Three years after installing solar panels we decided to upgrade and add a battery storage backup system. It allows us to use our solar power when the power goes out. It also gives us battery power when the sun isn't shining. Peter and his team set it up in two plus days. Very neat work and it works great! It supplies power during 4-9 PM peak hours and is a backup when SDGE goes out. With the threats of fire prevention outages, blackouts and cyber attacks having a backup system makes sense. Thanks Peter and 180 Solar Power! read more

180 Solar Power - Solar Installation Near Me - Escondido, California

Just wanted to let the folks at 180 Solar Power know our system is working so well and we are very happy with it! I had a handy man wash off the panels a few days ago, look things over on the roof and he gave me 5-Stars! I actually don't really ever think about my physical solar panels on my roof. I do however appreciate the monthly savings we get! THANKS AGAIN 180 Solar Power! read more

Can't be more happy! Ok, so I bought my house in 2020 and in my past rentals (I wasn't in Escondido) I rarely had to run my air so fast forward to I move into my house middle of Summer in Escondido and it's soooo hot so I have to run my air non stop I was shocked when I got my electricity bill it was minimum $600 in summer, so I decided to possibly look into solar but the sales people were always so pushy it was such a turn off I decided to hold off. Fast forward and the least expensive SDGE bill even when not running ac or heat was about $250. My average bill over the past 3 years is about $550 per month. I got phone calls and people knocking on my door all the time offering solar but again they were very pushy and often rude... one day on my drive home I got a call from a local number I answered and it was a guy offering solar but he was actually nice (Ben is his name) and not pushy so I actually said to him ok you know what you aren't rude and pushy I would be happy to hear what the owner Peter has to say so two days later Peter comes over and goes over what he suggested for my solar plan I was of course asking a ton of questions I'm sure being super annoying and he answered everything without being pushy, without getting annoyed and was just very matter of fact so I ended up moving forward. Another thing is I have friends that were getting solar too, two other houses and mine was done before theirs and they started their process before I did. Both friends it took over a year from start to finish to get their solar installed, mine was done within 4 months and the entire process was so easy between Peter and his wonderful assistant in the office Laura who stayed on top of everything to make sure the process went smoothly. Let's talk about installation day... the guys were on time, so professional, and they did such clean work. They cleaned up everything so nicely and I don't know if you have ever noticed but not all solar is created equally take a look on people's houses you will notice that the solar isn't positioned clean. Anyway so they get me all set up and I have this app where I can see how much energy I'm producing which I am obsessed with and I just got my first month bill (with solar you pay SDGE once a year, it's called a true up will) and my true up so far was only $50!!!!! I'm so happy!!! I mean I am SO HAPPY! So my solar is costing me $300 a month until I pay it off, yes, it's an investment but I'm still paying $200 less per month that I was before so it's a WIN and when solar is paid off it will be even more amazing. Only regret I have is not getting solar sooner. I 100% highly recommend going with 180Solar you won't be disappointed. read more

Laura Williams was an absolute breath of fresh air to deal with! She was so responsive and efficient!! Laura and Peter Stern made getting things done a breeze. Good customer service is hard to find but these guys have it down.... You won't be disappointed if you're the type of person who likes things done without having to constantly follow up. Thank you Laura and Peter!! read more

I am always skeptical of large purchases where I have limited knowledge. I called about 5 companies, including Costco, before I called Peter at 180. Peter was the only one that sounded engaged in what I was looking for and even understood and minimized my skeptical concerns. He walked me though the process and gave me numerous options, and made the trade-offs crystal clear. He agreed to a very reasonable payment process and put me in the schedule faster than I could have anticipated. A big deal to me is he does no sub out the work, he has his own team, very experienced no professional, do the work. They did everything they said they would do faster and better than I expected. Peter was also available during the whole process. After a full year I actually got a small rebate from SDG&E meaning the system was designed to perfection. read more

