Photonworks came out to remove our photovoltaic panels during the reroofing of our home. From start to finish the staff were amazing to work with, good coordination, communication, the crew was always on time, provided quality work, conscientious and courteous. I received exceptional customer service, great pricing, and I am very happy customer. Thank you Photonworks! read more

We have worked with PhotonWorks Engineering three times in the past 6 years. Our first experience was when we put solar panels on the townhome we lived in. From start to finish, this company was reliable and responsive. Back in 2016, we were not sure if we wanted to jump into having battery backup, especially since there were additional hoops to jump through having to deal with our strict HOA. We had 8 panels put up and with the federal and state tax credits, the price of the system was very reasonable and cut our electric bill by about 2/3. We ended up selling our townhouse during the start of Covid-19, and reached out to PhotonWorks last year to add solar panels to our newly purchased single family home. We got a Tesla backup battery installed and for the past 7-8 months or so our electric bill has basically been the connection fee to HECO ($26.25). We run the A/C nightly and even more often when it gets hot in the afternoons during the summer months. Our third experience with PhotonWorks was getting a Level 2 electric vehicle charger installed for my husband's plug in hybrid. Paul, Tom and the PhotonWorks team are extremely knowledgeable, professional and do an amazing job. Well worth the cost of their services. 100% recommend!!! read more

I needed to add more panels, maybe battery, EV charging station, and another outlet for a hot tub. There's a ton of PV installers in the state, some local and some mainland chains. I chose this company for my PV install and other electrical needs because they were honest. Choose a company as if you were going to invest in them financially. My advice is to pick at least two companies and then tell them what you expect to pay on your electrical bill based on your current and future electrical usage. You can tell who is honest when you get different configurations from multiple companies along with their explanations. I wasn't looking at the cost primarily but more so on the configurations they provided. I provided Tom with my expectations and he delivered exactly what I needed (not wanted) for my home. read more

Smooth from first meeting through install and inspection. Very pleased with the team and final product. Thanks to Tom and all the guys that work so hard . Service with lots of aloha. read more

If you are looking for a reliable, responsive and affordable solar contractor, give PhotonWorks a call. it took them only 2 days from start to finish to install 15 PV panels and invertors! Now I'm off the HECO grid, producing my own electricity. Luke and his team are very professional and fast! They will cheerfully give you references when the other solar companies won't! read more

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Great work at a great price. I would recommend to friends and family. Don't go other places. Work with photon works Thanks again for your work on our Tesla wall charger read more

Photonworks Engineering - Solar Installation Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

PhotonWorks Engineering (PWE) installed an additional set of 18 Solar PV panels on my roof in March, 2023. No one informed me that the system was "commissioned and activated" on March 15. From March 15 to August 10, 2023, PWE technicians repeatedly came to check on the system. Each time, I was informed that the PV Inverter breaker was tripped, it was reset, and I was told that the system was now operating. But my electric bills did not reflect the expected decrease during that time period, so I contacted the salesman who sold the contract to me. I learned on August 25 from him that "Once the system has been commissioned, our operations team does not proactively monitor the system on your behalf." This was unexpected since PWE technicians did make service visits, so they were able to see that the system was not performing yet failed to resolve the problem until August 10. The breaker wires were set incorrectly, which could have been easily corrected four months earlier. No one told me that I, the homeowner, was responsible for downloading the Telsa and Solar Edge apps to monitor the system and report any problems to PWE. Instructions for both apps are online, and I am still struggling to understand them. No one offered to help me understand the app reports. Even if I was tutored to review the Telsa or Solar Edge apps, I would not have seen anything since they were both not functioning because of the continued tripping of the breaker. The period from March 15 to August 10 has 148 days. After going through all the reports for those days, it was apparent that the system was down on the fifth day, March 19, and operational for only 11 days at minimal production. There were 137 days of lost production. I asked to meet in person with the owner of PWE and the salesman to resolve this matter. When they refused to meet with me, I requested $1300 in compensation to cover the electric bills. PhotonWorks Engineering failed to take any responsibility for not being able to resolve the breaker issue in a timely fashion, denied the requested compensation for my electric bills, and refused to meet with me. PhotonWorks Engineering needs to better train their staff, provide appropriate compensation when they are at fault, and improve their customer service. read more

