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

Leanne, I see you're responding to every review. While it's a good practice to do so, please do realize as a construction contractor, your reputation comes from perfecting the construction job you sign up. Your reputation follows from quality of work you do and the work ethics reflected during the process. I do not fault you to not respond after 5pm or over the weekend. Although It's rare in contracting business to carry out communication that way and particularly uncommon during this past 2-3 months as every solar contractor has had made him/herself available afterhours and over the weekend because of NEM 2.0. On the other hand, since you had botched a critical piece of job, specifically, the interconnection method specifically requested by customer on single line diagram (SLD), you should own it and right it at any cost. Yes, it means to work after hour or weekend to make it right because of 4/14/2023 SCE submission deadline. Yes, I said you botched the interconnection method, because I have your incorrect SLD to back up my statement. Instead, Bobby had the guts to call me yesterday (04/14/2023) after my previous Yelp review went live. I told him I was not comfortable to talk while I was driving on freeway. Instead he started berating me and yelling at me for writing my review as "lies". No, everything I wrote was factual of what had transpired and backed up by email records from both parties. BTW, negative reviews on Bobby (reviews from other reviewers, including Benedict A of Rancho Cucamonga and Nikko L of Whittier, in the hidden review section) were spot on. I completely echo their experience: Bobby's demeanor was either passively aggressive, or inpatient and rude. I'd be more than happy to talk to you or Terry anytime, but please do not allow him to instigate more bad taste. Yes, you submitted the application to SCE WITHOUT my approval at 5:42pm, 04/14/2023, despite my repeated request NOT do so without my approval, because of problems in your application. You still had a few hours before 11:59pm to make it right, but you did not. You submitted anyway! You chose to submit shortly after 5pm because, again you chose your convenience over what's important, quality of work. Anyway, we'll continue this arduously painful experience. read more

They picked up the phone on a Sunday. The bar for solar companies was that high. The attendant was really nice and helped answer my questions around the issue I was getting with my solar panels that I noticed for my Sunpower PV55x monitoring. The pricing was very reasonable and way better than Sunpower. read more

Finally, the solar panel installation is complete and the solar panels are now operational. I sincerely thank everyone who has worked hard during this process. Since our home is a townhouse, we had to follow the regulations of the HOA, and the installation had to be supervised by the HOA architecture management. Throughout this process, we had to make three plan changes and obtain city permits again. I wanted to give up halfway due to the HOA's strict and slow progress. However, thanks to the kindness and proactive attitude of the company's CEO and other staff members, we were able to finish well. I believe it was possible because the company has extensive experience and expertise. They provided quick responses to questions and kept their promises regarding time. I highly recommend this company to anyone who lacks knowledge about solar panels. They explain every detail from A to Z until you understand it kindly. After consulting with them, you will understand the meaning of what I'm saying. I recommend partnering with this honest and trustworthy company. read more

Forme Solar Electric - Solar panel after installationation - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

These guys were great. Asked them to come look at solar for my mom's house in the valley. They wore masks walking up and were very respectful about social distancing. Bobby and Nick explained everything, from the process, to the installation, and the system. They weren't pushy to sell. When we decided to move forward, Terry pretty much held my mom's hand and handled all the permits, and made her feel happy throughout the installation process. The fact that they worked so well to make my Mom feel cared for, meant the world to me. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Was looking for a solar company to do a small addition to my existing solar array, as required by the county for a small poolhouse build and it was difficult even getting anyone to bid on such a small project. Forme provided a reasonable quote and got back to me the quickest and ultimately provided me with great communication and a great install. They explained all the steps of the process and answered all my questions. In particular, Donna always responded to my calls and emails quickly, with a great attitude. The install team was also great. Would recommend them to anyone. read more

This was my first time installing solar panels at my home and Forme Solar made the experience very pleasant. The team and Donny were very efficient, professional, courteous and made the whole process very smooth. Most importantly the cost was low and affordable compared to other vendors. I can't wait to see a decrease in my future electric bills. I highly recommend Forme Solar to anyone needing solar panels. read more

I was happy with the installation and service provided. They were very professional and through. I would recommend this place for sure. If you need a solar panel call them. read more

really good response time, reported a microinverter not reporting issue and they came and fixed the next day. everything works perfect now

We had solar installed in 2018, but didn't like the vendor and when we needed to add panels, we chose Forme in 2022 and they did a great job. Our SolarEdge inverter from the 2018 install just failed (while still under warranty). The first solar company we used, who installed the inverter, refused to install a new inverter because we had used Forme for additional panels in 2022. Forme stepped up, got the inverter from SolarEdge, and did the install for us. Our original Forme rep from 2022, Bobby, was attentive throughout the process. Nilda, Chris and Jorge in repairs did a great job installing and troubleshooting the new inverter. Very happy with Forme's service! read more

