We got several quotes from various Solar companies and went with Solar Technologies based on Yelp / Angie's list reviews. We are very happy with Skyler and his team. They were prompt, professional, efficient and very pleasant to work with. All in all, we are thrilled with the service we got and would definitely recommend them to anyone who is interested. read more

We have had a positive experience working with solar technologies. The best part was working with Tim and getting a clear plan of the solar system that would be added to our home. We interviewed a few other companies but after a recommendation from a family member and meeting with Tim, we felt extremely comfortable with our decision to go with them. The process to get the permit and to start the actual installation took about 3 months, which was a lot longer than expected. Especially since this meant we had to pay for an additional PGE bill. The technicians that came to install the system were great. My husband was advised by Jan that the PGE inspection was set for Thursday and therefore took a day off of work to accommodate the schedule and get everything finalized, and most importantly, we would be hooked up to PGE. On Thursday we were told that the work was not complete and the inspection date was either booked wrong or was pushed back to Friday which we could no accommodate with both of our work schedules. We are not sure what happened here but having my husband take two days off of work is a major inconvenience for us. Overall the company is great but the long process and the lack of communication with the correct dates was less than satisfactory. read more

If you are thinking of going Solar we highly recommend Solar Technologies. Jason our solar consultant was so informative, he really knows how to break everthing down and kept us in the loop of the process at all times. We are extremely happy with the whole process it went really smoothly and quick. We did research on a few other companies in our area and ultimately decided to go with Solar Technologies, so happy we did. read more

Solar Technologies - Solar Installation Near Me - San Ramon, California

Great solar company. Jason Coolman of Solar Technologies was very informative. They were able to meet my request to install the panels before I went out of the State. They were also very understanding to delay the payments when I was away. Overall, I am very pleased with their panels and services. read more

Highly satisfied with Solar Technologies. Everything has been well organized and handled efficiently on their side. Very pleasant interactions with Keenan and everyone else there. They got our upgrade done about 6 months after I first made contact, which is excellent under the circumstances. We're still waiting on our battery, but that's a supply issue that's beyond their control. read more

I'd definitely recommend Solar Technologies. I just had my panels and Tesla Powerwall installed by them, and the process was professional and seamless. All my questions were answered clearly and fully. I'd do it again with them in a heartbeat. read more

You cannot find a better provider than ST. I was especially diligent when getting solar for our house. I had 8 different vendors come to our house, and solicited bids from all 8. I went through the negotiation process with all of them. ST was not the cheapest, but they offered a very competitive Sun Power package and so we went with them. And I am thrilled that we did. Zweili is excellent, as is his entire team. They were responsive, professional, and courteous throughout the process. And we now have a business class solar technology system installed at our home which is generating higher than expected energy production. If you are getting solar, you should consider ST and Sun Power panels. They are amazing. Good luck! read more

Last spring I put out a request online for solar companies to contact me about installing a system on our roof. What a parade of crazy that started! So many people started repeatedly calling my cell phone and trying aggressive "closer" sales techniques on me, begging me to have them come to my house, etc., etc., I was creeped out. That's when I found Patrick Stearns from Solar Technologies -- a complete game changer for me. Patrick is a total straight shooter and all around good guy, who earnestly seemed interested in getting us a great system. I was happy to have him over -- even after all the solar weirdos who had come before him! And he was quickly up on our roof in the baking heat figuring out the best system for us. He also had suggestions that no other solar company had before: different kinds of panels, systems, and ways to finance it. Thanks to his terrific advice, we elected to get a HELOC which made the entire project possible for us. He was dead-on HONEST and responsive every single step of the way. Every interaction I had with everyone at Solar Technologies was precisely the same. They only hire good guys, it seems. We now are the proud owners of a very robust solar system on our roof, and we feel excellent about it -- not only the technology itself but the entire sales process was smooth and above board. I highly doubt I would have had such a satisfactory experience with any other solar company. I can't recommend their work enough, and I keep blabbing to all my friends about it. Don't hesitate, don't mess with the solar creeps, just get in touch with Patrick Stearns at Solar Technologies and harness the power of the sun, as well as their excellent business! read more

