Within an hour of posting my initial review regarding a delayed referral bonus, the owner…read morepersonally reached out, apologized for the administrative oversight, and sent the $500 immediately. I really appreciate the direct accountability and quick resolution. I'm leaving my original review below for transparency, but their prompt response today restored my confidence in their management. I originally had a positive experience with California Solar Electric during my 10.12 kW solar and Powerwall 3 installation last year. Unfortunately, their post-install customer support and business ethics are nonexistent. I referred a friend who completed their installation months ago. I was explicitly promised a $500 referral bonus for this. After months of waiting, I tried following up multiple times privately to give them a chance to make it right, but I am now being completely ignored. It's a shame because I have several neighbors here in Fountain Valley who are currently shopping around for solar and battery storage. I was planning to refer them here, but I cannot recommend a company that fails to honor its own written agreements and ducks communication. Buyer beware: the installation team does good work, but do not trust a word management says about referral incentives or post-sale promises. Still waiting for my $500.

California Solar and Electric. CS&E is simply the best. Call Mark Howe. Honest, reliable,…read moreprofessional, skilled and highly competitive. Best warranty and quality materials and labor. 949 637-9108. They are out of Santa Clarita. We are so happy and satisfied with our system and our bills have gone from $300 plus a month to less than $40 a month. Also when the power has gone out in our neighborhood the battery backup has saved the day. Stellar value, workmanship, professionalism and service plus a 25 year warranty. Highly recommended

Codella Solar is a great company to work with if you're going to invest in solar. When I first…read moredecided to get solar panels. I asked a lot of questions and he educated me on what I needed to know regarding what the fire department requires. How much room they needed from the edge of the roof to the top of the roof? I am very happy with his workmanship and communication skills. He always cleaned up after the days work. I would highly recommend Codella Solar if you're thinking of installing solar.

Codella Solar recently designed a full solar system, with battery backup, for our home. We were…read morepleased that we chose Aharon and his crew. They worked efficiently and cleanly. The system, as far as we can tell, runs great. The best thing about Aharon is that he really listens to your concerns and tries to answer all your questions. He makes you feel that you are really having a custom installation done. In our case, we had him place the panels in an alternate location from his original plan since golf balls often hit the side of our house and roof, as we live on a fairway. Everything was perfect. We are happy we chose Codella Solar and Aharon.

I hired AWS Solar to install solar panels on my home In May 2026. They completed the job a few…read moreweeks later. They did a very good jod. I am pleased. However, upon completeing the job, the project manager Tim Broughton called me, helped me log on to the Enphase app so that I could monitor the panels. After I confirmed that I was logged in, I was told that I was up and running And they were done. I was happy thinking I was now running on the sun. Wrong. So very wrong. I received my electric bill and astonished to see the electric portion was over $800.00. I called the power company and was told that the $130.00 application fee had not been paid. I notified Mr. Broughton and he immediatley saw that the bill for the application fee was paid and apologized for the error. Now the fun begins. I called the power company and asked when they would be out to install the proper meter for solar panels. I was informed that no application for a meter to be installed was on file and that I had to submit an application for interconnection. Hmm? No one mentioned anything to me about completing and application or that I had to contact the power company. I completed the PTO (Permission to Operate) form and based on the questions being asked and the information I needed to provide leads me to believe the Solar company was responsible for completing this form and sending the required fee. Ok. Lets not look to for someone to blame, lets just get the proper meter installed. I completed the PTO and submitted it. The power company came out a couple of weeks later and installed the a new meter. Onlyit was not a meter for solar panels. They installed the same new meter but it was the same meter as the meter I already had. I asked them why they didn't put on a solar meter and I was told that I needed to submit a PTO for a SOLAR METER, which is different. And by the way, they have a special person that installs solar meters and a special person to install regular meters. This seemed rather stupid to me. I ask the power comapany rep for the contact info for the solar department and he told he didn't know. I won't name the power company. LADwp. The one good thing the DWP rep did upon arriving to his office was to send an email to contact the proper department at the power company. I assumed he would have just gone about his business and let me flounder. I started on the second application which asked for job site photos. This was to me another indication that the solar installer was suppose to complete this form because Joe Citizen would not know what photos they were required. I did observe that periodically, the workers would take photos, but none were ever sent to me. Now I'm in the middle of August 2026 with fingers, legs, arms, eyes and anything else, maybe the dogs and cats, crossed hoping that this time I will get a meter. The bottom line is I would still recommend AWS SOLAR to anyone, but I'd have to caution them to make sure they get you connected and ALL fees are paid. Because I was dealing with the City of LA and being constantly sent to voice mail and waiting for call backs, this experience was horrendous.