I had 180 Solar Power install my solar and battery system several years ago. Not only did they do great work installing it, but anytime we've needed service since then they have been very responsive and taken care of us quickly and fixing whatever the problem has been. Highly recommend them for their great work at a fair price, and excellent customer service. read more

I've had their system since 2016. Zero issues so far. And this isn't some fly by night solar company. Today I emailed the president of the company with a question about the new app for my phone and he responded personally same day with the answer. Couldn't be happier and couldn't ask for a better quality system for the price. Give them a call. You'll see from the first moment this isn't just another solar company and your not just a number to them. It's obvious youre dealing with a reputable company who really cares. read more

We like our solar panels and system. It has brought our electricity bills down from about $300/month to less than $200/year. We designed the solar array to cover about 75% of our usage, and we ended up producing 130% of our needs, all of which went back to SDG&E. When we started paying attention to our usage, we naturally started conserving more, buying more efficient appliances, etc. Our problem is the roof. Before our panels were installed, we asked if we would need a new roof, and they said no, our 25-year-old roof was in good shape. Within about 8 months, we noticed roof leaks in our living room. The cathedral ceiling rising up from the fireplace showed horizontal lines with spacing that exactly matched our solar panels just above the ceiling. 180 Solar came out to investigate and pointed out several flaws in our roof and said that the leak had nothing to do with the panels. More recently, we have had other roofing companies come out and tell us that it really was the panels that were causing the leaks. The leaks stopped for a year or two due to lack of rain, but they've been back during the past year. 180 Solar has offered to give us an estimate on how much it would cost them to come out and remove the panels so we could replace our roof, but we haven't heard from them yet regarding a $ figure. The other companies say that we could lose our solar warranty if someone else worked on the system. It would have been nice if 180 Solar had let us know our roof was bad before they installed the panels, 8 months before our leaks began, but it didn't happen that way. We like having solar panels, but are frustrated regarding our roof. I guess my advice is to get professional roofers to come out and check your roof, rather than relying the solar installers to give an honest evaluation. read more

Towards the end of last year I decided to add solar to my home. I interveiwed several contractors. After some research i found 180 Solar, i met with the owner Peter who was very knowledgeable. He assured me all panels were made in America and that he would be there every step of the way. I must say he was on top of everything. Got me best panels for best price, a 1.8% 12 year loan, 30% tax credit and had installation completed ahead of schedual. My home has been producing for 2 months now and my SDGE bill is next to nothing now. We are not even in peak solar season yet and panels are already out producing what Peter estimated they would! Great company ! read more

180 Solar Power - My new panels! - Solar Installation Near Me - Escondido, California

I'd give them more stars if possible. Peter has built such an incredible solar business. He's incredibly responsive, very professional, and doesn't try to force you into buying something you don't know if you need. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our interactions with him from start to finish. read more

We just had a great experience with 180 Solar. From start to finish we had good communication. Every question or concern was met with answers and information that gave us complete confidence. This was a big investment for us and we are so glad we went with Pete and Laura. Good people, good company read more

I could not have had a better experience. I was in a real jam. My solar system had not reported on it's production well since it was installed in 2017. The original installer was not competent enough or interested in solving the issues. I was selling my house and without a system working properly it would have derailed the sale. Peter Stern at 180 Solar Power was recommended to me from the equipment manufacturer. Peter solved the issues with my system in two days eliminating a lot of anxiety I had about this impacting the sale of my home. Much appreciated. I highly recommend this company. read more

Really appreciate the quick response to my questions regarding my solar needs, especially during this busy period. Alot of the time it's hard to get straight and honest answers. I trust Peter's advice to help me make decisions that are right for me. read more

Peter and his staff are excellent! They installed 33 solar panels, a battery back-up system and a new electrical panel for us. We are absolutely thrilled with their work and the savings were are experiencing. Our SDG&E bill has gone from $300+ per month to -$38 per month. We're selling a lot of electricity back to the grid. It's amazing! You can't go wrong with 180 Solar Power. Call them now! read more

