I couldn't be happier with my experience with Solar Sesame. My situation was a little more complicated than most because I already had an existing leased solar system under NEM 2 that I wanted to preserve. That meant my new system needed to be designed as a non-export system with battery storage. Before choosing Solar Sesame, I had already received three other quotes. My existing provider kept pushing another leased system where I'd continue paying per use. While it was cheaper than PG&E, it was significantly more expensive over the long run than owning the system myself. Another provider told me they couldn't fit enough panels on my roof to meet my energy needs and recommended much more expensive alternatives. A third provider quoted nearly 40% more than another installer for essentially the same system. Solar Sesame stood out immediately. They designed a system that fit all the panels I needed on my roof, met my energy goals, and came in at the best overall price. They also went above and beyond when the federal tax credit rules were changing. They were able to structure the project in a way that effectively preserved those benefits for me, which I really appreciated. Originally, I planned to install just one Tesla Powerwall. After doing more research, I decided I wanted two. I found a competitive online offer, and without any hassle, Solar Sesame matched it by adding the second battery at a heavily discounted price. That flexibility and willingness to work with me made a big impression. Throughout the entire project, the team was transparent, professional, and kept me informed every step of the way. There were a few delays, but they were all related to the PG&E process rather than Solar Sesame. Now that everything is up and running, I'm extremely happy with the system. The installation looks great, my electric bills have been dramatically reduced, and I feel confident I chose the right company. If you're shopping around for solar, I highly recommend talking with Solar Sesame. They earned my business by offering the best combination of value, expertise, transparency, and customer service. read more

Solar Sesame is a brokerage company, they don't install the panels; they work with another company called GoodLeap that installs, maintain and owns the solar panels. There is a 3.59% increase annually to a flat rate fee and a connection fee with the quote. After 25 years of this contract, you can choose to buy the panels (by that time, the panels will be 25 years older), but if you'd like to keep the panels, it'll cost a todays estimate of 900-$1200 to maintain annually. When I did the calculations would $327 monthly for electricity. And even with the panels, there is a $15 connectivity fee to connect to the main grid aka PG&E. So the quote I got is unsustainable for what I'm trying to achieve; which is to be independent from PG&E. Because I used only about $30 of electricity and $15 gas, but have to pay $125 delivery fee from PG&E, and it's just gouging for no reason. And the solar sesame quote I got ended up more expensive in the long run than if I stayed with PG&E. I was referred to an actual government run solar panel installation company through a local state and federal program called Grid Alternatives and is looking forward to a quote from them. was told by a clean energy program that I may be able to get solar panels free of charge and get a electric panel upgrade at no charge if I qualify. After meeting with their rep; they were pressuring me to sign at the meeting. Very aggressive. The solar seasame rep said he has been with the company for 10 years; but solar seasame was established in 2021. Maybe I heard this wrong, but there were a lot of questions unanswered; and a lot of confusion on who and what is getting done. They also use the Tesla battery...which I don't want to support. Unfortunately I will not be going with Solar Sesame. read more

Hello everyone, I had a great experience with Solar Sesame. I had my system installed in December 2025 and wanted to wait a bit to see how SS and GoodLeap handle follow-up on the project, Closeout issues, and customer service follow-up. Since my December 2025 installation and the January 2026 activation with PG&E, I have been more than happy with their service. I had put off getting solar for a while (bad decision on my part), so when the $1,100 PG&E bill came in last summer, I knew it was time for a change. Solar Sesame's pricing consultation was pleasant and informative. I had done plenty of research, so I knew my stuff, and being in Construction helped as well. Both their Sales Rep and Installation Lead were informed and knew their stuff. My Project Submittal documents to the City of Danville were professionally done. The building permit was obtained quickly, and the installation was completed within a few days. We did have an initial hiccup with the materials delivery; it arrived too early, but SS had it picked up and redelivered the following week. All in all, a solid performance from Solar Sesame! read more

Excellent work ethic. The tech is so helpful and committed to do the Great job! So, Keep up the good works. read more

I had a great experience with SolarSesame. The tech was knowledgeable, explained me in detail about the system required for my need. Price is also competitive. Thank you for your help and support. read more

