I used GC Electric Solar for my solar and battery system installation on my single family home. The way my roof was configured limited the number of panels and how the panels could be oriented, however upon arrival the GCE installers were able to quickly reassess and change the design a bit to compensate for the roof penetration locations. The installation took one day, with provisioning taking a bit longer. Francis at GCE was understanding of the problems I was having with the Credit Union financing the deal, which resulted in a few delayed payments. GCE could have charged me late payment fees but they did not which I do appreciate. There were some delays in the installation timetable, which pushed the initial system in-service date into mid February, however looking back at the calendar there were a few compounding difficulties that were not the fault of GCE. I think the communication between GCE and myself could have been improved a bit, however the quality of the work I think makes up for it. I would work with them in the future for expanding my system or adding additional battery storage. read more

G C Electric Solar - Solar Installation Near Me - Escondido, California

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GC Installed 14 panels on my roof back in 2019. Great job looks fantastic! My solar edge inverter failed a few years later and they were very helpful getting it replaced under warranty. I would recommend them. Wish I had a battery though. read more

These guys are the best. Straight to the point. They don't waste time with points less presentations trying to upsell you on stuff you don't need. They were by far the best value, got the job done in 1 day. Excellent quality installation, and quick to respond. If you need solar I would highly recommend them. Don't even bother looking at the big guys, they don't even compete with G C Electric! read more

We had 15 Panasonic panels installed by GC and so far are happy with our system. The company worked with us when we had to delay our install date due to additional electrical infrastructure work that we needed to complete at our multi unit property before installation. Their prices are competitive and not all companies install the specific brand and quality of panels that they offer. They use an app for communication once you sign the contract. We did run into some confusion when communication occurred simultaneously through both email and the app by multiple staff members but I do think the app is a nice feature to follow the system installation process, overall we are happy with the final product and value! read more

WHAT A NIGHTMARE! Our experience with this company--and particularly the nasty owner--was beyond disappointing. They are the most unprofessional contractors we've ever worked with: outright rude, treating us poorly as customers, even going so far as to lie, use abusive language, and threaten a $1,500 fee not in the contract, which their own lawyer knew they couldn't enforce, instead of honoring their one-sided contract (read the fine print before signing!). They purposefully delayed our project for nearly a year and were completely uncommunicative, yet demanded immediate access to our home with zero warning when it was convenient for them. While we like the panels themselves, we strongly recommend finding a different Panasonic installer (there are 17 in the SD area) if you value your time and sanity to avoid the horrific experience we endured. It's clear they are in a one-and-done business model and not looking for repeat business based on the way they treat customers. If you want to know this guy's true character, read the bad reviews and his responses. We are so glad these folks are out of our lives and wish we had given our money to an honest and reputable company who deserves it. read more

Good guys, quality work, on time, no fuss. Tesla panels + power wall + DC expansion, have been happy with the system.

We found this GC Electric Solar using energysage which you can find here: https://solarrewards.energysage.com/l/1DANALLEN49/ After months of research I was finally ready to go solar. Especially with the new NEM 3.0 coming up for a vote. I wanted to make sure to lock in NEM 2.0. I initially got a few quotes close to $30K for a 12kWh system from different referrals. I politely let them know that there was no way I was willing to spend $30K on a solar panel system. I ended up getting 6 quotes at once using EnergySage. GC Electric came in at almost almost 1/2 the $30K I was quoted before the federal rebates. Every question I had was answered honestly and quickly. I signed the contract in February and the system was installed in April. GC installed 20 Panasonic Panels and Enphase Micro Converters in one day! They showed up on time and on the day they promised. I had my inspection on a Friday and my PTO came on Tuesday. I flipped the switch and the diary full day I produced 50kHw. I can't wait to run my A/C all day this summer and not have to face a $500 dollar SDG&E electric bill again. Sep and his team gave A+ 5 Star service every step of the way. Not only were the the absolute lowest price but my system is guaranteed for 25 years with Panasonic. If any component fails Panasonic will back the warranty. I would not hesitate to use Sep and his team again. I've already referred them to my friends and neighbors. read more

G C Electric Solar - 20 Panasonic Panels - Solar Installation Near Me - Escondido, California

