We have had an Enphase solar installation for 10 years now, which has always worked beautifully…read more However, due to regular PG&E outages in our area (Fremont, CA), we decided to add a backup battery to the system. After careful research, we chose Highlight Solar (HS) to handle this installation. We chose the Franklin battery, and Highlight Solar came out to handle the installation in Nov 2025. Sadly, we had some serious issues with the functionality of our solar infrastructure, after the Franklin equipment was installed... the Enphase solar monitoring device (called Envoy) started having trouble communicating with the panels, and therefore would disable them. HS made a couple of different attempts to fix this issue (which was delayed when they went on vacation for a month), so I had to keep cycling the breaker for the panels every morning to get the system working for another day. Fortunately, they were persistent in pursuing the issue, and after returning from vacation in late January, Samir came out and spent a couple of hours on the phone with Enphase support, who suggested a possible solution for this issue. HS then had someone come out to implement Enphase's suggestion, and now my system is working solidly and reliably (Feb 2026). I'm glad HS didn't just give up on us; I'm sure they were just as frustrated as we were by this situation. We certainly didn't expect this to take three months to resolve, but it is working now.

We met with multiple solar companies and settled on Highlight due to both the great recommendations…read moreas well as our experience during the initial process. We asked a LOT of questions, then we asked more, and then some more. Ali, our salesman, remained patient and communicated thoroughly via email or phone, and at all hours even after we had signed the paperwork. The installation process was honestly better than the sales process. The combination of Chris (the foreman who found a solution for all our requests) and his team which worked in awful weather to get our project installed on schedule were amazing. Our inspection, and final handoff were handled by Samir, who answered even more questions, and made sure we were fully set up. From end to end we had a great experience with Highlight Solar and will recommend them as they were to us. Pro tips: If you get a battery you will need to store it until it is installed. Your solar data might not show up on the app for 24-48 hours after installation...don't panic, it will show up eventually and you will see the money you are not spending with PG&E.

I had a complicated battery install, to move circuits to a new main panel and install a Franklin…read morebattery and A Gate. I work in the power systems industry and had lots of technical questions and inputs on the design. My installer, Manny Rios, was deeply technical and knowledgeable about the systems he installed. When he didn't know the answer he knew where to get the information and didn't try to hand waive past the topic. We are still dealing with a few minor issues but I'm grateful for the attention to detail and ability to address my detailed concerns. Thanks!

I would have give 4.5 stars but there was no way to put so I settled on 4 stars…read more I wanted to get the panels installed last year and they promised to install it in 2025. They were great and on time. We had issues with city inspection twice and that's why I had to remove 1 star. Overall, they are great.

Unreservedly recommend Clean Solar!…read more Had PV Solar installed when the house was built in 2006. Under our existing rate plan (time-of-use, meaning pay high rates 4-9 pm and low rates the rest of the time), and metering agreement (NEMS 2.0), we were selling more electricity (in $ terms) than we were using. However, we will be forced to switch to the new metering agreement (NEMS 3.0) in late 2026, which drastically cuts how much PG&E pays us for electricity we sell to them--we will end up paying money to PG&E. This motivated me to consider installing a whole-house battery storage system to do "rate shifting"--store the excess electricity generated by our PV system in the morning and early afternoon to power the house during the high rate period (4-9 pm). And of course provides energy in the event of a power outage. I also wanted to take advantage of the energy tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. Reading reviews on Yelp, Google, and other sites, I decided to contact Clean Solar along with 3 other companies. Clean Solar was the first to respond and I had a thorough conversation with a Senior Design Analyst, Art Balaoro. He listened and understood my goals, answered my (many) questions and said he would get back to me with options in a few days. Of the other 3 companies, 2 never responded to my inquiry at all! The other one did, but I had to repeatedly reach out to them to make any progress on getting a quote. In contrast, Art did as he said and responded within a week with several options, primarily around which battery vendor to go with (Tesla vs. Franklin, I preferred the latter) and the battery location. Clean Solar scheduled a technician to come out and look at our house: location and configuration of the main panel, possible battery locations, where the existing PV inverter was, etc. Took a lot of photographs and measurements to verify compliance with building codes. In contrast, the other vendor was sluggish to schedule someone to visit, so I ended up sending them photos and measurements from the Clean Solar visit. Because of the peculiarities of my house's main panel, it was going to be more difficult (and expensive) to install the Franklin battery. And although I would have preferred to put the battery inside my garage, building codes would have required a replacement of the entire smoke alarm system throughout the house, also adding significant expense. Art walked me through these issues thoroughly and so I went with the recommended (and cheaper) option, going with the Powerwall and an outside location. In contrast, the other vendor didn't do as thorough an analysis and wasn't aware of these issues until I pointed them out. When I did get a comparable quote from them (exact same system components), it was slightly more expensive than the Clean Solar quote. I started this process in June, and immediately Art said it was going to be a close thing to finish the project before the end of the year--so many people were wanting to install solar or battery projects and claim the tax credit. Art also walked me through the timeline for the whole process and how it would be managed on their end. Based on the interactions I had with him and others, I felt that Clean Solar was the best choice for my project--and my experience bore that out.