The 4th year production shows improvement over the 3rd year as I kept the panels clean. However,…read moreit's still about 4.8% below the minimum guaranteed production (accounting 0.25% maximum annual panel degradation). It's 4 year in a row now the system failed to produce the minimum guaranteed production. AWS Solar chose to compensate for the shortfall again; we'll see what the 5th year production looks like. I suggested replacing some of the panels with the higher power ones to solve the issue, but I guess they want to see more data.

Here is my journey from start to finish--and why I'm extremely happy with the result:…read more Initial Consultation: Ish recommended a design that allowed me to install more solar panels than what other vendors proposed. His approach required a small modification that no other vendor had ever mentioned, and it made a meaningful difference in system capacity. Design Phase: Ish and his team were incredibly flexible in accommodating my specific preferences for how the panels should be grouped and connected to each Tesla Powerwall 3. We held several conference calls with their technician and architect to review and validate the design, and they were consistently willing to collaborate and adjust based on my input. Installation Experience: The installation itself was much quicker than I expected. The longest part of the process was simply waiting for the Tesla Powerwall 3 units which was a Tesla supply delay, not theirs. Rebate Assistance: They also helped me secure a rebate that I wasn't even aware of, which was a great added bonus. Overall: Ish and his crew went above and beyond. I've done extensive research on how to fully maximize the Tesla Powerwall 3, and through my conversations with them, I was able to clearly confirm their technical expertise and confidence in delivering a high-quality installation. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Of several companies contacted to quote a powerwall installation, sespe was the best priced…read more TESLA was ridiculously priced even after just having a powerall and solar roof installed only a few months before. I asked them for a price concession but was told none available even though 98% of the work had already been completed with permits, etc. by them... no need for site visit, inspection of panels, etc.. I called around ... and found SESPE and after giving me the quote, they were ready to go within a few days! Not weeks or months out. the 2nd powerwall didnt require very much just to be mounted and the expansion pack itself; it was still a pretty penny, but with no other reasonable optons SESPE came through.

I used Coastal Solar to install my Powerwall 3 after finding them on Tesla's list of certified…read moreinstallers. I had actually gone through Tesla's entire process to have them install it, but their online reps couldn't answer many of my questions. After hearing it could also be difficult to get Tesla out for service if something went wrong, I called Coastal Solar because they are a local company. Matt came out the very next day, answered every question I had, and made me feel much more confident about the decision. An added bonus is that if my system ever needs service, Coastal Solar is my point of contact. I can't speak to the performance of the Powerwall yet because we're still waiting on the SCE inspection before it can be turned on. But I did want to give a shout-out to the installers Jorge, Alejandro, and Patrick. They were fantastic. They worked hard in the heat, were incredibly friendly, played with my dog, and when the installation was finished, they took the time to walk me through everything they had done and answer my questions. Great experience from start to finish. I just wanted to give them the recognition they deserve.

Matt at Coastal Solar was great and so was Grace in the office. Matt was able to come out the next…read moreday which was perfect for us and faster than any other company. We purchased a house with solar already installed but it wasn't working. Matt was able to get it working in about an hour and then got us set up with an account so we could log in and see how much electricity we are producing. Matt knew exactly what he was doing and we wouldn't call anyone else for any of our solar needs. I have complete confidence in Coastal Solar!

Jake did NOT follow up when I called to say my generator did NOT kick in when we had a power outage…read morein the neighborhood. He installed a back-up generator for my house. It has charged but it doesn't kick on. How can a guy call himself professional if he doesn't answer 12 texts and 15 phone calls?!?!?

