My husband and I had considered solar for some time, but always felt it was not the right time for us. A few months ago, we decided to go for it because we tired of paying PGE every month. I had contacted several solar companies, and I really liked what Solar Technologies had to offer. They have the most efficient panels, and that is what we were looking for. Tim and the team that helped get the panels installed were very informative, and I never felt out of the loop at all during the process. I even received a timeline of the entire process after all the initial paper work was completed. Even after the install, Tim checked in to see how everything was going. I would definitely recommend Solar Technologies. read more

Solar Technologies installed 11 SunPower panels on our roof in Oakland in July, 2014. I did a fair amount of research on solar systems before deciding to go with SunPower and Solar Technologies, including reviewing several other bids from other solar installers, including Solar City. Several months into having the system running, I'm very confident that we made an excellent choice. I'm very happy with our system, and working the team at Solar Technologies (sales consultant Kevin Cooney and the amazingly efficient install crew) was a pleasure. Their prices were very competitive, the whole process was edifying and hassle-free, they deal in an honest and straight-forward manner, and I am recommending them to anyone considering solar. I want to note that in reviewing solar options, it seemed to me that I was really only choosing between "good" and "better" options. Everyone we talked to would have saved us a lot of money on electricity. With solar prices where the are, and with Net Energy Metering allowing solar customers to use the grid as a battery for free, if you use a reasonable amount of electricity as we do, you can save considerable money with solar. Solar Technologies won me over with their superior product (SunPower) at a good price, and with their service and experience. Kevin was the first solar representative to introduce me to the way in which PG&E's time-of-use rates could zero my electric bill even with a system that produces less electricity than I use (far less). How often do you get convinced by a salesman you need to buy less than you thought? We paid for our system up-front, which for us seemed to make the most financial sense. Out of the gate, based on forgone electric bills, we're getting an 8-9% rate of return on our investment. Solar Technologies had access to lease (through SunPower) and finance options (though a credit union, if I recall), but we did our own financing, so I can't comment on that aspect of their service. read more

After having a tough time working with a salesman on their staff I was contacted by the sales director from Solar Technologies and was given strong assurance that this is not how they do business. I was very impressed at the sincerity and by the follow up from the sales manager which to me demonstrated strong orientation to customer service and so I have changed my previous review. My advise to anyone looking to put solar on your business or home is to be very explicit about what you want to get out of the installation. Double check and make sure you are getting what you asked for. Solar Technologies is among several very qualified companies in the Bay Area that can deliver a project that will more than meet your expectations - just be clear about what you want to get our of a project and they will make it happen. read more

Amazing job! It might have been the hottest week of the year when their crew installed my system and the installation was flawless. Great customer service from the very beginning. I'm very happy with my new solar array. Highly recommended! read more

Jason and the entire office did a fantastic job of walking us through exactly what to expect and when to expect it. They made a complex process simple and without complication. The Solar Technologies installers were professional, and cleaned up after themselves each day so that we didn't have to deal with a construction site. Most importantly, they under promised and over delivered.... to date generating more than promised. read more

This review is for the bidding process only. I had Solar Technologies give me a bid due to reputation on yelp and that they were a Sun Power dealer. The process didn't start off well, had to leave a message for James who eventually called me back to schedule a meeting with estimator (all other competitors emailed me an initial bid the same day before coming out using PG&E info and then came out to inspect to confirm that bid). James called me back and said he could schedule something later that week. I told him i would email him to confirm date that worked. I emailed him the next day and never heard back. I called back a week or so later and spoke to the estimator Zweli. He came out a few days later and gave me an initial estimate but said he needed to inspect roof. He spent awhile on roof and then checked electrical box. He said due to my set up it would probably cost an additional $1k to tie into electrical box but needed to confirm. (interesting as other competitor included cost and only had to change out fuse and easily tied into box). He took all that information and I waited for a revised bid and or follow up. I never heard from him again either. I had even told him initially I was making a decision within the week. I ended up going with a competitor buying 28 Sun Power panels. This was certainly a missed opportunity on their part due to a lack of follow up and lack of communication. There was no sense of urgency during the entire process. read more

I highly recommend Solar Technologies. After interviewing multiple solar companies on the Peninsula and in the East Bay over several months, we decided to go with Solar Technologies for our home solar project and couldn't be happier. Nick Bahrenburg was amazing throughout the entire process. Very transparent and honest, super patient and responsive in answering a million questions, and highly knowledgeable and easy to work with. I would strongly recommend that you give Solar Technologies and Nick a call if you are even considering solar for your home or business. read more

Great process from beginning to end, sales through install, and at a competitive price. Would definitely repeat and recommend.