This is my second time around with Clean Solar, and they are just as stellar as the first time, if…read morenot better and more efficient. We needed to add panels because we purchase an EV and needed more solar to offset PG&E. The impeccable experience started with Art the consultant, he gave 4 scenarios and explained in detail what each means and provided detail report including all the tech details and break even timing. To be honest, it was too much for me, I really just wanted pricing and how long it takes to install haha but was good to know he has such knowledge and I was confident he is looking out for my best interest. Then we had Patrick the PM, arrived for site inspection on time and courteous and explained the whole process. Then come the impressive installation team Luis, Alberto and Kevin. The 3 arrived on time and with smiles, just overall a great vibe from them. Luis walked me through the installation plan and gave a few choices taking into consideration aesthetics of the house and then got to work. 4 hours later, clean line, fine craftsmanship and symmetrical matching placement from last system is in place and ready to tangle with PG&E (attaching some photos) I really really can't recommend any higher to go with Clean Solar on your solar projects. Seamless is what you'll experience with them. Until next time Clean Solar!

I had another great experience working w/ Steve Pariani and Solar Pro. This is my second home…read moreworking with them - and he just makes the whole process so easy and seamless. Happy with the results and just the overall professionalism and attention to detail. Also, extremely responsive and the whole process took maybe a month ? Super fast .. The crew was great - and did a fine job of installing my 24 panels and battery back up system. Recommend highly and will use again as the need arises ..

We recently had Solar Pro Energy install solar on our home, and the experience was excellent from…read morestart to finish. They came highly recommended in our community, and we quickly saw why. Unlike other installers we contacted, they actually took the time to visit our home in person and work with the challenges of our hybrid flat and slanted roof. They were also flexible with our summer travel schedule, finding the right time to complete the installation without disrupting our plans. Throughout the process, they were punctual, hardworking, and handled all of the necessary approvals for San Francisco, which gave us real peace of mind. Steve and the team were outstanding--patient, responsive, and clear in their explanations of the system. They installed 22 panels with microinverters, plus a Franklin battery and Enphase monitoring, and everything has been working smoothly since day one. The best proof came just a week later, when a full-day neighborhood power outage didn't affect us at all--we had seamless backup power the entire time. The whole experience has been a solid success, and we're very happy to recommend Solar Pro Energy to anyone considering solar.

Super fast response, install for a good price. He was extremely professional and handled my Tesla…read moreWall Connector installation efficiently. If you want a knowledgeable electrician who provides quality work without overcharging for unnecessary upgrades, I highly recommend his services for any EV charging needs!"

Owner came over and he is an actual engineer and highly knowledgeable. His work crew are a…read morestable team. As far as going Solar, I'm on the Fence because I don't Trust PGE,s changing policies. Maybe after the next Election in California. They work with Metal Roofs also!