We had such a good experience with this company installing solar on our first home that we hired also hired them to install solar on our next home when we moved. Their prices are fantastic and we have had a wonderful time working with Peter, the owner. We would absolutely recommend them. read more

Got solar put in a year ago. We didn't know how much we needed. Pete walked us through everything and provided a clear cut plan on what we needed. We ultimately went with a little extra to be sure. Now we don't pay for electricity anymore. In fact-We get money back every year. His daughter was a pleasure to work with too. Overall I would recommend them to install your solar. The crew was prompt and clean while installing as well. read more

180 Solar is truly the best in San Diego. Timely, helpful, knowledgeable, not pushy, and just a great team. From Peter to Gene, Jose and Jazzmin, they all did a great job. The installation was quick, and we are kicking out a lot more power than I expected. If you are thinking about it, you owe it to your wallet to talk to Peter. read more

It's been about 2.5 years since my original review (7/21/2019) and my system has worked as great as expected! I was considering an external battery and Peter took the time to answer all my questions and walk me through the pros and cons and did not simply try to sell me more equipment. That to me is a sign of a great business, doing the right thing for the customer, not simply trying to make a sale!!! I repeat from my original review that they provided speedy service, were so clean on the job site I was at first wondering if anyone had been at my house, and I continue to recommend them to friends and neighbors without hesitation!! read more

Their price was a little on the high end, but you get what you pay for. The system and controls installed were good quality. Everyone from the company that we worked with, down to the installers, was polite and courteous. Extra work was performed at no additional charge. All in all, I high recommend this company. read more

We interviewed 3 other solar companies over the last few years to no avail due to our limited southwest exposure. Peter at 180 Solar Power was the only one who took the time to strategically plan out the panels to maximize our power needs at the best price too! The system was installed on time with no issues. Peter is very knowledgeable with the entire solar process, from the equipment all the way thru HOA regulations, SDG&E and best financing options. We couldn't be more pleased. read more

Solar 180 did a fantastic job installing out solar. Their technical expertise and quality work in exceptional. Peter calculated the perfect placement of our panels and the number of them to gets us a zero bill pretty much. Their installers are professional and the permit and inspections were all handled by 180 and very timely. Truly a Great Job. read more

This is a very good company. I worked here for about 8 months, with SEVERAL sales, and not one customer was upset with the results. The company always does its best to make sure you as a customer are happy and content with your options before you ever make a decision, with no pressure from the technicians I might add! This is a very family oriented company that just wants to put your hard earned money back in your pocket and get you the best energy options on the market today! No caches or scams whatsoever, What you see is what you get with 180 Solar Power. I will definitely recommend this company to any of my friends in the San Diego county area. read more

I want to share my experience with 180 Solar. After much research with other solar companies I chose 180 Solar. This was a fantastic choice. From beginning to end Peter and his employees demonstrated a high level of customer service. I was very happy to start the process by meeting with Peter. I did not have to deal with a sales person working for a commission. The time I spent with Peter was very informative as he explained the solar process. I feel that 180 Solar has made customer service there priority. I found that all the employees are very knowledgable about their services. Thank you to Peter and his employees for making the solar power process easy, and understandable. This company comes with my highest recommendations. EXCELLENT !!!!! read more

180 Solar installed solar panels on my home last year. The process was quick and easy with no money down. Everyone I dealt with was very professional and knowledgeable, and they met every commitment in the timeframe they promised. They took care of everything, especially when SDG&E tried to pull shenanigans and claim my house had code violations where there were none (of course, they didn't want to lose another customer who they were price gouging). Since I flipped the switch on solar a year ago, my system has been going strong and I am happy I made the switch. I highly recommend 190 Solar to anyone looking to go solar. read more