We contacted G C Electric Solar to install solar panels on our newly purchased home. The owner, Sepehr, was very responsive and helpful over text. Even though we didn't know our electric bill due to just moving in, he was able to give us a great estimate and provided reasoning why. They performed a virtual inspection Us, being paranoid, requested to add some additional panels to the system after we signed the contract. Sepehr was gracious and accommodating, and was able to make the changes for us even with the tight NEM 2.0 deadlines approaching. The install was smooth and took just a single day, and the quality of work is impeccable! Even after the install, he followed up and made sure that we were well taken care of. In fact, his original recommendation was more than enough, and there was no need for our changes. His wealth of experience and responsiveness was reassuring, especially to an industry I was not familiar with. Sepehr and G C Electric Solar get my highest recommendations. read more

Good: - Competitive pricing - Employees on-site were nice and communicative Not so good: - They performed the quote virtually so there were some things that weren't clear - There were unused holes drilled in our roof (sealed before they left) - Communication with the manager was difficult due to an online-only portal Bad: - Communication with the owner was not professional. An initial misunderstanding turned into the owner making combative replies which made things challenging and stressful. read more

We had G C Electric install our solar panels, upgrade our electrical panel and install a 220 volt outlet for our EV charger in our garage. Francis and Sepehr were both very professional in all of our correspondence throughout the entire process. From getting the quotes, designing the systems, installing the panels and systems, G C Electric was a great partner in our home power system upgrade. I highly recommend their services and products. read more

GC Electric Solar has exceeded my expectations as a residential solar company. Their installation and inspection teams have over 12 years of experience behind them, extremely knowledgeable and utmost professionals. GC Solar Electric is a local San Diego company that specializes in Panasonic Solar panels and provides competitive prices. They have an app, that will guide you with the installation process & communicate with their office directly. I highly recommend this company for all your solar system needs. read more

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We used energysage.com to get quotes for solar installation and went with GC electric based on the competitive quote and good reviews. The GC Electric team was organized and efficient in getting our NEM application in. The system was installed last November. The installation went smoothly and the system has been working well since then. We also had our roof redone prior to installation. The roofing company came and took a look after and said the installation and roof looked good. I am happy with my system, and would recommend them to others. read more

Terrible experience. They are very nice and responsive during the sale process, but once the contract is signed, they are terrible to work with. Not responsive. Approached everything in a confrontational way. Don't walk away, run! read more

I went through EnergySage and G C Electric was the most competitive and responsive. Unlike others, G C's quote didn't include subcontractors. That is probably why G C is so competitive. Very good price on a Tesla Powerwall 3. I mostly corresponded with Sepehr-I appreciate people who are direct. As soon as we decide what to do with the Sunrun PPA/lease we had to assume, we will go with G C. No subs filing mechanics liens! read more

Contacted business for Solar installation done by previous owner for support. Met with resistance and hostility. We were only looking for support with account data access as directed by the manufacturer. We were told rudely by this business that because previous owners had not followed the transfer contract, they were unable to help. A contract we never saw. read more

We were looking at installing a solar PV system at our house early 2023 and used energySage.com to get quotes from different installers. GC Electric stood out for competitive pricing and use of higher quality components. We signed the contract in March of '23 and they handled all paperwork to apply for NEM 2.0 before the deadline. Installation was scheduled for the beginning of January and the installation crew showed up on time in the morning. They were super efficient and professional and finished by mid afternoon. GC E organized the city inspection which took place two days after the install. The permit to operate came the following day and our system has been running perfectly since then. They did an excellent job and I am a very happy customer. read more

I've had my solar panels installed for 3 years now, and it was one of the best investment i could have made. G C Electric Solar was amazing to work with, they were super professional during the whole process. The instalation went super smooth. Recently i noticed one (out of 15) of my panels stopped working. After reaching out to them, they were quick to order a replacement for the inverter and have the issue fixed at no cost. I couldn't recommend them more. Very happy with our decision. read more

The Good: Very competitive pricing, quality panels and inverters, good warranty, professional installation The not so good: Poor communication, extra work required by the customer to get the job completed for example the lien release by the sub-contractor panel supplier, manual set-up of the system once you go-live. Overall, I am happy with the install and the workmanship seems good. Just be aware that you will have to do some extra work that you might not have to do with other Solar Panel installers. However, if you are saving thousands of dollars it in my opinion is worth it. read more

GC Electric installed solar at our house and we are very happy with the service. Highly recommend.

