We spent a lot of time researching solar before moving forward and spoke with a few different companies. Our first conversation with NetZero was with Donny, and while it was helpful, we decided to pause and keep learning. After doing more homework and later reconnecting with Nilda and Bobby, the experience felt very different. They took the time to answer questions in plain language, walked through realistic expectations, and never tried to rush us into a decision. After we decided to move forward, the process was handled professionally from start to finish. Nick helped dial in the system design and made sure everything made sense for our home, and Mark oversaw the install side and kept things moving smoothly. The crew showed up when they said they would, treated our home with care, and cleaned up at the end of each day, which we really appreciated. Permitting and inspections were handled by the team and communicated the steps along the way. There were no surprises. Kelly was especially helpful keeping us in the loop and responding quickly whenever we had questions, which made the whole process feel far less stressful than we expected going in. Overall, NetZero Energy felt like a company that values doing things the right way and standing behind their work. We are happy with the install, the communication, and the end result, and would feel comfortable recommending them to friends or family who are considering solar. read more

Just updating this review to confirm that, in spite of the owner's response to my last review, I still haven't heard back from Forme (back to being named Forme again, apparently). I've responded to their December 2025 email twice, and heard nothing back. I still have no idea if they're tracking my system performance or not. They sent me a new tracking app to join last year so I could share my system information with them, which leads me to believe they weren't tracking the system the way they said they would be. The data it shared is the same data I had already communicated with them. read more

I can't say enough good things about Forme Solar Electric and Bobby. My original installer disappeared (out of business), and I felt totally stuck. Bobby jumped in, explained everything clearly, and got my system back online quickly by replacing several microinverters. The work was clean, efficient, and done right the first time. It's rare to find someone this dependable and knowledgeable. If your solar system needs repairs -- especially if you've been left hanging by another company -- call Forme Solar Electric. Five stars all the way. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but I had a good experience with Forme Solar and felt it was worth sharing. I spoke with a few different solar companies and Forme was the most straightforward about the process and didn't oversell anything. They answered my questions, explained the numbers, and gave me enough information to make my own decision. read more

This review is long overdue but I wanted to wait a year before posting anything. Long story short, Forme solar is a great company to work with. We initially ordered a system from Tesla and everything seemed to be going well. Suddenly, 4 weeks in, they said they couldn't continue with our project because of our roof tile. Why in the world would it take 4 weeks to determine this? Needless to say, we were super disappointed because they lured us in with a great price but then failed to deliver! What a complete waste of time! Not only that, it felt like pulling teeth just to get a straight answer from them. Then we found Forme solar. We worked with Nick and he was so responsive and informative. From the start, he explained why Tesla would not work on our system and it turns out they only keep the most basic of projects for their in-house crew. The minute there is any complexity, they will cancel on you. Nick and his team were professional, transparent, and consistently focused on making sure that the ROI on our investment made sense. We wound up even scaling back on the solar energy system size so the total project cost wound up being less than what we were going to get with Tesla. 1 year later, things have been running great and we generally do not pay for our electricity because we consume the majority of what we generate. Things have been great so far and we can't thank Nick and the Forme team enough. These guys are great! read more

There are so many bad solar companies and as a result, many have "orphaned" systems that most companies will not touch. If you're orphaned like me, this is THE place to call. After our experience with the original contractors who did our solar and battery back up, I can not say enough positive things about this Forme. From the initial contact with Nick, to Edwin who took four hours to diagnose our system comprehensively, to the very fair price to overhaul the system and replace the battery, to the efficient team who came out to do the work. The amount of work they did: Pull every panel, replace the entire electric wiring, replacing the battery and reconnecting, and then putting protective cages around the reassembled solar array, would have taken any other company 3 days. This team had it complete in 12 hours. If I could leave more than five stars I would. I highly, highly recommend this company. read more

I had a good chat with Terry from Forme Solar. With the latest tax changes it is challenging to see what we are eligible for in terms of savings for solar and batteries. He helped sort all of our options. Happy with the service. read more

Great experience with NetZero Energy. The team was professional, responsive, and clearly knew their craft. The process was smooth from start to finish and the quality of work really shows. 5 star service! read more

