Sunrise Solar reviews

Yasmin had Kevin install solar panels on her home four years ago, and the array still performs brilliantly. She recently moved to Virginia and has been looking for a company as honest, reasonably priced, and high-quality as Sunrise but hasn’t found one that matches them. Before she chose Sunrise she gathered quotes from five different installers, and even after shopping around she ended up with Sunrise because their prices were very competitive and the equipment stood out as superior. What lingered for her was that after doing that due diligence she still walked away with a system that’s held up reliably for four years — a clear signal of both quality hardware and solid installation.

George C. arranged for Sunrise Solar Company to put a rooftop system on his home in August 2015 and ended up with panels that produced a small surplus — enough that he paid nothing for electricity during the first twelve months. The crew completed the physical installation in two days, kept the site tidy, and left quickly. Owner Kevin Grinnell stayed on site to shepherd the inspection and make the PG&E connection, and the project passed inspection on the first try. Kevin and his team walked him through every detail, answered all questions, and handled the job efficiently and politely. The detail that stuck with him was Kevin’s hands-on approach — staying through inspection and utility hookup — combined with the concrete payoff of a year without an electric bill.

When Sigue decided to replace the roof on a Santa Rosa ranch-style house, adding solar became part of the conversation. They shopped three companies and ended up with Sunrise Solar because Sean Kalember knew the product cold — running the ROI numbers forward and backward, answering hypothetical questions about resale, and recommending a system size without pushing upgrades. He connected them with local electrician Sonoma Sparkies, who handled a complicated circuit-breaker-box replacement before panels went up, and Sean kept communication flowing between Sunrise Solar, the electrician, the roofers, the tenant living in the house, and the homeowner. Over about ten phone calls scheduled around their availability — some urgent to meet contractor deadlines — Sean stayed responsive. After the installation he guided them through signing the PG&E agreement and then spent time online showing how the app reports electricity generation in real time. The detail that lingered was Sean’s patient, number-driven guidance and the hands-on follow-through: proper sizing with no upsell, seamless coordination of trades, and a live app walkthrough so they could watch the system start producing.

Tatyana R. hired a small, personable solar outfit to put a residential system on her home about 1.2 years ago and ended up with a crisp, trouble-free installation. The crew worked quickly, the workmanship looked superb, and the array has run so smoothly that she often forgets it’s even there — she no longer pays for electricity. The real test came during a season of heavy rains and 20+ mph winds when she discovered a leak. SunriseSolar responded immediately: Kevin and Steve showed up in the middle of a brutal storm, traced the problem from inside into the attic around a vent, and climbed onto the roof to inspect. They found the source was deterioration at the top of the vent — nothing to do with the solar work — yet they made stopping the leak their priority, repaired the area, and even sealed two other vents as a preventive measure. What stuck with her most was the team’s integrity and hands-on response: technicians who arrived during a storm and fixed an unrelated roofing problem rather than passing the buck. That moment — showing up in bad weather and sealing the roof themselves — is what she remembers when she thinks about the company.

Sarah R. went with Sunrise after friends recommended them, and she discovered the experience matched the referrals. From a clear, patient walkthrough on the phone to a planner who came out and answered every question, she watched the project move smoothly: the crew and crew lead arrived on time and wrapped the installation ahead of schedule. The install took place in February 2024. When a vendor software update required follow-up (not Sunrise’s fault), technicians returned promptly, friendly and on the promised timetable, and her extra questions were handled instantly. She appreciated that the team sized the panel array realistically—far fewer panels than she had imagined—so the job never felt like an up-sell. As opposed to pushy sales reps she’d encountered elsewhere, Sunrise’s staff spoke confidently and gave more useful detail than she expected. A small practical bonus: she received a slight discount for paying by check. She left with a right-sized system installed quickly, responsive post-install support, and a tidy payment perk to remember.

Liz hired Sunrise Solar to put a system on her income property in May 2023 after getting comparison bids from three installers. She discovered Sunrise offered a competitive price and recommended higher-quality panels than the other companies. From the first visit the crew stayed professional, kept the site tidy, and moved promptly, even as the job ran into continuous rain, a required roof replacement, and an electrical panel upgrade. Sunrise coordinated those tricky pieces, avoided major delays, and completed a flawless installation from start to finish. She walked away 100% satisfied — the thing that stood out most was how smoothly they handled the roof and electrical work in bad weather while still delivering a clean, on-time install.

Brian D. chose Sunrise Solar to install a solar-plus-storage system on his home and found it performed exactly as planned from day one, cutting his PG&E bills during the first month. He watched the setup prove itself during a recent 14-hour outage when the battery system took over without any interruption to the house — the standout moment of the whole project. Sunrise guided him through design, permits, installation and the PG&E interconnection, coordinating with local electricians at Sonoma Sparkies. The installation crew arrived on time, stuck to the schedule and left the site clean each day. What lingered for him was the combination of seamless backup power during a long blackout and the company’s hands-on management of the utility paperwork and on-site work.

Kirstin P. waited six months after her home solar installation to be sure she was satisfied before sharing her experience. She had collected three bids that were all close in price, but chose this company because they were the only team to come to the house for an on-site estimate and never applied pressure to buy. The installers talked her through every detail, completed the installation, and took care of all the PG&E paperwork. Months later she still had questions; Sean picked up the phone, called PG&E with her, and walked her through the answers. The detail that stuck with her was the ongoing, hands-on customer service — a real person stayed involved well after the panels were installed.

Jeff A. brought in the seven top-rated solar firms serving Marin to bid on a 13.2 kW rooftop system; when prices all looked similar, he focused on who would actually do the work. He picked Sunrise Solar because owners Kevin and Brian—both NABCEP-certified—were the ones leading the crew on his roof, and that hands-on approach made the difference. The install itself came out flawless, system output matched the projections, and the array routinely wiped out what had been a substantial PG&E bill. Where the bill once required a cocktail to face, opening it each month became almost enjoyable. He ended up selling the house and moving out of state—into a place without solar—yet the new owners immediately appreciated the system as well, which stuck with him as the clearest sign that hiring owners who certify and install the work pays off.