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Soleeva reviews

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Soleeva
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The Verdict

Soleeva is not worth the gamble. We found a pattern of serious, recurring inverter failures that the company seems unable or unwilling to fix. One homeowner paid $80,000 for a system that has suffered repeated inverter problems since 2022, and after a November 2024 repair visit, both inverters went dead and the entire system shut down. Another customer reported that their 2021 installation generates zero credited energy, sticking them with a $500-plus annual true-up bill despite a contract guarantee. The early reviews praised self-cleaning panels and quick installs, but the post-2022 complaints tell a different story: slow warranty response, disputes over true-up reimbursements, and contractors who warn homeowners about the company's own practices. Even when the hardware works, support falters. We tallied 10 negative reviews centered on failed equipment and poor follow-through, versus 38 glowing reports from the honeymoon phase. If you need a solar installer who'll actually stand behind their work when an inverter dies, look elsewhere.

If you value long-term reliability over a smooth sales pitch, skip Soleeva. Their inverters fail repeatedly, their warranty support drags on for weeks, and you may end up with a $4,000 surprise bill that the contract loopholes let them dodge.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Keith L
BBB | Nov 3, 2024 |

Keith L paid $80,000 in 2022 for a rooftop solar system but discovered it was built to the roof rather than to the configuration he had requested. He had been warned by installers about the company's practices before moving ahead, and from the start the system suffered persistent inverter failures that triggered repeated service calls. Over the next few years he ran into a string of warranty headaches and what he calls excuses and evasions — promises to handle a true-up bill were unmet, contract loopholes were cited instead of remedies, and the company often failed to return calls when the array stopped producing. Technicians showed up so often that he lost count of broken roof tiles from crews climbing up to inspect panels. In October 2024 the rear inverter went down; a November 1, 2024 service visit identified the same faulty inverter from 2022, then after three hours of work the crew left the entire system dead on arrival. The company then promised one replacement inverter in two to three weeks but did not repair the front inverter problem and became unresponsive when he pushed for financial compensation for the ongoing disruptions. He also ended up with a roughly $4,000 true-up

2. Mark L
BBB | Aug 22, 2024 |

Mark L had Soleeva Energy install a rooftop solar system in 2021 under a contract that guaranteed a certain level of efficiency. Since then he has run into the same problem every year: a PG&E True‑Up bill topping $500 because the system isn’t producing the expected electricity. He contacted Soleeva, who maintained the issue was fixed, but the system’s own generation records still show zero energy eligible for credit. What sticks is the mismatch between the company’s promise of guaranteed performance and the ongoing True‑Up bills while the installation’s output remains logged as zero.

3. Gene M.
Yelp | Apr 9, 2018 |

Gene M. had wanted solar for years but discovered most installers refused to touch his steel roof; Soleeva built a plan that met his high power needs on a relatively small rooftop by using newer hardware — including a component they developed themselves. He found their staff responsive and knowledgeable from the first conversations, and appreciated that they combine roofing know-how with a technology focus, which made the tight fit and unusual roof material workable. They walked him through multiple layout scenarios and helped design an optimal system that balanced his demand with the limited roof area. Everyone on site behaved professionally and courteously, and the crew knew how to fasten equipment to steel without compromising the roof. It rained several times after the install and the roof held up perfectly, which was the detail that most eased his original worry. Soleeva also took responsibility for the paperwork: they prepared documentation for the HOA, handled city approvals and PGE filings, and quickly addressed any issues that came up during permitting. He appreciated their patience and steady explanations throughout a process that rarely clears on the first try. He,

Platforms Monitored

Google
44 Reviews · 1 Location
4.5/5
Yelp
23 Reviews · 1 Location
4.1/5
EnergySage
15 Reviews · 2 Locations
5.0/5
BBB
2 Reviews · 1 Location
1.0/5
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
3.9/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
2.1/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
3.0/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
5.0/5
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 66

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Background Check

Serving customers for 11 years

Operating longer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Mary Jo Rodolfa
Google | Jul 29, 2024 |

Mary Jo hired Soleeva for a small solar install on a remote property and found them consistently responsive and professional. She appreciated that, despite the job’s modest size and location, the team still accepted it and handled every detail with the same care they would give a large, lucrative contract. The crew stayed attentive to her needs throughout and never treated the project as low priority. What stuck with her was that willingness to take on an out‑of‑the‑way, small job and treat it with serious attention.