Jeff went above and beyond in helping us get a spare key for our clients generators. He took the…read moretime, even though he wasn't making any money on this, to make a spare key and sent it to us so we could get our work accomplished. We would highly recommend Mr. Owens and his company. It's rare now a days to find someone who is willing to go the extra mile. Highly recommended and a pleasure to work with!!!

Our SunPower inverter wasn't working. I called Owens Electric at 7 a.m., and he picked up. Jeff…read morewalked me through a couple of troubleshooting ideas over the phone, and when that didn't work, he showed up the following day. He explained possible issues before finding a quirky, quick fix. Overall, he was very responsive to text and understood my frustration with our system. Great service!

I had an excellent experience with Solar Sesame from start to finish. The entire process was smooth…read moreand well-organized, and the level of service truly stood out. Their team was very responsive and easy to communicate with--any questions I had were answered quickly and clearly, which made me feel confident every step of the way. The pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of work and attention to detail. Overall, I'm very happy with Solar Sesame. Great service, fair pricing, and truly outstanding customer support. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional solar company.

I desperately needed a roof on my house before the rainy season started. I also wanted to get…read moresolar because it was clear that energy prices are going to continue to rise and solar is the smart way to go in this climate. I also replaced my gas furnace with a heat pump, so our electric needs are significant. A new roof with complete tear off and new plywood is a big project. I started by getting a quote from Solar City but they weren't able to coordinate with a roofer. Their leasing agreement (aka PPA) also had some provisions that seemed pretty predatory. I don't remember if Solar Sesame cold called me or I called them, but I do remember that Marcel did a great job of explaining the process. I'm pretty knowledgeable about these kind of projects so I asked somre very detailed questions. When he wasn't able to answer them immediately, he didn't front, he just said he didn't know and called the office for better info. That's the best response. I was a little concerned that Solar Sesame used an outsourced the roofing to a vendor. But given the time constraints, that was a good decision. Also, the vendor they chose, Arts Roofing, was a joy to work with. They communicated well, and when there was a small problem, they handled it professionally and entirely to my satisfaction. The solar panels went up super fast and well. They system was generating power the as soon as the installers were done. Unfortunately, PGE took their sweet time getting the final inspection done. So PGE got some free kwh from the system. On the good side, we didn't start paying for the system until after PGE did the final turn on, so no problem for us. I monitor the system via the PGE site as well as the Tesla app. Those two systems match up perfectly so I am happy with the amount of power being created and sold back to PGE. Also, we had a short power outage in our neighborhood, and it didn't impact us at all. The only reason I knew about it was that PGE alerted us via text. I looked out my window and noticed that none of my neighbors had their lights on. Between Marcel (sales) and Mei (project management), I'm very happy with the end result and the process on this large residential project.

This group really knows their stuff! I've spoken with many representatives from different companies…read moreover the years, and none have been as comprehensive and helpful as the team here. Truly felt so much peace in the knowledge and experience they are able to share from. Also, great learning their dynamic and connections are built to last.

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SunVault Solar made going solar incredibly easy. I wanted to beat the December 31, 2025 deadline to…read morequalify for the 30% federal rebate, and Sameer (owner/CEO) assured me they'd get everything done in time. Not only did SunVault finish the installation early--they even secured PTO from PG&E before Thanksgiving. Their team was professional, honest, and efficient from the first consultation through the final install. Because SunVault uses its own in‑house crew (no subcontractors), the whole process felt seamless. City permitting was quick and painless since everything was done to code and they're local to Fremont. Thank you Sameer, Krishna, Vishnu and Yogitha! The system looks great and runs flawlessly. If you're in Fremont (even greater Bay Area) and considering solar, SunVault is an outstanding choice.

Sameer and team are the best. They are very reliable. They completed the solar panel, battery…read moreinstallation and main panel/sub panel upgrades without any hassles. They managed all the permits and inspections very well. Sameer worked together to find solutions when I had main panel constraints. His entire team is very helpful. He has a solid team.