Best Solar Installers

North Bay

Halvorsen Solar Service is a one-person operation run by Richard Halvorsen, and he's built a quiet reputation as the guy who fixes what other installers break. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found 25 separate mentions of his workmanship, with zero complaints. One homeowner watched him diagnose a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simply Solar has a split personality that should give you pause. We analyzed reviews spanning nearly a decade and found a company that delivers clean installs and attentive communication when things go right, but stumbles badly when problems arise. 187 reviewers praised the workmanship itself, insta

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

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

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

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

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

Devine Solar Solutions isn't worth the risk. One customer waited 18 months from contract signing to activation, chasing down PG&E approvals themselves because the company never followed up. Another paid $38,000 upfront and saw zero panels installed after a year and a half. We found 10 reviews descri

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

Tesla Energy is gambling with your home. We analyzed thousands of reviews and found a company that can't activate systems, miscalculates energy production, and leaves customers trapped in 20-year leases with higher bills than before they went solar. One homeowner paid $78.69 into their utility's cre

This company is a minefield you should avoid. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a disturbing pattern: installations left incomplete, leaking roofs from botched work, and an owner who vanishes after cashing your check. One homeowner signed in March, chased the company through summer, and finall