I've had a great solar power installation experience with Simply Solar. SS's customer rep, David Frank, patiently answered a million questions in easy-to-understand terms. He found many savings and benefit enhancements along the way. In spite of the solar credit expiring at the end of 2025, David put together an HDM plan far superior to anything I found when getting competing quotes. It simply lowered the cost without complicating ownership or savings or adding any ongoing cost. Speaking of competing quotes, they beat everyone else. All together, I saved about $20,000 without undue complication. Production Manager Jack kept me fully informed along the way. He always responded promptly and clearly to every query. He scheduled and completed the solar installation much earlier than promised. The installers also travelled a long distance outside of their service area to do the job in the Sierra foothills. So, even if you think your home is outside of their service area as shown on Yelp, you might give them a call and see if they can do it. Installer Gio and his team were excellent. Our panels were going on a tile roof and I had concerns about the L brackets pulling up the tiles as they slide under the downhill side of tiles. They ground channels into each of the affected tiles for these brackets so that the roof is still as water tight as a duck's a**. Gio, the electrician and main contact on site was both smart, friendly and patient in explaining the details while the solar panels, Tesla PowerWall batteries and solar inverter were installed. I'm now using Tesla's app to monitor the whole system, which is working perfectly and is fascinating. I couldn't be happier. Thank you, Simply Solar! read more

Simply Solar - Solar Panel Installation - Solar Installation Near Me - Petaluma, California

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM. This company operates in bad faith and will bait-and-switch you. I WILL BE REPORTING THEM TO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU TODAY. We originally chose them a few years ago because they offered free solar panel removal and reinstallation when we eventually needed a roof replacement. The initial install went fine, but trying to get them to honor their contract now has been a nightmare. Bait and Switch: They are suddenly demanding a $3,600 fee for the removal. Even their salesperson admitted this fee was not indicated in our main agreement from 2021, but is now picking apart vague fine print (outside of our contract) to justify it. We have sent the contract over multiple times and asked them to highlight the language where it specifies this charge. Unethical leadership: Leadership is aware of this $3,600 gap, but they don't want to back down. Terrible Customer Service: They are dragging their feet and refusing to coordinate with our roofer, who has been consistently asking for dates to remove the solar. Ignored Emergencies: We explicitly told them we have an active roof leak and asked them to prioritize the removal so we could fix our home. They did not care. Once they finish your initial install, they will abandon you and refuse to give you the time of day. I am reporting them to the Better Business Bureau. If you are looking for solar, be very wary and look elsewhere. read more

Two very different experiences. 1. Installation: Great work! I live in Berkeley so permitting is a pain and requires layers of extra work. Simply solar designed, installed and got the system working flawlessly. They were personable, professional and overall great. 2. Post Installation: It's a roll of the dice. I had a panel go down in the first year and they were on it, emailed me about it and it ended up being a micro inverter I believe and it was fixed in two weeks. Now I've had 3 panels down (10 panel system) for about 2 months which they didn't know about. I e-mailed them in December about it and talked to a customer service guy who was nice but non committal. Then he was let go and now another non committal customer service person took the helm. I'm being told I'm weeks out. I'll let you know when it's fixed. read more

Simply Solar - 30 percent system down - Solar Installation Near Me - Petaluma, California

I had a circa-2015 SunPower system with SunnyBoy inverters, and one of the inverters failed just a month after the 10-year warranty expired. I reached out to 27 different solar companies (yes, 27!) because I was determined to get at least three quotes. Most either said they were booked solid through next year or refused to service systems they didn't install. Out of the five willing to take a look, only three were truly knowledgeable--the rest were non-technical sales reps reading from scripts. Simply Solar stood out immediately. They struck the right balance between price, professionalism, and technical expertise. The team knew exactly what they were doing, communicated clearly, and got my system back up and running without hassle. For anyone looking for a reliable solar installer or post-installation support, I'd definitely recommend Simply Solar. read more

Simply Solar - New Tesla inverters - Solar Installation Near Me - Petaluma, California

