a well prepared proposal as to the number and placement of the panels. He was very patient with me and my numerous questions. I had some different ideas and we reached agreement on the third proposal. So what does this mean. Page, and the company as a whole, are willing to listen to the customer and allow you to be part of the process. Next up was Nick, who came by the house to do a visual of the planned installation. He fine tuned the plan and was able to do a wiring change in order to produce accurate monitoring of the panels and the Enphase battery system. Next up was Brian who was in charge of the install team. Brian, and his team, are perfectionists who did excellent work. Even at this point he looked at the job and was able to make some small changes to improve the project. The team members listen and trust in each other. That's appreciated by me, the customer. Following the install, Nick came by to program the batteries. There was a slight hiccup in its ability to communicate with Enphase, but it was ironed out in one week. On 05/20/22 I received my "permission to operate" from PG&E and the system is working like a charm. I also have confidence that Sun Solar Electric will be there for me should a problem arise in the future. read more

After watching our Utility bills climb steadily, we'd looked into solar for our home. Our research showed that owning our own solar system was a very good investment, if we worked with a reputable company. We were urged by friends to look at Sun Solar Electric, and after we did, chose them. They proved to be very knowledgeable, highly efficient, and Jayson gave us a great price on first grade equipment! The crew was great with our dogs-and always made sure gate securing them stayed closed. We're glad our friends recommended SSE to us. We'd recommend Sun Solar Electric to anyone thinking about getting solar. read more

I regret selecting this company for my solar system installation. They were polite until paid. Then they stopped answering calls, lied about the details of the installation (for example, we had agreed that six circuits would be on backup power but they installed only four.) Post-installation, the system has had several problems (for example, not delivering emergency power from the backup battery when the grid failed). Warranty service is non-existent. I get only excuses, when they respond at all. These are not honest vendors. Avoid them! read more

If you have electrical work, there is no need to go anywhere else. These guys are professional, friendly, show up on time, answer the phone when you call, helpful with questions, do great work and were priced LESS than a competitor who was not nearly as professional. Kudos to Brett for a great job. read more

Jayson came by to give me an estimate on solar installation and breaker upgrade! Jayson was very professional and knowledgeable! Gave me great information and was very honest! Looking forward to doing more business in the future with Sun Solar Electric! read more

The guys at sun solar are awesome. While I was getting quotes for solar panels a company tricked me into signing documents, they said the needed to get me my quote and see if I qualified for the loan for the installation. every time they asked for something for me to sign, I told them I'm not agreeing to getting the panels installed I was just getting quotes. About 2 months after I talked to them, I got a call "when do you want the installation to begin". After arguing with them that I never agreed to the installation since i was still getting quotes and not knowing if i wanted solar since I could be moving soon, they told me they had already got engineers involved, opened permits and it would probably cost me $2-$3000 for the work they had done. I told them to send me a copy of their customer satisfaction policy and was absolutely not going to get solar from them. The guys from Sun Solar heard my story and apologized that I had to go through that and told me what I needed to do to close the open permit, or I would not be able to open any other permits if in the future I wanted to get work done to my property. They helped me out without even trying to sell their system. Super honest, knowledgeable, and friendly guys. if I ever do decide to get solar I'm calling them 1st. read more

We had Sun Solar Electric come by for a consultation they were on time & provided an estimate in a timely manner and scheduled the day of service. We just had Sun Solar Electric Complete their service and again they were on time and very professional. We highly recommend hiring them for any electrical work they are knowledgeable and friendly and provide fair estimates. They also provide many other services such as setting up the proper voltage for electric vehicles outlets. We look forward to working with them again soon. read more

I found Sun Solar Electric on Yelp after requesting a quote for some electrical work for our kitchen and an exterior fountain. Sun Solar responded to my request right away, and they were able to work with me regarding the time frame we needed. Today, Michael came to our home as scheduled, right on time, and fixed the kitchen issue easily and quickly. He also diagnosed and recommended a fix for the fountain that will resolve a problem we have been having for years. We are going to have Sun Solar fix that issue as well as install some additional lighting in our kitchen that we have been wanting to put in. Michael is very knowledgeable, personable, and professional, and I highly recommend him and Sun Solar Electric for your electric needs. Top notch! read more

Best solar panel company in the Bay Area. These guys are priced competitive and the quality of work is amazing. I had a solar panel installation done in LA and let me tell you going with the cheapest price ended up costing us thousands in repair. I went with Mike and Jason because the quality of work they present is unmatched! read more

Sun Solar was 100% professional and service oriented throughout the process. From the first on site visit, to the bid, to installation, to (the multiple inspections), and final set up - they were great. They provided a balanced view of product options customized for my needs. I highly recommend this quality firm. read more