I absolutely LOVE having solar panels. I didn't know how much I would love having them. During this hot summer, it has been awesome to run the A/C without even thinking about it - especially with a baby in the house. I love not having to worry about having lights on - my home feels "home-ier". Bring on the holiday lights! Solar Technologies was an absolute pleasure to work with. They are intelligent, clean-cut, well-educated and can really explain the financial ROI benefits to going solar. They took care of everything with PG&E - no red tape for me at all. Their installation work was very clean and non-disruptive. The panels look really sleek on my roof. Once upon a time, I was worried about panels being an eyesore, but actually all of the comments I get from neighbors are positive ones! They have a really low profile, are above my normal line of sight, and I hardly notice them anymore. And when I do notice them, they look really cool. Highly, highly recommend going solar with Solar Technologies! read more

I had been wanting to get Solar for my house for sometime and had done a lot of research with many companies. Finally in Dec 2014 I decided to proceed with Solar Technologies. Nick Bahrenburg was very helpful at explaining everything and despite some challenges with the location for the panels and the need for additional electrical work, he stuck with us. Supervisor Jeff MacBean also came through when there were challenges with the electrical. Once the preliminary things were done to prepare for the solar, the Solar Technologies installation team were great. They worked quickly and efficiently and explained everything and cleaned up. Nick came back to go over everything. Pricing was competitive. All in all I was very satisfied with Solar Technologies and would highly recommend them! read more

We had a great experience with Solar Technologies and are excited to have 20 new Sunpower panels on our roof. Solar Technologies bid was the best between the 2 other Sunpower supplier bids we received. They were easy to work with and figured out the best placement of our panels and rates for our home (and electric vehicle). The installation process was quick and relatively painless from our side. They hooked us up to the Internet so now we can see the production in realtime. Excited to go solar and the process was about as easy as we could hope for. read more

Overall, I had a really terrific experience with Solar Technologies. Going solar has worked out really well. Highly recommended!!! I interacted primarily with Jason on the design and installation of a system of 28 Sunpower panels (panels were x21 series 335, system size is 9.3 kWp) for our house in Oakland. The Sunpower system came in up to a few $K more than some others I looked at, but they are the best on the market in terms of performance, longevity, appearance and warranty (25 years, all replacement costs including shipping and labor included). The design process facilitated by Jason was very smooth, and it was a pleasure to work with him. The installation team led by Ricky did an outstanding job. There were only a few hiccups. I signed the contract and made a deposit in Jan 2018 and Installation was scheduled for May 2018; it happened in late June -- not too bad, all things considered, but good to be aware that solar demand is strong and there's a wait. When the panels arrived, a part was missing and the project manager said it would take an additional week to arrive, delaying installation. I had to suggest that they send it overnight from the factory in Oklahoma, which they did. A few days after my system turned on, unbeknownst to me, it tripped a breaker in the solar sub-panel; I was traveling, so we got sub-optimal production for a month. Jason arranged for a credit for the lost production, which was really great! And also, I almost did not notice that our deposit was not credited in the final cost. Jason made this and the other issues right, so all worked out well... Installing a system has some moving parts though and you need to stay on top of things. The benefits of going solar have been huge. We feel so good about producing clean energy for our household needs and to charge our two electric cars. The economic benefits are real, too. We are on a net metering (NEM) plan with PG&E now; lovely to see the *negative $110* True-Up balance in our first full month. We anticipate paying something in June when the True Up balance is totaled, but energy bills overall should be at least 70% offset. (We don't have that much southern exposure so offset is less than in other homes despite the system size). The 30% federal tax rebate eases the cost of installation (and continues in full through 2019, then is currently scheduled for gradual phase out). We financed through Mosaic, a solar loan provider; it was super easy with good terms. I liked Solar Technologies so much that I recommended them to my father, and he is signed up to have a system installed in Davis. It's a great time to go solar as the planet hangs in the balance! And Solar Technologies is great! read more

They're knowledgable, prompt and good value. We're completely updating a house in SF and Nick Bahrenburg, after assessing what we'd need in a somewhat foggy area, worked with our contractor to have all of the panels installed in a timely fashion. We highly recommend Solar Technologies. read more