I was new to having solar install at my home..and had a great experience with the solar install Team with Gio, lead foreman and his two installers. They worked quick and efficient in installing the solar and tidy up the work area after completion...Thank You! I like to add that Dean and Jack have been very helpful and informative about the solar install throughout the entire process...much appreciation here... read more

I cannot recommend Simply Solar enough! My primary goal was to get solar installed before the end of the year for the tax credits, and their team made it happen with unbelievable speed. I sent an inquiry through Yelp and had a reply in less than 24 hours. David came to my house within 48 hours for the property assessment and sent a proposal back in just a couple of days--the process was lightning fast. Once approved, we started working with Jack, our project manager and the panels were schedulled to be installed on our house in just two weeks! The professionalism continued with the installation team, led by Gio. They were organized, courteous, and efficient. But the real proof is in the performance. We just experienced our first PG&E outage, and the battery kicked in instantly. We were the only house on the block with power, which was an amazing feeling! On top of that, we just received our first PG&E invoice, and we have a negative balance. While Simply Solar might be a bit more expensive than some other companies, they are super professional and absolutely worth the investment. 100% recommend this business. They deliver on their promise. read more

Overall great experience with Simply Solar. Installed on time, good communication throughout and beyond, permitting back and forth in SF handled well. System up and running 4mo, no issues so far. read more

Start to finish, Simply Solar exceeded every expectation. From the very first call to the last step of the process, everything was handled with professionalism, clear communication, and genuine care. I had talked to three companies before deciding, but my salesman David REALLY stood out. He knew the ins and outs of the technology and took the time to explain what would work best for me (I had a lot of questions, he was patient!). That gave me confidence I was making the right decision. From there, Sam on the design side made sure my system was planned exactly the way it needed to be. Andrew, the site inspector, kept things moving and gave me peace of mind that everything was set up right before installation even began. MOST IMPORTANT - the installation crew was fantastic. Carlos (foreman), Rick (project manager), and their team went above and beyond. They worked hard, answered my questions on the spot, and treated my home with respect. It was clear they took pride in their work. And through it all, Jack, my production manager, stayed on top of the process and made sure things wrapped up smoothly. What impressed me most wasn't just the quality of the offerings (Franklin, Tesla), but how strong their entire process was. Everyone knew their role, communication was seamless, and I always felt like I was in good hands. Simply Solar wasn't just the best choice, they were far better than the other companies I considered. I don't write many reviews, but this team deserved a big thank you from me on Yelp. I hope this helps someone out there decide on Simply Solar! read more

Went well quick response. Knew how to find the problems. Would use again. They came in the rain read more

Simply Solar installed a Franklin Whole Home Battery Nov 2025 after having installed a solar system with them a few years ago. Dean as always was an excellent sales rep, one of the best. Thoughtful, fast com, and knowledgeable. Jack continues to be one of the best production managers that I've dealt with. He is a clear communicator, and effortlessly takes customers through the process. Simply Solar's systems are fault proof. I was worried about NEM 2 retention, not a problem. Their design team is more than happy to work with you. We did one revision. Bobby did the install and it was done just beautifully. He communicated well throughout, delivered the job on time, and the system works ;-). Simply Solar has weathered the ups and downs of the solar business and remain standing. That's what you want, a company that will be there for you over the years. They have excellent products (panels, inverters, batteries, etc.) as they take the time to pick the best for the best value. Their people are the best. Honest. Reliable. Their process is expert, seamless, easy. Highly recommend. read more

I was lucky to have met David Frank through my HVAC guy and a local Moms group. David explained very complex concepts in easy-to-understand and clear manners throughout the entire process. He also helped us navigate challenges that arose / advocating the right installation timing for us. The simply solar company also was great to work with. They were reliable and thoughtful all the way. They have impeccable reputation among industry professionals (incl. my GC that they coordinated with, HVAC people) and consumers (like us) as a result. I would recommend working with Simply Solar. Highly recommend talking to David Frank if you're considering Solar. read more

Simply Solar has been great to work with - responsive, clear communication, and transparent. David Morgan explained the details, Esgar Garcia effectively managed the project, and Carlos, Nathan, Oscar, and Rick were excellent on the installation crew. Thank you! read more

