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Solar Wholesale Group earns our strongest recommendation for Southern California homeowners. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, and just two about post-installation support. One reviewer who spent five years interviewing solar companies finally chose this Long Beach installer because the owner, Alan, told him 'I live here, I have family and friends here, and I can't afford to walk around with a subpar product.' That local accountability shows. Seventy-eight reviews specifically praised project management, and 65 highlighted value. A commercial customer with walk-in coolers and freezers saw their system handle a massive electric load, while a residential customer who added an extra panel now pays $50 total for electricity over two years instead of $180 to $330 monthly. The owner responds to texts personally, the install crews show up on time, and one customer whose neighborhood loses power frequently enjoys being 'the only house with lights.' (If you have a bulldog who barks at strangers, reviewers confirm the crew won't spook him.) The pricing beats national brands, the permitting runs smoothly, and you'll work directly with someone who lives in your city.
If you want the lowest possible quote with zero human interaction, a national player might edge them out by a few hundred dollars. But if you want an installer who lives in your community and will text you back when SCE sends a confusing notice six months later, Solar Wholesale Group is worth every penny.
Felix Mendoza spent five years shopping for solar — interviewing at least five companies — before he discovered Solar Wholesale Group and met Alan Brawer. He had high standards: a former USMC officer, a 30-year educator and a city commissioner, he wanted a reliable system and honest communication for his Long Beach home. Alan showed up in person within 48 hours, matched Felix’s schedule, and walked him through experience, product choices, pricing, financing, government rebates and an expected timeline. Alan made a point of living and working in Long Beach, saying he wouldn’t put a subpar product into a neighbor’s roof, and Felix signed electronically to get the project moving. Within days he watched the process unfold and tested whether Alan was the real deal. From start to finish the project tracked exactly as promised. When questions came up Felix texted Alan and, despite both being busy, Alan always responded. The crew completed the install, Felix paid the system in full, and the results landed where Alan had forecast: a monthly SCE bill of $14. After 15 years of worrying about summer spikes and third-tier rates, he now expects to run two air conditioners without penalty.
Alan P. had long resisted solar, but two years ago he approached Solar Wholesale Group after two neighbors installed systems and seemed satisfied. The company representative laid out the options clearly and recommended enough panels to cover his current usage; he opted to add one extra panel as a hedge against future electricity price increases. He financed the installation with a 20-year loan through the recommended credit union, and after a government rebate his monthly payment works out to about $129. Before solar his electric bills ran roughly $180 in winter and $260–$330 in summer. Since the panels went live everything has exceeded his expectations: there have been no hidden or unexpected costs, and he has paid about $50 total for electricity. The memorable takeaway: a relatively small $129 monthly loan payment coupled with essentially zero utility charges where summer bills once topped $300.
After a string of delays with Tesla Solar, J K walked away and chose Solar Wholesale Group for the job while their roof was still being finished. They found the price very competitive and the team unusually responsive — calls and emails got quick answers, and the installers reworked the panel layout to squeeze out better efficiency. The crew also worked around the roofer’s schedule, managing the awkward overlap so installation could happen on time; the actual install was quick and punctual. After the panels went up, the company followed up to confirm everything was functioning, which left them reassured. What stood out most was the combination of flexible scheduling around a new roof and the post‑install check to make sure the system was operating as expected.
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Alan P. had long resisted solar, but two years ago he approached Solar Wholesale Group after two neighbors installed systems and seemed satisfied. The company representative laid out the options clearly and recommended enough panels to cover his current usage; he opted to add one extra panel as a hedge against future electricity price increases. He financed the installation with a 20-year loan through the recommended credit union, and after a government rebate his monthly payment works out to about $129. Before solar his electric bills ran roughly $180 in winter and $260–$330 in summer. Since the panels went live everything has exceeded his expectations: there have been no hidden or unexpected costs, and he has paid about $50 total for electricity. The memorable takeaway: a relatively small $129 monthly loan payment coupled with essentially zero utility charges where summer bills once topped $300.
