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Super Solar reviews

CALIFORNIA / EAST BAY
Super Solar
62 Reviews • 1 Location 8,246 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Super Solar does the work themselves, and that matters more than it sounds. We analyzed dozens of reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about workmanship. One customer had his shutoff panel vandalized months after install. Szilard repaired it at no charge. Another reached out in 2022 but had to delay a year for drainage work. The team waited without hassle, then completed the job on time. We found 18 reviews describing complex coordination, often involving torch-down roofs or split arrays, that other companies balked at. Szilard climbs on your roof during the estimate (most send salespeople who never do), designs around obstacles like random conduit runs, and finishes installs in 48-hour windows. Reviews show he's still troubleshooting inverter glitches and sourcing replacement panels under warranty seven years later. If you want a contractor who'll repair vandalism damage for free because it's the right thing to do, this is your company.

If you want the lowest bid, keep shopping. But if you want an installer who answers technical questions five years later without charging you, the premium is worth it.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Kevin F.
Yelp | Jan 16, 2024 |

Kevin reached out in 2022 about putting solar panels on his roof but needed to delay the work while he sorted drainage and waterproofing. A friend had recommended Szilard, and Szilard and his crew agreed to hold the project without pressure until summer 2023. The installation then went smoothly — finished on time (maybe a bit ahead), with a clean, professional crew. The city inspection flagged a very minor SF-style issue, which Szilard resolved quickly, and when the system’s shutoff panel was vandalized months later Szilard returned and repaired it at no charge. The system ended up cutting Kevin’s electric bill by about 75%, right in line with the original estimate — the two standout takeaways are the steep drop in bills and a contractor who came back to fix post-install trouble without billing extra.

2. Chris B.
Yelp | Jan 5, 2022 |

Chris B. hired Super Solar to fit an oversized, battery-backed array on his ranch-style home with a quirky torch-down composite roof that had baffled other companies. He, a picky homeowner who does most of his own work, held the crew to high standards — and they met them. Szilard climbed onto the roof during the site visit when everyone else only phoned it in, discovered exactly how the roof needed to be handled, and bid the job without any surprise price increases. During design Szilard listened to Chris’s requests, folded them into the plan, and treated the process like a collaboration rather than a handoff. Installation squeezed into a tight 48-hour window between fall–winter 2021 atmospheric rivers, and the crew still managed to place all 21 panels, run conduit cleanly, minimize roof penetrations, and avoid the messy electrical boxes and tangled conduit runs Chris had seen on other homes. David, Szilard’s brother, commissioned the system the next day and walked Chris through every function so nothing felt mysterious. Since then both brothers have followed up multiple times and handled the PG&E paperwork from start to finish. What stuck with him was the combination of technical熟

3. Miquel C.
Yelp | Jul 29, 2024 |

Miquel C. had a residential solar system installed on his home about five years ago, and what matters most to him is the ongoing, personal care he received. Early on an inverter failed — not the installer’s fault — and they resolved it by replacing the unit. Since that repair, whenever he’s had a question or a problem the installer has come to his house promptly and been pleasant to deal with, even years after the initial job. He found the company truly backs its products and operates like a small, family-run business rather than a distant corporation. The lasting detail that stuck with him: the installer still shows up in person to sort things out, which made ownership far less stressful.

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Yelp
61 Reviews · 1 Location
4.9/5
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1 Reviews · 1 Location
3.9/5
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Performance by Work Type

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

How We Got To Trust Score 97

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Background Check

Serving customers for 17 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

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1. Victoria B.
Yelp | Jan 18, 2025 |

Victoria B. has been a customer for years and still finds the company's service quietly impressive. The team proactively monitors her residential solar system to make sure everything stays OK even when she isn't paying attention, so she doesn't have to babysit performance. She values Szilard in particular — he patiently answers her questions and, importantly, never pressures her into upgrades; he hasn't pushed a battery system despite her asking. After years with them, the thing that sticks is the combination of reliable, hands-off monitoring and an honest, no-pressure contact when she reaches out.

2. Miquel C.
Yelp | Jul 29, 2024 |

Miquel C. had a residential solar system installed on his home about five years ago, and what matters most to him is the ongoing, personal care he received. Early on an inverter failed — not the installer’s fault — and they resolved it by replacing the unit. Since that repair, whenever he’s had a question or a problem the installer has come to his house promptly and been pleasant to deal with, even years after the initial job. He found the company truly backs its products and operates like a small, family-run business rather than a distant corporation. The lasting detail that stuck with him: the installer still shows up in person to sort things out, which made ownership far less stressful.