Choosing a solar company was one of the hardest things to do. Each company has their strong and weak points. And each rep is sure to point out their competitors weaknesses. We ended up going with Forme Solar because we were really impressed with Nick. He was very thorough answered all our questions (we had a lot of questions). I was also really impressed with the installation team. It was nice because the guys all spoke english, cleaned up everything, and was even more impressed that they when I offered them water they refused and politely said that they bring all their own water. Pros: NIck was very informative, kept in constant communication, made us feel like we can trust them. Was really impressed with the installation team. The warranty on the panels pretty matches most of their competitors. Cons: The company is relatively new. Not sure what had happened but the when we had to do our final inspection the scheduler said that we do not have to be home and did not inform us that we needed to have a carbon monoxide detector. Because of this we had to reschedule 3 times. 1, because they needed access into our backyard, and our house. 2. we did not have CO smoke detectors installed. Finally third time was a charm. Overall: Typically I would have docked a star for the inconvenience of the final inspection. But I was so impressed with with Nick and his installers that I feel comfortable in giving 5 stars. After talking with all companies big and small we had the most confidence in Forme Solar. We have had our solar panels up and running for about a month and have had no issues. HIghly recommend this company. read more

Forme Solar provided great services from start to finish. They gave me solar system sizing and pricing options and recommend sizes based on your usage history and projected usages. After deciding on size, they will do a site assessment prior to installation. Installation took one day for me;the part that takes long is the inspection and permitting with the city especially during these COVID times. My house was caught in fire and I called them up for a repair for the damages and they took care of it as soon as they can. They're very knowledgable at what they do, and workmanship is great so far. They'll be able to provide you a solar solution to your needs! read more

Forme Solar Electric - South facing solar panels - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

After we moved we decided to look into solar to see if we could save some money on our electric bill. Forme Solar was the fifth of seven solar companies we called. We talked to Terry who was extremely patient with us and took the time to answer all our questions. Had a few great convos beyond solar too! We called two companies afterwards, just to compare prices, but it was an easy choice to go with Forme Solar because they were a local business, their reviews, and how affordable they were able to make our loan payments! And we have not regretted that decision! We bought an LG system with the Enphase inverter because of how they looked, their warranty and reputation. And we are very happy with the result. The system is overproducing so we're now getting money back from SCE! read more

Forme Solar Electric - Our installed solar panels! - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

This company gave me the best reasonable price out of all the other solar companies I searched. The staffs are responsive, helpful, and friendly. The whole process was swift. I highly recommend Forme Solar. read more

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Called multiple times trying to schedule. Took my info, promised to get back to me, and just never did.

I began researching solar in 2021 and looked at a number of companies, both large and smaller. I got five bids in early 2022 and compared them based on several criteria, including cost, quality of equipment, whether they had in-house installation crews, number of installations and, finally, online reviews. Most of the quotes came in within a couple of thousand dollars of each other. One of the largest companies had a competitive quote, but the reviews on several sites suggested customers were clamoring for service and many had been waiting for some time for a response. I ultimately selected Forme Solar because their quote was competitive (although not the lowest), they used quality equipment, had many installations and they had an in-house crew. The company has been around for about a decade, starting out as a solar installation and repair outfit. I dealt primarily with Bobby Singh, who was responsive to all my questions. From the time I signed the contract to installation was less than eight weeks. The site pre-installation inspection was a couple days after I signed the contract and was done with a drone. The city inspection was the day after installation and we passed it. Unfortunately the inspector didn't notify the utility as he was supposed to, and that delayed being interconnected to my utility for another week. During installation the techs broke six tiles. They told me about it and the next day Forme's roofing folks came and replaced them. Pretty impressive. Bottom line is I was impressed with Forme's follow through, quality of installation and responsiveness. There were a couple of minor issues with the interconnection application, such as missing information, but they were corrected. I sped up the process by personally walking the plans to my HOA, which shaved a few days from the process. So far my system is producing energy and working well. While I have not closely inspected the installation on the roof, it appears well done, so hopefully there won't be any leak issues. Overall Forme did a great job and I recommend them. Suggestions for those considering solar: One, stay in touch and follow up on each step of the process. Two, consider the equipment closely, including the size of the panels and the paired inverters. We used REC400 Alpha Pure with iq8+ Enphase inverters, which works well. You'll get some clipping with this combination, so research whether you'd be better off with an inverter with higher output, like the iq8A or iq8M. There are advantages and disadvantages to all. Three, stay on top of permits and get involved to speed things up. read more