Solar Sesame delivered an exceptionally fast and smooth installation experience from start to finish. Kerrie was my initial contact, and she was super communicative every single step of the way, making sure all my questions were answered promptly. The entire process moved at an incredible speed: July 23: Reached out for an initial quote July 24: Site inspection and design completed, and contract signed the exact same day July 28: milestone 1-2 payments processed August 3-4: Installation fully completed The install crew was very fast and effective, and the final setup on the roof looks clean and professional. I could not be happier with the service and turnaround time. Now we wait for PGE/city inspections for PTO read more

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Great overall experience with Solar Sesame. There was a bit of confusion at the beginning in regards to the means and methods of the installation of the panels but they took care of everything promptly. Good communication and a clean installation. I am happy with the equipment and the experience with Solar Sesame. read more

After purchasing our home my husband and I have been interested in finding more information about solar to save on our electrical bill. Danielle came out from solar system on the weekend and kindly introduced us to the solar options and potential savings. Daniel was super easy-going, super kind and super respectful he even went to bed for us on negotiating down some of the terms and payments on our contract. Solar system seems to be where it's at with solar system installations. read more

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Installation went very well. System is running great. Our PG&E bill is way down. Solar Sesame staff were very professional from sales to project manager to installers. The only thing that went slow was waiting for others(PGE and city inspections. read more

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I had an excellent experience with Kerrie from SolarSesame when she came to my home to provide a quote for a custom solar setup designed specifically to work with my EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X and EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 3. From the start, it was clear she wasn't there to push a cookie-cutter, turnkey solution -- she was there to actually understand my goals and design something that truly fit my needs. Before finding Kerrie, I had contacted over 20 different vendors on Yelp, and most either didn't understand what I was trying to accomplish or kept trying to sell me a standard system that didn't align with my setup. Kerrie was the first person who genuinely got it. During the visit, she spent nearly two full hours answering my many questions in detail, never once rushing me. What really stood out was that she was able to FaceTime her technical team back at the office on the spot to walk through the more complex aspects of my situation. That real-time collaboration resulted in a clear technical plan and an actual quote provided during the on-site visit, which was extremely impressive. Even more surprising was the price. Not only were they able to provide exactly what I needed, but their quote came in lower than every other quote I received -- including quotes from vendors offering far less customization. I honestly had to double-check it because it was so competitive. Between the expertise, patience, transparency, real-time technical support, and the best pricing, SolarSesame was an easy top pick for me. I never felt pressured -- only informed and confident. If you're looking for solar and want someone who truly listens, understands advanced and non-traditional setups, and delivers real value, I highly recommend Kerrie and the SolarSesame team. This was by far the best solar consultation experience I've had. read more

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We just completed our solar project and love being able to have solar power all of our electrical usage!!! We very much appreciated all of the support we received from Mei, our operations manager, as we worked through city planning and electrical requirements. She responded to our questions and concerns within a few hours - and made arrangements for all the inspections required for our city. read more

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I desperately needed a roof on my house before the rainy season started. I also wanted to get solar because it was clear that energy prices are going to continue to rise and solar is the smart way to go in this climate. I also replaced my gas furnace with a heat pump, so our electric needs are significant. A new roof with complete tear off and new plywood is a big project. I started by getting a quote from Solar City but they weren't able to coordinate with a roofer. Their leasing agreement (aka PPA) also had some provisions that seemed pretty predatory. I don't remember if Solar Sesame cold called me or I called them, but I do remember that Marcel did a great job of explaining the process. I'm pretty knowledgeable about these kind of projects so I asked somre very detailed questions. When he wasn't able to answer them immediately, he didn't front, he just said he didn't know and called the office for better info. That's the best response. I was a little concerned that Solar Sesame used an outsourced the roofing to a vendor. But given the time constraints, that was a good decision. Also, the vendor they chose, Arts Roofing, was a joy to work with. They communicated well, and when there was a small problem, they handled it professionally and entirely to my satisfaction. The solar panels went up super fast and well. They system was generating power the as soon as the installers were done. Unfortunately, PGE took their sweet time getting the final inspection done. So PGE got some free kwh from the system. On the good side, we didn't start paying for the system until after PGE did the final turn on, so no problem for us. I monitor the system via the PGE site as well as the Tesla app. Those two systems match up perfectly so I am happy with the amount of power being created and sold back to PGE. Also, we had a short power outage in our neighborhood, and it didn't impact us at all. The only reason I knew about it was that PGE alerted us via text. I looked out my window and noticed that none of my neighbors had their lights on. Between Marcel (sales) and Mei (project management), I'm very happy with the end result and the process on this large residential project. read more