I am pleased with the service of G.C Electric Solar, Sepehr and his team was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, answering all my questions and concerns about solar energy with clarity and expertise. They guided me through every step of the process, from initial consultation to installation, ensuring I felt confident and informed throughout. read more

This is a long overdue review. My story: I started my research on solar at energysage.com in Jan 2023. Signed the contract with GC Electric late Feb. They are one of very very few companies that willing to work on my stone coated metal shingle roof. You'll be surprised how limited your choices are with that type of roof. Got my system installed by mid June. Took them 2 days for installation due to my roof type requires more work. They are so back up with everyone rushing to lock in NEM2.0 (like myself) so it took a while to schedule an installation date. Understandable with a small company. After installation, there were some hiccups due to my MSP requires a derate and the breaker they ordered was wrong. I'd prefer this process handles in a better timely manner but I also understand it's hard for them to manage for a small team/company. By August I passed my inspection and the system up and running with no issue so far for 2 months. Throughout the process the communication was via Proofhub app. To my preferences, it's not that great of a platform for communications. I mean it does the job but not very good/quick. Communicating with Francis, however, is great. He's quick in respond, detail oriented and on top of things. He definitely make the process/experience much better compare to using the app. 2months into it and im hoping to many many more months to come with no issue. GC Electric Solar delivers their promise despite being a small company. I would recommend this company if you looking for solar installation for your house especially if you have metal shingle roof. -Anthony read more

We found this company from Energysaga with a top Elite rating.  The company has an overall high rating on Yelp as well.  The price quoted and the Panasonic panels offered were excellent. Sep, the owner, was my contact and was able to answer all my questions/concerns. He is very knowledgeable in providing solutions to problems...clearly has the needed experience in this field. Due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to use GC, but for sure the company will be my first pick for future needs and would recommend them to anyone interested in solar. read more

This is our second solar panel project. So we have a benchmark. G C Electric is like your quite efficient guy. Never too loud, but when you ask if a certain task is done, the answer is always yes. They were on time every step of the way. And they also gave the best price on the panel (Panasonic) and inverter(enphase) I wanted. They didn't try to upsell anything. When they were trying to talk about their product, not once they talked bad about their competition, they focused mostly on their positive qualities, portfolio. Their competitors were not so much. Good honest business, how it is supposed to be for all business. read more

GC Electric installed a solar system at our house 5 years ago with a 10 year warranty. Install process was good. But now the system stopped working this month and the the company refuses to come out and fix the system. Do not use this company - after the install is done they will not support you ever again and you are on your own. read more

Initially we were impressed. The actual installation of the panels went well and looks good. However, the review by the city building inspector called out a couple of items before we can complete installation and hook up. We have left several messages via their portal and answering machines. A response to our calls and messages read more