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I had nothing but great experiences working with Forme Solar! I shopped around and researched for months before going solar and found Forme Solar, due to having the best combination of excellent customer service and value. I had a lot of questions about solar energy and they were incredibly insightful, honest, and knowledgeable about their product and solar in general. As far as the ease of the process, once I signed an agreement with them, they were quick to schedule an appointment to come to look at my roof then soon after to come to install. The team that came out to install my solar was very timely, professional, and thorough. Forme Solar provided great services from start to finish. If you're thinking of installing solar, Forme Solar is definitely worth checking out and if it was possible, I would give this company more than 5 stars due to their excellent customer service! read more

We just purchased a new electrical vehicle and wasn't sure how to proceed with the charging but Forme was kind enough to take the time to really explain our options! I asked so many questions and they explained everything step by step thoroughly. One technician came next day and quoted a price, and gave me an idea of the time he could come to install. Two technicians(sorry I didn't get your name) came to install the chager, arrived right on time(with masks on & social distancing), they were quick, efficient, and professional. I am very pleased with their meticulous work!! I would recommend this business to anyone. If we decided to go Solar we will defiently look into going with Forme!! read more

Just got activated to go solar! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the process and the result. I expected a certain level of service and cost and Forme Solar was able to deliver on both. We got a few quotes from solar companies in Orange County and Forme Solar best matched our price and quality. They helped me design a system that matched my budget and even helped me with submitting the tax credit for solar. Happiest Moment: The most dreaded part went smoothly. Not a fan of the city inspection. They always find something to fix and drags out the project for weeks. With Forme Solar Electric, we passed inspection the first time! I support others to look at going solar to see how much money you can save and how much of a difference you can make on the environment. Tip: Ask for Nick read more

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So my original solar installer was no longer in existence (problems with the Cartel) and after hours of laying on the couch researching I narrowed it down to Forme Solar. Did. Not. Disappoint. All this coronavirus talk had me paranoid so I thought of adding a backup unit to my existing panel just in case of outages. Telsa Powerwall and LG had some good options but for the cost and options provided, Forme Solar was a no-brainer. Installation went smooth as butter... Ended up upgrading our SolarEdge inverter, securing permits and setting up our critical energy loads. They even threw in an EV charger for free (must be my good looks).The installers were professional, neat and experienced. They had the battery installed in an afternoon. The set up the new battery backup system into our SolarEdge online monitoring account so we can monitor our entire system from anyplace was the best. Really awesome having the ability to monitor the impact that the battery had on our solar energy system. Save yourself some time on all the research. Definitely recommend Forme to handle all your solar equipment needs. read more

This is my parents' review: This by far has been one of the best purchases outside of getting of our home. California has some of the highest electric rates in the country. Making the decision to go solar a no brainer investment. I'm able to see the savings on my electric costs. The team that came out to install my solar was very timely, professional and thorough. I met with their head electrician, Donnee. He was knowledgeable about the installation process, explained everything to me. They finished on time and the experience was great. Thank you Forme! You guys are GREAT! read more

I wasn't interested in going solar until my neighbor ended up getting a solar system installed on his roof. Thought it made his house look a bit ugly but wanted to into the savings. After some research, hundreds of calls, multiple home appointments, and more than 8 solar proposals...YES EIGHT PROPOSALS I ended up going with Forme Solar. They got me with the looks. They gave me the lowest bid while also emphasizing LOOKS and QUALITY. Sorry, but in this case LOOKS MATTER. Ended up getting their all-black package that included black panels and black mounting. The system looks really clean, especially compared to my neighbors. Best of all got it was much faster than expected. Got it installed in 5 weeks versus 3 months...and for less! read more

I had shopped around several companies from referrals to looking up reviews and getting quotes through the EnergySage website. After talking with several companies around the LA/OC area, I felt the most comfortable with these guys especially how the were straightforward about different panels, inverters, and were good about giving me the information to make my decision. They also were able to give me a very competitive price for what I wanted compared to some other companies. As far as the ease of the process once I signed an agreement with them, they were quick to schedule an appointment to come look at my roof then soon after to come install. There were some issues during the installation (problems with the pre-wiring of my home not their fault) but they were able to figure out the problem and get everything installed perfectly. Their crew was great and were very good at trying to minimize the disturbance to us and our neighbors during installation. Very little delay after installation for the city to come inspect then change my meter and give me PTO. Overall the process took about 1 month. They have always been very responsive and easy to get in touch with during and even after everything was finished when I've had questions. I have no reservations about recommending these guys and hopefully they will continue to grow and be around a long time. read more