Great experience with Solar Technologies. No wonder they are one of SunPower's Master Dealers. Jason was knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. The system proposal was price competitive with Tesla and with another company using SolarWorld panels, and offered a better warranty. Jan kept me updated on the progress through the permitting process and scheduling installation. The installers themselves were great; arrived right on time, very friendly, cleaned up thoroughly, and finished the same day. I've since passed fire inspection & building inspection with no issues, and just got an email from PG&E confirming my switch to net metering. Jason scheduled a post-installation call to make sure I had login credentials and understood website/app, how net metering would work, etc. Very smooth, well-run process. Kudos to the team at Solar Technologies. read more

Our solar panels were installed in early May 2014. We had a GREAT experience with Solar Technologies and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering solar. I found Solar Technologies last fall through Yelp (at the time, they had many fewer reviews, but there were all positive), and received proposals from them and a couple other companies. The reasons I went with Solar Technologies were: 1. happy with the competitive proposal I received from their friendly, knowledgeable sales guy, Zweli Miller; 2. comforted by the positive reviews I had read about the installation and service; 3.Solar Technologies is an elite dealer for Sunpower panels, which are high quality, efficient panels with a 25 year warranty. I was told it would take about 3 months from signing to installation. It was longer than that (maybe 3-4 weeks), but once the installation started, I knew I had made the right choice. Our installer was Francois (who has many other positive reviews; yes, he's that great) and he really went above and beyond. He was courteous, knowledgeable and hardworking. He even painted the piping that held the electrical wiring that ran across our roof (we opted not to have it run through our house to save some money) as a free extra and he also corrected some existing electrical wiring that had been done incorrectly by previous contractors. Finally, we did have an issue that needed to be addressed on the second or third day after installation and Francois came out on a Sunday morning - Mother's Day no less - to fix the problem. He was really a fantastic guy who showed a lot of pride in his work. We've had our system for more than three months. It is producing what they said it would and we've got the reliability and warranty of Sunpower behind the product. The best news is that we now have very lower PGE bill; our electrical bills for the first two months were $9 and $4 for the months of May and June. Our July bill was higher, because we were running on aircon a lot, but still much lower than it would have been thanks to our solar panels. One final note is that we bought our system outright and this was going to save us the most money in the long run. And, it helps to get the tax credit too - if this is still going on, move fast and signed with Solar Technologies! If not, still move fast and sign with them. It's hard to find contractors that you can trust, but Solar Technologies are the real deal! read more

Patrick, Francois, Jeff, and the rest of the team at Solar Technologies were a pleasure to deal with. Patrick spent a ton of time with me making sure that he designed a system that met my needs and economic goals. Francois and his team did an very fast and tidy job of installing the panels on our roof and keeping me up-to-date with the progress. Jeff (the president of the company) personally came by at the end of the job to walk me through the system and make sure I didn't have any questions. I'm thrilled to be generating electricity and am looking forward to my first lower PG&E bill! read more

We just put solar on our house and we love it! We also bought an all electric car (a Nissan Leaf) so that we could recoup the cost quicker. We decided to get the car and solar more for economic reasons than "being green". We figure it will only take us a couple of years to break even and then we will get free electric for our house for another 20 years. Plus we got our house appraised and it added another 30k to the value of our house. I got bids from 7 different solar providers and we ended up going with Solar Technologies for a variety of reason. We felt that we got the greatest mix of value, affordability, reliability & great customer service with Solar Technologies. They have done a couple of houses where we live and they were amazing. Patrick was the salesman and he is really informed and super easy to work with without being pushy. Patrick was so helpful and he taught me all about the different solar panels and the pros and cons of using each. He set me up with a neighbor who had just got solar on his house and it was so great to be able to talk with someone else about their experience before such a costly improvement. All around we just had the best experience from the salesperson Patrick, to the crew who installed everything within a week, to the guy who came out for the city inspection. I would highly recommend Solar Technologies. They did a great job and we are really happy with their work. read more

I contacted Solar Technologies to install a solar PV system on a new house. Construction got delayed, I asked to add more panels, things changed, they had to visit the site multiple times to coordinate with roofers, electricians, and others. Throughout they were courteous, responsive, and thoroughly professional. They informed me at all steps of the process what to expect, and things pretty much happened as they described. As a HERS Rater, I've been involved in inspecting a lot of solar installations and getting to know the companies doing the installation. Solar Technologies is as good as they come. read more

I would highly recommend Solar Technologies. Patrick, our sales person, was very easy to deal with, explained everything we asked and was not "pushy". Their service was stellar....everyone was pleasant and very accommodating. I work from home and they were especially respectful of my time. I would highly recommend Solar Technologies to anyone who is looking to save some money on energy costs. read more

