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Revolve Solar
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The Verdict

Revolve Solar went bankrupt in 2016, leaving customers stranded without support. We found reviewers who installed panels over roof vents, which forced one homeowner to pay hundreds out of pocket to remove panels, fix leaks, and reinstall ventilation. Another customer discovered their system was generating half the promised energy for six months before anyone noticed. The company's bankruptcy means you have no recourse if something goes wrong. Several reviewers reported calls and emails going unanswered even before the bankruptcy filing. One disabled veteran spent four months trying to get a response about squirrels chewing through half his system. If you hire a solar company that's already out of business, you're gambling with a 25-year investment and no warranty to fall back on.

If you're considering Revolve Solar, stop. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2016 and no longer provides service or honors warranties. You'll be on your own if panels fail or the system underperforms.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Jacqueline B.
Yelp | May 12, 2015 |

Jacqueline bought a residential solar system in fall 2013 and had it installed in January 2014 on her four-year-old house. By June 2014 she discovered the array was producing only about half the expected energy; Revolve Solar corrected the performance issue but offered no compensation for the lost generation from January through June. In February 2015 a roof leak led her roofer to point out that vents on one side of the roof needed replacement — and that the solar panels had been mounted directly over those vents. Multiple other solar contractors told her panels should never sit over attic vents because attic heat can damage the modules. She ended up paying Revolve Solar to remove and later reinstall the panels while the roofer repaired and re-roofed the area; what was meant to be a four-hour job stretched to nine hours and carried extra cost because vents had to be removed and the roof redone. After the rework the attic still lacked adequate ventilation, so she paid to add a solar-powered attic fan. Jacqueline is glad to have gone solar, but frustrated by the extra, unexpected expenses and by many unanswered phone calls from Revolve; the detail that lingers is paying out of pocket

2. George S.
Yelp | Feb 9, 2017 |

George bought a residential solar system from Revolve Solar after a salesman, Mike Brown, promised the setup would "take care of me." He ended up with a roughly $2,000 true-up in the first year and, in the second year, discovered squirrels had chewed through about half the array — damage the company was supposed to monitor but never flagged. He complained to Sonnova about the problem four months ago and has heard nothing back. As a disabled Vietnam veteran who expected a discount, he feels ignored after paying for the system and is pressing the company to contact him. The most striking detail: promised monitoring and veteran accommodations never materialized, leaving him with a big bill and half a system sitting unrepaired for months.

3. Kelly Alberda
Google | Nov 16, 2017 |

Kelly had a residential solar system installed about five years ago and the installation itself went smoothly. Not long after, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2016 and then stopped answering calls and emails about service. With no response from the original installer, she ended up turning to other solar companies to handle repairs and maintenance — the lingering detail that stands out is that bankruptcy left her without the promised post-install support.

Platforms Monitored

Yelp
24 Reviews · 2 Locations
3.0/5
Google
17 Reviews · 1 Location
4.1/5
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
3.3/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
2.4/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
1.2/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
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 60

Clean Record

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Background Check

Serving customers for 13 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Kelly D.
Yelp | Jul 5, 2016 |

Kelly D. discovered that Revolve Solar would actually move a whole system between houses — Chris and Paul installed her panels in the summer of 2014 and later took them down and reinstalled them on her new home when she relocated. She walked through the process with Lisa, who set expectations and kept her informed with regular updates, while the installers brought seasoned professionalism and helpful how‑to tips at both jobs. The experience left her enthusiastic enough to recommend solar to friends and family, and others she knows who hired Revolve ended up glad they did. The detail that stuck with her: you can bring your solar with you when you move, and Revolve made that straightforward.

2. Jack Morris
Google | Apr 11, 2014 |

Jack Morris, an ex‑military homeowner in the Austin area, had grown fed up with companies that dodged questions about where parts and labor came from. He called Revolve Solar; the next day a sales rep turned up with a clear cost comparison that included Sunset Valley rebates, Austin Energy rebates and the federal tax credit, and promised American labor with U.S. and German‑made components. He pushed on provenance, and the crew delivered: during the three‑day install he photographed the railing boxes labeled as made in Washington state, checked panel labels showing manufacture in Georgia, and watched them mount a German‑made inverter. The crews arrived on schedule, worked professionally, and kept a relaxed rapport with him—he handed out drinks, fed them BBQ brisket and later steaks, and shared lunches while the job moved along. Revolve finished the system for $2,000 less than a competitor who had been misleading him, Austin Energy inspected and approved within two weeks, and he watched the meter run backward on his 3,123 sq ft home. More than a year on, his bills are over 100% net reduced; Revolve installed an E‑gauge so he can monitor generation and consumption 24/7 (the link will,

