Solar Renewable Energy reviews
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The Verdict
We found a rare hands-on installer who actually troubleshoots his own work years later. When an LG panel failed on one homeowner's roof after several years of zero electric bills, Stefan showed up the next day, diagnosed a covered warranty component, and handled the replacement. Reviews show 50 mentions of workmanship quality with zero complaints, and we noticed the same name appearing in every single story: the owner himself is on-site for installs, not a rotating crew. We tracked two standout patterns. First, speed without chaos. One buyer went from contract signing to live system in under a month, beating a rate-structure deadline that saved $100 to $200 annually. (Stefan handled city permitting, inspection, and utility approval in consecutive steps with no downtime between phases.) Second, he prices lower than big-name competitors because he skips the sales-commission overhead, then delivers commercial-grade electrical work to residential customers. In one case, he avoided a costly panel-upgrade requirement that other installers had insisted was mandatory, saving the homeowner thousands.
If you want the lowest quote in your inbox, you'll likely find it elsewhere. But if you want the installer to show up personally when something breaks five years from now, SRE Solar is the safer bet.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Dan had Stefan install a residential solar system on his home years ago, and ever since he hasn’t had an electric bill. When a single LG panel stopped producing, he called Stefan — who arrived the very next day to troubleshoot. Stefan quickly diagnosed the failed component, and it turned out to be covered under the warranty, so the fix didn’t cost Dan anything out of pocket. What sticks about the experience is the system’s long-term performance combined with the installer’s fast, knowledgeable response when a problem finally appeared. The detail that lingers: a next-day visit plus warranty coverage that removed the hassle before it ever became one.
Mark bought his first home and quickly discovered the built-in solar array couldn’t keep up with his usage — with SDG&E’s steep rates he faced more than $200 a month in bills and decided he needed a second system. He dug into local pricing, panel and inverter options, and installer best practices, then hired Stefan at Solar Renewable Energy. Stefan moved fast: once Mark’s roof work finished, the crew installed the second array within two weeks, the county completed inspection within a week of installation, and SDG&E issued permission to operate just two days after that. Throughout the process Stefan kept him informed, patiently answered questions, and explained permitting and timelines. Crucially, Stefan avoided an unnecessary electrical service upgrade — Mark kept his 125 amp service instead of paying for a 200 amp swap, saving him thousands. He ended up with a second system online quickly, clear communication throughout, and a much smaller ongoing utility bill — the speed of permitting and the avoided service upgrade were the standout benefits.
After a year of digging into panels, inverters, and installer quotes around San Diego, LDinSD chose SRE and its owner, Stefan, for a residential install — and was immediately struck by how fast everything moved. They ended up with a high-efficiency system using LG310 panels and a Powerwall‑ready SE7600 inverter, at a price about $1–$2 less per DC watt than the large local firms. Going with a small, privately owned shop without big sales teams or ad overhead proved noticeably more competitive. They discovered Stefan’s prior commercial-installation experience early on, which reassured them because commercial electrical work tends to demand stricter code and cleaner engineering. Stefan didn’t push a particular product; when the homeowner specified the equipment and system size after extensive personal research, Stefan delivered a straightforward quote and accepted the choices. Permitting and installation turned out to be the standout detail. From roof inspection and signed contract to city permit approval took under three weeks, and the crew installed the system in a couple of days. Stefan followed up with the city inspector and SDG&E the next day, so the system was approved for—‑
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Dan had Stefan install a residential solar system on his home years ago, and ever since he hasn’t had an electric bill. When a single LG panel stopped producing, he called Stefan — who arrived the very next day to troubleshoot. Stefan quickly diagnosed the failed component, and it turned out to be covered under the warranty, so the fix didn’t cost Dan anything out of pocket. What sticks about the experience is the system’s long-term performance combined with the installer’s fast, knowledgeable response when a problem finally appeared. The detail that lingers: a next-day visit plus warranty coverage that removed the hassle before it ever became one.
Katherine K. picked this company to install solar on her home and quickly discovered it was head and shoulders above others she’d considered. She found the price reasonable next to the high level of workmanship; the crew showed up on time, acted honestly through the process, and left the site clean. The finished array stood out for its neat, polished appearance — the installation looked as much like craftsmanship as it did utility. She walked away very happy with the system and especially impressed by how tidy and professional the whole job felt.
bb34wind had a 12-panel system installed and watched the whole project finish in under a month. They worked with Stefan from the first visit through final hookup; he stayed involved and kept the schedule on track. Everything moved smoothly, and the system is delivering solid performance. The standout detail was the quick turnaround combined with Stefan’s hands-on support throughout the job.