Having gone through over 10 different proposals from various companies, we decided to go with ForMe Solar for their customer service. Bobby was very helpful and straight to the point. That said, communication was flaky in the beginning, but I attribute that to the representative I was assigned as she had a family emergency at the time. Communication improved once a new representative was assigned to me and it was smooth sailing from there. The documentation and the installation were all done timely. While we were worried as we were getting closer to the NEM 2.0 cut-off date, we were grandfathered in on 4/11/2023. My only complaint is that they should have an automated phone system in place as there were many times when I was simply redirected to their voice message without being given a chance to hold. read more

Love this company! This review is long overdue but I got reminded to write a review after seeing one of their trucks! I used them to install solar panels on my home over a year ago and they were great. From the website to the sales rep the information they provided was very helpful. I had a lot of questions about solar energy and so I really appreciated all of their hand holding. They installed LG solar panels and enphase inverters on my home in Fullerton. No more electricity bill and worrying about turning on the air conditioning. I'm glad I ended up going solar and picking forme solar. Thank you everyone! read more

Forme Solar Electric - Saw a Forme Solar truck! - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

I've done my due diligence in researching different solar companies and went with Forme because they definitely know their stuff. If you have any questions about going solar or interested in getting a quote just give them a call. Their install was perfect and I even had to upgrade my electrical panel and they took their time to put the stucco and made it look perfect. Their attention to detail is excellent and I am so happy with the decision. Take a chance and just give them a call! Totally worth it! read more

Their price was low, but my main reason for choosing Orme Solar was the knowledge displayed by Terry and the senior electrician. The system augments my existing string-inverter system, which has been working well for the last five years, offsetting about half of my total electrical usage. But last year SCE changed my billing plan, and my cost for the remaining usage went up by 20%! With the cost of solar being so low, I opted to add additional panels to my system to cover the remaining usage and a bit more for a future electric vehicle. The new system cost less than half of my first system, it generated about 40% more power while using fewer panels, and has a six year payback period. Previously, my older system has a payback period of ten years! The new system has been in use for a month now and is performing better than I expected. Compared to the older system, the upgraded system uses micro converters. One per panel, which allows online monitoring of each panel. Also, the new system can be expanded without having to match panel types and balance string voltage levels. Now that the two systems are offsetting all of my energy needs. SCE can raise their electricity rates, my bills should continue to stay low. The installation went smoothly, and the crew was considerate of my neighbors. I recommend looking into Orme Solar. read more

We installed solar right before the NEM 2.0 deadline and Forme was very professional, helpful, supportive and efficient throughout the process. SCE was very slow and unresponsive but Forme's team kept me updated and advocated for us. Definitely would recommend Forme to anyone planning on installing solar. read more

Jack helped me with a tricky issue that was impacting the performance of my solar panels. Somehow all of my inverters were down after an electrical outage and couldn't figure out why. It wasn't a straight forward issue, but Jack took the time to discuss the issue over the phone, gave me a reasonable estimate, and then sent a technician to take a look. The technician ended up being able to fix the issue by just replacing one of the inverters instead of all 5. After he swapped it out, everything is now working perfectly. Jack was pleasant and professional, he even followed up with me by text afterward to make sure everything was working properly. Greatly appreciated the help! read more

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TL;DR - They do a great job, would do it again! Longer Version - Nick and his team were amazing to work with in all regards (planning, permitting, payment, installation, and monitoring). You don't get that "sales" type vibe at all from anyone on the team, ever. We all know the one! Quality and Aesthetics are important to the team as to you, really love how sleek and low profile the panels are. Thanks again Nick, Terry, and everyone at ForMe Solar! read more

My wife and I had thought about solar for 3-4 years but we never felt confident going solar because it was hard to find a company that we felt we could trust, and a price that would work for us. We were looking for a company that was 1) skilled in solar, 2) installation reasonably priced, 3) had a solid warranty and 4) felt confident that they would be around for 20 years+. We liked the fact that they specialized in solar repair. The company personnel was top-quality and on average have been in solar for more than 8 years. Nick, the sales rep I spoke with was clear w/ his explanations and prompt. He provided a clear explanation of what to reasonably expect. We liked the multiple different panel options, and how they cared about how the system was going to look. They threw in black mounting for FREE. The work crews were on time and the work was completed in a few hours. Funny enough, I was most impressed with their truck. The organization would have made my wife proud. The solar system works great and the work passed inspection the first time. Plus, they included an additional 10 Year Roof Penetration warranty as well. Equipment: 28 Hanwha Q Cell Black 235kwh Enphase IQ 7x Microinverter Black Mounting Black Endcaps They do 5 star quality work. read more