I had idly considered going solar for some time but didn't really know anything about it and hadn't bothered to find out. I DID know I desperately needed a new roof for a solar installation and just to stay dry! One day I noticed a flier in my mail from 180 solar. The ad presented both a technical and financial perspective, and the strong-arm methods I'd been seeing on TV were absent. I decided to call 180 Solar and after a pleasant consultation, agreed to hire them to bring us solar power. First, the roof was replaced, including the fascia and 20+ sheets of plywood. My thirty-year-old roof was in really bad shape but the finished new roof is stunning. The roofer who works with 180 Solar is a real professional and I couldn't be happier with his crew's efforts. While the roof was being done, our electrical panel was upgraded and then the inverters and panels were installed, also a neat, professional installation job done by that team. Thanks Peter, Steve and Steve! On December 11th, SDG&E gave us authorization to operate the system. 180 solar also set us up with on-line access to our system's data so I can keep an eye on what's going on daily, monthly and annually. The computer nerd I am likes that. I still need to have a couple of eucalyptus trees trimmed to remove shade and maximize the energy output from the panels, but I'm seeing the output I expected. If you want a high quality and professional solar installation project, I highly recommend 180 Solar. read more

I've heard some real nightmares about solar panel installation. I would love to say we did our research... but the truth is, from the friendly cold call knock on the door to a very no-pressure and informative consultation from Rob Laverty, we felt comfortable proceeding with 180 Solar Power. I appreciate the time this company took to explain financing options, answer questions and even hop on the roof with me to take sun readouts and problem solve the shape of trees we didn't want to cut down. Peter Stern was incredibly helpful and engaged in making sure we had a layout that would provide the most output while also keeping us happy. After a misunderstanding with our roofing contractor, Peter was quick to step in. The installers were very pleasant - taking time to explain the schedule and process. They were very respectful of existing landscaping and didn't leave behind a scrap of trash. Furthermore, the inspection process following installation was a breeze! Communication from Ashley Bailey in the office was informative and every single 180 Solar Power employee I interacted with was courteous and respectful. (As a woman, I often find that contractors don't want to talk to me and are more comfortable communicating with my husband, but I NEVER experienced that with 180 Solar Power.) Since having our system installed, we've learned that the products are top notch. The online monitoring is a real bonus not automatically offered with every system from other companies (unless you pay a third party fee). We look forward to saving money and reducing our carbon footprint thanks to 180 Solar Power!!! read more

I was referred to 180 Solar Power from a co-worker who had them install a system at his house in the Temecula area. Their prices were very competitive compared to the leading companies in the area. I was specifically looking to get an over-powered system compared to my last year's SDG&E bill so I could get an electric car. 180 worked directly with my HOA to get approval and were very accommodating as I secured financing. The job took a day longer than anticipated but I'm glad they took the extra time to make sure it was done right. They fixed a roof tile that cracked AND they found a few others no where near the panels that they also replaced since they had a couple extra! Peter was good about keeping me up to date with SDG&E's process and we were online within a week from job completion. I got the system installed in May and the power generated really offset the use of my AC this past summer. Only one word of caution - the post office in their area tends to lose mail and a few things I sent to them never arrived or came back to me looking like a lion got a hold of it. Tiffany, their office manager, would come to my office or home for anything important so we wouldn't have to deal with that. read more

This company was professional, efficient and helpful. After having our solar installed a year ago they are still really great about answering any questions or concerns we may have. The solar has been working out wonderfully for us. read more

A little over a year ago I decided to take the leap and go solar. I had already replaced my grass with turf, my roses with drought resistant plants and was suffering with a continuously growing SDG&E bill. Replaced all my light bulbs with LED's - helped but only slightly. Getting ready to retire I knew I was either going to freeze or melt because my income was not going to be able to manage the ever growing electric bills. I contacted 180 Solar Power and scheduled an appointment with Peter Stern. He didn't call me - I called him. He came to my home - had me show him my SDGE bills that showed usage, etc. and developed a solar efficient solution (that, to be honest I was a bit skeptical of) and a schedule for implementation. I checked out their credentials with the BBB and customer recommendations, listened to a few other competitor presentations - and eventually took the leap into 180 Solar Power. I needed to do some roof repair - Peter gave me the name of a quality roofer, Scott, who proved to be outstanding, then the panels were installed in a timely fashion - right on schedule as Peter had promised. From the day the panels were installed - I have not had to pay one - not one! electric bill and it's been 14 months. I went from a $600 - $700 a month bill to -$100 - -$69 a month bill each and every month (yes, negative amounts). I only pay for gas - which is around $50-$80 / month, I can monitor the solar production daily on my computer and have nothing but praise and thanks to Peter Stern and his staff. They are a first class organization!! I would give 6 stars if there was such a thing! read more