I got solar panels for my home through G C Electric Solar. It is a 5.6KW system comprised of 14 Panasonic 400W black panels. I researched quite a lot on panels and microinverters before settling on these panels, and I do recommend these over others. Among the quotes I received via EnergySage and independent queries, G C Electric was very competitive. They were certainly cheaper than some 5-star companies, but they were not the cheapest either. The reason I chose G C Electric is that the installers who quoted much cheaper had quite a bit of bad reviews, and I didn't want to spend 3k+ for the same capacity system just to have installed by a larger/better-known installer, so higher quotes were no go for me. With G C Electric, I had a phone conversation with the owner and direct text conversation with him with lots of technical questions, which he answered reasonably well (thanks Sepehr). G C Electric also had favorable reviews and reasonable answers from the owner to some of the bad reviews - so taking all together I chose to go with G C Electric. I think it was not an incorrect decision. To prepare the contract, there wasn't any onsite inspection. All they needed is a photo of my main electrical panel, which told them whether an electrical panel upgrade was required or not. In my case, it was a simple installation with no main panel upgrade needed. I got 14 panels, the max that I can go with my 125A electrical panel, along with Enphase IQ8M microinverters. I chose IQ8M to get slightly higher power production instead of their suggested IQ8PLUS, although it does require more backfeed leading to electrical panel upgrade, but in my case it was fine. IQ8M was slightly more expensive than IQ8PLUS though. I also got a surge protector because if the microinverters are burnt due to surge from SDGE, the warranty won't cover it. As they got tons of new installations due to the NEM cut-off, they needed to set my date quite late, but later some dates opened up and they installed in end-July. The installation was smooth and the crew were great (thanks Victor). The inspection was about 10 days later, the exact date needed to shift quite a few times as the inspector wasn't confirming the appointment. Finally it was a virtual inspection and it passed on the same day. The technician from G C Electric who came that day were also very helpful and great (thanks Eddy). I got the PTO email from SDGE the very next day. The warranty was activated by Panasonic and I received the warranty certificate from Panasonic couple of days later, which is a 25-year warranty, and I hope to have good service from G C Electric if any issue occurs. Some important points: - Installation and commissioning were smooth. - Crew was great. - Benefit of a small company that you may have direct communication with the owner. - After contract is signed, they use a project management software that was a bit difficult to get around due to slightly old interface. But the software does perform its job of allowing you to communicate your questions to the owner/project manager by posting messages and they will get back to you via replies within 2-4 days. Don't expect instant response. You also get emails when installation and inspection dates are close as they post a message to let you know. However, my personal suggestion and preference is to have more direct phone calls and communications when the installation and inspection dates are close, preferably a week or so before. The software and emails are ok, but some homeowner may mishandle them in future. Still this is actually fine, if you need super responsive fast communications, be ready to spend 3k-5k dollars more for other 5-star companies. With their price, I think it is acceptable, I'd still suggest about the phone calls close to installation dates as a possible future improvement. - They are strict on maintaining the contract that you signed. Any extra work that is not explicitly written on the contract will be refused by them. So it is very important to read your contract carefully before you agree to sign. - After installation, you may receive a physical mail from panel supplier notifying about possible lien. If you have paid fully to G C Electric, they will pay to the supplier as well and your final job will be to ask G C Electric to obtain the Unconditional Release Form signed from the supplier. It is very important that you do it for your own protection. - After installation, they will activate your Enphase account and you can login then to check your power production. Enphase also has an app, Enlighten, with the same interface as web and you can check everything on the go. Overall, I'd recommend G C Electric to others. There is not much strong reason not to recommend them if we take price, equipment and service as a whole, so I'd say choose them. The installation and commissioning were perfect and that is what matters most. read more

Found this company through Energy Sage. I liked their quote, so we decided to work with them. They have strung us along for the past several weeks, continually asking for more information. They won't do a site visit. I've promptly replied with all the information they have asked for and now they have simply stopped returning my calls. Not sure if we still have enough time to get under contract with another company before the NEM 3.0 deadline. Owner replies below blaming customers for the problems noted in bad reviews also do not inspire confidence. Would not recommend this company. read more

After reading the many positive reviews for GC Electric Solar I went with them for a 15 panel solar install. I used Energy Sage as the proposal aggregator with GC Electric as the most competitive. I am very, very sorry I went with them. Unfortunately my experience has not been good. The panel and electrical work went well and I thought-Great. Unfortunately I have been waiting 6 weeks for GC Electric to complete the stucco work around the new electrical service box. After many phone calls and emails the CEO (Sepehr) got involved and was extremely disrespectful towards me- over the stucco work. I have never been spoken to or treated like this from a vendor in my life. There are so many solar installers- go with someone else to avoid this abuse. read more

They provided a proposal that showed cost of electrical for past year and compared what the solar system if in place would produce and amount t would have cost for the year. They provided type of solar panels would install and the rating. I researched the panels and found them to be of good quality and rating. The guarantee was for twenty five years the company has been in operation since. 2008. I have spoken with various neighbors who have solar and also had two other companies who came in and gave verbal proposals. This company has not pressured us for signing but has instead told us if we want solar installation would be first of next year. They did not push a battery backup as it does not support electrical for the entire home. We will be using this company need to do a few more things to our home before moving forward. read more

After wanting solar for many, many years and sitting through several long, sales pitches, I finally took the recommendation of a neighbor and contacted GC Electric. The CEO himself was always engaged and always responded same-day to answer any questions I had. I only had to provide a handful of items to the design team to get them started on my system. It was only a matter of days before I got the design report that fulfilled all my use requirements. The report was easy to understand, and the plans were well done for the roof and panel configuration. GC Electric was easy to work with and I appreciated all the hard work they did behind the scenes. They use a construction coordination website that is easy to navigate, and it does a great job keeping you notified of any updates, plans and the schedule. It was easy to check on any status changes without being overwhelmed with correspondence. Installation could not have gone better. All the hardware was delivered in the morning and the crew got started right away. I was available to help answer any questions about my house, but it was not needed. The crew skillfully worked all day, and before 6pm the whole system was completed. The panels looked clean and organized. The conduits were well placed and efficiently connected the system to the electrical panel and the newly mounted hardware. After that, the inspection went just as easy. I was introduced to the new system as it was being set up and given instructions how to later turn on the system after approval. Now monitoring the production of energy from the panels from my phone or computer is something I look forward to. I would definitely recommend GC Electric services to any family or friend. read more