I shopped around and while Simply Solar wasn't the cheapest they made up for the small increase in customer service. Janet was a gem and very easy to work with even through a few sticky parts. We bought (not leased) our solar and it was done right the first time. Very good communications and excellent onsite vigilant and polite workers. If I had to do it all again I'd pick these guys for sure. Thank you for the assistance, education and expert installation. Two years later everything works like a charm!! read more

I was looking to install solar panels and batteries and was given a referral from my friend for Simply Solar. From the moment I spoke with David Frank, I felt a sense of ease and trust. I knew that Simply Solar was going to be the company I chose for my solar install. The experience dealing with David and the rest of the team was very easy, and communication was always great. I never felt like I had to follow up to keep the project on track. If you're looking to add solar or batteries to your property, I highly recommend Simply Solar, and ask for David Frank. He's very good at assessing a property and helping find solutions to your power needs. read more

Simply Solar simply does not follow through or provide updates on in warranty repairs. I have to keep asking for status. This has gone on for months. They were great to deal with on the install. read more

The crew showed up on time as promised. I spoke to Giovanni who was very helpful and knowledgeable on the ground installing the batteries and equipment. There were 3 other people working on the roof installing the actual panels. They were very professional and worked quickly to avoid the rain. Thanks for all your help. I will definitely recommend you. read more

Update: 1/13 tech came out to fix the issues. After the job was done, he guaranteed me that the panels are in full working condition. Needless to say they are generating some power but not to full capacity. we have 26 panels on the house and it has full sun this since 1/13. We are currently generating 2.8 KWH per day. I called Sara back to pay the $3400 that I owed for them reinstalling the stanchions for the panels. When I received the invoice, I noticed that they charged an extra $200, so instead of $3400 I paid $3600. I called Sara back the next day. She was very apologetic and mentioned that she would reach out to finance right away and call me back with an update. Days passed with no communication once again. I called 1/16 to check on status. Was told that they would send a check in the mail for a refund. In regards to solar generation Sara mentioned that she was not able to check and see if all solar panels were working properly as she did not have access to the system. She also mentioned that we are on her list of things to follow up on but she has not had a chance to get to it. read more

Simply Solar - Solar Installation Near Me - Petaluma, California

Super happy with my service from Simply Solar. I was noticing a drop in performance from my panels and thought maybe a cleaning would help. It sure did! I gained a 20% bump in performance after cleaning. Now gonna make this a quarterly service. I highly recommend this team! read more

Had an awesome experience working with Simply Solar. I worked with David throughout the process and he was incredibly informative and supportive, helping me understand the best setup for my home. The installation process was quick and easy and the whole process took 2.5 months from when I reached out to when I had fully functioning solar. I appreciated how Simply Solar handled everything end-to-end where I had no interaction with the city or my utility provider. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to install solar in the bay area. read more

Very satisfied with the work done by Xang and his assistant on installing additional solar panels and battery to an existing system. They were efficient, accommodating a requested panel location change, and communicated clearly. read more

Simply Solar was easy to work with and very flexible to meet the needs of my situation. They took care of the entire process, dealing with city permits, utility approvals, and helping to set up system after installation so it runs the way I want it to. I've been very happy with everything. I can charge my EV car and made it through first grid outage without any disruption because my solar and battery kept us going through the outage. read more

Simply Solar has been easy to work with, handling all of my questions quickly. The design plans for my roof top solar panels met City permit requirements in one day! Throughout installation, Xang explained each step of the process clearly. He also came up with an innovative location for the solar cable. I give Simply Solar 5 stars! read more

It truly takes a village, and Simply Solar proved that every step of the way. From start to finish, the team--led by David Frank--demonstrated excellent communication, professionalism, and a real sense of urgency whenever challenges arose during our solar panel and power wall installation. Everyone worked seamlessly together to get the things up and running quickly, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. I'm grateful to the entire team for their dedication and expertise! read more

After further communication with Simply Solar and their Representative Sara an employee of Simply Solar came to my house and within about 15 to 20 minutes the issue with monitoring was resolved. Which made me happy. read more

