In spite of their website problem , HE Solar co-owner, Derrick, reached out to me in an email and left his personal number. When I called, he was enjoying some holiday time-off with his family. Yet, he was very professional and responsive. We're off to a great start. Les Fenter 512-715-2495 read more

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Although not the lowest bidder, I selected HE based on their reputation. I was not disappointed. From design through installation and commissioning, HE performed every task with dedication and professionalism. Absolutely no corners cut or sloppy work. When they said they would be there, they were and on time. Even the meter installer from Austin Energy told me that these guys were far and away the best in Austin. Money well spent read more

All star service. From the first contact they were responsive, professional, and clearly exhibited expertise far beyond that of their competition. We collected 5 bids from local and national companies, and once we managed to convince the others to provide us with transparent proposals HESOLAR offered the better value by far. We have had one exceedingly minor issue that I hadn't even bothered to contact them about, and THEY CONTACTED ME FIRST! They always arrived on time and completed the work they promised with exceptional pride. I look at a lot of electrical and HVAC installs, and if you consider quality of installation I would rank HESOLAR in the 95th percentile easily. Really could not recommend enough. read more

I've had the system now for over a year and am very pleased with the results. The team was punctual and kept me informed along the way of the installation. They also informed me of how the credits work, that the other solar companies did not voluntarily explain. Highly recommend the Hesolar guys! read more

I am so glad we went with HESolar ... these guys are the "Rockstars" of solar and electrical. We worked with 3 other contractors to get a new roof, new gutters, etc. and these guy were by far the best. Super professional, detail oriented, great communication with the office and install team. I wish all our contractors were this professional. I would absolutely recommend these guys. Other companies were offering us lower-end technology (outdated, less efficient systems) for more money. These guys test all their own panels and work with premium products. They walked us through the solar plan in detail and had a system startup meeting with us at the end. We are very happy with our choice. Service - 4 stars Quality - 4 stars Products- 4 stars read more

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We were getting quotes for solar installers through the website called energysage.com when I saw a article in our power company's magazine for HESolar. I like to support local companies, so I decided to contact HESolar to get a free quote. I went to their website and filled out their short questionnaire and then waited to see if we would get a response. In a short period of time, we received a phone call from Derrick to schedule our free consultation. I asked him what information he needed from us (energy usage over the last year) and I sent him the information that he asked for. When our meeting time came around, Derrick was very polite and took the time to answer all of my questions about the various solar systems that they offered as well as all of my inverter questions and questions about the different solar batteries that are available. At the end of the consultation, Derrick informed me that he would have proposals to us within the hour which he did. He informed us that if we wanted to move forward on the project, all we would need to do is request a site survey so he could finalize our configuration. There quote where in line with the ones we were receiving from the energysage.com website. At the site survey, they took the time to explain not only how the proposed system was configured and why. But they also answered my questions about the pros and cons of using different inverters, batteries, panels, and what the maintenance would be of these units. They also asked me what my future plans where (energy wise) so that they could better understand what I needed our solar system to do for me going forward. After the site survey, Derrick emailed us the revised quote for the changes that we made to the proposal based on our future needs along with pricing. We decided the next day after reviewing all of the other quotes compared with the one from HESolar and decided that we would go with HESolar's quote. Derrick then explained the equipment lead times and basically gave us a time frame that he expected that they would install our system. They told us that their system would be a "turn key" project and they were right. They basically took care of everything for us. They handled dealing with our HOA. They handled dealing with our power company and scheduling the different inspections they would need to do and the various fees that were required. When it came to the install date, they gave us about 2 weeks heads up. They came on the installation date and started the install process. About 3pm that day, the rain started to pour down. This was totally out of their control. It was scheduled to rain the following day so we agreed that they would come back the day after. When the rain stopped, they came back and finished the job. They then scheduled the last inspection needed for us to sell back our excess energy back to the power company for the following week. The only problem we had was that after the install, our dryer breaker kept tripping every time we tried to run it. I called Derrick and he sent out an electrician to look at it and they replaced the faulty breaker. After we had our "PTO" inspection, they called me and told us how to turn that feature on. We have had no problems with our new solar system (panels and batteries) and I we have already started recommending HESolar to our friends. The process was painless and truly a "turn key" process for us. read more

We had an outstanding experience with HEsolar. they installed 64 panels for us and Powerwall backup system. They worked with our general contractor and made the whole process fantastic. When I started the whole solar project, I had quotes from a number of companies. We went with HEsolar because of a recommendation from a friend and also because of the detail they provided. I can't recommend them highly enough. Everyone who works for them is great and Erik and Derrick are personable, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Great value too! I Wholeheartedly recommend them. read more

