Best Solar Installers

North Bay

Green Stock Solar does solid work at a fair price. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a pattern: fast installs, careful roof work, and a no-pressure sales approach that educates instead of upsells. One homeowner had seven panels sitting dead for months after a competitor's botched wiring; David

Solar Optimum is a safe bet for solar. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found the company delivers quality work at competitive prices, but you'll need patience for communication hiccups. One homeowner watched their neighbor's install so closely they chose Solar Optimum themselves after comparing

Sun America Solar does solid work without the polish of the industry's biggest names. Marcus and his crew earned 18 positive mentions for installation quality, with several reviews tracking systems that have run flawlessly since 2015. One customer called them back five years after the original insta

Esquared Electric earns our strongest recommendation for electrical work. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that treats complex commercial upgrades and simple fixture replacements with the same meticulous care. One property manager described a multi-building electrical conversion tha

Vital Energy delivers on installation promises even when everything goes sideways. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found that clients consistently praised this company for staying engaged through utility delays, permit snags, and HOA roadblocks—without ever dumping problems back on the homeow

All Star Electric is a safe, no-drama choice. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about project management, sales pressure, or follow-up support. Brian quotes fast (one homeowner got a number 30 minutes after the initial visit, versus 7 days from a larger compet

Citadel handles the full install competently and stays involved after. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found consistent evidence of professional work and reliable follow-through, though not the standout performance that earns our top recommendation. One homeowner's system has produced $16,800 wo

Sun First delivers clean, efficient installations but won't hold your hand through the process. We analyzed dozens of reviews spanning nearly two decades and found a company that excels at technical work while relying on customers to drive follow-up. One homeowner who installed panels in 2003 still

Pac Solar nails the installation but stumbles on follow-through. We found 83 reviewers who praised the workmanship itself, and zero who complained about shoddy panel placement or electrical work. One homeowner coordinated a roof replacement, old panel removal, and new system install all at once, and

Mother Nature Solar is the company you call when you want the same top-tier equipment the big names use, but at a price 30% lower. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a consistent pattern: customers report paying roughly the same *before* rebates as national installers charge *after* rebates. On

Vince Sigal Electric handles solar installs competently but won't wow you. We found no disasters in their work, just solid execution: one homeowner mentioned a full install wrapped in a week including city permits and PG&E coordination, another praised clean panel work completed in two days. The com

SolarCraft handles the basics well but doesn't deliver the standout experience you'll find at top-tier installers. We found a company where individual salespeople shine (Robert Arnold earned mentions in 50 reviews for accurate sizing and realistic timelines) but the operational backbone shows cracks

ARS is a safe bet for straightforward roof and gutter work. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found zero complaints about the actual roofing once it's done. One homeowner who needed to sell fast during the 2023 rainstorms watched the owner personally shuffle the schedule to fit them in months e

Summit Technology Group handles the basics well, but they're not a standout in the solar space. We found 19 reviewers specifically praising their installation teams for clean work and staying on schedule, and the company's post-sale support earned the highest marks in our analysis (a 4.8 out of 5, w

We found a small roofing company with a split personality. On one hand, Bob shows up during storms and tarps your roof before the rain hits—we counted five stories of emergency repairs completed within 24 hours, and one reviewer called him a 'roof whisperer' for solving a leak that stumped other con

Westcoast Solar Energy has a serious responsiveness problem. We found multiple accounts of quotes promised but never delivered, one prospective customer waited nearly a month just to learn the company had moved on to bigger contracts. When they do show up, the workmanship is solid: 9 reviewers prais

Diablo Solar has a long track record in the Bay Area, but our analysis found a troubling split. We reviewed hundreds of customer accounts and discovered a stark pattern: long-time customers who paid for annual maintenance calls praised the company, while those who needed ad-hoc service or callback o

Reid Heating & Energy has serious integrity problems that outweigh their technical skill. Two separate families reported that company trucks hit their cars on the highway and drove off, and when they called the owner, he allegedly refused responsibility for the damage. One parent described their kid

Green Energy Home Improvement presents a troubling pattern of initial competence followed by systemic neglect. One homeowner paid for a finaled permit in March 2020, only to discover three weeks later that the city inspection had never happened and wouldn't be completed for another four months. Anot

Zero Energy Associates runs a tight ship on install days, but getting a callback after the crew leaves can take months. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found 14 customers praising the workmanship itself, from ductwork adjustments to heat-pump installations that dropped electric bills below $100 a

Napa Electric does solid work, but you'll pay for it. We found consistent praise for their technical skill (17 reviewers mentioned workmanship quality) and their ability to solve tricky problems that stump other electricians. One business owner called them after PG&E confirmed a sky-high bill was ac

American Solar faces a branding nightmare that should disqualify them from your consideration. We found 29 reviews complaining about aggressive robocalls from scammers using the company's name, many from people on the Do Not Call registry who report daily harassment from spoofed numbers. One homeown

RGS Energy appears to be a company in collapse. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a disturbing split between older installations that went smoothly and recent ones that never got turned on. One couple in Colorado paid almost ten thousand dollars for panels that sat inactive for a full yea

Bright Energy Group will get panels on your roof, but you're gambling on whether they'll answer the phone afterward. We found multiple accounts of homeowners driving hours just to speak with someone in person after weeks of ignored emails and voicemails. One customer had to chase down the company fo

This company should not be on your list. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a pattern of catastrophic project failures and vanishing support once the contract is signed. One homeowner watched workers shoot nails through rotted decking that blew out the bottom of the eaves, then spent nine mon