Swift replaced our main panel and did an excellent job. We had been searching for months for…read moresomeone to take on the job, and other electricians flaked. Jake on the other hand was all over it. He was responsive, fast, and above all competent. Would recommend Jake and his team highly.

Brighten Solar is one of the best companies I've ever come across. The folks there are reliable,…read morefriendly, professional, knowledgeable, and communicative. They're truly an outstanding local company, that has the efficiency and experience of a global company. When we were exploring solar earlier this year, we received three bids from different companies, and decided on Brighten given other customers' reviews and experience, competitive pricing, reliable communication, and deep expertise in solar. They did not disappoint. Everything was streamlined and clear. Cash was there with a handshake and a promise at the start, and end. Kyle stepped foot on our property, assessed all needs of our project, and continued communication throughout the entire project. Lea supported throughout in friendly, reliable communication, while capturing seriously pro drone shots of our finished project. Daniel, Quentin, and Spencer were amazing when the time came to put those beautiful panels on our home, making trapeze artists blush with their balance and hard work. Finally, Jeremy, Marine, and Ben were also amazing help throughout the entire process. If you're lucky enough to live in the area Brighten Solar operates, I would highly recommend not wasting your time searching elsewhere - these guys are the best. A truly socially- and environmentally-focused business putting the customer first.

brighten is the company to pick if you're looking to do solar. they have incredibly high standards…read moreand deliver great quality. I also appreciated that they provided us with an alternative solution to Tesla and worked seamlessly with our roofers

Jacob was recommended to us by a friend. As soon as we met with Jake, it was clear he is extremely…read moreknowledgeable about solar and energy backup. We contracted with him to install a back up battery for our solar. Jake handled all the permit pulling, appointments for inspections and kept us updated on everything. He has an amazing group of coworkers who helped and were knowledgeable as well. Jake and his team were prompt and tidy. We are truly grateful and appreciative to Jacob and Alternative Energy Solutions. Highly recommend!

Jake showed up within timeframe appointment set, he listened to the details of my electrical…read moreproblem, assessed the situation, used problem-solving, critical-thinking & his professionalism to fix the problem most efficiently and cost effective. He identified other areas of improvement (free consultation) at no cost and made suggestions. Jake is very personalable, friendly, professional and knowledgeable in the electrician field. I highly recommend Jake, you will not be disappointed, so worth the cost.

Nice to deal locally! A big thank you to Cody, Jake, Aaron and Gavin who installed my system. And…read morethank you to Stephen Dobbie who helped me to design the system. I have worked with many contractors on my homes and rentals. California Solar Electric takes the cake for professionalism and perfection. All was installed precisely as it should, I am a perfectionist, these guys are really good at what they do. I am using the black Sunpower panels. The electrical and conduit work is beautifully laid out. The system they installed for me is a 3.9kw system with 2 Tesla Powerwalls coming in a couple of months which California Solar Electric will install. This is a second system that we added to a home as we now have 3 Teslas. Our first system was 4.4kw from a big installer who was ok, but not as quick and considerate as California Solar Electric. About price, California Solar Electric was about the same price as the others, maybe a hair more expensive, yet totally worth it. I can say this company has a great ethic and I expect them to be around a long time in case I ever need any service.

Disappointing Service and Zero Follow-Through…read more On March 12, 2024, we contacted California Solar Electric (CSE) because our solar system failed. A technician named Roy diagnosed the issue as a failed inverter. We paid $4,730.87 for a replacement, which was installed on April 24. Just two months later, the system failed again. On July 1, CSE said the system had simply been unplugged, a questionable diagnosis since there was no reason for someone to do that and our roof can only be accessed by ladder. The system failed again on November 13. Roy came out on January 24, 2025, got it running again, but didn't explain what he did. When the system failed yet again on February 17, I called CSE and spoke with Chris, the only helpful person at CSE, who said a technician would follow up. Since then, I've called five more times, speaking with either Chris or another tech, Josh. Each time I'm told someone will get back to me. No one ever does. After paying nearly $5,000, I would expect reliable service and timely communication. Instead, I've experienced recurring system failures, and no accountability or follow-through from CSE. I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for professional and dependable solar servicing.