My friend recommended Hesolar after they installed a system for him. I am very pleased with the entire process from start to finish. System design meeting was brief and to the point. No sales pressure, but proper explanation of what components better fit my needs, knowledgeable recommendations. They quoted a good price, because this is a local company and no sales middleman. Installation was quick and professional. Eric himself was on the job and performed setup. The electrician on their crew was very experienced and answered a lot of my questions. Overall perfect job. I am considering to expand my system in the future. read more

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Besides the cost, seamless process from beginning to end, what I like the most is how honest these guys are. No BS, "Just the Facts, Ma'am". read more

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If you are considering solar I highly recommend HESolar. I got estimates and they were $20K less than their competitor. But where they really shine is the installation. Showed up a day early, with permission, and had the crew to get the job done promptly and professionally. They went beyond and even painted the conduit to match my wall! The equipment they sell is good quality (always go with lithium IRON PHOSPHATE batteries-safer and more efficient) and I couldn't be happier with the system, their service, and even the after care. Wish HE Solar provided other services...I would use them for everything! read more

The good news is these guys are prompt and thorough. They were able to get me an estimate in less than a week and they were thorough about what it included and what my options were. They were not so good about the payout as no matter how I sliced it it was looking like 20 years to do so. Can you imagine waiting 20 years to reach the break even point? Look honey! We're saving money now! Certainly you can use them for an estimate - they did that well. Since I didn't pull the plug on a purchase decision due to the length of the payback I never moved ahead with them so can't attest to their workmanship. I never heard from them again either so I guess business is pretty good. read more

We started the bid process for Solar at the beginning of the year. Looking at multiple companies, Derrick came in and was competitive on his bid. Derrick came over and gave his presentation, and was well prepared. He had a proposed design ready based on satellite images, and my electric bill. The initial conversation was what I was looking for, what they could do for me without having to rehash any details. I personally did quite a bit of research on panels, and was pleased with the model presented. I gave the bid to Hesolar as attention to detail is important to me. When you have someone working on your house, you want them to treat it like it is their own. The communication up to the install was great from their office. Keeping you informed on all the statuses of the paperwork with the city and HOA. They handled submitting to everyone themselves, and was incredibly turnkey for me. There were a lot of things I didn't even consider, like where the lines from the panels go. They did an excellent job running everything through the attic, and the install looks incredibly clean. They went above and beyond and even painted the line going down into the box on the side of the house to match the brick. I couldn't have asked for a better looking install. Plus, it was all done in one day with a large team to do all the work. Derrick was even there to ensure everything was top notch. Which was great to see that level of ownership of the project. I even asked if they would install a nema 14-50 outlet into my garage for my EV, they gave me a great deal on it, having it installed while installing the solar. Now I'm waiting for the city of Austin to turn it on, but frankly I was incredibly impressed with these guys. read more

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We just had HE Solar install our panels and batteries! So delighted with the service and the competency of all their workers. They took care of working with Pedernales Electric Co-Op and our HOA. In the recent ice storm 2/2023 even though the grid wen down several times, we never even had to reset the oven or microwave clocks! EnPhase is an awesome technology than anticipates impending storms and the application tells us how efficient each solar panel is as well as letting us know how much electricity we are exporting/importing and battery function (charging or discharging) I cannot recommend a company more than HE Solar. A slight delay on getting onto their installation timeline, but that was because we didn't send in the right paper work on time. Reasonably priced and excellent service. Definitely use these guys for your solar! We are in Driftwood, TX, but they cover a large area for service. read more

If you are evaluating whether or not you want to have solar panels installed on your home, or if you made the decision to do so, but are trying to decide which company to work with, go no further than HE Solar. Eric Hoffman is a true professional - not a 'salesman'. He is very knowledgeable and customer friendly - a rare combination. The installation went like clockwork with his competent crew. We were generating electricity by the end of the second day! They cleaned everything up as if they weren't there. Eric came by to show me the software used to monitor the solar generation - very easy to use and informative. After talking to several other companies and evaluating their proposals, I was very pleased to see that HE Solar was not only a superior system, but it was not the most expensive - in fact, it was very reasonable. My advice is don't waste your time with others - go directly to HE Solar for all your solar panel needs. Very respectfully, Joe & Val Becker Buda, TX read more