Solar Technologies go beyond just being an installer of solar panels. They really help advise and manage the entire project. They put in a system for us as part of a house remodel. And because our project kept getting delayed, they were incredibly flexible in changing their scope, timing, etc. We worked mainly with Nick B. and he was outstanding. I highly recommend Solar Technologies and Nick B. We are very happy with the system and look forward to enjoying the benefits for years to come. read more

We used Bay Area SunShares to explore the option of going solar(they host online seminars which we learned a lot). Solar Technologies is one of the three pre-vetted solar providers. We ended up picking Solar Technologies because two main reasons, 1. Sunpower panels, 2. Nick who answered gazillion questions from us. This company is the only one among the three pre-vetted providers install Sunpower panels. These panels have the most impressive warranty, 92% of the peak production(year 1) in year 25. The efficiency of the panel we ended up picking is 22%. When we researched online, it is the highest in the industry for now. Nick who came out to provide us the quote, is very knowledgable about solar and easy to talk to. We had so many follow-up questions. He answered them thoroughly. He is the type of guy that you just feel at ease to ask anything, a dumb question, another quote for a slightly smaller size system... We have finished the project in April 2019. The whole process is quite smooth with couple caveats, but all solved to our satisfaction at the end. Everyone including the onsite and in office staff shows that customer satisfaction is their priority. Now we enjoyed looking up how much electricity being produced by our new system, 15 SunPower X22 panels. it is producing 35kwh on sunny days. The production is not only depends on the size of the system but also sun exposure of the roof. Overproducing in summer months, the opposite in the rainy season. Overall, a five star service to us. read more

I can't believe it. I signed 4 months ago to spend 35k. I Thought I had a commitment to get installation in 2019 to get the tax credit. Today 11/11 after asking for a status ( yes I had to go to them) they say that not only can they not meet the commitment date but that they also can't install the car charger and "oh by the way despite our previous inspections and contract you will need to have an electrician upgrade your 200 amp panel and we'll contact you next year". Can't be trusted. Integrity is key in solar and these guys apparently don't have it! Now back to the hunt for a company that owners contracts and small claims to get my lost rebate from these guys! read more

We just got installed with solar from Solar Technologies and the experience has been terrific. I was upset how complicated choosing solar brands and services seemed to be given all the noise out there. However, Nick at Solar Technology has been great. He's been present throughout the whole process, answered all our questions and been open and transparent. I have, and will continue to recommend to friends Nick and the ST team. read more

Sunlogic was one of three contractors that I interviewed after making the decision to install a solar voltaic system on my house in 2009; they got the job not just because their bid was the lowest (they were a "hungry" start-up solar contractor then), but because their bid was the most thorough. No regrets; Sunlogic did a great job on the installation, which included the complication of coordinating the project with a new roof I decided was also needed. read more

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Our new solar system is now up and running! Solar Tech was very easy to deal with. They ran multiple designs for me, and were pragmatic in their recommendations. There was no pressure for the sale. Coincidentally another bid used the same panels, so it was very easy to compare pricing. Solar Tech was the winner on pricing. Customer service was great! Francois and team did a wonderful job, finding a way to run the lines through our attic, without complaining about the heat up there. Very clean work too. They worked around our schedule completely. read more

I researched, interviewed, and got bids from many solar installers, and these guys were by far the best. Professional, customer-oriented, and economical. They beat the others on apples-apples bids by a really significant margin. Very happy to be working with them. Pricing is especially good right now, as they phase out last year's equipment. Nick Bahrenburg is the guy I worked with. He's a great listener, knowledgeable, solicitous, and overall really a pleasure to work with. read more

I am an Electrical Engineer and I spent two months interviewing installers. I went with 300W panels and Clint Biddle designed a system that will provide 90% of our power, with the remainder to come from PG&E in it's lower 2 tiers for cheap pricing. The system worked exactly as designed, saving us money every month so far, and it's been about six months. My neighbor two doors down was sold on the idea and also had a solar system installed by Solar Technologies- and I got a referral bonus!. Quality parts from a panel company with a large US presence. We had no problems from start to finish! Clint used Google Earth and determined the azimuth of our roof and how high the panels would need to be. Then, a deviation to the fire code was obtained by Solar Tech to allow the design to be installed, while ensuring it was safe. The crew were great, and the panels and inverter are working perfectly. So call Clint at Solar Technologies and tell him John S. sent you! read more