We worked with Leanne and Mark on our solar project and had a good experience. Mark was patient walking us through the system design and expectations. I enjoyed working with Mark who made sure the install crew stayed on schedule and treated our home and roof work with care. The install team was professional, cleaned up daily, and paid attention to small details that other companies we looked at did not. Permitting took time, but that was expected and well communicated. Everything passed inspection without problems. Solid experience overall. read more

In preparation for our re-roof Forme Solar came out to remove and later replace our panels. The team was phenomenal, kind, respectful and thorough. They even gave me a flashing for the pipe to our panels for the roofer to use. We plan on adding a battery, while this time of year is especially busy for them. They are wonderful to work with. I find them responsive, problem solving and fairly priced. This will be the 3rd time to vend with Solar Forme. I do have to say for the two weeks our panels were off, our electrical bill tripled, we were so glad to have them reinstalled in a timely fashion. Thank you Solar Forme. Bobby Rose. (Westminster) read more

I got my solar and than battery installed. Very happy with the job. Team was very professional. Finished the job on time. Communication was very good. Fixed stucco and painted. Very clean. read more

Would highly recommend Forme to anyone who needs repair work done to their existing solar system. Our installers could not be reached so we called around and found Forme. They were able to address the issue efficiently and though their customer service was excellent. Since their repair work was done so well we also recommend to our neighbor looking to go solar! Thank you Forme for helping our system run smoothly again! read more

Panels looked good and their workmanship has stood up to the recent rain. Since the installation, we have seen a significant reduction in our energy bills. On a final note, I would give Forme Solar's info to anyone considering making the switch to solar energy. They were professionals who made it easy to go solar. read more

Forme Solar Electric - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

Forme Solar is one of the few solar outfits in LA that use their own technicians -- they don't subcontract. They're truly experts in this stuff, has seen it all, and can customize your project for whatever quirks you might have. The techs are highly professional, friendly, and communicative. I've been incredibly happy with their work! read more

Our neighbor referred us to Forme Solar, and we couldn't have been happier. We were pushing our home solar project out for months after a challenging experience with our bathroom renovation. I hope nobody can relate, but our experience with a renovation contractor was very difficult. We were burnt out and didn't want to deal with any more home improvement projects with an external third-party company for the year. Our neighbor has been recommending the solar installation, and we were convinced after he showed us their utility bill savings, so I took the referral chance. Not only were Forme Solar representatives prompt and professional, but they were also kind and very family-like, soothing us with our questions and concerns. The installation was very prompt, and they executed exactly what was promised. I highly recommend Forme Solar to anyone in Southern California! read more

Got approval to turn on our solar from Edison by going solar with Forme. On the positive, they got our application and permits processed in a timely manner. The system was affordable and better priced than competitors. We got a 30 panel Enphase solar project installation at our home. When it came to any inquiry and technical questions about initiating the Solar project, Bobby was very detail oriented and patient with us throughout the process. From end to end any operation / installation related questions about the project, paperwork with Edison, permit approval etc the team was helpful. We are happy with the customer service we got from Forme and hope that it will continue the same in future. I do enjoy the fact we got solar installed and we're now generating electricity. I plan to build some ADUs and will call upon Forme again for my future solar needs. read more

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I had a great experience with Forme Solar from start to finish. The team was responsive, showed up when they said they would, and took the time to explain our options. We evaluated more than five different quotes and Forme Solar beat them all. They were a great value. The installation team was professional and clean, and they handled permits and inspection smoothly. For a 9.2kW solar system and a Tesla Powerwall 3 battery and inverter. It is refreshing to work with a solar company. That clearly knows what they're doing and stands behind the quality of their work. read more

Very good experience with Forme Solar. From the first chat to the installation, everything was smooth and professional. Donnee cared about the quality of the work and explained things well which helped me feel comfortable with the entire experience. That was a big plus. They were straightforward and professional. Overall, I'd recommend Forme Solar. I'm happy with the results!! read more

