John and the team at GoldCoast Solar were simply fantastic. Not only did they have the lowest price quote, I was BLOWN AWAY by the incredible follow-up and experience working with them. John worked with me to assess the available panel space on my spanish clay tile roof and select higher output Solaria panels to get the highest possible production. As part of the quote, they threw in a Tesla charger on the house which was something I was going to do anyway and they were super accommodating – “sure, no problem we can do that”! Post install I called them twice – once almost a year later to fix the Tesla charger housing and some other nitpicks from LA Country for the charger permit, second about 3 years after service, my SolarEdge inverter crapped out. I’ve heard many horror stories of dealing with this situation as many installers are no longer around and/or unwilling to stand by their service and to process warranties. Gold Coast solar was out within 24 hours of getting notified and processed and installed the replacement on warranty. Really happy with Gold Coast Solar and a very positive experience. Stand up guys who show up on time, do a great job, and walk through any questions/issues you have.
Headquarters
Temecula,
CA
92591
United States
Warranty
25 year bumper to bumper warranty (includes parts and labor).
Certifications
C-46
Insurance
Bonded and Insured Contractors License Board Bond Number 135482 Commercial General Liability Insurance Workers Compensation Insurance Nautilus Insurance Company NAIC# 17370 West American Insurance Company NAIC# 44393 State Compensation Insurance Fund NAIC# 35076
Never ever in my life I’ve seen a company that’s as responsive as this one. My mind is literally blown. My project manager was Maria, and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for all her help along the way. She always responded to my emails and texts within minutes, at most within an hour or so. I was kept posted throughout the whole process, from the start till the very end. It feels nice when a contractor let’s you know what they’re doing. I am a homeowner, and a solar system is a pretty big investment, so it does feel nice when you get updates at every stage of the process. Huge thanks to the crew who installed my system. Everything looks very neat and works as it should. It is clear that everyone at Cali Energy is a perfectionist. Awesome work! Thank you!
Headquarters
19145 Parthenia St, Ste E,
Northridge,
CA
91324
United States
Warranty
Warranty will run for Twenty five (25) years. Penetrations to the roof from the System installation, including any damage to the roof within a three (3) inch radius of any System penetration, for Twenty five (25) years following permission to operate the System.
Certifications
LG Silfab Enphase REC Certified Solar Professional
Licenses
1032379 B – GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR C10 – ELECTRICAL
Overall, a very frustrating experience for a company that I discourage others using. I’ll attempt to detail below.
Headquarters
614 W. Colorado Street
Glendale,
CA
91204
United States
Warranty
Comprehensive, industry-leading warranties: 25-years on Solar Panels, 25-years on Inverters, 25-years on Workmanship, 25-years on Racking and Mounting, 25-years on Roofing and 25-years on Performance Guarantee. 10 Year Warranty on Battery Storage.
Certifications
* 2020 PANASONIC NATIONAL SOLAR INSTALLER OF THE YEAR * Panasonic Certified Elite Installer * REC Solar Certified Installer * Enphase Certified Platinum Installer * Tesla Energy Powerwall Certified Installer * Unirac Certified Platinum Installer * GAF Master Elite Roof Installer
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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