Best Solar Installers

Central Coast

Original Energy

Original Energy solves orphaned solar projects other contractors left behind. We analyzed reviews from homeowners who'd spent weeks trying to fix systems installed by companies that went MIA or failed to deliver, then found Ryan and Jeff to clean up the mess. In one case, a buyer nearly walked away

Bright Future Solar Energy

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

Serv Solar

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

Axiom 360

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

Solarponics

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

Templeton Electric

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bland Solar & Air will leave you waiting. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company with skilled techs who can't seem to call you back. One homeowner spent 18 months chasing them to replace faulty microinverters, watching the number of dead panels multiply each visit, each fix somehow crea

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

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

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

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