It was great working with Dean in sales, who was informative and responsive. The solar system with the Powerwall turned out great. The tech who showed me how to work everything was very good. I do retreat not beeping there in person for installation day and the commissioning day because there were a few things that would have turned out differently if I was there. In the end, Simply Solar took care of me and I am very satisfied. read more

We got interested in Solar when we added a heat pump and air conditioning and worked with three companies. Simply Solar had the best cost per Watt as well as an engineering approach to the design including their own support design and the use of one of the design software products. The installation was delayed by back ordered Tesla batteries, but one came in on the day they were installing the panels and infrastructure so they drove it down and the install was completed! The crew was friendly and patient with my questions and did very neat and professional work. We liked the fact their installers are employees. They are coordinating PGE and city inspections next. Their web site is informative and has a bunch of tutorials on solar which were helpful. read more

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Installing a Solar system on my house was a great decision. I chose Simply Solar and have not regretted my decision at all. They did all the pre-planning. They drew up a plan on where to install different banks of panels. They reviewed my panel box. On installation day, they had a crew to do the panels, while the electrician replaced my panel box. By end of the day, everything was done. Everything was completed in one day and it all worked then, and still working now 2 years later. All that was left was to notify PG&E to turn on monitoring for solar. This went without a hitch My electric bill fell to almost nothing even as we run the air conditioning during warm months. Now as I look at my bill, i am only paying for the gas furnace (winter), and a small amount for transmission lines. To top it off, I recommended my sister to Simply Solar, and did get teh $1,000 referral fee. This has been one of he best decisions I have made as far as managing my house. Thank you, Simply Solar. read more

I researched and talked with many solar companies before I chose Simply Solar based on their reviews. During the installation when they hadn't been paid fully they were responsive. What I didn't expect was the poor customer service after installation. Our first encounter was when we got audited by the IRS for the tax credit. The IRS wanted a manufacturer certification that the system was legit and installed by a reputable company. I was told (after calling numerous times and leaving messages with no call back) this document didn't exist. Our tax credit was reversed with penalties and interest. Several months later one of our inverters went out. I called for service. Again no call back. I finally reached Mark in customer service via email. I was told he would contact Solar Edge (the manufacturer) and find out how to solve the problem. I contacted Mark weekly for 6 weeks and was told in a not so nice way that I was on the list and I would have to wait for an appointment. After waiting another month for an answer and to get on the repair schedule, with no results, we called Solar Edge directly. While talking with Solar Edge we asked about the manufacturer certification.Turns out there is such a thing as a manufacturer certification which we sent to the IRS which satisfied them. At the time we asked Solar Edge for another company to service our system. We called them and they sent someone out the next day. I originally contacted Simply Solar on November 2nd and they are just now (January 8th) getting around to offering an appointment that is not a last minute cancellation for them. Our system is now fixed by the other company. read more

I am so upset at this company. My true up bill was still 3,000 and the company did nothing to help. I also gave a referral and they ignored it. Now I need to get more panels and a battery and pay them and still pay pg &e 600 a month read more

We had them install a Franklin whole-house solar battery. They tied it into our existing solar panels and worked with PG&E and city inspectors so all went smoothly. After installation they discovered it wasn't performing to spec and on their own sent out a tech to tweak the system. All in-person and email communications have been friendly and informative. The job got done per their quote and within the time frame they estimated. Really I can't think of anything else I'd need from a vendor, so I'm giving them a 5. read more

I have been extremely happy with my solar panels, as well as my solar bank. They have definitely followed through with any concerns or questions that I have had, it has been one of the best things I've ever done for my home. read more

I have had a great experience with Simply Solar. David, the local representative, a long time resident of San Carlos, is very knowledgeable, patient, and not pushy. I wanted a few days to read contracts and check references, and David said 'no problem'. We had some initial issues with the installation, but they were quickly addressed, and the system has been operating smoothly for over a year now. Most impressively, when I have called or emailed David or others at Simply Solar, they are very responsive and friendly. I have since used Simply Solar for a second property and still a very happy customer read more