You really know a company's character when they show up and fix stuff after things have gone wrong and they have been paid in full. These folks really back up their product. I am impressed. Highly recommend. read more

Had a 7 kw system installed last October and could not be happier. Process began with a gentleman named Zweli who came out to the house (at our convenience) and explained the whole process including every option available to make the system affordable as well as efficient. Although we had to wait a couple months for the installation, the process went smoothly and was completed in 4 days! We interviewed and researched 3 other companies and found this company able to provide the entire package. Highly recommend them. read more

We had three bids for a solar energy installations on our home from different companies, and this one was the most competitive in price, with all three companies recommending similar systems. In addition, we were able to get American panels (Suniva 260 panels) that were a solid black color with black backing that matched our roof. We have a very difficult roof with very multiple pitches and sections that are very steep. Solar Technologies was able to position the panels so as to make them appear from the street as not breaking the roof lines, and looking like they fade into the roof, despite the varying pitches. The installers were a pleasure to work with. Because of partial shading from various trees in our yard, we used Enphase Micro-Converters. The micro inverters work well keeping all of the panels operating throughout the day despite some shadows from the giant oak tree in our front yard. There is no noisy and ugly inverter on the side of our home, just one extra energy meter. We just received our energy bill for the last two months today. For June 15 to July 15th, electricity was a little over $6. For July 15th to August 15th it was more than negative $37, so for the two months our electric bill was negative...i.e a net of over $31 that PG&E owes us. Very cool! What little net electricity we are using is all in the lowest cost tier. Thanks to Solar Technologies, we have significantly lowered our carbon footprint. read more

Jason and his team did a great job! Everything went smoothly. Highly recommend their team and Sun Power!

Disappointed I wanted to expand the number of solar panels (by 3), just to add cushion to my system I was told it didn't meet the minimum size, I figured since I was a previous customer there wouldn't be an issue, unfortunately I was wrong. read more

They installed mine home solar. I haven't experienced such a best solar service as by solar technologies.

I used solar technologies to help my dad get a system for the house. All of the people I interacted with were professional, courteous and most importantly, delivered on what was promised. I worked closely with team and incredibly happy with the work they did. I strongly recommend anyone in the Bay Area to give them a call first if you want the job done right. read more

We installed a 7 KWh system through Solar Technologies. They were referred as a preferred Sunpower dealer and installer. I found them to be very professional and organized. They took care of all permits, coordinated with our roof repair contractor, and installation took just a couple of days. I recommend working with this company if you're serious about installing a quality solar system. read more

These guys are that rare company that combines being a big professional operation with the most flexible and individualized customer service. From the moment I spoke to Patrick on the phone, through our last meeting, they helped a solar newbie like me understand the process and reach my goal of reducing my out-of-control electric bill by 85% Adding to my satisfaction was the fact that their installation price was far and away the best of the 4 companies I got bids from. They had no problem working with my roofer and adjusting the needs of my schedule. Even though they install lots of different kinds of panels, they were still experts on the ones I chose (Solar World with Enphase inverters). If you considering a solar PV system for your house, I could not recommend Solar Technologies more highly. read more

Last year, I decided to put solar panels on my roof. I'd had an electric car for a while and it made sense, and I had just attended three days of training for the Climate Reality Project, so I wanted to do something to help fight climate change. I contacted four companies; two were referred from Bay Area SunShares--including Solar Technologies. All four sent competent salespeople, but James, my contact, did the best job of explaining the process and answering my questions. I consulted with experts, and they said that the SunPower panels that Solar Technologies uses were the best. The price was the best, too, although that wasn't the main consideration. The warranty is very long, which was reassuring, too. After making the initial agreement, James told me that I would be contacted later by the person who would manage the actual project, and Jan called me. It does take a while, because installers are busy. Finally, the day came-- and the panels were installed on April 22nd -- Earth Day! It took two days to do the full job--one day with panels and the other with the electrical work. I had the main panel and subpanel replaced, as my house is 60 years old, and they installed my level 2 EV charger while they were at it. The work went very smoothly, and the panels started generating electricity right away. I did have to go through some inspections, and that took a while, but the people from Solar Technologies came right out and prepared everything for the inspector. Now, the project is done. I wish it had taken less time, but that seems to be the way it is with every solar installation company. The high quality of the work and the personal attention made working with Solar Technologies a pleasure, which is why I heartily recommend them. read more