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Unfortunately, after a long struggle I have to report terrible service and leave a 1-star review. The TLDR: Forme did an uninstall/reinstall of my solar system when I had my roof replaced. When they reinstalled, they completely mis-wired my solar system and it hasn't been producing any power since then -- but it took me years to figure out what happened. Mistakes happen, I can live with that. But, critically, they've been completely unwilling to come investigate the problem and fix it. In addition to thousands of dollars worth of lost power production, I'm out many days of my own time learning to debug and repair the system they broke, time I don't have and can't get back. For two whole months now, their receptionist, Zel, has been giving me variants of the same line "I haven't heard back from the tech", "sorry for the delay, I'll talk to the tech and get back to you", and even "It might be a few days, I think the technician is on leave an he didn't give us a report on your system before he left town". The full story: My original solar installer went out of business, so I needed a new company to service my system. When I needed my panels temporarily taken down to have my roof replaced, I read reviews and made a couple phone calls, then picked Forme Solar. The uninstall/reinstall appeared to go okay. They were polite and did the work on time. However, they never gave me the "report showing power production at original levels" afterward. But it was in the late fall, when I don't get much solar power anyway, so I didn't really think about it at the time. Eventually I noticed my summer power bills had gone WAY up. I tried contacting Forme about it, but didn't get a call back. I hired another company to check it. They inspected the system and said "we think the strings are mis-wired, but to know for sure we would need to lift up all the panels to trace the wires" and quoted me $$thousands for that. Since Forme didn't reply and I have an engineering background, I decided to learn to trace the wires myself. That took some study, but I did figure it out. I traced all the wires and confirmed the truth ... Forme had simply made a wiring mistake and hooked up the panels wrong. A dumb mistake, but easy to fix. I called them right away. Zel transferred me promptly to their head engineer, who was in the office. He didn't really seem to believe me about the wiring mistake, and seemed sure it must be some other problem, but said he would send someone out. He asked for the information I'd found, so I spent another whole day taking photographs, videos, and making circuit diagrams, and sent it all to him to review. That took a whole month. Three times they made and missed promises about calling me back, stretching it to three weeks before I even had an appointment date. When the tech did come, he (Chris) was great, but Forme hadn't been told him anything I'd reported. He hadn't seen the circuit diagrams or photos I'd sent, and he WASN'T GIVEN PERMISSION TO CHECK THE WIRING because it would take too long. He checked the inverter, saw it wasn't producing power. He checked the voltages on the lines, which were way too low, but he had to leave without checking the wiring. So I took him up on the roof personally to show him what I'd found. Seeing that, Chris agreed that he would need to come back to trace the wires, and said he could probably find time in his schedule Monday -- he was visiting on a Friday. That was a month ago. Funny that the first call got me an engineer on the phone in 90 seconds, but ever since then Zel will only say "sorry, I haven't heard back from the tech yet". At one point, they straight-up lied to me over the phone. She said "we still don't have a report from the tech who visited you. And I think it might be a few days, because he's on leave." This was obvious B.S. because I had *literally* been on the phone with Chris fifteen minutes earlier, and he had assured me he filed his report the same day he visited, before he event left my place. That's when I finally realized they were just giving me the run-around to delay me. So I gave them a deadline to schedule a follow-up visit (just to schedule it!) and they ignored that too, replying twice more over email with "sorry for the delay -- I'll check with my tech and get back to you." Eventually, I fixed the system myself. I corrected their wiring mistake, and my system immediately started producing power again. But I never had a followup visit! They never traced my wiring, they never confirmed their own error. The good news is that I now 100% know how to maintain my system myself. The bad is that I will never get back the 50+ hours of my time and hundreds of dollars I spent on equipment debugging Forme's mistake, nor the many months that I paid full price for electricity because my solar system was left broken and non-functional. Do NOT depend on these people. read more

UPDATE: After the review, communication improved Terry the Ceo oversaw and tried to get things to move along. SCE as slow as it was finally approved us. Ultimately, there were still some glitches from the way the installers had used incorrect equipment. A lot more visits to my office than I'd like if planning was better from Forme. So, another hole got added to my building. I was promised by Terry a consumption meter for the panel (a neat feature) to make up for everything (was a nice gesture) but it turns out at the time there was only one for residential therefore just an empty promise. He mentioned there would be a commercial one which he would sell me, and the sentiment would have been better professionally if they just offered me a complimentary one for all the trouble and inconvenience. Overall 3 stars. Maybe my expectations were too high, but as a small business myself, we got to stand out. Terry and Leanne seem nice but that is beneficial only when you get results in. Communication and promises could still be improved as they probably juggle many projects, and maybe smaller projects like mine got lost, miscommunicated, etc. The solar panels work and produce fine, and so far, no issues since all the corrections. They even offered to do a review on production. Which seems nice. Nothing stands out more compared to other companies after all the inconvenience. I also was asked about 10 or more times to revise or add to the original review below. But I'd say read all the reviews good and bad in general. It was a stressful project after it was said and done. read more