We have PV, but really wanted to add a Tesla wall to our home for back up battery storage. We went through Revolusun back in 2013 and when we reached out to them for the tesla wall, they dragged their feet and took MONTHS to reply to our request. Only when we said we were going with someone else did they FINALLY reply - Just terrible. Our friend told us about PhotonWorks and referred Tom. Tom answered within the first few rings and was very knowledgeable and had the answers to everything that we needed. He had a quote ready the same day and was able to schedule a face-to-face meeting the next day! Unfortunately, our PV system is leased from SunRun through Revolusun so we could not go through with the transaction. Even though this was true, Tom took the time to go through our lease with SunRun and explain what we had actually signed up for back in 2013. We had no idea!! I wish we could go back in time and not gone through Revolusun, but alas -- we cannot. Hopefully when our lease is up, Tom is still with Photonworks so we can go through them instead! If you are ever in need of PV -- Tom with PhotonWorks is where it's at! You will not be disappointed! His service and knowledge is unmatched. read more

Few years ago I was looking for some prices for adding a battery system to our existing solar system. I selected some well known companies and also added one that I knew nothing about; PhotonWorks. They got the job and we were very happy with their work, their product, their integrity and most importantly, their customer service. These guys are very responsive and they do excellent work. Glad we chose them. read more

We were wanting to install solar for awhile but couldn't afford it initially, we finally decided and were very fortunate we did and had our system installed at the end of 2022. After having multiple people come out and give quotes we choose to go with Photonworks. Tom Halmos was our guide and he was truly amazing. They were not the cheapest but easily the best to work with, they helped us through the whole system and even let me change plans and make additions half way through without any complaints. The system has been up and running now for over 2 years and has been spectacular. In the summer we are nearly net negative, the winter months at times makes me wish we had more panels but having an electric bill never more than $150 is such a joy and savings. I highly recommend Photonworks and would ask for Tom to be your guide if you are still on the fence, it is a great investment in your savings and the planet read more

We highly recommend Photonworks! From sales to installation and servicing, everyone has been so professional, courteous and very easy to work with. We have used Photonworks twice - to install our original PV system about 10 years ago, and just recently to add more panels and the Tesla powerwall. On the original system, Photonworks was the only company that could construct it according to our wishes as we were looking to put it on a terrace structure and not the roof. They took care of everything - planning, permitting, construction and we couldn't be happier with the result! Recently, with HECO's battery backup program, we decided to add more panels and the Powerwall. Tom immediately answered our inquiry and moved quickly to ensure that it was done on a timely basis, and answered our numerous questions. Paul called us personally to explain the timeline and everyone involved in installation and servicing was terrific (Raul, Sean, Marissa, and everyone else). We'd certainly use them again in the future! read more

I am a former plumbing contractor in the state of Hawaii and I've been in the construction Business for a long time so when Photonworks was recommended to me for my PV installation I did my due diligence and checked references and people that have used them in the past. After hiring them to install my photovoltaic system, I was very happy with the result of the installation and the price. As a former contractor, I tend to be really stickler about details on what I wanted and how I wanted it done. So I can honestly say they've met and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone that asked. Randall {the big boss} kept me informed on the progress of the permit inspections, and anything else that had to do with my installation so I always felt that I was in the loop. Again, I would highly recommend Photonworks for any future work that I have or anybody that asked me about PV installations. read more

Excellent company. Highly professional, very organized, technically smart. Justin guided his staff through a fairly complicated issue with my PV gateway. Fact-finding, then the fix, where the technician went the extra step of looking at another section of my system, found additional issues and fixed them. Three different technicians and all impressed me. Anyone with PV work should seriously consider them. read more

I requested a repair from another designated firm, but received no response in almost 2 weeks. Somewhat concerning, I called PhotonWorks and Justin in the service department was very helpful, changing the maintenance firm for a prior installed microinverter that went bad after 10 years. He scheduled the repair, the that was performed efficiently by Raul. All is working fine with the energy input to the solar panel. Highly recommend this firm for troubleshooting and repair. read more

