I went with Shaun Rogers from Pell to install a 10kW system a couple of weeks ago. I shopped around to about 5 different vendors, including SunPower (I believe) who contracts through Costco and Pell was thousands cheaper. Shaun was so incredibly thorough, honest (there were points where he told me that because of my super low energy costs in Azusa, the system really wasn't necessary) and over-communicated throughout the process. I've recommended him to family in the area. Big fan. I ended up moving to it honestly because I wanted the future equity addition to the home and...because I thought it was badass to have solar :) We had issues with my HOA and the city of Azusa (confusion on their ends) and his team handled the months of back and forth with ease and grace. Financing was a breeze through their credit union partner and the additional cost of having to upgrade my electrical panel was included in my loan. Incredibly happy and satisfied! read more

Great Service Great Prices, Knowledgeable, Would use these guys in a min, researched alot of others, Pell was the winner. Save time, Call Pell read more

I had Pell Solar do my solar installation about 2 months ago. It was a super smooth process, and everything went exactly as Josh stated it would. He was easy to communicate with and answered all of my questions (since this is a big purchase I wanted to make sure I really understood some of the nuances). My solar was installed in a timely manner (according to the timeline Josh originally gave me). After installation they were here for the city's inspection and taught me how to monitor the system on the app. So far the production has been great and I'm looking forward to watch the production go up even more as we get into the summer months. Thank you Pell Solar for making this such a wonderful experience. I am sooo happy to finally have solar. read more

My wife and I had our solar panels installed by this company in the spring of 2024. From day one we have had terrible experiences with this company. It has taken nearly a year to get the panels and system working properly. On top of all that, we have been treated with terrible disrespect by the owner of the company. Be prepared for them to ignore emails and phone calls. If you do get in contact with them, they will treat you with more disrespect than you would think is possible. When pressed on concerns, they passed the blame to the manufacturer of the panels. The manufacturer of the panels actually had to come to our home and double check the work this company did. Pell Solar blamed the issues on Enphase, but it turned out that the system was installed incorrectly by Pell. Please go with a well-established operation. We have lost dozens of hours and thousands of dollars trying to get these panels fixed and working properly. read more

Very clean and professional job done much happier with this company than the company I used prior would recommend them to anyone

Josh is extremely knowledgeable about solar and how the process works! He will spend the time to make sure you need solar and walk you through everything your system will do once installed. Install teams are thorough and professional throughout and performed a very high quality installation! Stick with the smaller local guys like Pell when going solar read more

Got a call back. The technician was able to read my system. It appears that my Envoy has been off line since 2017. It may be an internet issue. WARNING: if you change your internet carrier, make sure you continue to monitor your system to make sure the internet connection is still in place. read more

Very professional and great quality work . Pell was a good decision to go with, I have no regrets and would recommend to everyone.

Well, it's been a tad over 4 1/2 years since I turned on my Pell Solar installed panels. After replacing my 20 year old A/C Unit and Coil with a much more efficient model a couple of months ago... I am well back into "Net Zero" energy costs. Even with running it colder than before. Bonus! Especially at night. I am getting close to my projected ROI on my out-of-pocket cost of the system. I have to say, buying solar was one of the best investments I made. It pays dividends every month. And with So. Cal. Edison putting in a 14% increase on power... the dividends will only grow. Don't lease. Buy. And consider Pell Solar. I'm glad I did. read more

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We've been with Pell for 7yrs and are very happy. Good products installed and good maintenance when needed, would recommend them to anyone considering getting solar. Dan read more

I purchased my solar panels from this company, and many of the employees were very professional and treated me with professionalism and kindness. However, the owner, Josh, is nothing short of completely unprofessional, rude, and an angry person. I do not know what's going on with him professionally or personally, but taking it out on the customers is something that I have never dealt with from an owner of a company. I highly doubt I'm the only person who has experienced his rude behavior and treatment. Beware anyone who buys panels from this company. He will treat you like the dirt on his shoe once you've done the purchase. read more

Pell solar was the easiest companies that I have had the pleasure to give them my business!!! Shawn from first call to last call very professional and great communication allll along the way! He always answered all my questions and did not make me feel pressured to buy with him. He made it more informative than sales like. I live in the city of Colton and it's known that Colton makes it difficult to work with for solar but Shawn got around it efficiently. I would recommend this company for Solar! Also to make it even better very competitive prices which made it a bonus! I'm a very satisfied customer! read more