After flailing around with three "reputable" solar companies (suffering outright fraud with one of them), I chanced on Solar Technologies. Sales rep Jarrett McGuckin was a no-nonsense fountain of information, spooning it out in a way even a technological ignoramus like me could understand. We purchased a system outright, in order to enjoy the tax benefits, as well as certain advantages such as paying off the system in a few years and being better able to sell our home, when we decide to, without encumbrances, such as a solar panel lease. We turned the system on this week, and our Internet connection allows us to monitor our savings by the hour. read more

The technicians Daniel, Christian and Esequiel were great. They were professional, and responsive to all my questions and concerns with the installation. They did an excellent job on the installation. Jason gets five stars for his overall responsiveness at the beginning of the project and at the end during the post installation review. He explained everything we could expect from Solar Technologies, SunPower and PG&E. Our only disappointing experience with Solar Technologies is with their project manager Jan who was responsible for coordinating the project once we made our deposit. As the primary customer, I expected actual interactive dialogue with project manager throughout the planning and scheduling phase. I called Jan on at least 3 occasions and she never took my call. When I left message she waited till the end of day to send me an email. So I never had any live conversations with Jan. This resulted in confusion and miscommunication. I expected better coordination, communications, and most importantly customer relations. I believe the lack of live and timely communication resulted in our one day project going on 5 days; requiring me to take an additional three days off due to her lack of timely communications with us; and her failure to manage our expectations. For our experience with Solar Technologies projects management we rate them two stars. Overall, our Solar Technologies experience 4/5 stars read more

Since we were installing a new roof we decided to add solar. After researching solar panels and interviewing 4 companies we chose the Sun Power System ( 20 panels ) and Solar Technologies. Jason Coolman, Solar Technologies Sales Representative, is one most professional and knowledgeable representative I've encountered in any industry. Jason's attention to detail and immediate correspondence made our purchase extremely satisfying. With a new roof and solar installation, coordination was essential. Jason and his team; Jan York in the office and Rickie leading the installation team, performed perfectly. The system, installed early June, 2018 is performing as represented. We will recommend Jason and Solar Technologies to neighbors and friends. read more

Solar Technologies is the best. I just had a 16 panel 5.2KW PV system installed on my house in foggy SF. The whole process from the initial consultation with Nick to the entire installation was flawless. I really liked that the Company provided a step by step schedule provided by my project manager Jan. It alleviated any anxiety that might have cropped up while waiting for the next step in the process. You always knew what was coming up next and never had to guess or questioned whether you needed to call them or not. The product itself is top notch with the best warranty out there. I had looked into other companies recommended by friends but Solar Technologies' warranty/guarantee was the best.. I feel bad for my friends. The installation crews were very professional throughout the process. My brother has his system from Solar Technologies also and we are both very happy with our choice. read more

In been a year now since our installation. We ended up with no electric charges for the year! What a great return on investment! The folks at Solar Technologies did a great job with the installation and did it all on schedule. The Sunpower system has performed flawlessly. read more

We just had a terrific experience with Solar Technologies. They were one of three companies that gave us bids for a small (8 panel) installation on our house in Berkeley. All the Solar Technologies players, from sales & design (James and Jan) through installation (Ricky and team) were professional, helpful, and easy to work with. The project was completed ahead of the projected schedule of four months from initial contact to approved net metering. We are now enjoying our new system and off-setting most if not all of our electricity use--including our hybrid electric car. I especially appreciated the help from the sales manager in going over the economics of the system and the different rates from our electricity supplier. I recommend them highly. read more

We have had our solar panels for roughly 4 years and have been very happy. Solar Technologies doesn't just go way after installation, they are available for questions and troubleshooting. My husband did the research for selecting the company, and I must say he did a great job. Very happy with Solar Technologies. read more

We had a great experience with Solar Technologies and feel really good about the SunPower panels we had installed. From Jason's first visit explaining the product and the process all the way through the planning and installation phases the company was very professional, competent and conscientious. We're reaping the rewards of solar and look forward to even more production as we get into the spring and summer months. read more

Another great project with Solar Technologies! We recently added a 3.9kW system to our existing 4.3kW system. Our Salesman Nick Bahrenburg was very helpful throughout the entire process, making sure we got the panel layout, price and financing that suited our needs. I highly recommend calling Solar Technologies if you are considering installing Solar! read more