They solved my energy problem end to end. Friendly, professional crew, great value with no upfront investment on my end, a competitive kilowatt price which slashed my $800/month energy bill to quarter. Absolutely no-brainer. They covered everything end to end, including permits, inspections, everything. First I was a skeptic, this is too good to be true, but eventually it all came thru and now I'm just watching the status in the Tesla solar app, getting off the grid, all in San Francisco. Thank you team. read more

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Their customer service is outstanding, my questions got answered really fast and professional. The job was completed on time and they will take care all the paper work and inspections. read more

Well intentioned but totally incompetent in every way imaginable. The estimator showed up without a. Appointment and stayed 3.5 hours with his girlfriend sitting in the car out in the hot sun. Then heard nothing for 2 weeks and found out that he was fired and start driver again. The new team had no idea what they were doing and after 6 weeks came up with a nebulous plan that would not have worked in any case and was 4 x the market rate for those services. DO NOT CONTACT THEM! If they call/ solicit your business RUN AWAY AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. The only positive thing is that they seem like nice people who are in over their heads read more

UPDATE: SolarSesame continues to disappoint. It is clear now that I was defrauded by Marcel Hooks. Not only did he sell me a wholly inadequate system that does not meet the needs of our home and EV but he promised me 3 months of free payments for 3 references that met with him in person and $1000 for every referral that converted. He met with my referrals and I have not received the 3 months of free payments. I am glad that my referrals didn't move forward since they would also be paying twice the amount of money every month with no savings or proper customer service. Do not sign any contract with SolarSesame and EnFin. Beware of their predatory practices. read more

I see that SolarSesame responded to my previous review. I wanted to highlight the lies in their response: 1. We have not agreed on a solution. SolarSesame was supposed to schedule the final PG&E inspection in March. They never bothered to try. I ended up having to schedule that myself because SolarSesame wouldn't. It took over 8 hours on the phone with PG&E to get access. 2. It is now 8 months later and the project is NOTin the final stage of the process. PG&E was here today, because I called to schedule the inspections that were SolarSesame's responsibility. PG&E indicated that the system would likely be failed and that more work would be required. 3. I had to demand that SolarSesame and GoodLeap stop calling me because they lied constantly. All communication is now via email so that I can have record of their constant lies and failures. 4. I have holes in my home's exterior because equipment has been moved countless times. I'm in the process of getting quotes to repair the damage to my home's exterior. read more

Project (panels & batteries) is still in process but I've had a negative experience after the fast sales pitch. I was misled. The sales person assured me they do everything in-house but the guys that did the installation were subcontractors from a few hours away, which probably contribute to poor communication and installation that is not familiar with local code. Their communication and organization within the company and with the client are poor. Some issues: Ie: they told me an inspection was scheduled for x date a couple times. I happened to check the city web site and realized the date Solar Sesame gave me was different. I had to re-confirm with them. No idea if they just gave me the wrong date on accident or if they had the date recorded completely wrong on their end too. Ie: they no-show They were scheduled to come between 8-830am in anticipation of a city inspection. At 945am I ask them where the team is and the project manager says she'll get back to me. Mind you, I didn't know what time frame the inspection was so I thought maybe it wasn't until the afternoon. No word so I call at 1115am asking for an ETA, PM says team is already there. Team is not here. PM again says she'll get back to me but informs me the city inspection window is 10-12pm. Inspector comes and goes with no inspection. Solar Sesame's excuse changes to claim they had an emergency. I told them for hours their team wasn't there and they were clueless and took no action. Them missing the city inspection puts back the project a couple more weeks. So many times, they say they'll get back to me but it's just me following up with them bc they don't call back when they say they will. Ie: their subcontractor came with no notice to make corrections. When I called Solar Sesame, they didn't even know the subcontractor was there. What kind of business no shows AND shows up without notice. Ie: they've failed the initial inspection 3 times for different reasons. They blame the city for tough code that causes delays bc Solar Sesame fails. Their company is based in the Bay Area. I live in San Jose, I can't be the first SJ customer they've had but their utter lack of basic SJ code would suggest they know nothing about building code here. I'm still pending corrections and a 4th attempt at the initial rough frame inspection. read more

I highly recommend Solar Sesame. My experience with freedom forever Solar Company was one of the worst experiences I had with a contractor. It was the complete opposite with Patrick that works with Solar Sesame he was extremely knowledgeable walked me through the entire system and how it works redid my settings to save me energy and money. If you're going to do a solar system, I would highly recommend talking to Patrick. read more

