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.

We researched and got many bids for solar on our house in the fall of 2025. NeoSun had not only the…read morebest price but were awesome to work with and always a phone call away. Nare and Daniel were great. We ended up with 19 panels and two powerwalls and are so happy 9 months later. I even got my dad to use them to add solar to his house!

I did a ton of research and decided to go with Neosun and they installed a 14KW system with Tesla…read morePowerwall. They handled all the permits and SCE coordination to ensuring timely completion. Daniel & Nare were working with me on this one and the crew completed the work in a day. Fair price for the scope of work. If you're in the LA/OC and doing your homework on solar installers -- these guys are worth the call.

Great company! Im so happy with their service. The guys are very hardworking, professional, and…read morepay attention to every detail. They made everything look absolutely perfect. I highly recommend them!

We bought our solar system from Solar Optimum a little over a year ago and have been really happy…read morewith it! Definitely worth the money!! The whole process went smoothly from consultation, inspections, installation and system turn on. I actually inquired with several companies and chose them because we thought they offered the best deal and did not make us feel pressured or upsold. A coworker also recommended them which was reassuring. We did have a metering issue with SoCal Edison, and Solar Optimum was actually the one that caught the error. They were patient and understanding while Edison took over a month to fix it. Brandon, Jilbert and everyone I spoke with were always accommodating! Super recommend! Hopefully they continue to be just as great down the line if we ever need any work or service done.

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

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.

After posting my review, Hans began responding to my emails, and we eventually reached a mutual…read moreagreement to redesign the system in a way that better met our electrical needs. They also included battery storage and covered the permitting costs, which provided some compensation for the system's 1.5 years of underproduction and the significant time and effort we invested in resolving the issue. Overall, we're glad that we were able to reach an amicable resolution.

Joy and Hans were great, and super helpful along the way. Our system was beautifully installed, and…read morecustomized to the needs of our property. They helped us sort through lots of options and configurations. Prices were competitive with bigger 'name' companies. We really prefer using local companies, especially with something like solar, where having them nearby is a benefit. I would highly recommend you talk to Altadena Energy & Solar over one of the bigger national companies.

The solar system was installed successfully and everything is working as advertised…read more Enrique did a good job with the installation and the attic related wiring.

A few years ago, I contacted Imperial Solar for an evaluation. I was impressed with their customer…read moreservice, communication, and reputation, but we were not ready to proceed with installation at that time. A few months ago, we decided to move forward with installing a 13.4 KW solar system. Imperial Solar was fair and transparent during the evaluation, and efficient and detail-oriented throughout the installation. The crew arrived on time and left the area clean. The system was installed professionally and looks excellent. Since our meter change, our bill has decreased by 80%, even during winter. We look forward to seeing our savings in the summer. We are very satisfied with Imperial Solar and highly recommend them to anyone considering a solar installation.

Magic Builders is an awesome resource to have. Their service was incredible and they were able to…read morediagnose and fix my problems in a flash. Great job guys I would highly recommend them and thank you for your service

Positives : Emin was quick to respond when we had a roof leak and the guys that came out to put…read moreplastic on our roof to prevent further damage from the rain were nice. We didn't get any more water leaking through for the rest of the rain spell Negatives: After discussing the repairs via telephone, Emin just stopped responding. Said they could do an inspection report for insurance and then never responded or sent over the report. I'm not sure if it wasn't understood what we were needing, they never told us a price (other companies told us price for this report up front), and ghosting us when we needed to keep our insurance claim moving forward really was inconsiderate

Agreement for my rooftop solar was signed on September 3rd, 2025 where I was assured, verbally,…read morethat the project would be completed before the end of year. Well, that never happened. Final inspection was scheduled for April 24th and I was asked to pay my 2nd installment (Over 90% of the project cost). The installation did not pass inspection! Project manager assured me, verbally, that the corrections would not take more than a week or so. That was five weeks ago. We are nine months into this project with no end in sight!!! I will provide updates if and when they come.

EDIT: post installation problems because this is what really counts. The system has only been…read morerunning officially for 3 months. Our battery has stopped charging, inverter has an error and it stopped producing by about 50%. It's difficult to get a hold of anyone quickly but Tony reached back out a day later for an appt with a tech and fox rep 2 days away. The tech did not turn up. fox and myself couldn't get a hold of anyone for 2 hours while we are waiting for info on why they aren't here. Fox found installation mistakes and helped identify the issue even though they aren't supposed to touch the installation, 2 panels shorted out and I need first American to fix it. The tech made some excuses for not turning up, said they had turned up at a different time for some reason, although my cameras don't show anyone at that time either. It's now been a week and no one will provide me with a day or time for an appointment. They outsource the techs, they do not work for first American. Im left with a system that won't charge, producing 1/3 of the output and im left holding the bag with a company that won't provide support service, you pay the money and then you aren't a priority when it doesn't work. Zero priority even when they missed the appointment. Tony's been answering the phone so he's the only one I can put a good word in for but there's no service reliability from First American after the fact. I'll update this review with the eventual outcome.

HPM Solar exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout…read morethe entire process. Josh our sales rep was the reason we felt comfortable moving forward. He didn't just try to sell us the biggest system possible, he actually analyzed our electricity usage and recommended what we needed, nothing more. That kind of honesty is hard to find. The installation itself was handled by Danny and his crew, who were professional, knowledgeable, and clearly took pride in their work. Everything was done efficiently and correctly. What really impressed us was the follow-up after installation. HPM checked in to make sure we were happy with the system and that everything was running as it should. That kind of attention after the sale is rare. If you're considering going solar, do yourself a favor and call HPM Solar. Highly recommend!

When I replaced my solar system after the Eaton Fire, I chose HPM Solar. They designed a system…read morewith equivalent performance to my old array, but with fewer panels, and a storage battery. HPM was honest, thorough, delivered on the promised timeline, and Josh, my sales rep, continues to check in with me periodically. A recent, unexpected power outage reminded me what a good idea the battery was. I couldn't be happier with the performance of my system and with HPM's service and follow-up.

We decided to go with Sun Green Systems for they had the overall total customer care! We had an…read moreexcellent experience from the date of purchase to when we turned on the system. They made sure even the incentives were taken care of, and their response time is usually within 12 hours. I'd definitely recommend them to future solar owners! Please feel free to contact me as a reference.

I have a new installment from Sungreen about two years. The project is went on smooth and the…read moreinstallment crews and the quality are great. We enjoy a free electricity from our roof top solar panels. Every month bill is only $2.00 for SCE. We are no longer to worry to use air condition in Summer. Our home is no longer dark but full lights when staying home. Sungreen System team is great. Thank them. Johnny in City of Orange