I want to commend the service I received from Forme Solar. After reaching out to about half a dozen companies to handle this work, Forme Solar stood out by responding promptly and being the only company able to schedule an appointment so quickly. The installer, Chris, provided exceptional service, even giving me his cell number and instructing me to text him directly if any issues persisted by Monday. This level of service was new to me and greatly appreciated. Your follow-up email and this high level of service ensure that Forme Solar will be my first call for any future needs. read more

I don't typically leave reviews unless the experience/service was either spectacular or terrible... Unlike eating at a restaurant or getting a haircut, getting solar for your home is probably a once-in a lifetime thing, so our positive experience with Forme Solar is something I really wanted to share with those who are considering them. We just got PTO (Permission To Operate, for those not familiar) earlier this week!! Sooo ready to see our ridiculous monthly bill drop like a rock! Although we heard about Forme Solar through a friend, we did our due diligence and shopped around a bit. The other small independents we reached out to were either unresponsive or a bit too eager to make the hard sell (to hit some sales target, I assume). And the big guys, namely Sunrun/Costco, were just uncompetitive when it came to pricing. Not only did Forme beat out competitors' prices by as much as 30% in some cases, they really took the time to familiarize themselves with our circumstance and educate us on a) how best to size our system based on current and future usage, b) variations in inverter types and technology, and which type suited us best, and c) the significance of panel performance, durability, and warranty over pricing. I won't go into detail on professionalism, responsiveness, timeliness, etc., since that's expected... Where they impressed us most was with their adaptability and flexibility. We have an aluminum roof that they were able to work with, whereas more than a few solar companies have told us that they can't do installs on metal roofs. Moreover, my wife requested some panel rearrangements after the install was already complete, and the Forme team took care of that within a day. In essence, she weighed aesthetics over efficiency (but hey, happy wife = happy life). Also, our house is being remodeled, and basically looks like a construction site. Through close communication, the Forme team accommodated not only our busy schedules, but those of our other contractors as well, for the assessment, installation, and inspection. Surprising to have read some reviews where PTO comes weeks (or even months, in some cases) after inspection. We received ours the very next day! read more

Second time using formesolar to add more solar panels for my new needs. Bobby goes above and beyond as always to help come up with a solution taylored to my needs specifically, reviewing various options, making suggestions and answering all my questions. Takes time to really dig in into my daily electricity usage and understand the patterns as he makes recommendations. The installation team works fast and efficiently and is available for any post installation checks and questions. Prices are highly competitive! read more

Was thinking of going solar for a long time but had a hard time pulling the trigger. Forme Solar helped me go solar. They made switching to solar power an easy decision. Their team guided me through every step, answering all my questions and ensuring a smooth installation. The system was up and running quickly, and I'm already seeing the difference in my energy bills. It feels great to know I'm using clean energy and saving money at the same time. Highly recommend working with Nilda, Nick, Bobby and the Forme team! read more

Update: I removed one star as the kwH output declined in year two by 10%. They couldn't provide a reason so they provided an additional new panel at no cost (I paid for the other 3 that I added). That was great service but I am concerned about potential continuing declines, especially now that Panasonic is terminating their solar business! The warranties provided were by Forme, backed by Panasonic. read more

Writing this review to express my frustration with this company. Just like everyone else has stated, Bobby was great to work with. But as soon as the contract is signed, everything went downhill from there. The most annoying issue with ForMe Solar is the lack of communication and their ability to move things along. Every single step in the process required me constantly nagging them/following-up for a response. Emails would go unanswered for days and required follow-ups. And every single time I reached out to the "project manager" - they seemed clueless and disorganized. It felt as if I didn't facilitate/advocate for my project, nothing would get done in a timely fashion. I understand how busy they got with NEM 2.0 but this is not how one ought to do business. They always have some excuses and never own up to their shortcomings. One prime example - me still waiting on the PTO almost 2 months after the final inspection as they never contacted SCE even though they said they would (as they were supposed to). The pricing is reasonable and so far everything has worked okay for me. But buckle up for a long process with a lot of nagging/frustration if you want things done. read more