Over the past few weeks, I looked for a reputable vendor to install both a PV system and a pool heating system at my house. In addition to the two big companies, I hand picked a few smaller vendors solely based on Yelp reviews. Solar Technologies was one of the vendors with excellent Yelp reviews. And I can attest the stellar reviews are well deserved. Patrick Sterns from Solar Technologies came across as someone who was both knowledgeable and friendly. He walked me through the various product and financial options and answered my questions thoroughly. He never gave me any sales pressure. In the end, I came to the conclusion that we likely would have been happy with any one of the few finalists on our list. Solar Technologies was on that short list. When it comes time for my friends and neighbors to embark on their solar projects, I would have no hesitation to recommend they speak with Patrick at Solar Technologies. read more

Excellent service! Jarrett McGuckin our rep knew his product and did not disappoint. He has been great getting back to us in a timely manner answering our most basic of questions. The company was extremely flexible regarding scheduling the install. This was done efficiently during an afternoon. Awesome techs worked on the project. Highly recommend this company! Matt Mitchell read more

Solar technologies is a great solar company which does quality work. They are very busy and it definitely took a long time from contract signing to finished install (Sept/February respectively), but we are loving our system and it cranks our high kWh even since February. James is an Awesome consultant and knows his stuff. It was a pleasure to work with these guys and would recommend them to anyone looking for SunPower panels read more

This summer, Solar Technologies (ST) did a $50, 000 plus installation on my property. It was a complicated and difficult job, because the panels were placed on the down slope of a hill behind our house, having to travel approximately 100 yards to get to my house. I had 4 other bids, but ST was by far the most professional, and I was not disappointed. Patrick Stearns was their salesperson and once I signed on the dotted line, instead of just disappearing, he was there with me 100% of the time. The foreman of the job or Patrick communicated with me almost every day, and the job was done in a timely and very impressive manner. My house and property were treated with great respect, and much care was taken in installing the electrical panels, etc., paying much attention to the aesthetics. There were several unforeseen problems which came up, costing ST both time and money, but not once did they request to renegotiate the price. I cannot say enough bout the expertise and attention to quality and detail that was put into the job, and I would give then my highest possible recommendation read more

After doing quite a bit of research, and meeting several vendors, we felt most comfortable working with Solar Technologies. Our reasons were: (a) they had been operating in the Bay Area for many years with a strong reputation, (b) they are a Sunpower elite installer -- we wanted Sunpower's high quality and efficient panels and felt Sunpower was in a better position than many manufacturers to honor a 25-year warranty, (c) the price was competitive, and (d) we felt comfortable with the professionalism, integrity and follow-through of ST's team, notably Nick Bahrenburg. Nick laid out all the facts and options up front honestly and clearly, the contracts were professionally prepared (it's a red flag for me if a vendor's paperwork is shoddy), the follow-through and communications was excellent, and the installation team did their work quickly and professionally. What else could you hope for? I have no hesitation in recommending Solar Technologies and Nick Bahrenburg to you. read more

Excellent, outstanding!!! We are very happy and satisfied with the whole process. They were right on time from the first appointment, the follow up was first class, and the clean up was fantastic. I would recommend them 100% with no reservations what so ever. Now we are enjoying our air conditioning. read more

This review is way overdue. We had solar panels installed by Solar Technologies six months ago. Since then, the system has been working wonderfully and has actually been overproducing! We highly recommend Solar Technologies. They offer SunPower panels and they are much more competitive with pricing than any other solar company that we contacted. We worked with Nick Bahrenburg, and he was super helpful in answering all of our questions. He also worked with us on explaining the contract details and tweaking the wording to address our lawyer's concerns. When they did the install, they were very quick, efficient, and polite. read more

We got a competitive price from Solar Technologies and the entire process was seamless. Working with Robert was great, he was extremely responsive by text (at any hour) and worked hard to accommodate our busy schedule. read more

Fantastic Solar Company!! They are absolute pros...incredibly professional and our solar system is amazing. They are knowledgable about the product and the industry and our electrical bill went from $500+ to $1.00. This is amazing and it actually works. The government gives tons of rebates and at the end of the day, you are cash flow positive within the first few months. Going solar is a no brainer and SunLogic is far superior to all the other companies....(i met with about a dozen) read more

Great customer service from the beginning to the end - very informative and worked hard to ensure that all my questions were answered and we were happy can comfortable with the end product. Highly recommend. read more

They did such a fantastic job. I was getting a new roof done at the same time and Solar Technologies worked seamlessly with my roofer. I feared that if I went with one of the high volume installers like Solar City or Sungevity I would constantly be the middle man and arranging schedules etc. My roofer also had high praise for Solar Technologies. So happy with the installation and performance of my solar panels. If you are considering going solar I highly recommend Solar Technologies out of San Ramon. read more

Excellent customer service! Nick was very helpful and knowledgeable. Solar panels installed in timely manner.