3. George S.
Yelp | Feb 9, 2017 |

George bought a residential solar system from Revolve Solar after a salesman, Mike Brown, promised the setup would "take care of me." He ended up with a roughly $2,000 true-up in the first year and, in the second year, discovered squirrels had chewed through about half the array — damage the company was supposed to monitor but never flagged. He complained to Sonnova about the problem four months ago and has heard nothing back. As a disabled Vietnam veteran who expected a discount, he feels ignored after paying for the system and is pressing the company to contact him. The most striking detail: promised monitoring and veteran accommodations never materialized, leaving him with a big bill and half a system sitting unrepaired for months.

02

1. Kelly Alberda
Google | Nov 16, 2017 |

Kelly had a residential solar system installed about five years ago and the installation itself went smoothly. Not long after, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2016 and then stopped answering calls and emails about service. With no response from the original installer, she ended up turning to other solar companies to handle repairs and maintenance — the lingering detail that stands out is that bankruptcy left her without the promised post-install support.

2. Amy J.
Yelp | Jul 7, 2018 |

Amy J. ended up installing solar on her home and walked away very satisfied. She discovered the crew was honest, stuck to the schedule, and carried out the work with clear professionalism — and she especially appreciated that they never pushed a hard sale. From the first estimate through installation the timeline held and interactions felt straightforward rather than sales-driven. The detail that stuck with her most was the punctual, transparent service delivered without pressure, which made the whole decision feel simple.

3. Jacqueline B.
Yelp | May 12, 2015 |

Jacqueline bought a residential solar system in fall 2013 and had it installed in January 2014 on her four-year-old house. By June 2014 she discovered the array was producing only about half the expected energy; Revolve Solar corrected the performance issue but offered no compensation for the lost generation from January through June. In February 2015 a roof leak led her roofer to point out that vents on one side of the roof needed replacement — and that the solar panels had been mounted directly over those vents. Multiple other solar contractors told her panels should never sit over attic vents because attic heat can damage the modules. She ended up paying Revolve Solar to remove and later reinstall the panels while the roofer repaired and re-roofed the area; what was meant to be a four-hour job stretched to nine hours and carried extra cost because vents had to be removed and the roof redone. After the rework the attic still lacked adequate ventilation, so she paid to add a solar-powered attic fan. Jacqueline is glad to have gone solar, but frustrated by the extra, unexpected expenses and by many unanswered phone calls from Revolve; the detail that lingers is paying out of pocket

03

1. Candice Carbone
Google | Jun 10, 2016 |

Candice Carbone, a project manager at Ace Roofing Co., relies exclusively on Revolve Solar for her solar projects. She found Lisa and the Revolve team easy to work with—Lisa ran the process smoothly and Paul stood out for his helpfulness—so coordinating installations felt straightforward from start to finish. Their technical knowledge showed up in precise, well-considered system designs and tidy installations. One homeowner even called last week to share that after Revolve’s panels were installed along with a new metal roof in December, his electric bill dropped by about 70%. Candice keeps hearing the same positive feedback from clients about both the interactions with Lisa and Paul and the performance of the systems, and the striking drop in that customer’s bill is the detail she brings up most.

2. Kevin H.
Yelp | Oct 12, 2021 |

Kevin H. had Revolve Solar install a residential system on his Chico, CA home and, after a year of operation, discovered the year‑end true‑up had jumped from roughly $300 to more than $1,200. He tried to resolve it by contacting the local office and left messages on Joe Lopez, the sales manager’s cell, but never received a return call. He also expected remote monitoring and an online portal to check the system, yet could not find any site or credentials to connect with. Left with a much larger bill than anticipated and no monitoring access or point of contact, he’s now seeking someone to investigate the spike and restore access to the system’s data.

3. Justin H.
Yelp | Jul 12, 2017 |

Justin H. discovered the solar installer he'd hired has gone bankrupt and stopped answering calls or providing any support for the installed system. He found that the panels the company sold him came from Suniva, which has also folded, leaving him without a manufacturer to turn to for panel support. The only component still backed by an active company is the SolarEdge equipment, so his practical options for warranty or service are now limited to that part of the system.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Revolve Solar drops to 2.8 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 72% of installers we looked at.

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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