Easily the most qualified, service oriented, professional solar sales and installation company. We researched, interviewed, and asked hard questions of six different companies before settling on PhotonWorks. Every step of the way, from the honesty and friendliness of Tom Holmos (who oversaw our account from signing to completion), to the workers who did the installation, and Luke Orem (who commissioned the system with me and walked me through it), I was completely satisfied. The hardware was the most modern available, and the price was very competitive. read more

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Great company. Tom was awesome from start to finish. Excellent in his explanations and communicating. Installation went well, Manny and his team were professional and amiable read more

Having been a customer of Haleakala Solar for 10 years--we ran into serious problems with their maintenance program and it required that we look for a new company. A friend who is an expert in PV/solar recommended Photonworks. Photonworks repaired some invertors very quickly last year. I then had Photonworks install a couple of Tesla batteries and additional supporting panels. Their install team are a great bunch. They are highly professional at diagnosing issues, creating workarounds to problems that present themselves when adding onto an existing system. Tom Halmos knows his trade well. I had additional issues as my roof has concrete tiles--tend to break when anyone walks on them. Tom made sure that the tiles were replaced to spec and even called in a roofing contractor. Tom answers any question promptly and fixes all problems. Any vendor can install or repair a PV system, but the cliche'd 'service after sale' is what has impressed me with Tom, Steve, the entire install and operations team at Photonworks. I appreciate Photonworks going the extra mile. If you're looking for a great company for your PV needs--no real need to look further. I referred a couple customers to Photonworks already. read more

First their technicians analyzed our old system and repaired connections. The old system had been a disappointment as I believe it was never hooked up correctly. After fixing all the connections on the old system, then they installed the new set of 18 panels and 2 Tesla batteries. It has been working like a dream and our $450+ monthly bill went down to $56. This is what we hoped to see and we are very gratified they did such a great job! read more

I called and received several quotes for a PV system. I ended up choosing Photon Works for a few reasons. Tom, one of the sales reps and their quick to install schedule. Tom is wonderful at communicating and held my hand through the process. He has even followed up with me weeks afterwards making sure I knew how the system worked. Today, more than a month after installation, he called me because he noticed my settings weren't working to my advantage. He was so helpful and saved me money! Installers were all so good and hard working. They were very polite too. Highly recommend this company. read more

We recently had the opportunity to work with PhotonWorks Engineering on our solar installation and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND them to anyone considering solar services. They were one of the best priced for the service provided and from the initial contact with our sales person, Tom Halmos to the final commissioning with Luke, all of their employees have proven to be outstanding. Communication is highly important to them and they always let us know every step of the way what was going to happen or what was happening. We always knew what to expect. We'd especially like to send thanks and kudos to the crew that did the actual install (Kaleo, Zach, Manny, Sammy and Luke) as well as Tom, our sales person and Tom, the master electrician.  They were very professional, polite, extremely skilled and overall an excellent crew.  This is the type of company you want to do business with. read more

Thank you Photonworks! Your sales rep Tom H. was so knowledgeable and responsive. Electrician Manny came and quickly completed his tasks and was followed by the Photonworks crew who installed our PV panels and connections in one day. We were the last in the neighborhood to install a PV system and are now wondering why we waited so long! Thanks again for a job well done and a perfectly working and reliable system. G&J M read more

I recently had a NEM+ system installed along with replacement of my "legacy" Enphase micro-inverters. Initially, I chose PhotonWorks because their CEO, Paul Orem provided the most comprehensive proposal I have ever seen from a PV company and their pricing was reasonable if not the lowest. As an engineering firm, their business appears to be diverse reducing the odds of them going under if the PV market starts to tank after the tax credits expire. Now that the job is completed, I was really pleased with the professionalism, responsiveness and service that PhotonWorks Engineering staff provided throughout this process.  Steve and the installation crew went "beyond the call" to ensure the final outcome was successful.  As project coordinator, Keelan was always on top on procurement. permitting, Hawaiian Electric approvals and general project management. Would definitely recommend PhotonWorks Engineering! read more