Great job from SunSolar. I started looking for a contractor to replace our 15-year-old string inverter system last year. An upgrade was needed due to additional electric cars and other needs. The two national solar brands I contacted initially had a lot of problems with my needs. 1. I needed to remove the old system which the national contractors would not do. 2. My roof is very broken up requiring several smaller units to achieve my needs. The national contractors did not want to deal with the complexity and would not come on-site to do the work needed to design a proper system.. I found out about Sun Solar and got a hold of Sun Solar's Miles Gardea and he came to my house and immediately was able to assess my needs and get started. It was immediately obvious that Miles and Sun Solar were going to be able to provide the customization needed for my house's unique roof lines. I had A LOT of questions for Miles along the way and Miles kept up with me providing me with all of the information I needed to make an informed decision. Once I was comfortable and signed their contract, Sun Solar moved quickly and installed the system. The installers were here for three days installing the system and they were professional, careful, and tidy. They answered questions I had about the installation and did not leave any mess. The system just passed city inspection today and everything is working perfectly. I also was able to speak with the owner, Jayson, several times throughout the process which was great. Jayson also came to my house today to inspect the entire system and make sure everything was in good shape. It shows commitment when the owner personally shows up to review his team's installation and check in with the client. Great customer service. I am very happy with Sun Solar and would recommend them. read more

I've used Mike, Jayson and their crew for several years now for electrical jobs on my home and have recommended them to many friends all over the Bay Area. They've always been professional and their quality of work shows. Just over a year ago, I purchased a solar panel system from them consisting of LG panels and Enphase Micro inverters. Upon my anniversary and my true-up period, I was right about where I should be. And while there's recent issues w/ other current companies' solar panels and equipment, my system is solid. Mike and Jayson won't try to scam you, try to gouge you or put you in a high cost solar lease. They are super knowledgeable about their products and their recommendations can be trusted. They clearly care about their clients! I would highly recommend this company for any electrical or solar work you need. read more

Mike is great! He responded quickly, handled our urgent electrical issues professionally & was very knowledgeable about everything. Highly recommended Sun Solar Electric. read more

Jayson is totally honest, could have taken me to the cleaners but said all I probably will have to do is get my panels cleaned! This is the kind of honesty that makes one a long term customer, can't recommend him highly enough. read more

I had Jayson come to my place to provide an estimate regarding the installation of an EV charger. Due to my electrical set up there was a mutual decision made to not move forward with installation. As we spoke I explained to Jayson that my outside electrical socket doesn't work. Jayson (free of charge!) replaced the socket and gave me advice regarding the maintenance of the outlet. I would recommend Jayson to anyone who is looking for someone is honest, trustworthy, and is knowledgeable about his craft. read more

Sun Solar are excellent. As an 'owner-builder' (on the permit) I had installed solar panels on my roof and done most of the wiring up there, but I needed an electrician to come and complete the install - do the wiring from the roof through the attic and garage and set up the inverter and connection to the main panel. The owner Jayson responded very quickly to my request for a quote, and had his guys on my roof in just a couple of days. Nick and Zack were awesome! Nick - the lead guy - was very professional, friendly, happy to explain everything, and very efficient. They did a top notch job and I'd happily recommend them and Sun Solar. Why not five stars? Well I think that communications before and after the work could have been a little better, although honestly I know this is being kinda picky! Communications are not generally the strong point of any tradespeople I've come across (IMO), but I guess that's not really what we're paying for, right?! :) I can hold out hope though - and a star! read more

I set up an appointment with Jayson to do an estimate on installing an EV charger. He neither showed up for the appointment nor called to say he wasn't coming. The first thing I look for in a contractor/repair person is dependability. Draw your own conclusions. read more

Mike has worked at my house numerous times - he and his guys are the best. From outdoor lighting design and install, to work inside the house he's high quality and super communicative. read more

These people are outstanding. They found a way to remove my previous inferior panels (BP) for free, and replace them with superior ones. They forced PG&E to reduce their horribly confused charges. While a previous contractor had taken three months, these guys had the entire job done in ONE DAY. They also patched a roof leak caused by the last contractor. They showed us how it was possible to monitor the performance of each panel, and to get a record of how much we generated, with our computer. I was a bit lax about this but, since they monitor the panels after they install them, they called me much later to inform me that one may be malfunctioning, and they came out to check it immediately. Unlike the last guy, whose panels failed and who charged $500 a time to come and fix them, they did this for nothing. It just doesn't get better than that. Strongly recommended! read more