Solar Companies in California

SolarUnion

Established: 2011

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 373 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

I selected SolarUnion after an exhaustive review of about a dozen competitors — I was most interested in customer reviews and track record of completing the job. I’ve been burned before by selecting the low bid only to discover that you get what you pay for … namely, the low bidder will start adding things that are “out of scope”. SolarUnion bid a price for the work and came in at that price — no excuses for things they may have missed in the bidding process, no increases in costs for things that were left out of the original proposal. I found them to be responsive, attentive. I had two challenges with them that were overcome: (1) their primary on-site guy got sick so my job was delayed by two weeks (a few days for his health + 1 1/2 weeks to get my job re-scheduled). I felt they could have moved someone else … they claimed they put my job in ASAP. (2) I sometimes had to follow-up with status from them (which they were fast to respond) instead of them reaching out to tell me. Some of it was in my favor e.g. SolarUnion showed up on property to meet the City inspector and then I got an email (later that morning) that there would be a City inspection. Certainly not a problem. Other times, e.g. when the job was postponed, I followed up with S-U to find out what happened. HOWEVER, I’d give them 5 stars for everything that mattered — pricing, quality of work, speed of work once on-site and follow-through to make sure we’re connected to the grid. And they were always nice and responsive. I’ve already recommended them to two other friends.


Headquarters

6 Persia Avenue

San Francisco, CA
94112 United States

Warranty

SolarUnion customers enjoy a 25-year power output, workmanship, parts and labor guarantee

Affiliations

SunPower Tax Lease Fund, GreenPACE Capital, Trina Solar, Renew Financial, HERO, YGrene Works, mPOWER.

Certifications

Panasonic Authorized Installer with Panasonic INC providing a 25 year warranty parts and labor warranty on all SolarUnion systems. LG Pro installer. REC Certified Professional installer. SolarEdge certified installer.

Insurance

Fully insured/bonded | Insurance policy in excess of $5,000,000 per event at the system level.

Licenses

Fully licensed electrical and solar contractor (C-10 Electrical and C-46 Solar)

American Array Solar and Roofing

Established: 2012

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 57 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

We evaluated over 6 companies to install solar on our residence in San Francisco. We selected American Array Solar based upon our confidence in their offerings, value in the products provided and a competitive price. Everything is now installed and operational. We are very satisfied with the support and installation. Lorena provided sales and support. She was very responsive, clear in answers and listens well. Omar was receptive to design considerations. Fernando and his team were exceptional to work with on the installation. He and his team spent extra time to achieve special routing for the electrical. In summary, we are very pleased with both the Panasonic/Enphase solution and warranty, support and service from the American Array Solar team and the overall value of the solution.


Headquarters

3151 Independence D

Livermore, CA
94551 United States

Warranty

30 year workmanship warranty for all solar projects.

Certifications

A+ Rating Better Business Bureau
Elite Service Award HomeAdvisor

Insurance

Fully Bonded and Insured
$2 million dollar General liability
Workers Compensation Insurance

Licenses

C-10 Electrical
B General Contractor
C-39 Roofing
CSLB: 993467

G C Electric Solar

Established: 2014

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 65 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

I helped my father-in-law with his solar panel project. We chose G C Electric. Everyone was pleasant and professional to work with. They explained our choices carefully and offered a very competitive quote compared to others. The installation went smoothly and we are very happy with the results and the current solar production! I have no problem recommending G C Electric in San Diego and neighboring areas for anyone looking to get solar panels installed.


Headquarters

12600 Stowe Drive, Ste #5

Poway, CA
92064 United States

Warranty

– Authorized Panasonic Premium Installer (25 Years Workmanship, Product, and Performance Warranty on Panels, Micro Inverters, and Racking from Panasonic)- 25 Years Solar panel Power Production Warranty
– 25 Years Remote Monitoring
– 10 Years Leak-Free Warranty For All Mounting Points
– 25 Years Workmanship Warranty

Affiliations

– Authorized Panasonic Premium Installer (25 Year backed workmanship warranty)
– Cox Media
– KUSI
– BBB
– YP
– Home Improvement Guide
– Google Plus (Google Guaranteed)
– Yelp
– Clear Channel Media

Certifications

Licensed C-10

Insurance

$4M General Liability, Umbrella, Workers Comp, and Auto

Licenses

Business Incorporation: 995108 C-10

Future Energy

Established: 2017

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 61 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

Thank you to Vince and his expert team at Future Energy! Our system is running wonderfully since installation a few months ago. Although there were some delays and permit difficulty here in our town, Vince’s team persisted and got it done. I would recommend Future Energy … they worked hard with us to make sure we had the right (and affordable) system for our needs.


Headquarters

16735 Saticoy St, Unit 105

Van Nuys, CA
91406 United States

Warranty

25 years workmanship warranty
25 year manufacturers warranty
25 year roof penetration warranty

Insurance

Contractors Bond, Liability Insurance, Workers Comp Insurance, Commercial Auto Insurance

Licenses

CSLB # 1024289 B-General Contractor, C10-Electrical

AWS Solar

Established: 2007

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 13 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

AWS did a great job. They completed the installation in one day. They were very friendly and professional.