We are so happy with our new system! Given how many homes the company installs solar for, I was worried the process might feel impersonal. but our lead contact Nick, and the office coordinator Jan, were super responsive to any questions we had along the way and proactive in keeping us up to date on how permiting and installation were going. We were thankful for the friendliness and professionalism of the electricians who solar technologies coordinated to do our main service panel, and the team that installed the solar panels. They were thoughtful about the aesthetics and respectful of our home. They were even friendly and accommodating of our 1.5 year old puppy - helping us train her to not jump up or bark when they were here. Impressive group. Love seeing the meter roll backwards! read more

Great company to work with! The installation was top notch and completed in 1 day with no issues. If you are looking for solar, go no further than Solar Technologies (SunPower). They made the overall experience trouble-free, super easy to work with, and explained the entire process from beginning to end. Can't say enough good things about Solar Technologies, plus they are a local business is San Ramon, CA. read more

I got quotes from two Solar companies. The first one gave a long presentation, quoted a price, and then offered a big discount for signing their contract "right now". It expired when the sales rep left my home. The next day I met Nick Bahrenburg, a rep for Solar Technologies. His presentation was short and to the point. He did not pressure me. However, he easily convinced me that his company's Sunpower panels, and their warranty, was superior. What's more, their price was only slightly higher. Sunpower panels have a 25 year warranty. And Solar Technologies' workmanship warranty is good for 10 years (in case their installation leads to a leak in my roof, which it has not after a somewhat rainy month). The sales rep Nick, the engineer who checked out my attic to plan everything, and the installers were all very professional. They were also very patient and helpful while I nitpicked a few points in the contract, and waffled between paying cash vs financing the panels, changing my mind at the last minute, but then changing my mind again! OK now for the best part. After the first month with these solar panels, my PG&E bill dropped from $189.50 to $35.83! And that includes the electricity I'm using to charge my Chevy Volt battery... which means I'M NOT PAYING FOR GASOLINE EITHER... AND NOT SUPPORTING THE OIL INDUSTRY! Before the government tax credit, that's an 8.5% ROI on my investment. And factoring in the tax credit (which lets me deduct 30% of what I spent on the solar panels), my ROI is 12.1%! read more

Updating my reviews to 4 stars. Solar Technologies was able to fix my WiFi communications issue with the warranty from the manufacturer. While the process to resolve the matter could've been much smoother, I'm happy the issue was finally resolved. The person who came out to my home was very professional and thorough with added safety during this pandemic. The service team from Solar Technologies reached out to me shortly after to let me know the next steps ending with a final confirming email letting me know the monitoring was back up and I was finally able to see the solar production from my phone. read more

Our panels have been up about a month and we are still completing the permitting process. But it has been a really nice experience thus far. The team that installed the panels were wonderful - they took their lunch break during our baby's nap time so he could be uninterrupted and they were very sweet to our 3 year old who was fascinated with the whole thing. Jason Coolman did a follow up inspection, which was quick and painless. This whole process has been very well handled and professional. read more

It has been a month since our install of solar through Solar Technologies (Sun Power). Aside from quality panels, customer service and response time was key in choosing the right company. Jason Coolman was our rep and he was awesome! He's not one of those pushy-salesy guy but a smart, knowledgeable and down-to-earth rep that answered all our questions and followed through on outstanding issues. We were not nickeled-dimed for our custom requests and the guys that came to install were professional. We've compared the top 5 Solar companies in the Bay Area, reviewed their products and customer service/complaints.. we are very pleased with Solar Technologies. read more

