I was favorably impressed with the initial presentation and hopeful about giving my business to SunPower. Unfortunately, the resulting experience was not good.
First, I was expecting to get SunPower (Maxeon) panels but instead they substituted a brand with little documentation called Waaree. I could find no one who had used these panels
Next I was told that my 200 amp panel was insufficient and they would need to install a 400 amp panel for an additional $4000. Eventually they learned that St George Power would accept the 200 amp panel.
After several redesigns, the plan was submitted to my HOA and rejected, twice. I was mistakenly told that they had prior experience with approvals by my HOA. Also, they did not have an electrician or engineer in attendance at the meeting. One sticking point was they never measured my parapets for HOA compliance. They should have obtained approval from the HOA before proceeding. Custom Energy does not have electricians in the St George area, a big disadvantage. Having a local firm with experience in the St George area would have made the job move forward in a reasonable fashion. My project was never approved after six months time and it didn't appear that the HOA was going to OK it so I reluctantly cancelled with Custom Energy.
The final blow in my experience with Custom Energy was a $2000 charge for cancelling, for which I received nothing!
I cannot endorse them and hope that you will carefully consider my experience before using this firm for your solar installation. read more