3. Matt C.
Yelp | Apr 18, 2024 |

Matt's home got a rooftop solar system from Super Solar ten years ago, and for most of that time it quietly supplied power so he could stop worrying about it. Every so often he ran into inverter questions, and Szilard jumped in quickly to troubleshoot. In winter '23–'24 the array began showing inverter error codes and a drop in output; Szilard and his crew traced the problem to insulation failures inside some panels and determined it was a manufacturing defect. They helped secure a refund for the faulty modules, then procured replacement panels that were both newer and more efficient at a fair price. Szilard also pointed out that they could add a few extra panels to boost production without installing new racks or drilling additional roof penetrations — important because the house has a foam roof. The memorable part of the experience was that a longtime, low-maintenance system ended up upgraded and improved with minimal hassle, thanks to hands-on follow-through from Szilard and the team.

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1. Kevin F.
Yelp | Jan 16, 2024 |

Kevin reached out in 2022 about putting solar panels on his roof but needed to delay the work while he sorted drainage and waterproofing. A friend had recommended Szilard, and Szilard and his crew agreed to hold the project without pressure until summer 2023. The installation then went smoothly — finished on time (maybe a bit ahead), with a clean, professional crew. The city inspection flagged a very minor SF-style issue, which Szilard resolved quickly, and when the system’s shutoff panel was vandalized months later Szilard returned and repaired it at no charge. The system ended up cutting Kevin’s electric bill by about 75%, right in line with the original estimate — the two standout takeaways are the steep drop in bills and a contractor who came back to fix post-install trouble without billing extra.

2. Jeff S.
Yelp | Feb 18, 2022 |

Seven years after Super Solar installed panels on his home, Jeff had the company back for a routine checkup. The crew showed up on time, ran a thorough inspection and handed him a detailed performance report that revealed the array was producing about 10% more than the original estimate. He has found Szilard and his team consistently exceed expectations, and the standout takeaway is a punctual, proactive crew and a system that continues to outperform its forecast even after many years.

3. Eric H.
Yelp | Jul 3, 2016 |

Eric H. celebrated his one‑year anniversary with the solar system Szilard and Super Solar put on his home and couldn't be happier. He found the standout difference was Szilard’s hands‑on approach: Szilard showed up at the house, spent an hour walking the property and explaining options, and laid out how they could deliver exactly what Eric wanted — all before Eric had committed. That personal visit contrasted sharply with the big national installers Eric contacted, many of which wouldn’t come out and one of which peppered him with calls to push a lease and a quick signature. Eric ended up getting a variance to add more panels, just as he requested; Szilard promised installation in two days and delivered on that timeline. After the panels went up, Szilard patiently walked him through how the system works and answered all of his questions. What stuck with Eric was the upfront house visit, the extra‑panel variance, and the two‑day turnaround from promise to finished installation.

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1. Anna-Marie B.
Yelp | Feb 22, 2014 |

Anna-Marie B. shopped estimates from three highly Yelp-rated companies before having Super Solar put a 4.5 kW system on her roof a little over 18 months ago. She ended up with a dual-inverter setup because half the panels face east and the other half face west, and the array has been performing beautifully since installation. When Alameda Municipal Power suddenly requested a copy of the paid-in-full installation invoice to finish processing her rebate, she dug through her records and remembered telling Super Solar in 2012 not to mail one because she already had the contract and cancelled checks. Late on a Friday she shot Super Solar an email asking for help, and within an hour Gyuri emailed the invoice. What stays with her is that the company didn’t disappear after the install: fast, helpful service nearly two years later — an under-an-hour response on a late Friday — is the kind of follow-through that matters when choosing an installer.

2. bruce n.
Yelp | Jul 7, 2013 |

Bruce hired Szliard and Gyuri in June 2012 to put a 4,000-watt solar system on his house. A year later he opened his first PGE annual review and discovered he owed just $4.68. Super Solar sized the system precisely, completed the physical install in a single day, and left clean, professional workmanship. His bottom line: a correctly sized 4,000-watt array, a one-day installation, and an annual bill that came in at $4.68.

3. Rich R.
Yelp | Mar 18, 2025 |

Rich R. was preparing for a rooftop solar installation on his home but ran into two hold-ups: a neighbor’s overhanging tree needed trimming and he planned to replace the roof. He chose Super Solar and worked directly with brothers Szilard and David, who handled the timing and paperwork so the project didn’t get derailed. Szilard locked him into a contract with Super Solar and PG&E before the rates changed, then agreed to wait until the roof and tree were taken care of. When the house was ready, the crew completed the install faster than expected. David walked him through the iPhone app so he could watch system status and production in real time. What stuck with him was that the company managed the rate and scheduling pressure for him and left him with a system he can monitor from his phone.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Super Solar holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 76% 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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