CleanTech Energy Solutions reviews

James turned to CleanTech Energy Solutions — and to Karin and Keith Poelstra — to replace a 20-year-old solar array on his San Diego home after it no longer produced enough power to add a 5-ton central air conditioning unit. Karin pulled his SDG&E interval data (every 15 minutes for the past year) and used it to calculate precisely how much new output he would need to cover current usage plus the AC. They agreed on REC Alpha Pure Black Series 400‑wp panels with Enphase IQ8 microinverters; the final estimate finished several thousand dollars lower than other bids while promising substantially higher output. Karin walked him step by step through the paperwork to secure SDG&E New Metering approval, and Keith and his installation crew removed the old system and mounted the new one cleanly and efficiently. The system — 16 panels tied to Enphase microinverters — performs exactly as planned, and the Enphase Enlighten app gives live, per‑panel readings plus daily, weekly, monthly and lifetime production. The project stretched out because the city of San Diego moved slowly on building permits, but the technical sizing, lower cost than competitors, and the ability to watch each panel’s real‑

Sandraegler6 hired the company to install a residential PV system and watched the crew start on a Tuesday and have the house running on solar — off SDG&E — by Friday at noon, a turnaround of under four days. She discovered the team actually listened: Karin led the initial meeting with clear, honest advice and cut through the jargon, which made the plan feel realistic and fair. The installers came across as knowledgeable and reliable, pricing felt reasonable, and the customer service stayed consistent throughout the process. After about 1.5 years the system has worked without a single issue, so she ended up with a trouble-free installation and would choose the company again. The detail that stuck with her was the combo of Karin’s straight talk plus the lightning-fast, flawless install that’s still performing 18 months later.

Bruce Z. tracked down the company that had maintained his rooftop solar hot water heater for years—now operating as CleanTech Energy Solutions—and discovered his original technician was still on the crew. He hadn’t needed service for nine years because their maintenance held up that long, so when the old system finally failed the reunion felt reassuring. The new system went in in a single full day: two technicians and a helper completed the install without fuss. Pablo handled the plumbing and welding work while Claude took charge of electrical and mechanical tasks; both solved every problem that came up and hauled very heavy tanks while working close to the edge of a two-story roof, showing real dexterity, balance, and fearlessness. Karin in the office managed the scheduling and logistics and clearly knows the ins and outs of the solar business. The price felt fair, and what he’ll remember most is the continuity and competence of the crew—his original technician still on the team and a flawless, one-day installation.

Gordon has relied on Clean Tech for both rooftop solar electricity and solar pool-water heating, keeping a pool system from around 2000 and asking the company in 2013 to reconfigure it so he could add solar electricity. He pressed them to preserve the home’s original aesthetic, and they redesigned the layout to match the roofline while navigating local code—so smoothly that the installation passed building inspection on the first visit. The technical know-how paid off: since the system went live he hasn’t received an electricity bill, and the solar-electric system is tracking to recoup its cost in about seven years. What remained most memorable for him was the combination of design sensitivity and code-savvy execution that delivered both curb appeal and a zeroed-out electric bill.

Tim C. had relied on the same local solar company for years to care for his home’s system. When his solar hot-water storage tank began leaking over a weekend, he called and found Karin, the owner, answering promptly — by Monday they had the old tank removed and a replacement installed in a single-day job. He discovered their reputation for honesty matched the work: the crew was professional, tidy, and fixed the problem right the first time. After long experience with them, he values Karin’s immediate responsiveness and the team’s fast turnaround above all — an owner who calls back and arranges a one-day repair made the difference when an emergency hit.

Momochix reached out about a PV system for her home and discovered Karin and her crew kept the whole project moving faster than she expected. They updated her almost every day, and the installation team arrived intent on finishing promptly while staying courteous and professional. The array was energized in record time and is producing strong output; having been a Clean Tech customer for years for a solar hot-water system, she also knew to expect solid after-sales support. What stood out most was the near-daily communication paired with a quick, tidy installation — details that left her confident in the system’s performance and the company’s follow-through.

Two years ago Stephen and his wife Karin sat down and designed a roughly $24,000 solar system for their home, with Karin building time‑of‑use rates, roof aspect and a host of other factors into the calculations. He watched their pre‑solar electric cost of about $3,000 a year collapse — in the first year after installation the bill totaled just $75. The system sticker was about $24K, federal tax credits trimmed roughly $8K, leaving a net cost near $16K. With energy savings running about $3,000 a year, he calculated a payback in a little over five years and framed those yearly savings as effectively “no taxes.” The detail that sticks: a first‑year electric bill of $75, which turned a significant upfront investment into a very short, concrete payback.

Dana G. has chosen this company repeatedly over several years. She kept returning because each job was finished correctly and on schedule, and the team stood behind their work when follow-up was needed. The crews were consistently polite and professional, and the pricing felt fair every time. What sealed it for her was the combination of punctual, competent crews plus straightforward, no-surprise costs — the reason she keeps using them.

Steve discovered that his large, 11-year-old solar array stopped producing in May when the SolarEdge inverter failed, leaving the house without generation or exports to the grid. He contacted CleanTech Energy Solutions; they answered within minutes and booked a diagnostic for the next day. The crew returned the following day, replaced the inverter, and left a neat, professional installation at a price he judged fair. Karin walked him through registering the new system with clear, step-by-step help that made the administrative side painless. Impressed by the quick turnaround and hands-on support, he’s now moving forward with CleanTech to add a battery backup — and he thanked Karin and Keith for making the repair so smooth.