Working with Photonworks was a great experience. All I knew about PV systems was that I wanted/needed one + battery back ups when we rebuilt our home. I had spoken to other companies and was so dissatisfied with my experiences. My first conversation with Mr. Paul Orem was unlike any I had experienced with the other pv companies - as I thought I was speaking to a marketing/sales person, I didn't quite know what to make of our first conversation as nothing felt like a sales or marketing pitch - just straight forward information. I had no idea I was speaking to the CEO - he was patient (especially with such a PV ignorant potential client such as me), kind, forthcoming, and very comprehensive in his explanations. I appreciated his always responding in a very timely manner to my phone calls and emails. The entire process has been quite seamless and effortless. Each member of Photonworks that I have encountered/worked with has been courteous, kind, responsive, professional and very customer service oriented - from Mr. Orem, CEO, to Keelan who was incredibly efficient, kind and helpful with the complicated process of communication/documentation with HECO (could not have nor wanted to do that on my own), to Steve Frieberger who was assigned to supervise our project (the best - another incredibly patient gent!) to each of the installers (initial install and upgrade as well) - no complaints, only praise and gratitude for each and all of them. They are just not good at what they do, but their core values, their commitment to those values and follow through is incredible. I just cannot say enough about Mr. Orem and Photonworks - I am so very grateful that I was referred to them, so very grateful. It was and continues to be a wonderful and most uplifting and gratifying experience. read more

After making the decision to install PVs, we began studying reviews of various companies as well as investigating complaints on the Better Business Bureau site. We settled on interviewing the top three and we selected PhotonWorks Engineering. Prices were all about the same but Tom Halmos was impressive. He came to the interview on time and well prepared with materials to help us understand the complexities of the installing photovoltaic. He was professional and truly patient with our questions (not to mention he engaged with our obnoxious pup). Our meeting with Tom was on 9/1/21 and yesterday (11/19/21) the system was fully working and Luke did his magic and and taught us to go online to monitor it. Did we make the right choice to go with PhotonWorks? A resounding "YES". Reasons: 1. Tom, Luke, and all the installers were professional and efficient, doing their job and cleaning up when done. 2. Along the way, Tom kept us informed via phone calls and emails and truly "under promised and over delivered". 3. Because we preferred having the battery installed in the garage, the Tesla battery works well as it is slim and rests on the concrete floor. 4. We noticed most of their work was commercial and were a bit concerned as a residential customer, we would not get the attention we hoped for. That never happened. We had excellent service from PhotonWorks and will definitely recommend them to friends and family. read more

Thank you for doing a great job on installing my PV system. Everyone that came to my home was polite and eager to accommodate my requests. I was also very pleased that foot traffic on the roof caused some shingles to be damaged, but your guys replaced them without me asking. Sam was particularly polite and exceeded my expectations in connecting the equipment on my garage with the solar system on the roof. He also did a superb job in connecting the system to my network. At the end of each day, there was no evidence that your techs were working around and on my home. There was a lot of packing material kept in my garage until the last day when your guys loaded it up and hauled it away. I would also like to recognize Steve for putting the final adjustments on the system and orienting me on the system's operation and how to use the apps. His technical competence and customer oriented skills are truly exceptional. Again, thank you and please pass on my thanks to your techs for doing a great job. read more

The Photonworks Team did an outstanding job installing my solar and battery system. I took into consideration several companies when I began researching going solar. The technical expertise from the salesperson made it very easy for me to understand the inner workings of all the equipment and how it was going to save me money. When it came time to do the installation the crew arrived on time and worked diligently. I could tell that they took their jobs seriously, paying attention to all of details in order to make the final product look nice. I would recommend Photonworks to all of my friends/family. read more

I'm not one to write any review but the service we received from Tom Halmos at Photonworks was excellent so I decided to write a review. When researching & comparing six different solar companies, Photonworks gave us the best answers & solutions to our future needs. They gave us a realistic schedule on what to expect & they kept to the schedule from designing our system to the final installation. Their whole team are professionals and I continue to recommend them to friends. If you want an honest & professional proposal for your solar needs, my wife & I believe Photonworks will be your best bet. read more