Sheri K. turned to Alan and the Solar Wholesales Group to install solar panels at her home, add a 220V outlet in the garage for her EV, and coordinate solar thermal panels for the pool while relocating the pool equipment. The technical team arrived on schedule, handled the specialized work, and walked her through each step of the process. Thirteen months after activation the system has run without issue; she has paid only $11 to SCE since the system went live. Because power goes out frequently in her neighborhood, she relishes being the only house that stays lit during outages. The detail that sticks: a single, coordinated crew delivered PV, EV charging, and pool heating that have performed flawlessly for over a year — and kept her home powered when others were dark.
Darryl hired Alan and his crew to outfit his home with solar and appreciated Alan’s direct, up-front approach from the first visit. He received a clear pre-install assessment and a reasonable price quote, and the installation team followed through — tidy work, professional demeanor, and obvious competence on the roof and around the property. A year later he remains very pleased with both the decision to go solar and his choice of Solar Wholesale Group; what stood out most was the combination of honest, accurate information up front and a clean, well-executed installation that delivered exactly what had been promised.
Darryl Werner is one year past installing solar on his home and remains very pleased with his choice of Solar Wholesale Group. He found the crew consistently professional and skilled from start to finish, and the overall price felt reasonable. The payoff has been tangible: he loves his new electric bill and even received a refund check from SCE last October. He singled out Alan Brawer for the strong service—what stands out most is that the system produced a real, bankable result within the first year.
Scott N. hired Alan to install solar on his commercial building—a large, complicated project that presented several challenges. Alan navigated those hurdles and finished the installation, leaving behind a system that should significantly lower the company’s electric bills, particularly the heavy loads from multiple walk-in coolers and freezers. Scott wishes he had contacted Alan years earlier; he found Alan to be a trooper with strong communication who kept the job moving and handled problems as they arose. The memorable takeaway: a demanding commercial install centered on refrigeration is now complete and poised to deliver real savings on the power bill.
Felix Mendoza spent five years shopping for solar — interviewing at least five companies — before he discovered Solar Wholesale Group and met Alan Brawer. He had high standards: a former USMC officer, a 30-year educator and a city commissioner, he wanted a reliable system and honest communication for his Long Beach home. Alan showed up in person within 48 hours, matched Felix’s schedule, and walked him through experience, product choices, pricing, financing, government rebates and an expected timeline. Alan made a point of living and working in Long Beach, saying he wouldn’t put a subpar product into a neighbor’s roof, and Felix signed electronically to get the project moving. Within days he watched the process unfold and tested whether Alan was the real deal. From start to finish the project tracked exactly as promised. When questions came up Felix texted Alan and, despite both being busy, Alan always responded. The crew completed the install, Felix paid the system in full, and the results landed where Alan had forecast: a monthly SCE bill of $14. After 15 years of worrying about summer spikes and third-tier rates, he now expects to run two air conditioners without penalty.
Kendra chose Solar Wholesale Group for a residential solar installation a little over three years ago and walked away completely satisfied. The team managed the whole process—starting with a needs assessment, moving to system design, pulling permits and completing the installation—and even connected her with financing so the project felt simple from the homeowner’s perspective. After the system went live she noticed a clear drop in her electricity bills and stopped worrying about running the air conditioning. The most memorable detail was the follow‑through: Solar Wholesale Group stayed available and highly responsive to her questions even three years after installation. She’s referred numerous friends and will continue to do so; more than anything, what stuck with her was the ongoing support—an installation that came with real, long‑term responsiveness.
Kendra C. signed up with Solar Wholesale Group more than three years ago and ended up with a fully handled, turn‑key residential solar project. The team walked her through a needs assessment and system design, pulled the necessary permits, completed the installation, and even connected her with financing so the whole process felt straightforward from a homeowner’s point of view. She noticed a clear drop in her electricity bills and stopped worrying about running the air conditioning. What kept impressing her was the ongoing support — the company remains available and responsive to her questions even three years after the install. She has referred numerous friends and keeps doing so. The detail that sticks with her: the one-stop service plus reliable follow-up long after the sale.
C.j. loved that the only thing showing up from SCE now is a tax bill — no electricity charges — after a smooth solar installation on their home a couple of years ago. They ended up with a system that continues to perform reliably, even through winter months when output often drops. Solar turned out to be the single best home improvement they've made, and a few years on they still enjoy nearly no electric bills except for taxes.
Long-term satisfaction for Solar Wholesale Group holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 82% 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.