Headquarters

11750 Roscoe Blvd Ste 7

Los Angeles, CA
91352 United States

Warranty

25 Years Warranty
Production Guarantee

Affiliations

California Solar and Storage Association
Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, Inc. (NABCEP®)#051112-130

Certifications

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Installation Professional # 051112-130
BBB ACCREDITATION SINCE 10/02/2007
Tile Roofing Institute – Certified Installer
Tesla Certified Installer
Panasonic Certified Solar Installer
LG Chem Certified Solar Installer
Sonnen battery Certified Installer
SolarEdge Diamond Dealer Certified Installer
Enphase Certified Installer
Cal Osha
Arc Fault protection
Fall Safety Protection
Hero Register Contractor
CaliforniaFIRST Contractor

Insurance

General Liability 5 mil
Commercial Auto
Workers Comp

Licenses

Contractor State License California C10#901196
https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=901196

Altair Solar

Established: 2014

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 48 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

My experience with Altair was fantastic, from the introductory phone call to the installation to the service activation. Every person I spoke to was knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciate their clear and transparent information about my project which helped me make good financial decisions.


Headquarters

15375 BARRANCA PARKWAY, I-104

IRVINE, CA
92618 United States

Warranty

25 year warranty:
– Product
– Performance
– Leak-free roof

Certifications

Solar PV Installer, OSHA 10, OSHA30

Insurance

Worker’s Comp: STATE COMPENSATION INS. FUND, policy #: 9129296
General Liability Ins: UNITED SPECIALTY INS CO, Policy # : SII0506B11249

Licenses

Business Incorporation: 3713668
NABCEP Certification #: PV-102415-011549
CSLB: C-46 (Solar): 1001983

Forme Solar

Established: 2017

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 133 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

Good. Easy to work with. Excellent service. We evaluated five different companies for the solar installation for our house. Glad we picked Forme Solar. They did a good job communicating throughout the project and was helpful in getting us the answers we requested.


Headquarters

1211 E. La Habra Blvd #A

La Habra, CA
90361 United States

Affiliations

Top 100 Solar Installers – Solar Reviews
CPUC – Supplier Clearinghouse Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
CPUC – Supplier Clearinghouse Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
Top 7 Best Company Rated
Mosaic Ensemble
Enphase Authorized Installer
Panasonic Authorized Installer
LG Dealer Authorized Installer
Q.Partner – Q.CELLS Authorized Installer

Certifications

In-House Certified Electricians and Installation Teams
A+ Rating with BBB
Ranked #5 in California – Solar Reviews
Ranked #3 – Best Company
0 Complaints with CSLB, Consumer Affairs & BBB
Authorized Enphase, Q Cells, Panasonic, LG, Generac Installers
Mosaic Financial Ensemble Program
C-10 Electrical

Insurance

Fully Bonded and Insured
The Hartford – Business Insurance
State Fund Workers Compensation

Licenses

CA State Licensing Board: C-10 #1066257
Electrical License
#119199 SP Expiration: 05/31/2022
#119315 SP Expiration: 05/31/2022

GIMenergy

Established: 2017

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 47 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

GIM energy kept me happy during the installation process and after. Quality work, easily communicated.


Headquarters

3108 Glendale Blvd #138

Los Angeles, CA
90039 United States

Warranty

25 Year Workmanship Warranty covering parts and labor. Our standard roofing warranty for penetrations is 15 year for an average roof.

Affiliations

Solaria PRO partner

Insurance

General liability insurance
Workers compensation insurance

Licenses

A General Engineering
B General Contracting
C10 Electrical Contractor
C20 Heating Vent. Air con.

PerryBuilt Construction, Inc.

Established: 2006

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 20 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

PerryBuilt worked with me in maximizing the location and number of panels for my complicated roof.


Headquarters

P.O. Box 125

Soquel, CA
95073 United States

Warranty

10 years

Affiliations

SEIA
CALSEIA

Certifications

C-46 California Solar Contractor
B California license

Insurance

RT Specialty, #GL003637101

Licenses

988549

SunElectric LLC

Established: 2018

EnergySage Rating Value: 5.0 from 6 reviews


The last review from EnergySage:

I am happy I chose to hire SunElectric to install my solar panels. They were extremely professional. They got the installation done on time. When the city inspector came out, he also indicated they had done an exceptional job on the installation. I am enjoying the cost savings my new panels created. For instance, in the past 30 days, I have sent more power to the grid than I used on 25! Especially during times of sunshine, I’m experiencing a lot of savings. I also like the fact that I am using solar power – better for the planet. I highly recommend Greg and the folks at SunElectric.


Headquarters

8175 alpine ave Suite H

Sacramento, CA
95826 United States

Warranty

Sun Electric offers the best in the solar business SolarInsure Advantage Warranty. The SolarInsure Warranty program assumes 100% of the risk of your solar arrays for 30 years. The warranty includes all mechanical and electrical failures due to normal use, even beyond the manufacturers’ warranty. This third-party warranty will cover full replacement, removal, and installation of new panels & inverters with $0 cost, provides insurance even in the event we go out of business and extends 100% of your manufacturer product warranties for up to an additional 30 years. With the SolarInsure Warranty, you have complete peace of mind knowing your solar investment is protected no matter what.

Certifications

Tesla Powerwall Certified, LG Chem Certified Installer

Generac PowerCell

LG RESU

Insurance

Liability insurance, workers comp, Bond, Automobile

Licenses

C-10