Mr. Parr, Let me start by reiterating my deepest and heartfelt condolences for your employee who lost a loved one. While I appreciate your efforts at a public apology, I find it somewhat insincere considering the telephone conversation we shared last week. Now, in that phone call you tried to justify this second cancellation with the fact that it was a family emergency (totally valid). In your response you said he wanted me to reschedule with another rep. Yet here is the quote from his email. "I apologize for the inconvenience but I am going to have to cancel our meeting tomorrow. I can have another member of our sales team get in touch with you tomorrow to schedule another time this week". I'm pretty sure that's another way of saying "Tomorrows appointment is cancelled." Again in your reply you stated: "You (referring to me, the customer) did not respond and called in on Monday asking for another rep." So I guess I should apologize for not compulsively checking my email at 11 at night (As the email that you so cleverly attached in your comment was time-stamped at 10:37pm.) Instead, I called in promptly the next morning to schedule with another rep in hopes of still getting a meeting that day so that the afternoon I had cleared and taken off of work for this consult would not be wasted, AGAIN. Even though nowhere in that email does it suggest keeping the original appointment. So I suppose again I should apologize to you for the fact that I was flexible on the time but said 2:30 would be best and your rep agreed. Knowing full well he had another appointment at 2:00. I suppose his inability to manage his time is a misunderstanding on my part as well? As I recall, you called me because you were very concerned about the Yelp review I left your company. The frustrating thing about that call was that you were not concerned about my satisfaction (Or lack thereof) with your company... your only concern was the fact that my honest review may damage your company's reputation. You yourself acknowledged on the phone that my previous Yelp reviews were few in number, and they were all positive. That should attest to the disservice I felt for your company and the fact I am not quickly looking for fault. Just so we are clear, during our conversation not once did you make an attempt to apologize or accept responsibility for any mistakes made or loss of my time. During our telephone conversation I explained to you that my review was honest and accurate and stated to you: "I am just being honest, I am not using a bad review to hold you over a barrel for a better price." And your response in effect was: At this point I don't even care about your business. The irony is, had your phone call been to admit that mistakes were made and apologize, instead of making excuses, I would have been more than happy to discuss a plan to move forward with your company. After telling my wife about our phone conversation, she told me to write a follow-up on Yelp. Although furious, I was willing to let things go and part ways. Unfortunately your pubic response is misleading to prospective customers and I feel morally obligated to clarify an accurate picture of my experience with your company... as well as your obvious lack of character and integrity. At least then people will be able to make an educated and informed decision when considering your company for their solar needs. read more

I started my Solar journey around last May. Got several quotes from different installers. Most solar sales guys are extremely pushy. I was so surprised when Jason Coolman from Solar Technologies came over. Really a "cool" guy. He just walked thru the benefits of SunPower panels and was very patient in answering all the questions - no pressure at all. I decided to go with them. Couldn't be happier with the choice. The process was very smooth end to end - they were on top of everything, installation project manager and the crew were professional. Highly recommend SunPower panels, Solar Technologies and Jason! read more

We decided we wanted to go solar in June and started doing our research on panels and local solar companies. We networked with all our friends and family who have installed solar and made a few determinations on our own. We felt the Sun Power Panels were the most suitable for us based on efficiency, quality, and sustainability. We reached out to 3 highly rated companies, 2 of which carried Sun Power, and a third highly recommended local company in Martinez so we could see the recommended alternatives. In all this research we had to assess our 23 year old roof, which still had a few good years, and make a valued judgement. In the meantime we met with the 3 solar reps, all 3 very professional, respectful, knowledgeable and informative. We learned more from these kids; how to expand the tax credit towards installing a new roof, how to make the most of our roof array, and the surprise was finding about 'energy star cool shingles'. All this made our decision to re-roof and to go with the cool shingles a very sensible, economic, and eco-friendly move. Next was to choose the installers and roof contractors. We chose Solar Technologies for the Sun Power Panels, their fair price (less than their competitor), they were closer to us (we are in Walnut Creek), and for all the service reviews we could find, like yelp. They were consistently praised for their quality service, punctuality, and professional staff. This was so evident from our first contact with Jan on the phone and Nick showing up and staying with the project throughout. The installers and Jason the electrician, and EZ, the technician with the final hook up...were fun, informative, respectful, and very detailed. Even the building inspector, who was the same gentleman who inspected our new roof, was impressed, and the inspector's background was an electrical contractor! I do hope this makes the review, as I also wrote the other 2 companies Clean Solar in San Jose and Repower Solar Universe in Martinez and thank them for their reps and their courteousness in their dealing with us. In all, a very pleasant, fun, satisfying experience...we be happy! read more

We had a fantastic experience with Solar Technologies right from the beginning. Jason helped us pick the right system for our house, Jan got the installation scheduled (it completed in 1 day!), inspection went like a breeze, and just like that - we're done! I had no idea going solar would be this easy, but I am absolutely delighted and recommend Solar Technologies to anyone. read more

