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Green Volt Energy reviews

CALIFORNIA / THE OC
Green Volt Energy
16 Reviews • 2 Locations 2,128 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Green Volt Energy is a gamble you don't need to take. We found a company that works well when things go right, but falls apart when customers need help after installation. One homeowner called repeatedly for post-install support and got nothing but silence. Another paid in full before completion and watched the crew walk away mid-job, with one installer calling his wife a profanity to her face. The gap between before-sale and after-sale treatment is stark. Six reviewers praised owner Ian's expertise and creativity during the sales process, and the company did complete some jobs without issues, including a complicated off-grid cabin install that two other contractors abandoned. But three separate customers reported the same pattern: once Green Volt had their money, communication stopped and promises evaporated. We couldn't find evidence the company fixed these breakdowns or even responded to complaints. If you hire them, you're betting your roof stays problem-free for 25 years, because reviews show you'll be on your own if it doesn't.

If you need rock-solid post-install support or any contractor accountability after the panels go up, look elsewhere. Green Volt may deliver a working system, but too many customers describe being ghosted the moment they needed follow-through.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Ken T.
Yelp | Jul 20, 2018 |

Ken T. hired the company for a residential solar installation and ended up with the project left incomplete. He discovered several promised follow-ups never happened and the crew stopped responding when he tried to get the remaining work finished. Tension escalated when one installer confronted his wife and called her a "bitch" to her face. After the experience, he learned the hard way not to pay the full balance until every contractual item is completed.

2. Jon M.
Yelp | Mar 29, 2020 |

Jon M. chose Ian and Green Volt to install a residential solar system on his home in 2015, and the whole job felt first-class from the outset. They delivered strong value and visible technical expertise, did tidy, efficient work, pulled the right permits and steered the permitting process without a hitch. He found the real test came after the panels were live — five years later Ian remained just a text or phone call away whenever questions came up, and the system has performed flawlessly, exactly as promised. The lasting takeaway: reliable post-install support coupled with a system that continues to deliver.

3. Ann S.
Yelp | Sep 1, 2017 |

Ann spent months trying to get solar on her remote, off-grid cabin after two companies took her deposit, left her waiting, and ultimately backed out. She finally found Green Volt Energy, who accepted the tricky job. Ian and Johnathan jumped in, laid out a clear plan, and moved quickly; their crew finished the complicated installation in a couple of weeks and left the site spotless. After being stalled and frustrated, she ended up with a functioning off-grid system and a clean yard — the thing that stuck with her was that Green Volt was the only team willing and able to complete what others wouldn’t, and they did it fast and neatly.

Platforms Monitored

Yelp
10 Reviews · 1 Location
3.8/5
Google
6 Reviews · 1 Location
5.0/5
SolarReviews
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EnergySage
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.8/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
N/A
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
N/A
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 68

Clean Record

Unauthorized Activities

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Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
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Misleading Claims

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Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 10 years

Operating longer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Review Patterns

What You Can Expect

01

1. Josh E.
Yelp | May 9, 2018 |

After months of exploring ways to cut his home energy costs, Josh E. connected with Ian. Over the next year he discovered Ian’s thorough grasp of the full range of solutions for lowering bills and watched him lay out options and trade-offs clearly. Because Ian owns the company, he took personal responsibility for finding the right fit and stayed straightforward about what would actually help — not just what sounded impressive. The detail that stuck with Josh was simple but telling: an owner who knows the market cold and genuinely puts clients’ needs first.

2. Ann S.
Yelp | Sep 1, 2017 |

Ann spent months trying to get solar on her remote, off-grid cabin after two companies took her deposit, left her waiting, and ultimately backed out. She finally found Green Volt Energy, who accepted the tricky job. Ian and Johnathan jumped in, laid out a clear plan, and moved quickly; their crew finished the complicated installation in a couple of weeks and left the site spotless. After being stalled and frustrated, she ended up with a functioning off-grid system and a clean yard — the thing that stuck with her was that Green Volt was the only team willing and able to complete what others wouldn’t, and they did it fast and neatly.

3. Milan S.
Yelp | Aug 4, 2018 |

Milan S. hired Green Volt Energy for a residential solar installation and wound up frustrated and out of pocket. He says the crew delivered the hardware but then stopped answering questions — commitments about post‑installation support never materialized. He felt abandoned once the payment cleared: promises were made up front and not kept, and there has been no aftercare or service response. The lasting impression for him is simple and sharp: they provided the install, but no follow‑through.

02

1. Jon M.
Yelp | Mar 29, 2020 |

Jon M. chose Ian and Green Volt to install a residential solar system on his home in 2015, and the whole job felt first-class from the outset. They delivered strong value and visible technical expertise, did tidy, efficient work, pulled the right permits and steered the permitting process without a hitch. He found the real test came after the panels were live — five years later Ian remained just a text or phone call away whenever questions came up, and the system has performed flawlessly, exactly as promised. The lasting takeaway: reliable post-install support coupled with a system that continues to deliver.

2. Ann T.
Yelp | Nov 24, 2016 |

Ann T. singled out Ian Christy after a residential solar installation, crediting him with completing the job in excellence. She emphasized that he followed through on his promises and left a finished installation that met her expectations. The lasting impression was his reliability — he delivered precisely what he had promised.

3. Ken T.
Yelp | Jul 20, 2018 |

Ken T. hired the company for a residential solar installation and ended up with the project left incomplete. He discovered several promised follow-ups never happened and the crew stopped responding when he tried to get the remaining work finished. Tension escalated when one installer confronted his wife and called her a "bitch" to her face. After the experience, he learned the hard way not to pay the full balance until every contractual item is completed.

03

1. Joe N.
Yelp | Dec 8, 2016 |

Joe N. worked with Green Volt Energy and found the team a blessing. He referred Ian to a client, and Ian ended up driving that homeowner’s electric bill to zero. Ian not only installed the solar system but also walked through the house swapping in LED bulbs and applying other practical efficiency tricks to cut consumption. Joe appreciated that the job paired hardware installation with hands-on energy-saving fixes rather than stopping at panels — the combination of the two is what eliminated the client’s electricity bill.

2. Joseph Nazarian
Google | Mar 8, 2018 |

Joseph Nazarian connected with Green Volt Energy to explore solar and other home energy solutions and quickly found the relationship worth it. He discovered the owner, Ian, to be personable and easy to work with, which made him comfortable referring several friends to the company. Over time, those referrals — and Joseph himself — saw real reductions in their monthly electric bills, not just promises. He appreciated that Green Volt handled both solar installations and other practical energy options, so the savings came whether customers wanted full solar or smaller efficiency improvements. What stood out most was the owner-driven approach: Ian’s responsiveness and straightforward help translated into measurable monthly savings for Joseph and his circle, and the added benefit of moving toward greener energy for the planet.

3. Marvin B.
Yelp | Apr 5, 2019 |

Marvin B. hired a solar company in California and discovered the team repeatedly failed to show up for scheduled appointments. He ended up facing consistently poor, unreliable service as crews missed commitments and left him waiting. On top of the no-shows, he ran into what he considered excessive pricing and felt the company was overcharging clients. He left a one-star review after being left frustrated by missed appointments and high costs.

Long-term Satisfaction

Recent customers rate Green Volt Energy 3.5 ★

Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.

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