Hello, I want to share my experience with Nova West Energy. While I was in the market to add a…read moresolar system to work alongside my existing one, I interviewed about seven different companies. I took my time researching, reading reviews, evaluating customer service, and even checking the Better Business Bureau. After all of that, I narrowed it down to two companies, Nova Energy and another local company in Fresno.Ultimately, I chose the other company because they hold a roofing license as well. This was very important to me due to a previous bad experience with SolarCity damaging my roof and not fixing it. I ended up fixing it out of pocket. That being said, Nova Energy truly stood out. Justin took the time to thoroughly educate me and presented a very well-designed system tailored to my needs. Honestly, I would have gone with them if it weren't for my prior experience and specific concerns. What impressed me most is that they genuinely care about their customers. Even knowing I was comparing multiple companies, they were patient, transparent, and focused on making sure I understood exactly what I needed for my home. Even after I told Justin I had decided to go with another company, he still took the time to make sure I was fully informed. He reviewed key details with me such as solar panel quality, system performance stats, degradation rates, and the difference between kW and kWh, just to ensure I was making the best decision for my home. That level of professionalism and integrity really stood out. In today's world, many companies treat business as just a transaction, sell a product and move on. Nova Energy is different. They take the time to understand your needs, educate you, and guide you without pressure. Their approach is honest, professional, and customer centered. Their pricing is very competitive, and they don't try to oversell. Instead, they explain your actual energy usage and make sure you don't overproduce unnecessarily. That level of integrity is rare. They also have excellent reviews, offer a strong 25-year roof warranty, and clearly stand behind their work. Even though they didn't end up installing my system, I believe my hesitation around roofing, despite them having a 25 roofing policy, was more related to my previous negative experience and my need for extra reassurance. If anything, if you are in the market for a solar system, I strongly recommend giving Justin a call. He is honest in his evaluation, does not try to oversell, and takes the time to answer every question you may have.

No rating I needed a company who does solar panels for swimming pools installation, and repair and…read morethey don't. What I'm upset with is being giving that as a recommendation when I specifically said I need a company that does solar heating for swimming pools.

My boyfriend and I purchased a house a few years ago, and the first month we moved in, the PGE was…read moreoutrageously expensive. We went from $180-$200 PGE bills to $650, so we decided to look into getting solar panels. We did a lot of research and had a few solar companies come and give us estimates. We had quite a few questions to ask, and Marilyn was the one who was so patient and answered all our questions, especially the financial ones. In the end, Planet Solar had the best offer with warranty and pricing, on top of the knowledge Marilyn shared with us too. So we decided to go with Planet Solar. Marilyn suggested we have 25 solar panels, but we asked for 3 more panels just in case because we heard a lot of horrifying "True-up" stories. Signing the paperwork to complete the entire process was easy and smooth. It took about a month and a half, I believe. We had some hiccups with the county of Fresno regarding the house (not ours or Planet Solar's fault), but everything was solved after a week or so. We had to wait for a few days for PGE to do the inspection and turn on the line too. The actual installation only took 2 days, and we really like the fact that on the roof, there are no wires exposed, they did such clean work. Once the panels were up and running, she even called me to check if everything was going okay. Since we had the solar panels, I haven't had any "True-up" bills, only credit from PGE. I will use Planet Solar again if I need to add more panels. Their customer service is exceptional, and I would recommend them to everyone who is interested in getting solar panels.

This review is from a long-time solar system owner…read more Planet Solar (PS) installed our Fresno-area home system which began producing electricity in early 2014. Until mid-2022, PS attempted to maintain the system's electrical production, except for identifying major warranted system component failures, then to now, by using daily data produced/provided to PS by the production system (which, we believe, is currently working). Comparing production periods (no data is available for 2014-2016 due to inverter failure; also, in 2017, 9.6 MWh was reported as produced): the 4-year production, 2022 -2025 to 2018-2021 was 49% (of the earlier period). From 12/4/2016 to 12/31/2025, roughly 108 months, no production occurred on 556 days, more than 18 months, or ~17% of the time. From July 2022 to February 2024, 20 months, including summer months, there was no recorded production. From June 26, 2025 -November 24, 2025, and from January 20, 2026 to today, May 21, 2026, no production has been recorded; however, we believe that production has been achieved in more recent months. At this time, our economic benefits, if any, from installing and maintaining our PS solar system remain unclear and highly uncertain. FYI

The system installed is engineered specifically to our energy usage history unlike some companies…read morewhere the more solar panels sold the more commission for the sales person. The workmanship was first class...no exposed conduits on my roof. The support and staff response was excellent. Highly recommended.

My 2nd review.... So 5 years in, a third of my panels were malfunctioning. Evan's Energy was…read moreawesome. They helped me file a warranty claim, stood by me the whole way through, and after getting paid out on my warranty claim, they immediately came out and uninstalled the old system and replaced it with a new system that provides 33% more energy generation than I ever had before. What could have been a very nerve racking experience was handled professionally and efficiently. Thank you to the entire Evans Energy team!

