We have had an Enphase solar installation for 10 years now, which has always worked beautifully…read more However, due to regular PG&E outages in our area (Fremont, CA), we decided to add a backup battery to the system. After careful research, we chose Highlight Solar (HS) to handle this installation. We chose the Franklin battery, and Highlight Solar came out to handle the installation in Nov 2025. Sadly, we had some serious issues with the functionality of our solar infrastructure, after the Franklin equipment was installed... the Enphase solar monitoring device (called Envoy) started having trouble communicating with the panels, and therefore would disable them. HS made a couple of different attempts to fix this issue (which was delayed when they went on vacation for a month), so I had to keep cycling the breaker for the panels every morning to get the system working for another day. Fortunately, they were persistent in pursuing the issue, and after returning from vacation in late January, Samir came out and spent a couple of hours on the phone with Enphase support, who suggested a possible solution for this issue. HS then had someone come out to implement Enphase's suggestion, and now my system is working solidly and reliably (Feb 2026). I'm glad HS didn't just give up on us; I'm sure they were just as frustrated as we were by this situation. We certainly didn't expect this to take three months to resolve, but it is working now.

We met with multiple solar companies and settled on Highlight due to both the great recommendations…read moreas well as our experience during the initial process. We asked a LOT of questions, then we asked more, and then some more. Ali, our salesman, remained patient and communicated thoroughly via email or phone, and at all hours even after we had signed the paperwork. The installation process was honestly better than the sales process. The combination of Chris (the foreman who found a solution for all our requests) and his team which worked in awful weather to get our project installed on schedule were amazing. Our inspection, and final handoff were handled by Samir, who answered even more questions, and made sure we were fully set up. From end to end we had a great experience with Highlight Solar and will recommend them as they were to us. Pro tips: If you get a battery you will need to store it until it is installed. Your solar data might not show up on the app for 24-48 hours after installation...don't panic, it will show up eventually and you will see the money you are not spending with PG&E.

Unreservedly recommend Clean Solar!…read more Had PV Solar installed when the house was built in 2006. Under our existing rate plan (time-of-use, meaning pay high rates 4-9 pm and low rates the rest of the time), and metering agreement (NEMS 2.0), we were selling more electricity (in $ terms) than we were using. However, we will be forced to switch to the new metering agreement (NEMS 3.0) in late 2026, which drastically cuts how much PG&E pays us for electricity we sell to them--we will end up paying money to PG&E. This motivated me to consider installing a whole-house battery storage system to do "rate shifting"--store the excess electricity generated by our PV system in the morning and early afternoon to power the house during the high rate period (4-9 pm). And of course provides energy in the event of a power outage. I also wanted to take advantage of the energy tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. Reading reviews on Yelp, Google, and other sites, I decided to contact Clean Solar along with 3 other companies. Clean Solar was the first to respond and I had a thorough conversation with a Senior Design Analyst, Art Balaoro. He listened and understood my goals, answered my (many) questions and said he would get back to me with options in a few days. Of the other 3 companies, 2 never responded to my inquiry at all! The other one did, but I had to repeatedly reach out to them to make any progress on getting a quote. In contrast, Art did as he said and responded within a week with several options, primarily around which battery vendor to go with (Tesla vs. Franklin, I preferred the latter) and the battery location. Clean Solar scheduled a technician to come out and look at our house: location and configuration of the main panel, possible battery locations, where the existing PV inverter was, etc. Took a lot of photographs and measurements to verify compliance with building codes. In contrast, the other vendor was sluggish to schedule someone to visit, so I ended up sending them photos and measurements from the Clean Solar visit. Because of the peculiarities of my house's main panel, it was going to be more difficult (and expensive) to install the Franklin battery. And although I would have preferred to put the battery inside my garage, building codes would have required a replacement of the entire smoke alarm system throughout the house, also adding significant expense. Art walked me through these issues thoroughly and so I went with the recommended (and cheaper) option, going with the Powerwall and an outside location. In contrast, the other vendor didn't do as thorough an analysis and wasn't aware of these issues until I pointed them out. When I did get a comparable quote from them (exact same system components), it was slightly more expensive than the Clean Solar quote. I started this process in June, and immediately Art said it was going to be a close thing to finish the project before the end of the year--so many people were wanting to install solar or battery projects and claim the tax credit. Art also walked me through the timeline for the whole process and how it would be managed on their end. Based on the interactions I had with him and others, I felt that Clean Solar was the best choice for my project--and my experience bore that out.