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As we all do, I did my research, got quotes from most of the big solar companies, then spoke to Shaun and loved his honesty. Broke down the value of solar, and how it works best. Helped us understand the whole process and it being such a big investment, I felt Shaun was the right person to make the deal with. Their prices were among the lowest when comparing them with the bigger solar companies, loan and rates were also great. We signed, and waited through the process, all was great up until the install. Things went down hill when Shaun asked if I or my wife could contact SCE to have them unlock our meter (for those who don't know, anything SCE implies hours of wait time on the phone)....For the amount of money I paid for the system, it was unbelievable that he would ask me or my wife to make any calls, we also didn't have the time so we didn't. Very Lazy office personnel was the first red flag. On the scheduled install day Shaun gave me, they were a no show. They forgot to schedule me in. Panels got installed: I have tile roofing and their guys were very careless, jumping and playing around on top of the tiles. I work from home and watched as one of the guys jumped on the roofing over the garage in front of my office window. (2 story home). I recently found 2 other broken roofing tiles where the installer jumped, pretty sure at this point they wont cover those tiles. When all was done I was told the panels were producing and now the inspection and permission to operate was the next step. Shaun also mentioned that the APP would be functioning to monitor energy production. For a week the panels were shut off and the APP was not functioning correctly. The downhill continued...before the system and app were even functioning properly, they were pushing to have me sign the completion form so they can process the loan and get paid. However, they failed to mention the panels were not operating and the APP was still not working. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL. Spoke to Shaun and he got the solar panels on but APP was still not working. Out of curiosity I decided to go up to the roof to see how things looked. SURPRISE! I found at least 11 roofing tiles missing and a couple others cracked but they kept pushing to get me to sign the completion form without telling me the job was not done yet or that i was now missing roofing tiles. Spoke to Shaun...he has someone stop by when its dark to install the new tiles. I check the next morning and TILES WERE DARK GRAY WHILE MY TILES WERE LIGHT ORANGE. I call Shaun and tell him and says their field guy told him I was ok with the roofing tiles being a completely different color(THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN HAD I KNOWN I WOULD'VE EXPRESSED THAT I WAS NOT OK WITH DARK GRAY ROOFING TILES ON MY ROOF). Shaun says, well we could just hide the dark gray roofing tiles under the solar panels were no one will see them...really? 2nd time they said they would install something close to what I already had but at the end they managed to install the same type of roofing tile as the ones my roof had. Then the push to sign the completion form came again, but the APP was still not functioning properly. Shaun also failed to mention that it can take anywhere from 30-90 days for SCE to approve my system and grant the permission to operate. Meaning....double electric bill until the permission to operate is approved. This is already a long review, I will refrain from sharing the rest of the unpleasant experience just for times sake. Overall, it was an untrustworthy and dishonest experience I am really hoping their warranty process is better should my system need of Pell Solar in the future. read more

Shaun Rogers provided us with great choices. He walked me through the process every step of the way. The crew installed everything in one day. They were properly masked and did an excellent job. All in all: Great cost with good choices. Excellent installation Courteous and responsive when we had questions They are a local company and don't try to run the cost up. read more

Loved the experience during the estimate, quotes, signing the contact and install. Aaron was amazing and was honest about everything. We love having our Solar and running it during the summer months. We had three different companies come out and give us a quote- Pell Solar was the only company that was honest and made us feel like we were making a great decision. read more

We found Pell Solar and spoke to Sandra at the LA County Fair. Sandra and her team was super awesome. Going through the whole proc ess Sandra and her team made it easy for me and my family. Everytime i have a question about the solar or going through the process Sandra was there to answers all my question. And the installation team was very professional. Thank you Sandra and her team. Thank you Pell Solar Inc. read more

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Sandra who is my sales rep from Pell Solar was fantastic through the whole process, The installation team did a nice job with a new electric panel and 29 LG solar panels. read more

Shaun was very helpful. I installed a 23 panel LG system with Enphase Inverters, now I watch my electric meter run backwards even when my pool pump is running. LOL Installers were very professional and they warranty their work, trust me it's worth the investment. read more

Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference in solar companies. We were very fortunate to find Pell Solar in Ontario, Ca and worked with the General Manager, Aaron Imamura. We interviewed 4 solar companies two via the Internet presentations and two in person before we selected Pell Solar. The other companies wanted to sell us back up systems, or offer special incentives if we would sign with them. Later we found out the incentives were listed on their website for anyone who wanted to install their system. Our roofer recommended Pell Solar. What I like about Aaron is that he had our best interest in mind in setting up our system. To give you an example, we live in an HOA complex with 118 units and there is not much difference in the size of the three style model homes and their construction. Aaron who is very knowledgeable with the various systems took the time to evaluate our current electrical circuit breaker maxima rating, and made the effort to go to the city and confirmed it could be unutilized without any need to upgrade our current electrical system. At the same time, two other neighbors were in the process of installing a solar system for their homes. Both owners had identical style homes with less over all solar system capacity from what we were installing. One neighbor used a different company and ended up having their electrical panel upgraded. The other neighbor who I referred to use Pell Solar used their current system and saved the cost of upgrading their electrical system. I might note that the neighbor with the new updated electrical system could not close the door to the circuit board breaker because the meter installed had a larger glass meter cover. This neighbor ended up having the frame extended out from wall in order to accommodate for the larger meter glass dome. The other important point was the placement of the solar panels to get the most efficient use from the panels. One of the companies we interviewed with wanted to put all the panels on our flat roof. I was surprised because I did not like the idea of placing the panels in the back of our home with less solar access and an 81 foot pine tree that would cast a shadow. I was fortunate to have an Aurora Shade Report from one of the other companies we interviewed, which showed the best locations were on the pitched roofs in the front and back side of our home. Aaron understood this and built a solar plan that would get the highest solar access. He mentioned the worst placement would be the flat roof since it collects more dirt and requires cleaning on a regular scheduled basis. Moreover, our roof is a TPO covered roof that reflects the sunlight and keeps our home cooler in the summer time. There is a life time warranty on the material and you do not want to penetrate the roof TPO material, since it would void the roof warranty. Also, if you had to install solar panels on the flat roof there is an additional cost to seal the echelon plates by sealing the lag screws through mount and flashing into the underlying rafters. Here you are talking about spending thousands of addition dollars. Aaron provided a solar plan with 10 panels on our front garage roof and 16 on the back side of the pitched roof. Unfortunately our HOA came into play and they approved both of my neighbors systems. One with 15 panels on the back pitched roof and the other home with 24 panels on the front roof facing the street. In our case, we were denied for a lack of information. But in reality the HOA did not want any panels on the garage roofs and tried to make us place them on the flat roof. I'm writing this review because Aaron went through numerous telephone calls and meetings with the board members and in person to make them aware of the California Civic Code 714.b regarding solar installations. He was very diligent in working for us by protecting our rights in what the board could and could not do. Long story short, 3 months later it took one letter from our attorney to turn around this situation and not having to place any panels on the flat surface. I was finally given the authorization letter from the HOA with conditions of panel placement, which I reviewed with Aaron and he saw there was going to be additional cost to add a 4th array, but stated he would cover the cost to get the project completed. Pell Solar tried to layout the panels per the HOA wishes but due to clearances that are required by building code for the city and putting one panel in complete shade they are unable to layout the panels per the HOA request. Pell Solar finalized drawings putting 6 panels on one roof and 4 on the other roof. If you are looking for a solar company that is going to work with you and has your best interest in mind, plus an experienced crew that are competent and proficient in their job, I highly recommend, Pell Solar. We truly appreciate doing business with professional installers and especially working with Aaron Imamura. read more

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When I was looking for a Solar company Pell Solar was one of the first ones to contact me. I was amazed by all the information Josh gave me about solar installation and how it would be installed. And how it would affect my Edison bill. All the installers were very professional and did a great job. It was quick, fast and like I said professional. I would recommend Pell Solar to anyone who is looking for solar. As of August 10th I have not had an Edison bill since installation in December. Thank You Pell Solar! read more

This review is a bit late since our solar was installed in September 2019 but I didn't want the amazing service that we received from Shaun Rogers at Pell Solar to go unrecognized. First of all when my husband and I were in the early stages, Shaun spent a great deal of time on the phone with us explaining all of the differences in Solar technology. We then proceeded to get several other estimates, just so we felt like we did our homework, even though we loved Shaun already! We knew to compare apples to apples, so we asked for the same model panels, inverters and warranty coverage with each company. They all said that they couldn't touch the deal that Shaun gave us. Every step of the process was handled professionally and on time. What more can I say, Professionalism, Knowledge, Compassion, Reliable and the Best Price = The Best Solar Company and the Best Representative in Shaun Rogers. Do Yourself A Favor and Call Shaun Rogers at Pell Solar, you will be happy you did! read more