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Overall, I am very satisfied with my decision to choose SolarSesame. The panels and battery backup work great so far, and they are already saving me a significant amount on my monthly utility bills. The only minor drawback was that the PTO had to be delayed due to an approval from PG&E. However, Mei handled the issue professionally, kept me in the loop, and made sure everything else went flawlessly once they got the green light. The installation crew was top-notch. I'd definitely recommend them, just be prepared for potential delay from PG&E! read more

I see that the owner responded to my review. Nowhere in his response did he address my comments that my initial appointment was with a junior sales rep with minimal knowledge and experience with roof repairs. This sales rep had to call his supervisor to get answers to my questions. Again, if I wanted someone who was knowledgeable about roofing, I had to wait for a someone else to come to my house and inspect my roof. The initial appointment was a complete waste of time. I did end up replacing my roof with a contractor who didn't try to sell me immediately on a new roof. read more

Had an overall great experience with Solar Sesame and really enjoying our Hyundai solar panel set up with the Tesla Powerwall which is essential now. They estimated the number of panels needed perfectly given our roof size and currently we are running our home entirely on solar. They were able to install panels on our stone coated steel roof when no other company would. We especially appreciated the quick and always professional communication from Rahma. Definitely recommend going with Solar Sesame. read more

I got panels with them and still waiting to turn on. It's been overall an experience. The sales rep was able to secure us in with the help from his colleagues which is ok.( everyone can use a bit of help at their job if needed) Just talked way too much and wasn't very knowledgeable when I had more questions later after the meeting. They are a broker and have subcontractors come do the work which is fine, but you have to check the work because not everyone values their work. A few things needed fixing and solar sesame did have them come back and make the adjustments(which is great) customer service is good when needed. They lack a bit of organization in the beginning and communicating. I like updates I want to know what's going on and I like things done right the first time and preferably in a timely manner. They can do better on that but they did make up for it when they did address my concern at other times. I would have liked this to go quicker as it's been a month and still my panels aren't on. I was told it would take a couple weeks from the day we start and it's a month but Friday they should turn on. Based off of those big companies and their horrible customer service review I did choose solar sesame because they did have better reviews and it's important to have good customer service. I got a good rate but to each is own to learn to do their homework on what they are buying and how to check what they are offering and what your buying. I would recommend them to friends and family. read more

The team got the stuff done, there were some delays with respect to permits but overall it went alright

Today I went to Solar Sesame in Hayward to pay the balance of my solar system. It's scheduled to be delivered and installed on December 29th. As I entered, I was met by approximately 14 individuals. They were right in the middle of a staff meeting. Everyone was professional and very welcoming. I will keep posting pictures of the project. I have 13 panels, 1 tesla battery and a universal car charger being installed. I can't wait for the system to be up and running. I recently had air conditioning installed and what a difference my PG&E bill is during the summer. read more

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Had a good experience with them so far. Installation and coordination was smooth. It took roughly 6 months but not their problem as the HOA and coordination with city caused the delay. read more

I responded to a Cold call sales pitch. There was something different about this this pitch so I invited them out. Our sales rep Kerrie provided good information for our specific needs. We were able to select the type of panels we wanted and service level. They are also a roofing company so could deal with our unique roof needs situation. Coordinating of details from sales to installation was very good flow back-and-forth from Mei, our project coordinator. We have batteries on site and will sell back to PG&E each month. The crew that did the installation was very respectful and efficient to us & our property. The plan we selected will provide $avings every month! We've talked to many companies over the years, but Solar sesame was the right fit and likely could be a good fit for you too! read more

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Ryan was personable, efficient, and easy to work with during the sit inspection! Done pretty quick, no issues. Enjoying my time with Solar Sesame so far! read more

I was really skeptical about going solar because of what I heard in the past, but I wanted to consider it for my home. Solar Sesame felt super legit, like they really care about their customers. I sat down with Andrey to talk about Solar options for my home, and it felt like a real consultation, not just a sales pitch - I walked away with a lot more knowledge about the Solar business and how the technology works than I had before. I should have signed right there and then! After speaking to several other companies, I went back with Solar Sesame because not only did they have the most competitive price, but they also seem to be in it for the long run. Thank you Andrey and the rest of the team!! read more