Solar Technologies is a business you can trust. I highly recommend them. We commissioned them for an 18 panel system for our house 5 months ago. Everything was explained and followed without exception. All questions were answered and some before we asked. The installers were prompt, courteous, professional. One concern going into this endeavor was what happens if there is damage to the roof. They have an experienced engineer with background in roofing. There was a stain discovered under one of the broken tiles (that they replace with new ones, for free), and this was investigated with a free inspection of the interior of the attic. No leak was found, and the evidence indicated that the stain was during construction 17 years ago. Really nice that all the information was delivered in writing. So my fear of damage to the roof has been completely allayed. System was installed on time, in budget and without issues. Connection to PG&E is handled internally. To Jeff and Company, Bravo. Every small business should be run this way. First day the system showed 26kwh of production, about the same as our average daily usage. And on a Nov sunny day. read more

Solar Technologies - 18 Panel Solar Panel Output Nov 7, 2019 - Solar Installation Near Me - San Ramon, California

Process was very easy. From the initial consultation to the final check-in I felt 100% in-the-loop and comfortable. It really could not have been a smoother process. The panels are expensive, but because of the factory integrated micro inverters they are more efficient (each panel can produce independently), cleaner looking, and faster to install. These panels will be more efficient as they start to deteriorate than the other less expensive versions. Well worth it! Don't go with a cheaper version! read more

After doing three years' worth of research, sitting through at least a dozen on-site presentations, and comparing as many estimates for both leasing and purchasing of solar systems, we contracted with Solar Technologies to install 38 SunPower panels on our roof. We could not be happier with the outcome of this project. From the beginning, our Solar Design Consultant, James Hamill-Stout, was extremely well-informed, and very patient in explaining all aspects of our electrical usage and proposed system design, with the goal of designing a solar system to meet our needs, and maximize our energy savings. James went the extra mile to help us find a financing company with excellent terms, and who was easy to work with. James never rushed us, and we never felt any sales pressure throughout the entire process. He let us proceed at our own pace of learning and researching all options, system specifications, project costs, and lender terms, until we felt comfortable moving forward with the project. After kicking off the project, the engineering team worked very closely with us to produce a design plan that was customized for both our site, and for our specific roof design. We had the opportunity to review all engineering designs and to get answers to all of our questions. The design plan met our goal of offsetting 100% of our electricity usage, without having to install any solar panels on the west side of our roof, which is visible from the street. The final design plan was impressively comprehensive and detailed. During the installation of the solar panels and mounting racks, the installation crew followed the plan and explained every detail of the installation process to us. The crew was professional and friendly, and in less than three days, the work was completed, and we were producing electricity. Within two weeks of project completion, we were interconnected by PG&E. Our electricity usage plummeted from an average of $550 per month to zero. Of course, we will be making monthly payments to the finance company to pay for the cost of the solar system, but these payments are considerably less than our average electric bill, and after ten years (or less if we choose to pay it off early), we will be paying nothing for electricity at all. In the meantime, PG&E's electricity rates will continue to increase. Solar Technologies president Jeff Parr has built a highly professional and trust-worthy team that we cannot praise highly enough. Besides James Hamill-Stout, we also interacted with VP-CEO Jeff MacBean, who supervises and schedules the installation crews, and handles all of the permitting issues. They all work together to make the process as smooth and seamless as possible. When we hit a snag with the Locus monitoring portal, which was required by our lender, Jeff Parr interceded immediately to install a SunPower monitoring system for us, which we are delighted with. To sum it all up, we could not be happier with our choice of Solar Technologies -- they're a highly professional and reputable local business with extremely competitive pricing, knowledgeable and responsive design consultants, professional and courteous installation crews, and excellent customer service. We would highly recommend this outstanding company to anyone who is considering installing a solar system on their home. read more

Really happy with Solar Technologies and recommend them to everyone looking for an attractive, expertly installed array provided by friendly and knowledgeable people. Our array looks great and works beautifully. Super impressed with everyone we worked with, especially our consultant, Nick. He had an answer for every one of our many questions and, in our first meeting, shared savings projections that ended up being spot on. In the year or so since our install, they've been awesome with follow-up and making sure we continue to be happy. We shopped around a fair amount in our research, and Solar Technologies so clearly and immediately stood out. Very happy we made the choice we did and can't recommend ST enough. read more