Update Dec. 29, 2019: After a few months using our new solar system and evaluating the power output and storage, we decided to add 12 Panasonic solar panels @340W and one extra Tesla PowerWall 2 battery. Again, Derrick listened to our needs and provided the most elegant solution for the install. Since we suspected our storage needs will increase during the first install with 2 PowerWall 2 Tesla batteries, the Hoffman brothers had the foresight to build the battery concrete slab for 3 batteries. Made it easy to install the 3rd one. Furthermore, our original SolarEdge inverter would clip at around 10KW production or so while we were producing up to 14KW. Derrick had a great solution, he offered to swap the original inverter for a bigger new one for a reasonable price rather than wasting the one we had. We now rarely have to depend on the grid (PEC) and once we have 100% battery storage power during the day, we can make it on batteries overnight easily. We highly recommend the Hoffman brothers, Derrick and Eric and their professional crew. As usual, they came by on time, they had all the necessary material and equipment needed, did a stellar install and thorough cleanup at the end. Oh, how much we appreciate professionals who love their job, take pride and ownership of the job and charge an honest and fair price. Thank you. read more

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One word describes Eric and Derrick "Amazing". Quick response time, works great with HOA (if you have one), and over all great quality work. Couldn't ask for anything more. We live in a neighborhood that is still being built and I'm starting to notice other company's work and the look of ours is so much cleaner. I would recommend HEsolar to everyone I know 10 times over. read more

I live in Caballo Ranch is cedar Park and used these guys to install my solar panels. I looked at 3 different installers and they were the best option. Pricing is about same for all 3 installers but I like the customer service and professionalism from hesolar. Talk to eric and he'll take care of you. It's been 7 months since install and no issues at all. I would definitely recommend them. read more

A family member recommended HESolar to me. Derrick arranged everything. The crew was finished within two days. My electric company charges about $0.14 per kilowatt hours. They pay the same for energy generated. It's the heat of the summer, and the electric company informed me that my usage for this week was (rounded) $14. So I reckon that my power bill during the summer would be $56/month or 400 KwHrs. Since March I have generated 4.5MwHrs, so more than 11 months of peek electricity. Tax breaks and utility company discounts pay about 60% of the initial cost. HESolar has my highest recommendation! read more

HESolar are the best. I found them from Tesla's registered installer list. Derrick got me a quote for a wall charger w/in 48 hours without requiring a site visit (I uploaded 4-5 pictures). He answered several questions via email for me, and then we scheduled the work. They showed up on the dot at 8am and were done by 9:30. Wall charger works great, can't ask for more than responsive, on-time, and reasonably priced work! Thanks HESolar! Also, both guys working were in masks the whole time, and left the place cleaner than they found it. read more

I'm a little late with this review as our system was put in last fall. These guys were great to work with. The process with the Hoffman brothers was straightforward with just the right amount of detail and very little sales pressure which was appreciated. Every email I sent with questions was responded to promptly and they keep you well informed during the process. (Install schedule, permits, waiting on Austin Energy, etc.) I actually interacted with both brothers and their Dad, all Master Electricians. They also installed a NEMA 14-50 outlet for me in the garage. The system has been running great for 6 months with no issues. Of all the contractors we've had in working on various parts of the house, this team was some of the most professional and the install was fast and efficient. (2 days) read more

Working with HESolar to get panels installed on my house was a terrific experience. In the past, sorting through options, rebates, permits, etc. has been daunting enough to scare me off entirely. After friends had their solar install completed and told me how pleasant and easy a process it was to work with HESolar, I checked with a couple of companies about doing putting a system in at my house. HESolar was not only more thorough than the other companies -- climbing up onto the roof, doing a shade analysis, and thoroughly explaining their recommendations -- but also ended up being more economical. While the installation was slowed at times by the city and the finance company, HESolar stayed on top of the process and continued to drive things forward, keeping me posted throughout. It was exciting when we finally got to turns the system on. Then I quickly forgot about it, as it's been working reliably and without any fuss whatever since. I have high standards for service, and HESolar met or exceeded them at every turn. Highly recommended. read more

We wanted to install solar panels on our roof, and while doing research on installers and different solar systems I met Eric Hoffman and Derrick Hoffman at the Renewable Energy Roundup at Fredericksburg. I was impressed by them at the Roundup and invited them to provide a quote. I also contacted several other solar companies, and obtained 4 different quotes. After reviewing them all, I had HEsolar modify their quote to upgrade their proposal to a 6kW system. Even after enlarging the system their quote was the most cost competitive. During the install I found working with them to be delightful. They were always on time, very courteous, explained what they were doing along the way. The system is now installed and operating and we couldn't be more pleased. I highly recommend HEsolar for anyone contemplating a solar installation. read more