We don't always make good decisions when it comes to contractors or vendors, but we're very fortunate to have found Forme Solar. We chose them based on their positive reviews on Yelp and the responsiveness of the owners to the reviews, both good and bad ones. Our solar panel install experience matched the reviews and it had everything to do with the people. First, we were introduced to Bobby Singh, the salesperson. He's more of a consultant than a salesperson as there was no sales pitch whatsoever. He didn't try to get us to upgrade to more panels (we settled on 12 based on our past usage) or upsell us to an expensive charger we didn't need. He was extremely communicative, patient and knowledgeable throughout the process. As someone who needs very little about solar energy, it was very refreshing to work with someone you can trust. Once we got our contract signed in late Mar, we were handed off to JC who was our customer success manager. He was just as friendly and helpful. All my emails and questions were answered within 48 hours. And he kept us in the loop of statuses and approvals throughout process. There was never a situation where we didn't know what was happening. After a few months, we got our permits approved in May, the solar panels installed in June and the PTO approved by Edison in July. We're excited to start the energy savings and have Forme Solar to thank. Btw, our next door neighbors went with Sunrun in Jan 2023 and they're still waiting for PTO approval and have not heard from anyone in over a month. read more

Forme Solar Electric - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

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Fast forward 1.5 years - My system had 8 panels reporting outage. Contacted Forme for services. The issue was revolved within 1.5 weeks (including weekends), and that is simply priceless. The issue was that the roof top connection metal box had a manufacturing design flaw that given the time, the weather seal of one part started cracking. Rain water got in and created a short circuit. Glad that the company stood behind its customers. Bobby remains super attentive in terms of communication after all those years, and the service team is top-notch. A good business never gets old. read more

It took me about 2 months to shop for the right solar company for my project. Forme Solar made a confusing topic easy to understand and helped make a difficult decision one that we could make with confidence. I had 8 quotes!!!! 5 from local companies and 3 from the big boys. Different pricing, equipment, number of panels, type of inverter, energy generation, warranties, oh my. Throughout the process was able to learn a lot about power offset, batteries, EVs and other things that will impact production. The whole process took about 4 months from the date that I signed the contract to getting permission from Edison to turn on my solar. Every step of the way my consultant Grace was active and did a great job of keeping me updated and helped me with the answers to my questions. She was extremely professional and responsive. Install wasn't bad. It took 2 days. After the permits got approved, everything started moving quickly. Got inspected and boom about two weeks later got approval from SCE. In closing, I would recommend getting solar. Forme did a good job, not sure what it would have been like using someone else but provided good info, was pleasant enough to work with and their price was competitive for the equipment I was looking for. read more

Forme Solar Electric - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

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Forme changed how I think about renewable energy. When I first talked to their team during the consultation, I felt confident about adding a battery storage system and more panels to my solar system. Spoke to a few companies but they offered the best value. The solar panels they installed fit right in with the look of my house, and having the enphase battery has made me feel more in control of my energy. My monthly bills have gone down a lot, and I know I'm doing my part for the environment using less toxic fossil fuels. What I appreciated most is the great customer service from Forme. They were great every step of the way. Making the whole process smooth and easy. If you want to go green with your energy and save some green, Forme is definitely the way to go. read more

Forme Solar Electric - Enphase - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

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A friend referred me to Forme Solar for installing solar panels at my house. From the beginning to end, I was pleased with their professionalism, knowledge, and efficiency. Nilda and Terry were very helpful and answered all of my questions and gave me realistic expectations. The team that did the install did an excellent/clean job and did not bother us inside. Overall, I would recommend them if you want to get solar for your house or if you have questions about it, they were very friendly and attentive to our needs and concerns. Now we're happy to save $ on energy costs especially now summer is rolling around with plenty of sun finally. read more