Responsive, reliable, and good quick workmanship. My solar just went live so I'll be watching it. I feel sephr and his crew were efficient and responsive to all my questions and got the job done. I loved that there was zero sales pressure or games and the price was what it was - very easy to deal with. Hoping to see some savings very soon! Thank you GC electric solar!! read more

After talking to various solar companies in San Diego, we decided to select G C Electric Solar to install solar system for our house. Since they are a smaller, locally owned and operated company, their price was very competitive compared their larger counterparts. We have the Panasonic Panels with Optimizers and SolarEdge Inverter installed. So far we are very pleased with the system production. They will get everything done as promised. Overall, we are happy with our decision to go with G C Electric Solar. read more

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Wow! G C electric was really great. Their prices are extremely competitive for really good quality panels and they were able to install the panels quick and efficiently. A friend recommended them to me after we had shopped around for a while and they were great!! read more

I cannot recommend this company. Owner is very combative and threatening. Very reluctant to support my system when we wanted an upgrade. refused to add panels. Refused to change out a defective inverter. Discovered the wiring was not compliant to electrical code. I recommend anyone considering a contract with this company that they first Google "who is Sepehr Nozari in San Diego". A lot of eye opening information about the owner. read more

GC Electric Solar offered me the best price and with their top notch customer service, I'm glad I chose them. I had quotes from big companies like Sunrun and they offered me lower quality panels at higher cost. I received Panasonic panels with 25 year warranty. Every little question or concern I had was answered right away. Would recommend GC Electric Solar to anyone in the market for solar. read more

G.C. Electric Solar installed 21 panels with micro inverters on our home in Point Loma. The crews were prompt, professional and knowledgeable. The job was completed in 3 days and they were clean and tidy during the installation. We really like the ability to monitor our output on an app! Getting solar was the best move we made and we highly recommend G.C. Electric Solar 100%! read more

We contracted with GC to install a home solar power array. The project was completed last month, on time and our system now works great. GC was recommended to us by the energysage.com service. I'm very glad GC was included in the energysage list! I would happily recommend GC again for anyone that needs to do a home solar project. Everyone was very professional. They did not try to over sell us on things we didn't need, *or force us to make unnecessary roof upgrades first*. They used top-notch manufacturers for all panel/inverter components. The best thing about their service was that they seem to be really on top of the permitting and authorization process. We were approved by the city/utility to turn on our system within a ~one week of completing installation :-) . Their San Diego based installation team was excellent too. read more

Contacted them through Energysage, had to contact them 3 time before getting a call back. Later in the process would request phone calls and answers to questions and guess what no call at the scheduled times nor the answers. The system look promising however, I wanter to use Unirac Flashloc installation for the attachment to the roof because it has a 25 year warranty on leaks and that is the same warranty as my new roof. The Sales Manager, Francis didn't know if they could install that system. Later he stated that he asked and didn't get and answer. Later when he finally returned my one of my calls and I asked about Flashloc system he stated "He didn't get an answer and if I wanted the solar system I would have to use Unirac FlashKit Pro which is inferior to Flashloc. He is the Sales Manger and lacks knowledge of Unirac systems/products. He didn't put any effort to obtain information from Management to answer my question and lost out $14,445. sale. read more

did a good job but sized it wrong. should have been giving option for larger system. Installation was good and the workers were friendly and helpful. read more

We had a very good experience, the Owner Sepehr is knowledgeable and customer oriented, he was available to answer all of our questions. GC Electric was flexible for scheduling the work. The installers were pleasant and easy to work with as well. The installation was clean without any exposed conduit. When issues came up, and it does on every job, Sepehr was very quick to resolve them. Our system is up and running, exceeding the production estimates. I can highly recommend GC Electric for your PV solar project. read more

G C Electric Solar - Solar Installation Near Me - Escondido, California