September, 2018 marks the 3-year anniversary for our 7.8kW SUNPOWER PV system that Eric, Derrick and crew installed on our barn roof in 2015. This system included (26) tilt-leg panels. Production to date exceeds 33 MWh. Our PEC monthly electricity bill continues to be 50% or more lower than the months preceding the install by HESolar. We are still very pleased with the equipment and the installation. As a retired electrician with 37 years of commercial experience and a critical eye, I continue to highly recommend this family owned, hands-on business. Professional, knowledgeable and skilled at their trade. These guys will do right by you as they did for us. read more

These folks are amazing- professional, prompt, and communicate very well, all in 100+ degree heat. The price was competitive, but they got back to us more quickly than other companies, and were respectful of our quarantine, sending us pictures from the roof. They did all of the paperwork with our electric company and did a thorough job of cleaning up after themselves. 25 year warranty, they do the work, and patiently explained all of the options. I'd say 6 stars if possible. Thanks Derek and Erik! read more

We couldn't be happier with this company. It is a hard to work through the decision process in the Austin area for solar there is a lot of completion right now. They are amazing and their attention to detail is sick! Their customer service is top notch and they are quick to install the price point was great and beat out other quotes we received. They are extremely knowledgeable about what they do and master electricians is who you want doing this this job. I believe in the company and have already recommended them to three people. Installation was fast effective and looks great. They continue to support us even with some of our dumb questions and have faith that they will be around to support and grow the Austin energy community of homeowners. Happy customer and happy we found the right partner to help us do something for the environment. read more

I interviewed four companies. HESolar was the only company that did not send a salesperson. Derrick and Eric are the owners and master electricians of HESolar. You deal with them directly. Their sales approach is low key. In other words, they wish to provide their customers a quality, cost effective installation. They do not attempt to sell solar power to folks who have not yet decided that solar is for them. There are many solar power providers in the Austin area. I suspect many will fold once the Federal Government rebate goes away. HESolar's two owners are master electricians and will continue to be master electricians irrespective of the solar market. Thus, they will be there to support their customers long after many of their competitors have closed their doors. HESolar's web site was the most informative of the solar web sites I reviewed. It is focused on educating the consumer rather than on selling a product. Would I use them again? You bet I would. read more

If you look through a bolt hole in our solar array, you will be able to see out the bolt hole at the other end of the array (about 40 feet) -- that's how exacting HE Solar is. All of the structural parts in the array align exactly. I had the array of 30 put in two years ago this October. During that time, our electric bill has been cut dramatically. During Spring and Fall, we pay no electric bill at all. In Winter we pay about 25% of what we did before, and in the summer we pay around 60% what we did before. In this review, I am proposing that anybody considering solar should do it. And anybody installing solar should have HE Solar do it. They are the best contractors I have ever worked with! read more

I highly recommend HESolar. Derrick and crew were true professionals. I had a 6.8 kWp solar system installed at my house. Installation was done within the time promised. The low profile mounts made the panels look flawless and clean, also no conduits visible. Derrick even went out his way to pickup some paint to match the conduit to my exterior wall. My wife is about to get a Tesla, and I'll be calling Derrick back to install a power charging station in my garage and perhaps also a Tesla Powerwall battery to backup the solar system. read more

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We've been up and running for two days now and couldn't be happier. Eric Hoffmann and Derrick Hoffmann are knowledgable, detail oriented, responsive and professional. They kept us in the loop during the several months that it took to finalize a quote, schedule inspections, and install systems. We're thrilled with our system, and recommend HESolar with the highest confidence. read more

The father and son business run a good operation. Derrick did the installation of an EV plug at my other house, father and apprentice did the install of an EV plug at my second home. The work they do is top notch, pricing is more than fair and extremely competitive. The work they do is complete and efficient. They clean up after themselves, which is not as common as You might imagine. From someone who's had a few contractors, electricians, and plumbers come in, it's nice to see folks that take pride in their work. Recommended through and through. read more

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We used HE Solar to install panels at our house. The experience was professional from the quote to installation and follow up afterwards. Eric is quick to respond to questions and provides friendly service! They were great! read more

Derrick and his team installed my Tesla EV Charging Station. He did a great job (even painting the conduit to match the trim color of my house. He was knowledgeable, professional, and also responsive and always on time. And, the price was great too. read more

I can only emphatically recommend this company. Consummate professionals, excellent product, timely service, and the best price. I researched for my options for a month before pulling the trigger, and they had all of the aforementioned qualities and the most aesthetically please option by far. Also, they never attempted to sell me more than what I needed. HEsolar does terrific work on the up & up! read more

