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TRUST
SCORE
97
#3 of 13
solar installers
in Poway
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29 reviews,
5.0
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What Stood Out

Rancho Solar's story in 3 reviews.
Yelp
Nick T.
May 2, 2017

We are now 3-1/2 years into our Rancho Solar system and its excellent performance continues even better than expected. Even with all the cloudy dark days we've had this past winter (thank goodness for the rain!) we have generated more kWh than we've utilized since 12/4/16, and 7,370 more kWh than we've used since Mike Ganung and his great crew turned on our system on 11/1/13. That's 7,370 kWh that we've sold back to SDG&E. We needed Mike once for service in these past years and his and his crew was prompt and efficient...and as expected, it was totally covered under warranty. The system is working without a problem and I love the on-line monitoring app that is clear and informative. Thank you Mike Ganung and his Rancho Solar team.

Yelp
Clive C.
Jan 29, 2016

We used Rancho Solar for our first installation in 2009 of a 2.2Kw system. System was installed on time with no issues and, as promised, kept us in tier 1. Very good experience. In 2015 we purchased an electric car (Volt) and decided to add capacity to compensate for the added load. I shopped around for quotes and came back to Rancho Solar as they were price-competitive and we had confidence the installation would be issue-free. As expected, the system was installed on time with no fuss and no issues. Very highly recommended.

Yelp
Daniel B.
Oct 31, 2022

We've had our solar system installed by rancho solar online for about 3 1/2 months. We got a referral from a close friend who also had a system installed by Rancho about 5 years ago. The system produces as much as they told us it would. Mike gave us a fair quote and had the system installed and operational within about 6 weeks of signing the contract. Pretty quick considering how long everything is taking right now. Very clean install that took about 5 days. Our house has the best looking solar system in the neighborhood.

Performance by Work Type

SOLAR

SOLAR

Installation, permitting, and grid connection.

5.0
ROOFING

ROOFING

Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.

5.0
BATTERY

BATTERY

Energy storage for backup savings and independence.

Insufficient data
SERVICE

SERVICE

Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.

Insufficient data
ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.

Insufficient data
COMPLEX PROJECTS

COMPLEX PROJECTS

Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.

Insufficient data

How We Got To 97

1. Aggregate

We tracked down every review for this company on the internet.

Yelp logoYelp
29 reviews,
5.0
SolarReviews logoSolarReviews
EnergySage logoEnergySage
BBB logoBBB
Google logoGoogle

2. Weight

We weight each review based on how useful it is for new customers.

Up-Weighted
27Verified customers
3Long-term customers
7Recent
0Complaints
Down-Weighted
0Unfair
0Empty
2Shoppers

3. Analyze

We analyzed each review for five signals of work quality.

Sales Conduct100% positive
Workmanship100% positive
Project Management100% positive
Post-Sale Support100% positive
Value100% positive

4. Screen

We screened the company for other signals not captured by star ratings.

Serving customers for 13 years
BBB Rating: A+
Natural Review Patterns
Licensed Contractor

5. Score + Rank

We combined everything into a score and rank against the market.

TRUST
SCORE
97

Clean Record

Screening for serious allegations from verified customers about solar/battery work.

Unauthorized Activities

Passed screening

We checked for:
Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
Falsified permits

Misleading Claims

Passed screening

We checked for:
Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

What reviews alone do not reveal about the company's track record and business practices.

Serving customers for 13 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

Licensed Contractor

A valid contractor license is on record.

What You Can Expect

What quality signals exist across the customer journey?
Yelp
Clive C.
Positive
Jan 29, 2016

We used Rancho Solar for our first installation in 2009 of a 2.2Kw system. System was installed on time with no issues and, as promised, kept us in tier 1. Very good experience. In 2015 we purchased an electric car (Volt) and decided to add capacity to compensate for the added load. I shopped around for quotes and came back to Rancho Solar as they were price-competitive and we had confidence the installation would be issue-free. As expected, the system was installed on time with no fuss and no issues. Very highly recommended.

Yelp
Linda J.
Positive
Nov 23, 2023

We're pleased with our solar installation that Mike and his team completed for us recently. Mike handled all of the plans and permitting with the county and SDG&E, his bid was fair, and the work was completed on time and professionally. Highly recommend Rancho Solar.

Yelp
Sigurd K.
Positive
Jan 5, 2023

Rancho Solar (Mike is the owner) has done three separate solar installs for us - quick turnaround, communicative, not a big corporation, local, and cost competitive. Highly recommended.

Long-term Satisfaction

Reviews from customers who hired Rancho Solar more than a year ago reveal warranty service, customer support quality, and real-world performance data. These are dimensions that recent customers cannot yet evaluate.

Review History

How many reviews have been collected from each year?