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.

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!

Great, professional work. Showed up when they said. Skilled crew, and we have a metal roof which…read morecan be challenging. Very neat work. Would use again.

Finally have all my panels reinstalled after having a new roof put on. They did an excellent job…read moreand Jessie (the installer) is a real asset to the company. I would recommend this company as they strive to please the customer.

It's been years since Tim was over to install our original system. That's a good thing. It's been…read moreworking flawlessly for almost 8 years. The Solaredge Inverter went out and TIm and his team were out very quickly to get it fixed. All in all, it took just under 2 weeks to get it all fixed. Super happy with the fast turn around and great service. He also gave me a tip on how to setup ethernet on the inverter so I don't have to pay for the monitoring, which I really appreciate. I hope I won't have to call on Tim again anytime soon, but I know if I need anything he and his team will be right there to get it done.

Excellent service from a to z. Highly recommend Tim and his team to do a wonderful jobread more

our sunpower system went offline after an outage. wasn't producing power or charging the battery…read more out of several service providers contacted, Sal @ AMS was the most responsive, offering suggestions and advice before we even hired him. fortunately for us (unfortunately for him), our system came back online after a couple of days so we never had to hire Sal but i'm definitely keeping him in my contacts to call if/when i need service.

We had a great experience working with Sal at AMS Energy. We had a very unique situation with a NEM…read more2.0 application timeline and requirements and also tight deadline for tax credit expiry by end of year. So much so that we had some other solar installers back out of contracts. Sal was confident he could handle our situation and was able to follow through on that. He was clear and communicative through the process, reaching out with updates and keeping us informed. He was able to schedule the installation before the end of the year. His crews were fast and professional, installation went smoothly. Sal handled the inspection and PTO with PG&E and everthing went well! We are happy with out solar setup! Thanks Sal!

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.

We turned on our pool solar to heat up our pool for our granddaughter who is recovering from recent…read moreknee surgery. Surprisingly, squirrels had done their damage over the winter, so the system sprang a big leak. I called Kenny - He told me what to do to stop the flow and added us to his busy repair schedule very quickly. Once he arrived it took only a couple minutes for him to diagnose the problem and repair it. He also showed me how those furry tailed varmints got up there. My landscaper will eliminate this problem ever happening again. Ken's Solar installed our system a couple years ago and have always been available to respond to any questions or concerns. I highly recommend them for any pool related services they provide and for their personal business practices. They provide true quality for a reasonable price!!!

Ken and his son, Kenny (Ken Jr, technically Ken III) have taken care of our pool's solar system…read moresince installation 12 years ago, mostly doing the annual winterization. They are highly knowledgeable, punctual, and efficient. Recently we had a small leak. Kenny came out the day after I called, fixed it in about 10 minutes, hung out on the roof for another 5 to make sure the system was completely leak-free, and then answered all my questions. Very impressive! I strongly recommend Ken's Solar.

Extremely good communication. Delivered. Genuine, honest people. Just do it…read more Yep yep yep.

Earth Electric took over my abandoned solar and Powerwall project and did a great job getting…read moreeverything completed. Communication was clear, the team was professional and on time, and they made the whole process much smoother than I expected. I'm very happy with the result and would recommend them.

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.