Forme Solar Electric - Engineered in Germany - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

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Just had my system installed and although it took a little longer than expected everything went smoothly as I had hoped and can't complain considering how professional and friendly they were! We are still living with Covid and totally understand the slight delay with how long the City takes for permit approvals these days. With everything going on there are other barriers every business needs to go through so appreciate Forme walking through each step with me during our process! Best of all my system looks super clean and nice!! read more

Spoke with Terry about an issue that I was seeing with my solar panels. It's been about 4 years since going solar and my inverter stopped working. I tried calling my original installer but they weren't in business, hard not to see why. Had Orme come out, and they were able to figure out the issue. They even discovered that the company that installed my solar didn't connect one of my solar panels. I had a paperweight on top of my roof for 4 years! I was so frustrated when I heard that, but thankfully the system is now up and running, with an extra energy-producing panel. Orme went above and beyond the call of service and I appreciated their attention to detail. read more

Great service from the first intro call through installation. Very personable team members that were straight forward and explained the process without over-selling like many of the other companies I talked to. Prompt, thorough and would highly recommend Forme for any residential or business need! read more

II want to update my score by reflecting on the post-review actions and conversations I've had with the Forme Solar team. I can say confidently that their staff truly cares and wishes to provide the best possible experience to their customers. However, I feel that leadership may need to make some changes to create a better communication network within their organization, as Executives, Office Staff, and Technicians all seem to be on a different page when it comes to client management. I had several instances where office staff left emails and calls unreturned. At the same time, eventually, 3 Executives offered me their personal cell phone numbers so I could contact them at any time. Although I appreciate the gesture, this is not something they should need to do or would have to do if they were more organized. I'm afraid I have to disagree that employee turnover is the reason for their struggles. I had spoken to or was introduced to 8 different Forme employees over several months. Their communications and notes are not internally centralized and the teams seem to work in silos. In my opinion, they need fewer reps per customer and need to do a better job of communicating with their customers internally. I see this as an organization that can and will improve in time. I genuinely wish the Forme Family the best as they learn from areas for improvement and continue as a successful business. read more

First contacted Forme Solar after i got my Tesla initially to help me install the ev charger but then I ended up going solar!!!!! Best decision EVER!! Forme didn't really push to sell, I just asked the benefits of solar and it made total sense! Electric revolution all the way! read more

Forme Solar Electric - Tesla Ev charger - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm so glad we went with FORME Solar !! They are really good about the entire process and kept me updated The install team came prepared and now my system has been running for a few months with no issues! I've recommended them to some of my friends and they all have positive comments on them as well. Thank you FORME ! read more

I have an excellent system installed, but as it turned out, it was not working. I previously called Orange County Solar since they were the ones who originally installed the unit. Someone came in, and I was under the assumption that the unit was repaired. I was not happy with their poor FOLLOW UP. I was looking for an independent company so I can have my system evaluated. I sent an email via YELP, and Nick returned my email within minutes. I sent an email using the Yelp system, so it was sent to 5 different top customer reviews company. The fact that I received an immediate response was enough for me to choose ORME. A member of ORME team came in, and as it turned out, my system was not working at all. My system is working thanks to ORME. They have an excellent customer follow up, and they keep you inform at all times. Their prices are the best, and I was impressed by NICK customers service! read more

I usually don't leave reviews on yelp but I felt I needed to say this. This company? Awesome. Quality people, quality service. We were considering getting an EV for the longest time so when we finally decided pull the trigger on solar, we wanted it to be the best we could afford. I spoke with a lot of companies, and got a lot of quotes for my home. Through all the messy, vague quotes, contracts, and deadlines, Forme Solar stood out. They were helpful, straightforward, and quick. From getting a contract to review to getting our solar permit approved from the city. The people I worked with were with me every step of the way, answering any questions I had and even ones I hadn't even thought of. The installation was super smooth too. I would definitely recommend Forme to anyone looking to add solar panels to their home. read more

Forme Solar Electric - freshly installed two months ago, and it's been working great - Solar Installation Near Me - Irvine, California

Look no more if you are interested in getting Solar. The Forme Solar team is excellent and incredibly easy to work with. I went on EnergySage, got numerous quotes and did my diligent research through all of the quotes from the different solar companies. Forme Solar stands out for its reliability, services, pricing. Not one reference that I contacted had any negative views. Bobby was always available when I have questions regarding the different solar panels. Zel was so patient with all my questions regarding the permit and installation process. Donny and the team did an amazing job in installing the system. We got the city approval three days after installation, thanks Nick, and the PTO from Edison a day after. Our system is up running and I couldn't be happier. read more

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

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