From the initial consultation to the PTO from Edison my journey has been a breeze.. Shawn Rogers came out to my house and explained to me every detail about the inns and outs of having solar on my roof I was very happy with his presentation.. that is why I chose Pell solar.. I have sat down with several other solar companies and was not impressed with how they did not know the answers to some of my questions.. The whole installation job was done in one day the crew was courteous and respectful as they did their work. I have a brand-new roof and they made sure to take care of it .. The installation looks very clean and custom compared to other solar panels I have seen on different houses from other companies.. Even though my panels are west facing only (my choice)and this being winter time my meter is still running backwards during peak hours.. can't wait to see how much power they put out in the summertime... I would recommend Pell Solar to any friend or family member read more

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When we called pell solar we spoke with Aaron who answered all of our questions. He never tried to pressure us into signing or anything. It was refreshing that it was a good experience because it's such a big purchase. Garrett and his crew did an amazing job on the installation of our 35 panels and they look amazing. Excellent from the first call until the end of the installation. Thank you Aaron for ask of your help. Thank you Garrett and your crew for doing such an amazing job. You can't go wrong with Pell Solar read more

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Unfortunately I have to update this review. The very first rain after installation and our roof leaked in the exact same area that the solar panels were installed. They sent their technician over to fix the roof and it still leaks. They now claim that the skylight is causing the leak and refuse to do anything further. The roof has never leaked until the workers were up there. Also cracked a tile and covered it with tar. read more

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I had been debating whether to get solar for a few years, but in the past few months my bill has been creeping up, so I decided it was time. I knew I wanted SunPower panels and not many solar installers have them. I was also impressed by Pell's Yelp rating so I called them. I was impressed with their commitment to excellence in the installation process, particularly their 20-year guarantee against leaks and their mounting brackets/shield that were superior to any other installation company. I didn't want to see exposed conduit and they were able to run everything through my attic. I also didn't want a wall full of messy equipment and they were incredible neat and organized, leaving me with the clean look I wanted. They made the process simple, taking care of all the permitting and paperwork with the city and SCE. read more

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Pell Solar was fantastic from start to finish with our solar purchase. After multiple door-to-door salesmen quoting solar options (aka leases), I wanted to get some additional information. I spoke with Josh, the owner, and he offered great insight and created a quote based on location & usage. The price was lower than the other 6 quotes i received. Most importantly, they didn't outsource the roof to a third party. Josh & his crew were easy to get ahold of and were great with communication throughout the process. Picking the color of the new roof shingles was the most challenging part for us. read more

We had a solar salesperson going door to door in the neighborhood (not Pell) and decided to make an appointment. After our meeting we were interested in solar but not with this particular company as they nearly refused to even explain a Power Purchase Agreement and we felt their pricing was high. After researching Yelp, we settled on Pell Solar and arranged a meeting. Sandra came and met with us, explained everything (including a PPA which we decided against) and they ended up being about 25% more affordable with comparable quality and warranties. Sandra also explained how Pell would help us arrange the most beneficial contract with Edison, and how the installation process would be minimally invasive to our current roof should we ever decide to revert. With such clear and concise information, we felt we were in good hands. Shortly after, we had a third company come to our door who wanted the opportunity to bid on the project. As it was a veteran run company we decided one more estimate wouldn't hurt. They toted made in the USA panels and extensive warranties, but they must've missed the foreign cars in our driveway and their warranty wasn't even as long as the first two companies.... Once I checked the companies Yelp reviews I opted to cancel our appointment. They called me several times a week to pressure me into meeting with them despite being firm we had chosen to go with Pell. It wasn't until the panels were installed they finally left me alone. Needless to say, Pell was our knight in solar armor. The competitive pricing, honest and open communication, no pressure sales tactics, and helpfulness before/during/after install was all we could have hoped for. Our panels have been producing awesome, we just pay a ~$15/month connection fee and that's it. We run lights and AC whenever we please (which has saved me from constantly running around to turn off lights) and as an added bonus: when the solar salesperson at Costco asks me if I'm interested in solar I can say "I already have solar" and they leave me be! What more could I ask for!! I will say our tax refund wasn't as high as estimated but we didn't expect it to be, we would have gone solar without any refund though. Our panels cost less than our electric bill, we can use power freely, and our homes value has gone up. Winning all around. If you're going solar, at least give Pell a chance to impress you like they did us. And if this review prompted you use Pell, tell them Shawntae referred you. ;) read more

I searched and called 10 companies. And my search stopped at Pell solar. Shaun will be more than a salesman to you. He's patient and understanding. He's now even helping me with me an RV that I just picked up. These guys are great to work with, and of course, MOST AFFORDABLE! read more

I had Josh and his team install my solar system on 5/2/2018. They have done an excellent job on the initial quote, installation, explaining how the system operates, permitting and submitting all the paperwork for my solar system. They provided a seamless process through the connection with SCE and getting the system operational. If you need Solar, then my recommendation to you is to contact Josh at Pell Solar., you'll never regret it. John G. read more

Excellent from day one! Shaun explained the entire process perfectly. Would definitely recommend Pell Solar!