I have an 8 year 24 panel system that is not producing what it use to. In fact, based on my calculations, it's only producing 40% of what it use to. It could be due to just needing a simple cleaning. It could be due to it not functioning properly. I don't know. So enter Forme Solar. Online, it says they not only install, but can also diagnose, maintain, and fix problems. So after some communication with Mr. Bobby Singh VP of Strategic Partnerships, he asks what my monthly electric bill is. I explained since I also have a new 16 panel system placed 2 months ago, my monthly bill is about $25, but again I explained I want to know why my original system is not performing that well. I understand it can be an easy $300 (other business quotrs) and a lot higher just to assess and diagnose the problem, which I'm cool with. Mr Bobby Singh VP of Strategic Partnerships writes back, so you're looking to offset $25? No Mr Bobby Singh VP of Strategic Partnerships I'm willing to pay hundreds of dollars for peace of mind, knowing my system is performing at its best. I'm willing to pay hundreds of dollars to make sure that if there's any issues now, I can find it and fix it instead of having the entire system "suddenly" dying and costing an arm and a leg to replace. Cuz isn't that what we do with our cars? Take it to the mechanic, and spend money to maintain it to make sure it's performing at its best so it doesn't just die on you prematurely? And if that's not how panels work, I'm no expert in the field of solar. That's why I'm willing to pay hundreds of dollars to have the experts look at it. And if I save an additional $25/month, that's great too!! So you see Mr. Bobby Singh VP of Strategic Partnerships. It's not about spending hundreds of dollars to save $25/month. It's so much more than that. And even if it's not, and I'm wrong about the whole thing, what's it to you Mr. Bobby Singh VP of Strategic Partnerships? I'm not asking for you to pay for it. Your not paying my bills. I'm good for however much it's gonna cost. And maybe after everything is said and done it's a waste of money cuz that's not how it works at all. I don't know. But what I do know is that I will NEVER EVER do business with Forme Solar all thanks to Mr. Bobby Singh VP of Strategic Partnerships. read more

Where do I start? We are very happy with our solar installation. The installing company was responsive, informative and helpful! After checking out the top 3 solar companies, I chose Forme Solar and could not be happier. Leanne from Forme Solar gave me an overview a few different solar panel packages, explained the equipment and pros and cons. They were straight-forward, and gave me answers in a timely manner. From my initial interaction with Leanne and Nick to the completion of our home solar power system we had an exceptional experience. Everyone involved was very helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. SERVICE was top notch and the system looks great! Everyone has been helpful with answers. read more

Forme Solar Electric - Solar installs! - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

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We reached out to a bunch of solar companies to get the best deal. Most of the others took forever to get back to me or were too busy with their NEM 2.0 backlog but Nilda from FORME was lightning-fast with answers to my questions. Trust me, I had a ton of them. They didn't just match the best quote I got from domeone else, they beat it. We decided to go solar + storage for NEM 3.0. The other guys were saying it'd take ages to get our panels in since they were still working on their NEM 2.0 customers. But FORME had everything installed in 5 weeks, and I just got approval. No hiccups or problems so far. We're rolling with solar power and battery hassle-free. If you're eyeing saving money on your electricity bills and want a smooth ride without the fuss, go with FORME. Nilda's quick responses and their speedy installation made the switch to solar power a breeze for us. read more

I highly recommend Forme Solar for anything solar related! We had solar originally from another installer who went out of business. We reached out to add a battery and they helped us get a TESLA Powerwall 3 to add to our existing system. The quality of the install to how helpful Nilda and Bobby were during the process was huge! Nilda was my project manager who was there for me from end to end. Solid value on the panels. We spoke with at least 4 other solar companies and they offered the best pricing. Excited to see the additional savings by adding a battery backup to our solar setup. read more