This is my second time around with Clean Solar, and they are just as stellar as the first time, if…read morenot better and more efficient. We needed to add panels because we purchase an EV and needed more solar to offset PG&E. The impeccable experience started with Art the consultant, he gave 4 scenarios and explained in detail what each means and provided detail report including all the tech details and break even timing. To be honest, it was too much for me, I really just wanted pricing and how long it takes to install haha but was good to know he has such knowledge and I was confident he is looking out for my best interest. Then we had Patrick the PM, arrived for site inspection on time and courteous and explained the whole process. Then come the impressive installation team Luis, Alberto and Kevin. The 3 arrived on time and with smiles, just overall a great vibe from them. Luis walked me through the installation plan and gave a few choices taking into consideration aesthetics of the house and then got to work. 4 hours later, clean line, fine craftsmanship and symmetrical matching placement from last system is in place and ready to tangle with PG&E (attaching some photos) I really really can't recommend any higher to go with Clean Solar on your solar projects. Seamless is what you'll experience with them. Until next time Clean Solar!

Our roof started leaking during a recent thunderstorm through our Sun Tunnel / skylight. I sent…read morethem a message through Yelp and they responded right away and had a roofer come out within an hour from the initial response. They did a temporary fix which stopped the leak right away and then followed up to come back and redo the shingles to properly install them as it was not installed correctly by the contractor who installed it initially. They also patched several other spots on the roof and we haven't seen any leaks since even with heavy rainfall. Highly recommend.

R E Roofing put a new roof on my house. They were excellent. Superior workmanship. Faultless…read moreproject management. Pleasant to work with. They are a family-owned business with years of experience. I highly recommend R E Roofing.

Shout out to Tamara Kleinman in Sales!…read more I called Allterra based on their awesome Yelp review. I needed advice on how to approach adding to my existing solar system. She called back promptly, was a great listener, and came across as friendly and helpful. She really represented the company well. I look forward to working with them on things in the future.

Allterra installed our solar panels years ago and just recently had to remove and reinstall them…read morefor a house remodel. We have dealt with many different contractors and vendors over the past year and encountered many stressful and frustrating situations. We were honestly expecting something to go wrong in the reinstallation process, but Allterra's team was organized, set clear expectations and communicated promptly and respectfully. What a breath of fresh air! We now know an excellent company is not easy to come by and greatly appreciate their work. Highly recommend without reservations!

The job was nicely done and passed inspection the first time! The price is very competitive. Highly…read morerecommend Matt and his crew!

Matthew installed our home system at a reasonable cost and repaired the one on our rental which was…read moreinstalled by another company. He knows his stuff and is a great guy. Michele is also really responsive with scheduling. They take care of their customers over the long term, which I appreciate.