I can not begin to explain the wonderful customer service I received from Stephen Sullivan while giving me a free quote to lower my Electric bill. Will definitely be looking to switch over and save some money!! read more

I hired 180 Solar Power to install a solar system for me last year, but I wanted to wait a while to post my review to see if they would perform as advertised. To my pleasure I am happy to report that they delivered on every promise they made. The installation went very smoothly. Their crew and their office staff were courteous and professional. Most importantly, my electric bills have dropped from $400 per month down to ZERO!!! I love these guys, and highly recommend them. read more

All I can say is "WOW"! We set appointments with three major (heavily advertised) solar providers and then on a lark called 180 Solar Power (they had great Yelp reviews). The three majors came and did their "dog and pony" shows and were all very impressive. Then Peter came out from 180 Solar. He not only pointed out the flaws in what we had been told (without bad mouthing any competitor) but also proceeded to solve our solar needs and at less money. Then within a week our system plans were approved by the city and the system was installed. When their crew was done it was impossible to tell that construction had even happened. Two days later the city inspector said it was a picture perfect job and that he was really impressed. We are too and we are looking forward to our $5 per month electric bill (we have an all electric home with average bills in the $300 per month range). If you want solar you should call 180 Solar Power! read more

We selected 180 Solar after interviewing several companies and found Peter to be genuine and hard working. After much initial paperwork and miscommunication (unrelated to us) they were pretty speedy in getting our solar installed. The reason I am giving them a 3 is due to poor communication. We were not kept up to date regularly on what was happening and what the next steps were. We missed a couple of appointments because people showed up at our house without prior notice or scheduling. We came home in the middle of the installation with no one to be found and a new ground wire coming out of our house. Again, no explanation until we called. Once the project was done we eventually had to call them about when they wanted us to send the final check. (Previously, the office secretary had come to our house to pick up checks). We also were given an app and eventually my husband figured it out but it would have been nice to get a bit more guidance. Overall ok, but the customer service is lacking and there are a LOT of solar companies to choose from. read more

I have had my solar system for 1 year now and I am very happy with the results. The service was excellent and the installer were very professional. They did a real good job with the installation. My biggest fear I had before the installation,was if they were going to damage my roof. After having the system for a year and going through a few very heavy rains, I have not had any problems. I am really happy with the performance of the panels, I saved a lot of money in electricity this summer and looking forward to the next one. I highly recommend Peter and his team. read more

I don't do a lot of reviews, but there are certain experiences that are either so terrible, or so wonderful that you just can't help but give a review. In this case it's the latter. My husband and I were a little skeptical about getting solar because there's so many companies out there and we just didn't know who to trust. I was kind of paralyzed by indecision. But, I really wanted it because I love to run the air conditioning and my husband doesn't like to see how it makes my bills go up in the summer. Also it seems my bills keep going up every year. A friend of ours used 180 solar power and he loved the experience so much he couldn't stop raving about it. So we met with a solar rep right away we both felt very comfortable. He was straight to the point and he gave us a very good deal. I had had a couple other quotes in the past and the other guys that came out were way too pushy and their price wasn't even as good. Everything he said he would do for us he did which I really appreciated. I had a lot of questions and he had no problem answering them. I was also kind of picky about where my panels went and that was taken care of too. I would highly recommend meeting with 180 solar power if you are considering going solar. read more