Short Version: Look no further. Best service, value, and quality for your solar project. Highly recommend! Long version: Seriously Impressed! I am writing this review after having had our solar system installed for a couple weeks now. My initial search for a solar company started late last year. Our family realized we weren't going back to the office or school anytime soon and so our electric bill continued to stay above $250. We decided it was time to look at our options. Some of our friends had gotten their solar system from other companies and sent us their recommendations. I also went on EnergySage, and of course Yelp to get a few more. In total I looked at several vendors and compared them side by side. This meant making sure they quoted the same brand of panels (we opted for REC370 Alpha series), the same size system, and offered the same warranty. I got quotes as high as $42k (Sun Energy...wth right? outrageous proposal!). This is why it's so critical for you to do your research and make sure you get multiple bids. Anyhow we chose Forme because their reviews were top notch, their communication friendly and prompt, and their price was competitive if not the best out of the bunch. Our service representative Bobby was always available when we had any questions. I liked that everything was digital so we were able to sign documents online too. Everything from start to finish was a breeze, they sent me the design over email to review and approve, they handled all the permits from the city, paperwork with SCE, and on day of install they made sure to clean up and not leave any debris around once they were all done. The Forme team was always respectful and followed covid protocols by wearing masks too. My only concerns were they don't always communicate with you on the time for when they will show up. I had to text Bobby or Terry for things like when the electrician would arrive, or when the stucco was going to be repaired, etc. But honestly this was MINOR compared to the grand scheme of things because they really did a great job on our install. I looked closely at the installation work and it's all very clean and professionally done. No weird wires, no discolored pipes, no odd or ends sticking out, just a really well done install that any home owner can be proud of. At the end of it and in line with social distancing protocols, nick conducted a zoom meeting with my husband and I so we could learn how to use the app to see our energy production. He showed the different layouts and various ways of looking at the data. I'm very pleased with Forme and would not hesitate to recommend or refer them to anyone! They're a great company and I'm happy with how our solar system project turned out. Thanks Forme! read more

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I've got nothing but great things to say about my experience with Nilda, Bobby, Kellee, and the rest of the crew at Forme Solar! We shopped around for several months and these guys are the most transparent and service-oriented contractor we have ever worked with. My husband wanted to go big with our energy system and Bobby stepped in and encouraged him to be more conservative because we only moved in 7 months ago. Bobby explained to us that there is no bigger waste of money than overbuilding because the excess energy is practically worthless as a utility credit. Instead, he said we can start on the smaller side with solar and invest more on the battery because this will bring us more value in the long term. He also said that we can come back and get more panels anytime we want once we understand our usage needs better. This is the first time a contractor has ever encouraged us to spend less and we are all for it! We wound up spending $7,000 less than intended and we got an 8.5 kW system with a 15 kWh hour Franklin battery. We have been loving the savings! Now with the expiration of the tax credit, we are seriously thinking about getting another battery before the end of the year and we are so happy we found Forme Solar! Give these guys a call. They are not just installers. They are the real deal! read more

So to be fair, I am not a customer of Forme Solar, so I cannot attest to their quality of work. The reason I am not a customer is the reason for the review. I have solar on a commercial building that needs service. I contacted Forme Solar and requested them to come out and do a diagnostic inspection to determine the problem and proceed with repairs from there. I was given a price of $350 for the diagnostic and I set up the appointment. The next day I received a call from them informing me that the diagnostic charge was actually going to be $500. I don't do business like that or with anyone who does. It is absurd to raise the price at all, let alone by almost 50% after a price has been agreed upon. It is my experience that this type of business practice will ultimately cause a business to fail. If your potential customers cannot trust you, they will not become paying customers, as in this case. I am looking for a company I can trust to handle the 4 properties I have with solar. Forme Solar is not the one. Moving on... read more

We hired Forme Solar to install our solar panel system on our roof. It was a big job. Choosing Forme Solar was an easy decision. We were lucky enough to be sent their lead technician for the job. Don's expertise and attention to detail were evident from the start. The installation was flawless. and they even went the extra mile by repositioning the panels for better aesthetics. I'm impressed with their service and highly recommend them to anyone considering solar. Thank you for your hard work. read more

I had a new construction 2 year ago and this home was a rental . I did not know much about solar , so I trusted Forme solar to do the work, since they had great reviews . 2 years later I discovered the permissions to operate was never submitted with Edison . The tenants didn't know they were not getting the benefits from the panels . After the discovery , Zel was able to get the permission to operate and the owner Nick made it right . The whole ordeal was stressful and it took several calls to the office before they took care of it . Would I go with them again , definitely a big NO! They need to improve on their communication . I have since put solar in my own home and the process was incredibly the best! Nothing like my my first experience with Forme Solar. read more