Update following the company's response:…read more I want to clarify one point raised in the owner's reply so readers understand the concern accurately. Yes, I mentioned that I would prefer the panels be placed on the rear of the home if possible. That was simply an aesthetic preference and not a design requirement. I relied on the company's expertise to determine whether that placement would still allow the system to reasonably meet the goals discussed during the sales process. I also want to be clear that the system functioning is not the issue. We appear to agree that the equipment is producing energy as designed. The production numbers themselves have never been what I questioned. The concern I raised relates to how the system size and expectations were presented during the sales process. When we explored going solar, the conversations centered around offsetting most or all of our electric bill, which was the primary reason we decided to move forward with a $20,000 installation. If it had been clearly communicated that the system was intended to be a smaller "starter system" that would only offset a portion of our electricity usage, we likely would have approached the decision differently or waited until we had a longer utility history available. Another important point is that no written proposal or modeling documentation outlining the assumed household usage or projected offset was ever provided prior to signing. Because those design assumptions were never shared with us in writing, it has been difficult to understand how the system size was determined relative to our expected energy needs. As a result, we are now paying a monthly solar loan while still carrying a meaningful electric bill, which is not the outcome we understood or expected when making this investment. At this point, I have shared my experience and clarified the concerns raised. I do not intend to continue a public back-and-forth discussion on this review. My purpose in posting this update is simply to provide context so other homeowners researching solar know to request clear written modeling and offset assumptions before making a significant investment.

We started seriously thinking about solar after we had a knock at the door from a solar sales…read moreperson. We ended up speaking with several of the big solar installers and another couple smaller ones. They all wanted us to take huge low interest loans to buy a lower quality system than what we got with Smart Solar Energy. Smart Solar Energy allowed is to choose the equipment we wanted at no extra cost, and the overall cost was less than half what many others were trying to sell us. The install was delayed by a day because of illness then some paperwork wasn't left requiring a few extra days during install, but other than that they were great to work with and I highly recommend Smart Solar Energy.

I installed my solar in 2008. The people who installed it were amazing. Since 2008, every problem…read moreI've had with micro inverters, not working, issues with my panels, no output.... Elemental Energy has been outstanding in post customer care. In the eight years since I've had my system, I've only had two issues which were properly taken care of. The project manager in 2008 was absolutely awful. Poor communication and someone quit so my project got pushed to no-man zone- no one was taking care of my project or communicating clearly about what was going on. I didn't write a review in 2008 because I was upset about the process. However, eight years later, the install is absolutely fantastic and the product has held up really well. Plus the person who was so awful is likely gone so thinking you'll have a better experience than I did. I'm getting quotes on battery and they are the first person I called

Elemental Energy installed a photocell array on our roof a couple a years back. When we made the…read moredecision to install batteries as well, they were our only call. Our house was built in the late 1960's. Which means that the outlet plugs and other components that were installed back then (over 50 years ago) have become brittle. Jostle them a bit and they can fracture. This happened to the circuit for the room on the other side of the Battery install. Apparently they jostled the wires running to one of those outlets and it fractured it, disabling that circuit. It being a guestroom, we didn't notice it right away. When we did, Elemental did not hesitate to step up. I would use Elemental Energy again if I needed any of their services in the future.

My issue has been resolved and I am satisfied with the outcome. Thank you Karen for reaching out…read moreand getting this resolved for me. I greatly appreciate her help in this matter.

Infinity Solar made the process easy. Install was quick, the crew was polite, and they checked in…read moreafterward to make sure everything was running correctly. Nice to work with a company that actually communicates well.

I should have checked these other Yelp reviews first, yikes!…read more It was much easier to get quotes from competitors for a Powerwall install.

The installation of the solar panels was relatively pain free for us and I was happy with the…read moreinstallation service. However we discovered a leak in the roof right underneath where the solar panels were installed. They came out and looked at it and said they thought they had fixed it, but the next time it rained it leaked again. So I called again and they let me know they would fix the roof as well as any damages inside. I signed the form but since then have not been able to get ahold of anyone to schedule the work. I've called several times but have only been able to talk to voice mail. I've left several messages but haven't heard back from anyone. I'm worried they've gone out of bustness

My husband and I really enjoyed working with this company. They had excellent service, were timely,…read moreand had great hands-on industry knowledge. They were able to complete the removal and install each in one day, in-between our new roof being installed. Would recommend.