I got a solar panel system, plus 2 EV chargers installed. Though the city and PG&E took a while for the permit and inspection processes, the solar guys are great during the installation. Mei and her team was in communication with me the entire time, updated me on the status and progression of the project. I got a competitive rate, so I feel good on the value I'd get in return for years to come. Next time there's a power outage from PG&E, I know I won't be the victim. :-). read more

We had been shopping around for solar and had given up. After meeting with Kerrie, she explained all the details and was very patient with us. Solar Seame had the best offer and after much consideration we deicided to move forward. The install was fast, went a bit late and even then the team walked the property to make sure nothing was left behind. Really impressed with them. Thank You. read more

I waited a week for an appointment and then they never showed up. Called the next morning and was told I would get a callback. It's 2pm and the phone has not rung. I need a new roof and since they did my solar I wanted to get them involved... Maybe give them a new roof AND new windows... VERY disappointed with their poor follow up. Been very happy until now.... read more

Loved the work, top of the line roof and best solar setup followed by it. Manan and team did an amazing job in getting me best service and price read more

After shopping around for solar before the credits ran out, I made an appointment with Kerrie from Solar Sesame. She was super pleasant and friendly. We even shared tips for treating our back pain My experience with Solar Sesame has been really good. The installation was done on time and without any hassle. The manager assigned to my projects responds to me in a timely manner and answers all my queries. My installation, inspection and the final PTO were all done in quick time. I recommend Solar Sesame. read more

If I could give this company zero stars, I absolutely would. DONT BE FOOLED by these people--save your time and energy. In 2025, they promised that if we signed a contract before October 15, they would guarantee a 100% completed solar installation before the end of the year. If they failed to meet that deadline, they said they would provide us with a Tesla Powerwall. I personally spoke with their manager several times, and he guaranteed this agreement. We signed the contract before October 15, 2025. They did the initial inspection right away, but after that, everything started falling apart. They failed to submit the application to MID on time. I had to keep calling and emailing MID myself just to find out what was going on. Each time, MID told me they never received an application for our address. When the application was finally submitted, they only paid $200--despite MID clearly stating the required payment amount. They even suggested that I go to MID myself to make the payment and promised they would reimburse me afterward. By the end of 2025, nothing had been completed. Our solar system was never installed. To make matters worse, they are now refusing to provide the Tesla Powerwall, claiming the delay was "out of their control." They've given multiple different excuses as to why they won't honor their promise. At this point, I am considering speaking with a lawyer regarding this matter. If you want to avoid stress and endless headaches, do NOT go with this company. read more

Highly Recommend Solar Sesame -- Smooth, Transparent, and Professional Experience! Just wrapped up a rooftop solar consultation with Adam from Solar Sesame, and I couldn't be more impressed. From the very first interaction, Adam was punctual, respectful, and exceptionally knowledgeable. He took the time to explain all the details clearly--not just the benefits, but also the nuances of the lease agreement, installation process, and expected savings. What really stood out was how pressure-free and honest the entire conversation felt. Adam ensured that all my questions were answered, ran through a couple of options and usage scenarios, and was transparent about timelines and next steps. It never felt like a sales pitch--just a sincere conversation about what made sense for our home and family. I felt confident enough to proceed with the lease agreement immediately after our meeting. The Solar Sesame team seems well-coordinated and professional, and I'm looking forward to the installation. If you're considering solar and want a genuinely helpful, informed, and no-pressure consultation, ask for Adam. He made the decision easy. -- Samir S., San Jose, CA read more

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Professional, responsive, and great value for money. I recommend without reservations.

I requested a quote through a solar quote web site and then Kerrie Sweeney stopped by to explain how it would work for me. She explained everything in detail and drove me through the pros and cons of each plan. She was so kind with my family and made it feel natural. No pressure to do this or that, it was just a pleasent talk. I like the idea the company has an office near by so I can reach out to them more easily. Thank you so much Kerrie. You made the difference in our lives! read more

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I wanted to leave a review because Carlos was incredible to work with. From the very first conversation, he was knowledgeable, friendly, and never once pushy. He took the time to walk me through all my options, answered every question with patience and clarity, and truly made me feel supported throughout the entire process. Carlos made a lasting impression. If you're considering solar, definitely talk to him--you'll be in great hands. read more

Met with Karun from Solar Sesame yesterday. I have nothing but high praise for his ability to explain the process of installing solar panels and the pros and cons of each option. He is a terrific listener and communicator. We must have discussed the process for almost two hours...and in the end, I decided to move forward with the project based not upon high pressure tactics but upon a detailed, honest, and sincere conversation. read more