I had 26 mono-PV panels installed on my home in Ewa in 2013 and zero issues since. - Great price (best off all estimates by FAR, noting I did a lot of research and got 7-8 quotes before purchasing). - Best service, no issues with HECO and net metering and only had to wait about 3 weeks on the install once they accepted the job. - Best equipment. Best/new state of the art and most reliable equipment (stayed away from the unreliable Enphase inverters and went with power optimizers and central inverters... hence the "no issues" with the system) . - Quality installation (people who clean my panels every year even commented on the high quality of the install). Highly recommend PhotonWorks to anyone. Loving my $18 monthly HECO bills! read more

PhotonWorks took care of my PV system and I couldn't have been happier with the entire process. From the very first consultation, to the install, to the post-install follow-up, they have been prompt and thorough. I was walked through the entire process with recommendations based on my electric bill. I was given an expected start date of my project which they greatly exceeded and came out much earlier than expected. Maybe I was just lucky there. But the workmanship was top notch and my system is working flawlessly. Thank you PhotonWorks! I'll never go elsewhere for any of my PV/electrical needs. read more

We recently had PV panels installled at our home. From start to finish we couldn't have been more pleased. Paul and his staff did an awesome job. While their pricing is competitive and reasonable, what puts them above other companies is their service, knowledge and professionalism. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and gave us all necessary info. He was there to answer any and all questions. Nainoa and his crew were the ones who did our electrical and installation. What can I say, they did an great job. The work was done in a timely manner, the guys were efficient, cleaned up after themselves and were just the nicest crew. Keelan processed all paper work and kept us informed as the process went along. I would highly recommend this company if you are considering having PV installed. read more

Photon works installed 37 Panasonic HIT panels on my home. I couldn't be happier with the decision. I received quotes from 4 other companies and Photon Works was the least expensive. I chose photon works, however, because of they were one of two companies to offer a different approach to my panels, even though it was probably a more difficult installation. This allowed for a much more aesthetically pleasing configuration. My house also has an odd roof that caused unforeseen increased installation costs for photon works. They did not pass this cost on to me! Everything with them was professional right from the start. I never felt any pressure from them and was always talking to someone with technical expertise and not a salesperson. The other companies obviously had higher prices to spend on advertising and sales. If you like fancy sales brochures, then go with another company. If you like superior work, straightforward staff, and lower prices then go with photon works. read more

Photonworks completed the installation of our rooftop PV system (15 panels w/ 1 Tesla battery) yesterday. From start to finish, the were responsive and informative. They answered all of our questions. Nainoa and his crew were on time, knowledgeable, hard working, polite and delivered a product on time that looks great (straight lines, no dangling wires on the rooftop and was neat and well spaced on the garage wall). And they left the job site clean. We're pleased with the process and the outcome and we recommend Photonworks. read more

My entire experience with this company was amazing. My initial interaction was with Tom Holmos from the sales department. I had met with several companies and was familiar with what was available, but Tom impressed me with his knowledge and recommended a system for my home. All of the deadlines were either met or exceeded. Everyone I worked with at PhotonWorks was very professional. After the system was installed and in operation they continued to check in with me to ensure that I was satisfied with the system. If I have questions they answer very quickly. Needless to say, I am very impressed with PhotonWorks and would use them again and recommend them to anyone. read more

The folks at Photonworks Engineering made our investment in solar so smooth. They were the most professional of the 4 solar contractors we met with. Their proposal was clear, understandable and competitive -- and their assessment and recommendations were very helpful in the leadup to the installation. One of my concerns was the timeline for the start and completion of the project. As it turned out, everything was installed and commissioned on time and without a hitch! Overall, Photonwork's installation and the operation of the system exceeded my expectations. read more

