Evolution Energy reviews
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The Verdict
Evolution Energy delivered exactly what we were looking for: a high-quality install managed by people who actually answer their phones. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found the same pattern over and over. One homeowner needed help with a dead Enphase gateway two years after installation. Evolution walked them through the warranty claim and replaced the part the day it arrived. Another called 90 days before their converter's 10-year warranty expired. The owner drove out and swapped it at no charge. The company averaged 4.8 out of 5 on workmanship quality, with 123 mentions praising crew attention to detail (only 7 complaints). Alex, the main project manager, responds within hours and delivers promised panels (like the REC-460s many other installers substitute out). Installations finish ahead of schedule in most cases. The one persistent annoyance: subcontractor crews sometimes leave debris behind or show up late. You'll want to check the roof perimeter after they leave.
If you need a solar company that'll still pick up the phone three years from now, Evolution Energy is worth the slightly higher upfront cost. They honor warranties without a fight and finish installs faster than most competitors.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Kevin B. discovered the Enphase gateway died a couple years after his system was installed, and he reached out to Evolution Energy for help. They walked him through obtaining an RMA from Enphase, coordinated the logistics, and when the replacement unit arrived at his home, Evolution Energy fitted the new gateway the very next day. What stood out was the follow-through: an excellent initial install plus hands-on, fast post-sale support that actually handled the paperwork and the hardware swap. He thanked Simon, Sunny, and Bruce for addressing the issue so promptly — a concrete example of a company that backs its work and makes warranty headaches disappear quickly.
Denise H. chose Evolution Energy in 2015 after getting three identical estimates and had them install solar panels, two converters and a new service panel on her home. The install itself went smoothly and quickly, and the system ran trouble-free for nearly a decade. One of the two converters failed in 2025, about three months shy of the ten-year mark; she called to confirm warranty coverage and learned her system carried ten years plus an extra six months. Technician Sonny arranged the replacement and installed the inverter the same day he received it — Denise paid nothing. What stood out was that the company not only handled the original install well but also honored the warranty promptly and without hassle, leaving the lasting impression of a team that follows through when a component finally fails.
Kevin picked Evolution Energy to install a brag-worthy 44-panel system on his home and walked away impressed by how smoothly the whole process moved. He found the start of the project decisive: Alex answered almost immediately, showed up on time, and worked so professionally that Kevin accepted his first quote after filtering options on EnergySage. The company ran through multiple financing scenarios with him—loans at different rates and fees—before he settled on paying cash to save money long-term; the final price wasn’t the cheapest, but he felt it offered the best value for the equipment and service. Sam and the installation crew delivered a neat, professional job and even painted the conduit for Kevin’s Tesla charger to match the house—a small touch that stood out. Sunny handled the inspection day, navigated a late inspector without drama, got the system commissioned, and left it online and working. Kevin thanked Alex, Sam, Sunny, and Bruce for the design work, and hopes the team thrives once NM3.0 rolls out. The detail that stuck with him: responsive, tailored service from quote to commissioning, plus installers who cared about the finish.
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What You Can Expect
Planning started several years ago for kkrum584 after a winter of sky-high gas prices pushed them to eliminate all dependence on gas and convert the house to all-electric. As a DIY-minded homeowner, they slowly swapped in induction for the kitchen stove, upgraded the service panel from 100 to 200 amps, replaced the gas water heater with a heat-pump model, and swapped the furnace for a heat-pump central system—closing the gas account became a small celebration. With most of the house electrified, adding a rooftop solar system felt like the logical final step, especially as incentives and policy shifted. The vendor search began online and found traction through Southern California Edison and EnergySage; after handing over a year of utility bills, EnergySage produced a dozen vendor proposals. Cost looked similar across several bids, but the house’s tile roof and the long-term relationship with a local vendor became deciding factors. Early quotes flagged the tile as a potential showstopper, so they widened the request-for-quotes and connected with Evolution Energy. Alex, Evolution Energy’s project manager, became the standout part of the process. Wanting a Tesla Powerwall 3 as partof
Denise H. chose Evolution Energy in 2015 after getting three identical estimates and had them install solar panels, two converters and a new service panel on her home. The install itself went smoothly and quickly, and the system ran trouble-free for nearly a decade. One of the two converters failed in 2025, about three months shy of the ten-year mark; she called to confirm warranty coverage and learned her system carried ten years plus an extra six months. Technician Sonny arranged the replacement and installed the inverter the same day he received it — Denise paid nothing. What stood out was that the company not only handled the original install well but also honored the warranty promptly and without hassle, leaving the lasting impression of a team that follows through when a component finally fails.
Jesse D. hired Evolution Energy to install solar panels and replace his home's main electrical panel more than three years ago. He discovered early on that Alex made the sales process straightforward, and he ended up working with Sam, Sunny, and a field crew who were personable and professional during the install. Because the company stays busy, his project took some time to get on the calendar, but once underway the work went smoothly. More than three years later, his solar array and the upgraded main panel are still performing well — and he trusted the same team enough to have them do identical work for his parents, whose systems are also running strong. What sticks with him is the combination of reliable equipment and the specific people involved: Alex’s clarity up front and Sam and Sunny’s steady crew on the roof.