Best Solar Installers
Central Coast

26 companies analyzed in your area

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Serv Solar

3+ YEARS

Serv Solar delivers stress-free installations backed by unusually attentive project management. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found zero complaints about workmanship, communication, or follow-up, a rarity in the solar industry. In one case, a homeowner noticed a missing roof vent after installat

Avg Rating4.7/5
Reviews Analyzed31
Trust Score
97
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Bright Future Solar Energy

LICENSEDBBB NR10+ YEARS

Bright Future Solar Energy has earned something rare in the contractor world: repeat business from customers who call them back years later. We analyzed dozens of reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about their installations, follow-up support, or pricing transparency. One homeowner's batte

Avg Rating4.6/5
Reviews Analyzed16
Trust Score
95
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Axiom 360

LICENSEDBBB A+4+ YEARS

Axiom 360 consistently delivers what most installers only promise: fast responses when something breaks and crews who fix problems the same day they show up. When one customer's inverter failed for the second time in eight months, their original seller gave them the runaround while Axiom had them ba

Avg Rating4.8/5
Reviews Analyzed84
Trust Score
94
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Solarponics

LICENSEDBBB A+13+ YEARS

Solarponics has been installing solar on California's Central Coast for over two decades, and we found that longevity matters. One customer hired them to fix a problem with an inverter only to discover Solarponics was already monitoring the system remotely and had called to schedule the repair befor

Avg Rating4.8/5
Reviews Analyzed621
Trust Score
93
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Templeton Electric

8+ YEARS

Templeton Electric delivers work you can rely on. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found the same story over and over: Everett and his crew show up when they say they will, diagnose problems quickly, and finish the job as quoted. One homeowner researched solar for years before choosing Templeton af

Avg Rating4.5/5
Reviews Analyzed29
Trust Score
90

AM Sun Solar

LICENSEDBBB A+16+ YEARS

AM Sun Solar delivers solid work without the rigid cookie-cutter approach that defines bigger installers. We found 161 mentions praising their workmanship, with zero complaints about shoddy roof attachments or wiring shortcuts. One customer wanted a custom shade structure for his barn instead of a

Avg Rating4.6/5
Reviews Analyzed307
Trust Score
87

Bulldog Electric

12+ YEARS

Bulldog Electric handles urgent electrical problems well. We found 39 reviews praising their project management, and zero negative comments about workmanship across dozens of reviews. One homeowner had power restored within 15 minutes of an emergency call when smoke came out of outlets after a utili

Avg Rating4.6/5
Reviews Analyzed51
Trust Score
85

5 Star Electric

14+ YEARS

5 Star Electric is a safe bet, but you won't find cutting-edge tech or the lowest quote in town. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a family-run operation that solves problems fast and doesn't overcharge when they could. One homeowner called after hiring an untrained handyman who created a

Avg Rating4.7/5
Reviews Analyzed104
Trust Score
85

Photon Brothers

BBB A+12+ YEARS

Photon Brothers executes solar installations with precision, but they're stronger on workmanship than innovation. We found 611 reviews praising their installation quality, with only 49 complaints about the physical work. One Florida customer watched the company fly a Colorado crew across the country

Avg Rating4.6/5
Reviews Analyzed1,049
Trust Score
84

Electricraft

LICENSEDBBB A+15+ YEARS

Electricraft is a solid choice if you need an electrician who won't ghost you after the install. We found 29 reviews praising their follow-up support, with only one complaint—technicians return calls, show up on time, and stick around to fix problems other contractors left behind. One homeowner had

Avg Rating4.6/5
Reviews Analyzed45
Trust Score
80

Wicks Roofing & Wicks Solar - Santa Barbara

10+ YEARS

Wicks Roofing & Solar delivers outstanding workmanship but struggles to keep small jobs on track. We analyzed reviews that split into two distinct experiences. If you get on the schedule for a full solar installation or major roof replacement, you'll likely work with skilled crews and project manage

Avg Rating4.6/5
Reviews Analyzed106
Trust Score
78

Sea Bright Solar

BBB A+14+ YEARS

Sea Bright Solar has solid install crews and a track record that stretches back over a decade. We found 180 reviews praising their workmanship with only 27 complaints, and installation teams consistently earn kudos for showing up on time and cleaning up after themselves. But we also noticed a patter

Avg Rating4.3/5
Reviews Analyzed394
Trust Score
75

Ilum Solar

BBB D-10+ YEARS

We found serious red flags that should give you pause. One homeowner discovered $1,800 in damage to their brand-new air conditioner after roofing tiles fell during installation, then spent eight months chasing the promised reimbursement that never arrived. Another customer watched panels sit warped

Avg Rating4.5/5
Reviews Analyzed96
Trust Score
74

JP Electric & Solar

BBB F12+ YEARS

JP Electric & Solar earns high marks for installation quality, but communication breakdowns leave some customers stranded after the sale. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found their install crews finish in as little as half a day, with 99 reviewers praising the actual workmanship and zero compla

Avg Rating4.5/5
Reviews Analyzed234
Trust Score
74

Pacific Energy

BBB A+18+ YEARS

Pacific Energy bungled a basic order and added two months to a customer's wait. One couple ordered a gas fireplace insert in November, hoping to have heat by winter. The company shipped the wrong model—propane instead of natural gas—then took until late March to fix it, four and a half months after

Avg Rating4.0/5
Reviews Analyzed20
Trust Score
65

Sun Solar

BBB A+13+ YEARS

Sun Solar doesn't belong on your shortlist. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company that leaves too many customers stranded with underperforming systems and vanishing support. One homeowner's system was down for 8 months due to a faulty breaker tripping daily. Despite repeated calls and

Avg Rating3.9/5
Reviews Analyzed483
Trust Score
63

Sunrun

BBB NR18+ YEARS

Sunrun will charge you while your panels sit broken. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found a company plagued by systemic breakdowns that leave customers trapped in multi-year cycles of non-functioning systems and finger-pointing. One homeowner reported paying $111 monthly for over a year while

Avg Rating3.1/5
Reviews Analyzed28,412
Trust Score
40

smart72

11+ YEARS

This company will overcharge you and leave you stranded when things break. We found dozens of reports of surprise bills, misdiagnosed systems, and phantom repairs that made problems worse instead of fixing them. One homeowner paid $479 for a capacitor replacement after a routine service, left four m

Avg Rating2.5/5
Reviews Analyzed189
Trust Score
32

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