We researched and interviewed several solar companies after deciding to apply for the Battery Bonus program in which Hawaiian Electric helps with the purchase of a solar battery in return for taking power from our solar panels for two hours each night during peak energy usage. We liked the idea of getting the battery and also helping Hawaiian Electric provide clean energy to the rest of the island. We also decided to add 16 solar panels to our existing panels. Other than the two hours at night, any extra power we make goes to Hawaiian Electric as a credit, so our electric bill is almost nothing! Tom from Photonworks was the most knowledgeable of everyone we spoke to and answered all of our questions completely. Some of the other company representatives actually gave us false information. The prices were comparable and they had the best service warranty, so it was a no brainer to go with Photonworks. There was a lot of paperwork involved to apply for the permit and lots of hoops to jump through, but the people at Photonworks took care of all of that. We had one visit to discuss where the battery and panels would be located, and then we just sat back and waited until we were called to schedule the installation. The men who came out were very friendly and professional. It took two days, and we hardly knew they were there. At the end, we were shown how to install the app that monitors the workings of the battery and panels. It is really cool and shows how much energy is going to the battery, the house, or Hawaiian Electric. We check it several times a day, and it is very interesting to see how much power is used when different appliances are turned on. Wow, the dryer and oven use a lot! Tom called after a few days to make sure we were happy with how things went, and he said they were monitoring our system and noticed one of the panels was underperforming. They had already ordered a new one under the warranty, and would call when it came in to arrange when to come out to install it. Now that it service! Now we are just waiting for our rebate check from Hawaiian Electric. Thanks Photonworks! read more

If anyone is looking to add PV system to their home or business, I highly recommend Photonworks Engineering. They are all very professional and do a great job. I worked with Tom, who spent a lot of time with us discussing what we can do. He never pressured me into anything, actually, he saved me some money on things we did not need. Tom is a very honest person and will not sell you something that will not work for you and your family. He also checked in with us every step of the way. Our project was a little more difficult due to the fact that we had open permits from previous PV companies who either did not apply for permits or did not close out permits. Marrisa, Project assistance, spent a lot of time with the building department and HECO trying to make our old system legal (note: Our old system was done by Mercury Solar, who everyone should never ever use). The whole crew at Photonworks was all very nice, very clean and very neat. They really know what they are doing. Photonworks had to have all of our old battery system (that Mercury solar installed in 2016, which never worked and they did not warranty) removed and disposed and put in the Tesla Powerwall 2. Everything works great and I can see how my system is working. Please call Tom and just talk to him and you will not regret it. I would also like to thanks all of the people from Photonworks who worked on our project: Tom Halmos, sales and marketing manager, Steve Frieberger, project supervisor, Marrisa, project assistant , Manny, electrician and the other electricians and the panel installers. A great crew of people to work with. read more

Photonworks put 400 panels in my warehouse. The job was so clean and efficient, i had them do my house, then my dad's house, then all my family's properties. I have refered them to many friends. I hightly recommend them. They dont out source any work....all done in house. read more

Great job, top notch service with amazing products and value. They not only did my home but did several of my friends homes and businesses. Has the experience and know-how to get you through the solar jungle. Hear of horror stories from people going with the wrong company and how expensive that mistake was. Thank god I did not go through that and hopefully you are reading this and don't make that mistake. read more

We were beyond impressed and happy with the service, installation, quality and price. We consulted Greenpath and Revulsun. Greenpath was really cheap but not as knowledgeable and didn't have the high return panels we were looking for. Revulsun was super expensive but you don't get a better panel. We did extensive research on our own as well. Photonworks are not in the business of marketing. They didn't try and upsell. Their costs were low but we will still got high output panels. They did a flawless installation. Panels are very close together no extra spacing or wiring showing. They installed it quickly and all the staff were very professional. They also came out on other occasions to make sure that our energy output was up to standards and routed the system to save us from installing extra stuff which would have made them more money, they have a lot of integrity. On top of all that they were so much cheaper and gave us very nice panels. Would use them without question. read more

I found this business while I was searching thru a list from the GEM Finance organization that I qualified with. But I eventually went with ( HSFCU ) instead. I did the normal email or called and left a message. When I received the call back from a Rich Taylor at the time. It was not what he was selling. But what he said that caught my attention. Because these individuals know the process very well. I can say from the start to the end. ( Oct 2015 thru Jan 2015 ) With the constant open communication. The ties to Fullmer Brothers Construction to do the roof and the process for the solar installation. Building permits, HOA, City & County inspections. Also for the professional placement of the quality devices material ( Mitsubishi panels, Solar Edge Inverter ) and the clean install where all the conduit and wires are not visible. Thanks to the excellent team effort from this business ( FEW ). I am 101% satisfied with my decision. Give them a call. You will not be disappointed. D. Rem read more