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Bright Energy Group

Bright Energy Group

(5 reviews)

In September 2025, my husband and I signed a contract with Enact and Bright Energy to install a…read moresolar system in our home. Permitting was completed by early November. Bright Energy was to install the components of the system and Enact was to provide the software and monitoring. Enact handled all billing. By December 13, after one installation date fell through, we paid Enact in full based on the request of Joseph Nelson, CEO of Bright Energy Group, who told us they could not install our system by the end of the year without full payment. He also guaranteed installation by end of year (end of tax credit coverage) or we would get our money refunded, "no questions asked." Five months after we signed our contract our solar system is still not installed. Several installation dates have been canceled, one with no notice, leaving us to wait for installers who did not show up.There is currently no installation scheduled. We seem to be caught in a payment dispute between Enact and Bright Energy, though it is difficult to know who is telling the truth. In general, the process has been fraught with errors, a lack of communication, and agreements not kept by both Enact and Bright Energy. We have lost out on a substantial tax credit. We dipped into savings to pay for the system. We have asked for a refund and to date have gotten no response. Don't work with this company or Enact (who chose this company!).

Edgar Sifuentes is the ideal technician you would want to ensure your solar system is working in an…read moreoptimal way. Edgar was proactive in his communication; knowledgeable about the system and a joy to work with. Did I say patient?! Thank you Bright Energy and Edgar!

Diablo Solar Services - Even our youngest solar installation technicians love their job at Diablo Solar!

Diablo Solar Services

(291 reviews)

I first reached out to Diablo in 2020. I was solar-curious, but I determined at the time that it…read morewasn't what I needed. This year (2024) I decided that my electric bill was just too much, I was going to get solar eventually, and the longer I put it off the more it would cost me overall. I liked that they didn't harass me. Once some folks get your number they just wont stop calling. Diablo didn't bug me back in 2020 and they were not really trying the hard sale this time either. I called them, had a brief discussion about what I was looking for, and scheduled a visit. I didn't know much about solar installations, so I spoke with a friend who was familiar with these things. He told me what to look out for in terms of equipment. After I got the quote, the folks at Diablo were very helpful answering questions along these lines. Again just providing information, not trying to sell me. Diablo handled everything and scheduled a time to do the install. Overall it took about 3 days. Two days for most of the hardware and then a day about a week later to deal with the mess in my breaker box from some previous work done by another company. Then they handled everything with PG&E and about a month later everything was cleared on PG&Es end. This delay was due to PG&E processing paperwork. Overall it's working well. Just see the before and after photos below. Not of my roof but of my electric consumption. You can see some before and after values as well as how the system performed on a particularly hot day.

Terrible service , this company must have been sold since we installed our solar in 2018…read more Was getting charge $200 just for a quote and when the day they were supposed to drive to the property , we told them ahead of time of how to get in and the code to the pool House , they wrote a report that they couldn't get in After speaking to the manager , they had to sent someone else out but don't know when that will be Very frustrating experience, seems like they don't communicate internally Ended up repairing with someone local in Sonoma county

Ambrose Solar - Wow! Wow! Wow! Gorgeous solar install by Ambrose Solar!

Ambrose Solar

(258 reviews)

My husband and I dug in our heels FOREVER, when it came to getting solar. There were all kinds of…read moresalespeople who came to our home on a monthly basis, and we just never had a real peace about being able to trust what we were being " sold", or told. My parents purchased solar from a HORRIBLE company that sounds a lot like 'SunFun'. After they passed away, and the house was sold...we were STILL making the monthly payments for over a year!!! That SunFun organization REFUSED to transfer the solar to the new homeowner, and eventually stopped taking or acknowledging our calls. It wasn't until we had to threaten the new homeowner with a lawsuit that SunFun finally transferred ownership. Due to this, we could not trust any of these solar companies...that is, until Kevin Bedard came to our home, and explained everything in great detail to my husband and I. He took the time to hear about our concerns, and he showed us how he truly cared. That same week, we spoke to two other families who shared their positive experiences about Ambrose Solar that made us feel that we would be in great hands. We had FINALLY FOUND A PEACE about getting solar on our home; KNOWING we would be in good hands, and we were ALL IN. It's been six months now, and we are beyond pleased with our solar panels, and the two Tesla batteries we have purchased. We are true fans, who have NOTHING but RAVE REVIEWS for this company. If you don't have solar, or if you need to add solar, Kevin Bedard is your man! and Ambrose is your company. Every employee has been amazing and helpful. In a world where customer service has taken a dump, this company has remained a class act. So again...if you are considering solar, call Ambrose, and tell them Albert and Rhonda sent you.

My project is now finished and it's been about 6 months turned on and functioning- I'm still so…read moreglad that I did this with Ambrose Solar. Any home renovation project has bumps, and this one had its fair share: after initial install they monitor the systems production remotely to see if it's doing what it's supposed to/expected to, and my system was initially under-performing. They caught it and sent out a team to problem solve it, which took a couple tries, but they didn't drag their feet, they kept on it and kept at it and got it resolved. It was no fault of theirs, just a technology glitch. Core fear was that they would give up after a couple failures and leave me following up with them to get it done, but I never had to worry about that. I also did not end up liking where they placed the control box- it was something that was going to make future maintenance of my house trim problematic down the line. They willingly moved it up a few inches for me (and my only complaint was the team that did that didn't patch the original hole as efficiently as they should have. If I had understood the box placement better on the first pass that would never have happened, so this is a bit of a complaint of my own making.) Jon Landsman, who sold me the system, stayed with us the whole time tracking the project, checking in, and following through on every detail, every question, every concern. He never made me feel like the demanding diva that I am, was always prompt and gracious! The bottom line is that start to finish, even with a few bumps in the road, I have zero question that this is a company that legitimately cares about doing what is right. The culture of deeply valuing customer service that they have built is unmatched by many businesses these days. I am SO pleased, and SO impressed, and I can promise that you will be too!

Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions - Franklin certified

Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions

(81 reviews)

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!!

Green Air Heating and Air Conditioning - Solar Panel Install in San Ramon, CA.

Green Air Heating and Air Conditioning

(92 reviews)

Amazing job done by Jayman, Josh, Lee, and the team, they are extremely talented and professional…read more We love our double heat pump system. It was the best solution for us with the extra of relocating one air blower unit to give us a little extra space, so great value. The team is on time, ready for work and so respectful. We love you guys!

I've been a loyal customer here for over four years, but after my experience today, I am completely…read moredone. For the last 14 months, I've been paying my monthly fees faithfully, yet I haven't received a single service visit. No maintenance, no proactive calls, nothing. Their billing system is a disaster and their communication is nonexistent. The breaking point was a call I received today. They told me they updated their billing system and needed to collect payment again. When I pointed out that I've been paying for over a year without a single person showing up to do the work, and that they have zero records of calling me to schedule.. they flat out refused to admit it. I asked to speak to an owner or a manager to resolve the refund for the service I never got. Instead, a man got on the phone, spent the whole time talking over me, and then actually HUNG UP up on me. Now, every time I call back to finish the conversation, it goes straight to voicemail. It is honestly ridiculous that a customer has to chase a company down to get them to do the job they are already being paid for. To be treated with such disrespect after four years is a slap in the face. Save yourself the headache and go with a company that actually values its customers and answers the phone.

Solar Optimum Benicia - solarinstallation - Updated May 2026

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