Updated Review - 8 Months Later…read more I'm updating my previous review now that the system has been installed and we've moved into the post-installation phase--and unfortunately, my experience has changed significantly. To be clear upfront: the sales experience was excellent. Kris Richards handled the sales process professionally, transparently, and without pressure. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and worked with us to design a system that met our needs. Based on the sales experience alone, I felt confident moving forward. However, everything after installation has been extremely frustrating. The solar and battery system (solar + two Tesla Powerwall 3 batteries) was installed in October 2025, and we passed city inspection within about two weeks. Since then, the project has been effectively stalled due to Freedom Solar Power's repeated failures in submitting a correct Interconnection Application to Duke Energy. Freedom Solar has been attempting to submit the interconnection application since September 16, 2025, and it has now been rejected more than six times due to basic, avoidable errors. These are not edge cases or utility-specific nuances--they are fundamental documentation and data-entry mistakes. Examples of rejection reasons from Duke Energy include: Battery model and quantity listed incorrectly (Powerwall 3 not named correctly or quantity missing) Battery model number formatting errors One-line diagrams listing incorrect or unapproved equipment Tesla equipment shown on drawings but not listed on the Interconnection Application Mismatched customer names between the billing system, application, agreement, and one-line diagrams Incorrect total battery capacity listed Missing or incorrect application fee (Tier 2 fee not submitted) What makes this even more frustrating is that I receive the rejection notices directly, and Freedom Solar does not take action unless I call them to point out the issue. There is no proactive follow-up, ownership, or apparent quality control before resubmission. As a result: I am not allowed to turn the system on I am paying for an expensive solar + battery system that I cannot use I am still paying full electric bills Weeks (now months) have passed with no resolution due entirely to administrative errors At this stage, the installation itself is complete, but the project is effectively unfinished because Freedom Solar cannot successfully complete the interconnection process--a critical, standard part of any solar installation. This experience has been extremely disappointing and has completely undermined the confidence created during the sales process. Freedom Solar needs to significantly improve its post-installation project management, documentation accuracy, and accountability, especially for interconnection submissions. Customers should not be responsible for policing basic paperwork errors on a project of this cost and complexity. I hope Freedom Solar resolves this soon, but until then, I cannot recommend them based on execution after installation.

Not respectful, come in residential area for no emergency repair at 6:30Am and make as much noise…read morepossible. I talked to them and asking why so much noise response we have the right to start or work at 7 Am .well it the 31 dec and they did the same arround Chtistmas. When they left they left trash like empty plastic bottle . I do beleive that behaviour of the worker is also a reflection of the company. I called also and no one care. It isnot ok to not be tespectfull and do not care where and when you work . This installation is new and they already coming to fix it ! I you live in berkeley, oakland,piedmont ovoid Solar Freedom , their attidude, is not where it should be and they do not care

It's been years since Tim was over to install our original system. That's a good thing. It's been…read moreworking flawlessly for almost 8 years. The Solaredge Inverter went out and TIm and his team were out very quickly to get it fixed. All in all, it took just under 2 weeks to get it all fixed. Super happy with the fast turn around and great service. He also gave me a tip on how to setup ethernet on the inverter so I don't have to pay for the monitoring, which I really appreciate. I hope I won't have to call on Tim again anytime soon, but I know if I need anything he and his team will be right there to get it done.

Excellent service from a to z. Highly recommend Tim and his team to do a wonderful jobread more

I can't say enough good things about Carlos Gomez from Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions…read more I've been working on a non-standard solar setup using an EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X and EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 3, and finding a contractor who truly understood this type of system was incredibly difficult. I spoke with many contractors, and almost all of them sent salespeople who gave generic answers or tried to push cookie-cutter solutions that clearly didn't fit my setup. Carlos was completely different. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he wasn't a salesperson -- he's an engineer, and it shows. He took the time to deeply understand my system, reviewed actual spec sheets on the spot, and immediately identified issues that other contractors completely missed. Multiple companies told me Hyundai panels would work fine. Carlos checked the amperage limits, applied proper safety margin calculations, and clearly explained why those panels would not work with my EcoFlow system -- saving me from a costly mistake. He also walked me through: Proper panel selection within voltage and amperage limits Safe string configurations and series wiring How to maximize roof space while staying within code Permitting requirements I hadn't been told about before On top of that, Carlos identified critical code and safety requirements that no one else mentioned: Bollards required in the garage to protect battery units Correct battery placement to maintain required clearance from doors and entrances Heat detector requirements for battery installations in a garage These are all things that would have caused inspection failures later -- and Carlos caught them immediately. He spent well over an hour with me, climbed onto my roof to check for obstructions, inspected battery placement, reviewed wiring paths, and answered every question in detail without ever rushing me. What truly sealed the deal was how efficient and transparent the pricing process was. Carlos was able to turn around a detailed quote very quickly, and when I received it, I was honestly surprised -- it was a significant amount lower than every other quote I received, even though his evaluation was by far the most thorough. Given everything: His technical expertise The level of detail and care The ability to integrate with my existing system The fast turnaround And the much better pricing Choosing Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions was a complete no-brainer. Carlos is knowledgeable, meticulous, honest, and genuinely passionate about doing things the right way. After meeting him, I completely understand why this company has such strong Yelp reviews. If you're in the Bay Area and need electrical or solar work done the right way, especially for a non-standard or custom system, I highly recommend Carlos and the team at Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions.