I have nothing but great things to say about Pacific Solar. It was an amazing…read moreexperience from start to finish. Their level of professionalism was above and beyond. The sales process was smooth and painless. The installers were top notch and willing to go above and beyond to make me (the client) happy. I spent a lot of time researching the different brand panels out there and Sun Power has by far one of the best products on the market. Once I decided what panels I wanted I searched for local solar companies around The Valley that were authorized resellers. I made some calls and got quotes from four different local solar companies. The owner of Pacific Solar and sales rep (Bam) came out to look at the home and talk to me about their company and installations. I met three of the four companies researched in person and the friendly attitudes of the Pacific Solar reps impressed me the most. We had 20 panels installed on our rooftop.The installation was clean and all cabling/conduit was ran through the interior crawl spaces. I have seen a lot of sloppy solar installs on neighbors rooftops and this is by far one of the cleanest installations on the block. The inverter was mounted inside on the garage and not on the exterior of the home. The whole process from start to finish was fast. We signed in June, panels were installed on Friday August 2nd, the City of Clovis came out to inspect that following Monday, and PG&E swapped out the meter August 12th! I love coming home from work and looking at the PG&E meter as it displays "Received", meaning I am sending power to them and not the other way around. I referred a co-worker to Pacific Solar and recommended he shop around as I did before signing. Long story short his experience was similar to mine, he just signed on a 24 panel system. To anyone seriously looking into a solar purchase or lease I highly recommend at the least getting a quote from these guys, you will not be disappointed.

100% happy with our system Pacific Solar put in for us. It is doing exactly what we'd hoped, saving…read moremoney, no surprises! They were professional, honest and completed the job in the time frame given. Definitely would recommend Pacific Solar!

I had a great experience overall! Fast turnaround time and excellent customer service. I worked…read morewith the owner and one of the salesman I did not feel pressured at all, more informed if anything. And best of all I have no electricity bill!

Greg at Net Metering Systems helped me put solar on my new house and did a great job of…read morecommunicating the process to me clearly, ensuring the panels got installed quickly, and keeping me informed along the way until my panels became active. Greg and Dominic both checked in with me regularly about the project's status so I was always confident that things were progressing, and were always happy to answer any questions I had along the way. The best part is that my bills are now substantially reduced from what I was paying with PG&E! I'm very happy with the quality and service and would use Net Metering Systems again without hesitation.

I had a great experience getting my solar panels installed with Solar Sesame. I would recommend…read moreeveryone to get their solar installed from solar sesame. Manan, clearly walked me thru the all the different types micro inverters to make decision faster and move forward with the installation.

From the owner: Ready to Power Your Home, Your Way? SolarSesame is here to make your solar journey effortless. With…read moreour commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, you can trust us to deliver a system that: 1. Uses top-tier brands like Tesla, Enphase, and Qcells. 2. Offers a 12-month payment holiday with our PPA plan. 3. Comes with a production guarantee to ensure optimal performance. 4. Offers flexible financing options to fit your budget. 5. Simplifies the process by handling tax credits and rebates. 6. Provides prompt support with a 24-hour response guarantee. 7. Protects your home with $3 million in insurance coverage. 8. Is installed by our expert in-house team. 9. Includes annual inspections and cleaning for peak performance. 10. Is backed by a 25-year labor warranty. Let’s make your home more sustainable and save you money. Contact us today for a free consultation!

The crew was SO helpful and did a great installation! They…read moretook great care with all my items that needed to be moved. And cleaned up! And they love banana bread!

From the owner: Here at AnyTime Heating And Cooling we pride ourselves in making our customers well informed of our…read moreStep-by Step process and on the decisions they make , while entrusting us with their HVAC needs. We enjoy working with You and while putting over 20 years of experience and dedication into our trusted diagnostic process , we will give You the correct options to repair or replace the system that will best fit your needs and comfort. In doing so we offer a large variety of explorable options for financing

A salesperson came door-to-door to my uncle's house in Antioch, CA and convinced him to install…read moresolar panels on his home. At the time, my uncle said that someone "just went up on the roof and installed panels and it was all free." My uncle is a widowed Vietnam Vet who is 100% disabled. At the time of this sale, he was 80 years old and living alone with dementia. The panels are not working and have been reported to Empower, the installer, EverBright, the leasing company, and Omedian, the company that services the panels. The PG&E bill has never reflected a reduction in monthly cost for the solar. My uncle is now in a memory care facility and our family is committed to a $212.56 monthly payment to Everbright Solar for 25 years. My uncle never would have agreed to this purchase had he fully understood the financial obligation. At his age, he would never financially benefit from such a purchase. Empower took advantage of my elderly uncle and abused, misrepresented and fraudulently convinced him to DocuSign a contract in which he did not fully understand.

BEWARE!!! We signed…read moreup because we were told our monthly payment would be a fixed $470 and that solar would save us money. What was never clearly explained to my family was that the payment increases every year. At $470 per month, the deal sounded reasonable. But after reviewing the terms, the payment will rise to about $550 per month in 5 years, around $667 per month in 10 years, and over $1,000 per month by the end of the agreement. During the signing process, we were also encouraged to verbally agree and were told that reading the contract in detail was not necessary, and that we should simply trust what was being said instead. We were also pressured into signing the contract. In hindsight, this made it difficult for us to fully understand the long-term cost structure at the time of signing. Had we fully understood the escalation in pricing, we would have evaluated the offer differently. After the sale was completed, the sales representative stopped responding to messages, which added to our frustration. For anyone considering solar, make sure every promise is documented in writing and take the time to carefully review the full contract before signing. Do not rely solely on verbal assurances from a sales representative. Thank you for making us purchase a $120,000 system Alex Linares. Especially after we told you that my mother was laid off. Update: Please stay away from Empower my mother called them and they basically said she's stupid to trust them and to take them to court.