Started out great with sales. Installation a little rough/sloppy, alot of wear to my existing roof. Need to figure out how to protect customers roof. I've had two communication failures with my unit first one the tech came out uploaded software and resolved it no charge. I've had a second one, tech had to come out again, uploaded software and all good. I'm not clear exactly what is causing this or what it'll be going forward but there was a $250 charge for this service. My request for the salesman, David, to call me has been unfulfilled. I live in a remote area, cell service can be a little spotty I have a cell extender, this was all made clear when I bought the system. I'm not sure how this will be going forward but I'm hopeful that it will be resolved and I don't have to keep paying for service calls every time I lose communication therefore unable to do software upgrades. read more

Simply Solar did an outstanding start to finish job of addressing our needs for a whole home solar power system. From 1st contact to finished product they were knowledgeable, communicative, thorough, and responsive. They handled design, permitting, installation, and close out impeccably. Most notably: Their on-site installation crew, headed by Gio, were tireless and skilled craftsmen who performed the entire project quickly and professionally. If I could give that crew 10 stars, I would. They were nothing short of impressive. read more

I am writing this review because I wonder if Simply Solar may care more for its public reputation than it may care for its customers. Pros: Simply Solar was a runner up choice of installers who we ended up contracting with because they were the only solar company that said they could install solar on our roof without roof work (we have concrete shingles over rafters). Contracting was relatively straightforward and the work started quickly and was done in two days. Cons: Everything after installation has been ever growing frustration. There is an old rule of thumb that applies to Simply Solar--you have to communicate with your clients and Simply Solar is simply not communicating effectively. After installation, it seemed to take a long time to get an update on inspections. The first Fire Marshall inspection failed because the emergency shutoff wasn't done correctly. Asking for when the work would be completed again took time and, I thought, things were looking up. Two weeks ago was the final inspection and the system was allegedly turned on--except it doesn't produce power. It took three days of constant emailing and calling to get a someone to come out to troubleshoot. That tech, after spending two hours on the system, told me that the wiring was done "in a hurry" and that there was a problem with the circuit in the panels. He had to leave but promised that he would be back. Except he did not come back and no one contacted me. After multiple emails and phone calls trying to find out what was happening, I was told a week ago that the work was waiting to be scheduled. There has been not a single peep out of Simply Solar since then (I understand the holidays, but when I called this morning to leave yet another voicemail, they were clearly open). It has now been two weeks of a system that doesn't work with little to no communication from Simply Solar, all the while we are paying PG&E not only to power our home but to also charge the Tesla Powerwall that is supposed to be getting electricity from the sun. I may update this review if and when Simply Solar actually commits itself to making good on my solar installation. read more

Simply Solar designed and installed my rooftop solar system on my house in July 2023. Every step of the way they were responsive, transparent, and professional all through the process, quick to answer my many questions. The installation was efficient and problem free, and now I'm paying peanuts compared to others who are still tethered to PG&E for electricity. If you're not on solar yet, do it. You won't be sorry. And when it comes to choosing an installer, I highly recommend Simply Solar to anyone considering solar for their homes read more

We requested a quote from simply solar and a representative stopped by to take a look at our electrical system and calculated different options. The proposal was among the most competitive ones we have received. The process was clearly explained to us and we are very pleased. read more

Great initial contact and design estimate. Done rapidly in time for NEN 2.0. Installation done in a day. Works great.

Simply Solar installed my solar panels and SolarEdge battery in May of 2023. The installation went smoothly. In September of 2023, the battery was not being charged for two months. While my solar system was shut down, Simply Solar insisted that they could not do anything because SolarEdge had to investigate first. When Simply Solar finally got the replacement battery battery from SolarEdge, it was replaced quickly and I have had no issues since. Overall, I am happy with Simply Solar except for this incident of the defective battery. read more

We worked with David Frank at Simply Solar to add solar to our home. I couldn't be happier with his guidance and responsiveness throughout and following our project as well as the entire team. We've been very pleased with our solar system and would happily work with David and Simply Solar again. We've already recommended them to several friends and neighbors. Simply put, they do good work and care about their customers. I feel like we got exactly what we paid for and that their team will stand behind the work. Well done. dfrank@simplysolar.com read more