After extensive research, I decided to go with Sunpath for my solar installation. I began with no…read moreknowledge of solar energy but ended up understanding the different products and their pros and cons. The owner, Chet, conducted an on-site assessment and was extremely honest and knowledgeable. Chris, the designer, was incredibly patient, explaining everything in detail and even reviewing other quotes I received, offering his candid feedback. I spoke with several leading providers in Portland, but Sunpath earned my trust through their transparency. Maggie, the project manager, was a delight and efficiently scheduled everything. The crew arrived early today and completed the installation before dawn, and I couldn't be happier! They did an outstanding job. Special thanks to Johnathan and Kordon, the lead installer, who explained everything thoroughly, and to the technician, Keven, for his excellent work. The EV charger installer they hired was amazing too, they did the installation seamlessly without any visible wires. :) Here is a breakdown of what I've installed. - (30) REC 460 wattAlpha Pure-RX, all black solar panels - (30) Enphase IQ 8X microinverters - (1) Enphase combiner panel with system production monitoring - SnapNRack roof mount racking system - Installation of Level 2 EV Charger I highly recommend Sunpath to anyone considering solar. I truly believe that with their honesty and commitment to excellence, they will continue to thrive! Thank you everyone at Sunpath for this wonderful Solar Journey!

I can't speak for other peoples experience but i am happy with the service and install from blue…read moreraven who FYI is owned by sunpower now. So it's called blue raven powered by sunpower. I talk to a lot of Solor company's and they are all pretty much the same , except for some like blue raven who are a trust ally with the Oregon energy trust which help my decision making. Price was more than fair I went with a PPA since there is no more tax credit available. I am saving money already and did not have to take out a loan. I would recommend them to anyone trying to save money on their electricity bill. I think being owned by sunpower could have changed how they operate, because James , Danny and Roberto and I think the other guys name was Franco. All professional and new there stuff I did a lot of research and have sat down with many company's. These guys knew there stuff and the install came out great even had my roofer buddy check the roof after the install and he said everything look great.

Any service requests take months to resolve. Technicians reschedule several times…read more Panels sitting on roof not producing energy does not add any value. Installs walked on my roof at 90 degree heat. Installs left debris I. Yard and on roof. I would not recommend this company.

I appreciate the values this company brought to their work…read more I had gotten another bid from a company that didn't even come out to my property. A and R sent their sales person to our house and he got right to work. He went into our crawl space under the roof to make sure our roof was properly supported for the panels. That was a relief as the other place wanted to send a structural engineer to do that very simple job and charge us for it. Ridiculous. Our project was two years, so the crew may be slightly different, but they were great. When there was an issue, like that we didn't have electrical grounding, they just put in grounding bars. Amazing! They offer production guarantees which is rare for a solar company, like those ones that come door to door. lol A and R was professional, easy to work with and easy to communicate with. Good job team!

Zero stars. Good luck getting an after-sale response or help or service from this place. I would…read morerecommend any other company for your solar needs, just not this one. Three emails & five phone calls - no response. Invest your money somewhere else. So sad.

Great Service! System design, installation, support. I…read moreFound this company at our local street fair. Before long we had a plan for a grid tie power system on our roof in SE Portland. They were great to work with and took care of all the permit stuff. Now on sunny days we feel great watching our power meter running backward! Our system easily generates 3000 watts on sunny days, They even found an inverter that will give solar electricity during a power outage. We can log onto our inverter through our computer and watch the power generation data over time. Cant recommend these folks enough.

We HIGHLY recommend Prestige Power Systems. They were prompt, professional and dependable. We are…read morealready planning on using them in tge future. We will definitely recommend them to anyone who needs electrical work.

Long story short: awesome!…read more Gerry and Nick were truly professional; I had them install an Anker Solix home backup system and they were clear about expectations, they were highly responsive and adapted to changes during the install, and they came back a few days later to do further testing to ensure the system was running properly. They charged a fair rate and delivered on their promise. Highly recommend, thanks guys!

Scary and unprofessional. Received an aggressive email out of the blue from the owner about a…read moremissed 2024 invoice, including statements about "wishing bad things" and references to showing up at our home unannounced and watching through our windows. Completely inappropriate. The work was a minor light switch issue quoted around $250 but billed at $450. Then the light fixture attached failed afterward and had to be replaced at additional cost. Will never hire again.

Smiley Electric was very professional and courteous. He fixed one of the units in a rental we…read moremanage and the tenants are very happy. Thanks, Josh! Hitt Group, LLC

I hired Smiley Electric for two straightforward jobs in my condo:…read more 1. Replace a GFCI breaker and inspect a bathroom light fixture 1. Install a single wafer light fixture Their invoice showed over 4 hours of labor billed beyond the service call, which is far more than industry averages for these tasks (most electricians I consulted, including my own family member who is licensed,say these should take 1-1.5 hours each). I repeatedly asked in writing for a clear, detailed explanation of what caused the work to take so much longer than normal. They refused to provide any written justification, instead insisting on a phone call. I made it clear I wanted everything documented in writing for clarity and transparency. While these discussions were still ongoing and unresolved, they ran my credit card for the full amount without my authorization. This was after I had been responsive and clear that the billing was in dispute. I chose Smiley Electric because of their high Google rating, but my experience matches the lower Yelp rating. Based on how my concerns were dismissed, the lack of transparency, and the unauthorized charge, I cannot recommend this company.