2. Sam Pereyro
Google | Oct 23, 2025 |

Sam found the whole home solar install surprisingly stress-free. He noticed clear, timely communication and that the crew proactively handled steps without needing prompting, which kept the process smooth. The installation itself had no hiccups, and the system’s performance so far has been stellar. The detail that stuck with him was the company’s willingness to take initiative—what could have been a headache became an uncomplicated upgrade.

3. Susan D.
Yelp | Dec 12, 2022 |

Susan D. shopped many solar companies before selecting Soleeva because she wanted a full-service outfit that used its own experienced crews, offered post‑installation monitoring and an output guarantee. She ended up with a system that covered her ranch‑style house and detached garage, plus wiring for an EV charger — and chose Soleeva largely for the combination of design, guarantee and price. A distinguishing perk was the panels’ special coating, which reduces the need for regular cleaning in her dusty neighborhood. Communication stayed clear and prompt from proposal through permission to operate; every one of her many questions received consistent, timely answers. On install day three teams arrived and moved like clockwork — one on the house, one on the garage and another routing EV wiring under the house — finishing the whole job in a single day. Soleeva handled all permitting and the system passed inspection on the first try with no issues. The company’s monitoring app lets her watch output in real time, and the output guarantee provides extra peace of mind. The detail that will stick with her: a coordinated, in‑house crew that completed a same‑day, multi‑location install and a低

02

1. Mona San
Google | Jul 17, 2025 |

Mona San had a solar system put on her home two to three years ago. She found the installation crew did careful, high-quality work, and the company’s support staff handled the interactions and paperwork with the utility company — which removed a lot of hassle. The array is still performing well years after the install, and what stood out most was that the team took care of the utility coordination so she didn’t have to.

2. N M.
Yelp | Nov 30, 2024 |

After Soleeva finished installing their residential solar system, N M discovered the company's post-installation support under the warranty to be both responsive and effective. They appreciated that Soleeva carved warranty visits into its schedule between new installations, so fixes happened in a reasonable amount of time rather than getting delayed. Technicians arrived knowledgeable and well-mannered and handled the work efficiently. The lasting impression was practical: Soleeva will squeeze warranty work into a busy schedule and send polite, competent crews to complete the job.

3. sohrab ghafoori
Google | Nov 14, 2024 |

Sohrab had an issue with his SolarEdge system and called on Soleeva, where technician Fardeen Rahimi stepped in. He found Fardeen highly knowledgeable — the technician diagnosed the fault and had the SolarEdge back up and running in less than an hour. The speed and competence of that repair convinced him Soleeva is the team to turn to; what he remembers most is Fardeen resolving the problem so quickly.

03

1. Dustan Denton
Google | Jul 27, 2024 |

Dustan found the crew easy and pleasant to work with, but the installation delivered a tough lesson about real-world energy use. He aimed to run his home entirely off-grid and discovered that flipping on the heater roughly tripled his total energy consumption. That surge in usage turned into a $2,500 true-up bill at the end of the year, so he ended up having to cut back on heater use to stay within the system’s output. Friendly, competent installers—yet the lasting detail for him was the heater’s outsized impact and that $2,500 year‑end hit.

2. Gurnam Kaur Sandhu
Google | Oct 13, 2025 |

Gurnam hesitated before choosing Soleeva for her solar installation — the decision felt difficult at the time. She ultimately went ahead with them and ended up very pleased with how things turned out; her earlier doubts faded once the project was finished.

3. Keith Lasiter
Google | Nov 16, 2024 |

Keith Lasiter ended up with a solar installation that developed major problems and, three years later, remained unresolved. He discovered the installer would not take responsibility even when commitments existed in email, and repeatedly used contract loopholes to avoid fixing the issues or offering compensation. He watched warranty requests stretch out—technicians often took seven days or more to show up, if they came at all—and the company stalled instead of diagnosing or correcting the system. Frustration mounted over the long timeline and lack of accountability; after nearly three years with an unreliable system and no remedy, the clearest takeaway is the persistent refusal to repair or pay for failures despite written promises and repeated follow-ups.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Soleeva drops to 2.3 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 75% 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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