Josh and the crew at Pell Solar are simply incredible. The solar panels and correlating equipment they provide is top-notch and produces fantastically. Whatever issues or bumps arose during the projects (as they always do in projects of this scale), Josh handled them without blinking and always went out of his way to ensure our satisfaction. He runs a great company and is a great guy! Go with Pell Solar it will be a great decision. read more

Went with Shaun Rodgers at Pell Solar for our 13.7Kwh system just under a year ago. Compared them to a couple of national companies and several local ones. The national companies were over priced, had way too many bad reviews, and sub-contracted everything. The local companies were all very close in price, reviews, expertise, and warranties. However, Pell had the best combination of those, and Shaun was able customize the system to the size we needed, using the hardware we preferred, for a low price. We wanted a zero electric bill and we got it (except for $15 a month we can't offset no matter what). Not just zero at the end of the year, but negative every month. We even asked him to anticipate the addition of pool equipment, which he did. Pool equipment installed, and we are still negative. Even if the output declines by 15% over 25 - 30 years, we will still probably end up being negative or at least breaking even. That is how you plan and engineer a solar system. Exactly what we wanted. Our install was right at the pinnacle of the pandemic distribution problems, so our panels took almost 2.5 months to arrive, but otherwise the system would have been installed in less than a month after signing the contract. Took them one day of work for the actual install. read more

Like other reviewers, my experience with Pell Solar has been great. Everything went as promised. Shaun was very helpful through the whole process. Victoria was also great to work with. They managed everything- obtained HOA approval, permits, inspections and the permit to operate from SCE. I highly recommend the folks at Pell Solar! read more

Shaun Rogers was very informative. I did so much research but still learned a lot of from him while other sales reps from different companies I sat down with or talked to online wasn't as helpful. He handled everything with professionalism and patience from start to finish. Everytime an issue arised, he promptly took care of it even after weeks my solar had been installed. Pell Solar also matched my best offer from another company and exceeded it with great customer service, product commitment to customer satisfaction. Thank you! read more

Very happy with Pell solar! From the very first phone call with Shaun I could tell they were an extremely professional company. I received 5 quotes and they were the best priced with the best equipment. Shaun was the only salesperson who was able to explain the solar tax credit in a detailed way. I ended up purchasing 30 LG 335 panels, enphase inverters and a 200 amp panel upgrade. I couldn't be happier with how the process went. Communication was constant with Shaun and he always kept me involved in the process. The installation was smooth and the guys who did it were very professional. Pell solar DOES NOT subcontract, which was a must for me when choosing a company. They will stand behind their work and I will definitely recommend them to others. Thank you Pell solar!! read more

After doing a lot of research on solar contractors, we ended up signing a contract with Pell Solar. I cannot say enough, as to what a professional job they did. Shaun was our contact, and my first impression of him was great. Shaun was very professional, courteous & knowledgable. We ended up with a very robust solar system, with a clean install, and working perfectly. Every question/concen was addressed and the end result was fabulous. Our system is now 3 years old & going strong. We purchased our system, along with a complete electric panel upgrade. The best part, the panel placement is very tactfully done, and you wouldn't even know they're there. Thank you Pell Solar, especially Shaun for answering every question & being there every step of the way. read more

bought in 2011 now I need service, I called 3 times already in 2 days with out a call back, this is not the customer service I have heard about. read more

Pell recently completed a 11.5 KW solar installation on my Norco home. I worked with Shaun from beginning to end. He, as well as the various other Pell employees showed up (or called) when they said they would, performed as expected, and answered questions patiently. It wasn't quick, but it proceeded at the rate Shaun had told me to expect (actually, it was slower, but solely due to me changing my mind a couple times). It's now up and running and producing at about the rate I was told to expect. Would not hesitate to use Pell again. read more

Pell Solar did a great job cleaning my existing solar panels. Aaron was very responsive when getting a quote. Since I get off work mid-afternoon he scheduled Steve (technician) to start before I got home. Steve called me when he arrived (right on time btw) and got started immediately. Very reasonable pricing and both Steve and Aaron were very pleasant to work with. read more

Shaun Rogers from Pell Solar was outstanding!! Very Very informative knew the answers to every question I asked him in regards to Solar. Shaun was very patient with me, not pushy at all! I highly recommend speaking with Shaun from Pell Solar before choosing any other solar company. read more