Best Solar Installers

South Bay / Silicon Valley

Solar Technologies gets the fundamentals right. We analyzed reviews spanning nearly a decade and found a company that delivers SunPower installs without drama, hits promised production numbers, and fields a team that actually answers the phone. One homeowner routed all wiring through the attic to av

R E Roofing stands out for one thing above all: they'll still pick up your call 18 years after your install. We found this over and over in reviews. One homeowner called about a leak after nearly two decades, and Miles assessed the damage, fixed it within 24 hours, and charged nothing. Another had b

Clean Solar handles the basics well but doesn't stand out. We found dozens of reviews describing smooth installs with knowledgeable sales reps who built multiple quotes without pressure, and crews who finished in a day or two and kept roofs tidy. One customer compared six installers and chose Clean

SV Electric is a smart pick if you want an electrician who treats your home like it's his own. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found something rare: 83 people independently mentioned workmanship quality, and not one complained. One homeowner called James back two years after a motion sensor

Green Conception delivers clean, efficient solar installs with strong workmanship, but you'll need patience with their back office. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found a company that executes well technically yet struggles with follow-up communication. One homeowner called their installatio

American Renewable Energy delivers solid installations at competitive prices, but you'll notice gaps in communication. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that gets the technical work right. Six reviewers specifically praised the workmanship quality, and we couldn't find a single compl

Anthony Lewis runs a tight ship for electrical upgrades and whole-home remodels, with crews who show up daily and finish on schedule. We found 34 reviews praising their workmanship, including one homeowner whose 1950s electrical service was upgraded to a modern 400-amp setup with dual mains for a ho

Golden Bear Solar handles expansions and battery add-ons well, but stumbles on follow-through. We analyzed reviews spanning five years and found a small team led by Mike Thompson that knows Enphase gear inside and out. One Palo Alto homeowner praised Mike for navigating the city's famously complicat

American Green Energy is a solid local installer if you want a small system at a competitive price. We found 11 reviews praising transparent pricing and no-commission sales, and one homeowner in Salinas dropped to $120 a month after installation. Reviews show the team explains everything clearly, ha

Alternative Power & Electric is reliable for commercial and residential electrical work, though don't hire them for solar diagnostics. We found one expensive misfire where a crew charged $125 to troubleshoot a solar system but proposed the wrong fix, and a different electrician later solved the prob

Revolt Electric handles the basics well but lacks the standout traits we look for in a top-tier recommendation. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company that delivers competent work at reasonable prices, yet struggles with consistency in the areas that matter most when something goes wrong.

JCM Electric is a responsive team that will show up when you need them, but you'll want tighter contracts before they start work. We found 31 reviews praising same-day or next-day emergency service, often for breaker failures or electrical upgrades that solved chronic problems (one family ended thei

Sanchez Electric has the hallmarks of a dependable contractor, just not a standout one. We found steady praise for their electricians showing up when they say they will, fixing problems right the first time, and charging less than competitors for the same scope. One homeowner hired them for a full h

ProSolar has a strong track record with most customers, but recent patterns show concerning gaps in follow-through that could leave you waiting months longer than promised. We analyzed reviews spanning over a decade and found two distinct experiences. In one review, a homeowner waited 10.5 months fo

Freedom Solar presents a split personality that demands careful scrutiny. On one hand, we found 51 reviewers describing seamless installations with honest sizing advice, meticulous permit handling, and installers who actually climbed on roofs instead of relying on satellite photos. One customer prai

Bright World's sales team is stellar, but proceed carefully with the installation phase. We analyzed reviews covering consultations through activation and found that while 132 reviews praised sales reps like Luis Rea and Ganita Koonopakarn for patient, pressure-free explanations, 12 customers report

Horizon Energy Systems shut down operations in 2018, leaving former customers without the warranty support they were promised. We found multiple reports from homeowners who'd been happy with their installations for years, only to discover that their 10-year service contracts meant nothing when the c

Solar Energy Consultants stands out for honest sales and helpful post-installation support, but workmanship complaints raise red flags. We found William Wood encouraging customers to shop around because he knew his pricing would beat competitors, a confidence backed by 13 reviewers who praised his s

Solar System Inc. is not a safe bet for your home. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company with two faces: polished salespeople upfront, then chaotic execution once you've signed. One homeowner in Sunnyvale discovered a corroding breaker two months after installation because the electricia

Valley Heating has deep roots in the Bay Area, but serious communication gaps undermine that history. We found 63 reviews describing missed appointments, no-shows, and scheduling chaos that left homeowners waiting weeks for basic repairs. In one case, a technician arrived unannounced at 10 a.m. for

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

NRG Clean Power leaves us with serious concerns. We analyzed hundreds of reviews and found a company where experience quality depends entirely on which coordinator you draw. One customer paid their deposit in 2021 and a year later still had zero electrical work done, a rotted fascia board the roofer

JT Electric shows a troubling split between loyal repeat clients and customers left fighting over failed inspections and surprise charges. We found detailed accounts of no-shows on scheduled start dates, billing disputes over materials the homeowner supplied, and work that damaged cabinets badly eno

Dollens Electric has run three-generation family business for years, but uneven service and pricing disputes tarnish an otherwise solid record. We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found 47 repeat customers who describe prompt scheduling, thorough advice, and workmanship that holds up over time. O

Shadowfax Roofing and Solar isn't worth the risk. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and found a company that delivers exceptional workmanship when things go right, but collapses when customers need follow-through. One homeowner paid $3,000 for two repairs on the same leak, the second lasting just