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HE Solar installed our panels 1 year and 3 days ago. They have worked flawlessly the entire time. The crews were fast and responded very well to questions and comments. They even painted the conduit pipes to match the brick and stucco on our house (making our HOA happy). The SunPower panels are fantastic. In the 12 months that we've owned the panels, we've generated just over 8 MEGAwatts of electrical power from our 5 kilowatt system. Our electricity bill year over year has been cut by just over 50%. From 1800 and change in 2015 to $920 in 2016. There have been no hiccups, no problems, no leaks, and lots of juice. read more

Derrick agreed to meet with the skeptical condo association officers at my building and patiently addressed their concerns before installing my EV charging station. Quick installation and it looks great! read more

My husband and I got 4 quotes for a solar installation. (One of them, if you can believe this, didn't come to the house, but instead used Google Earth to look at the installation site. Needless to say, we nixed them.) From the start, Eric and Derrick were impressive. None of the other installers interviewed were master electricians. They installed a 6 kw system and since it was activated (December 2014), we have almost always carried a credit on our electric bill. To get Austin Energy to pay a portion, we did some duct sealing and added insulation in the attic after an energy audit. The Hoffman brothers were very patient with me (I had lots of questions and don't understand much about electricity despite the fact that my husband is an electrical engineer.) For our system, we chose Enphase microinverters because of potential shading issues and also because we have panels on two sides of our roof for optimum output. This system allows monitoring of the panels' output through their web interface. The panels are Solar World 260W. (At the time of our installation, they were the highest wattage available.) HE Solar gave us the best bid per kw hour BY FAR. We're very pleased with the installation. We've recommended them to a few neighbors. Anyone would be happy to deal with them and especially with the result. read more

Derrick Hoffman, co-owner, spent a lot of time with me focusing on exactly what our needs would be now and in the future. He created an easy to understand packet and contract. I think one of the things that makes HE Solar special is that they are a local Bastrop family and the owners started out as apprentice journeymen with their father when they were in 8th grade. They do the work themselves and do not subcontract. In addition, they can do electrical work on your home. They have been here forever and will be here for as long as you need them. Kudos. read more

These guys are the best when it comes to solar in central Texas and maybe even the central corridor of the greater United States. You basically get a 2 for 1 deal on this because it is family owned by two brothers that are master electricians and wizards in the solar universe. Good luck getting them out to fix a light switch without 3 days' notice but if you are looking to upgrade the central charging station for your fancy space ship car that runs on sun beams and magical dreams them you are in the right place. read more

HEsolar was recommended to me by a friend so I included them in the handful of companies that I researched. The Sales Director John was very patient and responsive with my barrage of questions. Two main reasons I ultimately chose HEsolar: 1. Their background as master electricians and knowing that the Hoffman family has been providing electrical services in the Central Texas area for over 35 years. That means if the the federal tax incentives for installing solar panels goes away and the installations of and demand for solar panel systems drops, Derrick and Eric will still be around, even if HEsolar isn't. 2. They use SunPower solar panels which is a more efficient panel. That means less panels on the roof which leaves more roof space for expansion in the future. I signed the sales bid in early January. HEsolar made it very easy and took care all of the paper work with Oncor, who delivers the electricity in my area. I just had to digitally sign the various pieces of paperwork as it became available. Installation started 5 weeks later and took two days. And then more waiting on Oncor. The panels were turned on 3.5 weeks later. YAY! The panels have been up and running for 3 months now. There was one small issue with a bad fuse that Derrick promptly responded to. I've also had some monitoring issues because of the distnace of the SolarEdge gateway from the inverter. They really couldn't be any further apart. HEsolar installed a signal repeater and that seems to have resolved the issue. In this modern day, I'm not a phone person and one of the things I really like about HEsolar is they are very responsive through email. I would have hard time doing business with someone who isn't. They always showed up on time and were very professional. I would absolutely recommend HEsolar to anyone wanting to install solar panels. read more

It's been over a month since HESolar installed 32 solar panels on our roof, I couldn't be happier with the process - from initial contact through to installation and follow up. There are a lot of solar companies out there now, and I really don't appreciate the pushy/salesy business models many of them have. They may install a fine system, but door to door and sending salesmen to house with big fancy pamphlets seems like a lot of overhead built into pricing. HESolar was by far the best formal quote I received on a $/Kilowatt-hour produced. I also spoke directly to the owners, not sales people, on initial contact. The owners were also on site for pre-install inspection and for installation itself. The install was fast, very professionally done, left zero debris on site, and everything worked exactly as had been advertised. I'm an engineer and appreciated the entire process. Really enjoy seeing how much is produced daily and monitoring my PEC bills to see the overall reduction in cost and when I go negative and am feeding the grid. But mainly I like the idea of converting something that hits my house every day (to varying degrees) into power for my home. Highly recommend HESolar. read more