I actually first contacted Sunlight Electri-Cal very early on this year, in April. I had closed on…read morea new home but knew we would want to get solar installed. Juan was very responsive and came out to take a look at our home right away. What I loved about Juan and his team is they are NOT sales people, they're real engineers who are focused on solving your problems and meeting your needs. Juan and his team are true solar experts and know exactly what they are doing - they were great at walking me through key details I should know about the system, how to best take advantage of having a solar system, and did their best to get me scheduled (in spite of multiple difficulties) for installation before the end of the year. Just for context, I've talked to another solar company where clearly they were just about trying to close the deal and sell sell sell, which really turned me off - it felt like they just wanted our money as opposed to wanting to understand what we really needed. Juan's team really shined here by just showing up to be real experts who are thoughtful about what system you need, as opposed to trying to close a deal. Juan and his team were also really patient and flexible. Our new home's solar system had to be turned on before we could start any work, and that process took months due to Sunnova going bankrupt. And, they were also really thoughtful when we mentioned we had added in some upgrades that would affect electricity use (ie saunas and outdoor electric heaters), and they reassessed their initial project and updated it to accommodate that. I thoroughly enjoyed working with them and am really grateful that we got our project done so well!!

SunVault Solar made going solar incredibly easy. I wanted to beat the December 31, 2025 deadline to…read morequalify for the 30% federal rebate, and Sameer (owner/CEO) assured me they'd get everything done in time. Not only did SunVault finish the installation early--they even secured PTO from PG&E before Thanksgiving. Their team was professional, honest, and efficient from the first consultation through the final install. Because SunVault uses its own in‑house crew (no subcontractors), the whole process felt seamless. City permitting was quick and painless since everything was done to code and they're local to Fremont. Thank you Sameer, Krishna, Vishnu and Yogitha! The system looks great and runs flawlessly. If you're in Fremont (even greater Bay Area) and considering solar, SunVault is an outstanding choice.

Sameer and team are the best. They are very reliable. They completed the solar panel, battery…read moreinstallation and main panel/sub panel upgrades without any hassles. They managed all the permits and inspections very well. Sameer worked together to find solutions when I had main panel constraints. His entire team is very helpful. He has a solid team.

our sunpower system went offline after an outage. wasn't producing power or charging the battery…read more out of several service providers contacted, Sal @ AMS was the most responsive, offering suggestions and advice before we even hired him. fortunately for us (unfortunately for him), our system came back online after a couple of days so we never had to hire Sal but i'm definitely keeping him in my contacts to call if/when i need service.

We had a great experience working with Sal at AMS Energy. We had a very unique situation with a NEM…read more2.0 application timeline and requirements and also tight deadline for tax credit expiry by end of year. So much so that we had some other solar installers back out of contracts. Sal was confident he could handle our situation and was able to follow through on that. He was clear and communicative through the process, reaching out with updates and keeping us informed. He was able to schedule the installation before the end of the year. His crews were fast and professional, installation went smoothly. Sal handled the inspection and PTO with PG&E and everthing went well! We are happy with out solar setup! Thanks Sal!