SolarTech reviews
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The Verdict
SolarTech delivers fast, clean installations and responsive repairs. One homeowner came back for a second system after four years of zero problems and near-zero electric bills. Another called on a weekend about a pool heater, and the manager answered via FaceTime and sent a crew the same day to tweak the setup. We found 556 mentions of workmanship quality, and reviewers repeatedly singled out installers like Rafael for leaving job sites spotless and answering questions without impatience. The company uses SunPower panels with micro-inverters, which cost more upfront but avoid the months-long service nightmares we saw in reviews of cheaper competitors. Post-sale support earned 576 positive mentions, including technicians who troubleshoot over the phone in five minutes instead of charging diagnostic fees. The value score sits at 3.8 out of 5, with 116 negative mentions. Some customers felt the premium wasn't justified, and a few noted that final cleanup required follow-up.
If you want the absolute lowest quote, you'll find it elsewhere. But if you're willing to pay more for an installer who picks up the phone on weekends and dispatches technicians the same day, SolarTech earns the premium.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Frank has worked with Solar Tech for more than three years after they installed the pool heating system at his house. He found them reliably prompt in routine service, but the moment that mattered came when the Pentair control board stopped operating the solar valve. Rather than pushing him back to the manufacturer, the team dug in, located a working valve port and reassigned the solar to that port — a hands-on workaround that saved him a ton of money. The detail that sticks: they solved the problem on-site instead of passing it off, avoiding a costly replacement.
Kimberly Rose had SunPower panels on her previous house and, after a disappointing run with her prior installer’s long‑term service, interviewed several companies before choosing SolarTech. She worked closely with sales rep Mark Albano, who walked her through every step and brought the owner into calls when questions went beyond his scope. Building a new home, she asked SolarTech to oversize the system because she expected to add an electric car and battery walls down the road. The installation unfolded over about a year—hardwiring and runs during drywall, panels mounted months later, and final activation and inspection after they moved in—and SolarTech stayed patient and accommodating through each phase. They also added pool solar for a large, ocean‑adjacent, windy pool; solar manager Greg Chase came out personally on install day to map the layout for maximum yield and has continued to go above and beyond, FaceTiming on weekends and dispatching crews to make tweaks after the system had been running. After two years of working with them to get everything dialed in, she plans to have battery walls installed next; the detail that sticks with her is the hands‑on, rapid follow‑up—owner
Eddie R waited more than a decade to commit to solar and finally pulled the trigger after net metering changed in 2023. He had gathered over ten bids across the years and trimmed this round to four before picking SolarTech — not because they were the cheapest, but because personal recommendations and online reviews pointed him to them and they install SunPower panels. He found Ali Ibrahim straightforward and honest, which sealed the choice. Tesla’s bid had been much lower, but horror stories about long outages and the lack of microinverters pushed him away; SunRun was simply out of his budget. A local installer impressed him, too, but his preference for SunPower brought him back to SolarTech. From kickoff to commissioning the job stayed well communicated and professional. There were a couple of hiccups, but the sales team, office staff and installers all responded quickly to questions. Rafael and his install crew stood out — meticulous, respectful, and they cleaned up everything they disturbed. A year in, the 14 kW system has run without a single issue and produced roughly 82–97 kWh a day during June and July’s peak sun months in Southern California. The SunPower monitoring and the
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How We Got To Trust Score 79
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Unauthorized Activities
2 reports
Misleading Claims
8 reports
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Serving customers for 15 years
Among the longest-standing installers in the market.
BBB Rating: B+
Mixed BBB standing. Some unresolved complaints.
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Reviews were posted naturally over time.
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A valid contractor license is on record.
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Marlese Pinney has had solar panels since 2018, and when a part was needed recently Tonya reached out and set a service visit. Paul and another technician arrived, replaced the part, and in short order the system was back up and running. The crew worked efficiently and kept the entire job outside the house, so she barely noticed the interruption. After years of the panels performing as promised, she walked away impressed by the quick, no‑fuss repair and that everything was handled without anyone having to come indoors.
Ian S chose SolarTech to expand an existing residential solar array several years ago and returned to them more recently to add Powerwalls. He relied on Cassidy over that time for quick, clear answers to any solar- or battery-related questions. Today Irwin came out to troubleshoot a Powerwall issue, diagnosed the problem fast and corrected it on the spot. The combination of a dependable point of contact and technicians who can deliver a same-day fix is what stuck with him—he ended up with a working battery and confidence that help will be timely when he needs it.
In an August 2025 update, Trace W. revealed that his original negative review was the only thing that finally got the company to respond after a full year of being left hanging. He waited while continuing to pay a solar loan and regular Edison bills; in June and July the crew re-engaged and worked with the City and Edison to secure approvals and get the system running. He had intended to update his review because the company seemed willing, at first, to discuss recompense for the thousands upon thousands of dollars spent needlessly during that year of silence. Instead they presented an offer that amounted to less than one month’s combined solar-loan and Edison payment. He pushed back and asked for a fairer settlement — and once again the company ghosted him. He stands by his original negative review: the standout fact is that the company only reappeared after public pressure, proposed a paltry payout, and then vanished again when asked to make meaningful restitution.