As you can see, this will be my very first post. Although It is not a standard practice of mine to post online reviews, I thought it appropriate to create an account and post one due to the simple fact of how outstanding the experience was with Solar Tech. About a year ago I started researching Solar Companies in the San Diego area. After a lengthly research period, I was about to sign a contract with a different solar company but decided to take one last look at all of the Yelp reviews for the San Diego area. I came a cross one review that opened the door for me to call Solar Tech. Being in upper management and having a deep understanding for customer service, the review set Solar Tech apart from the rest. It was really the deciding factor for me to reach out to them rather than sign with the other company I was anticipating to hire. I was contacted by a representative from Solar Tech named Ali. Ali presented himself in a professional and courteous manner as did all the other representatives eager for the sale, but Ali was the only one that seemed genuinely sincere. I know that there were times he answered my calls even when he was off work and at home which I gratefully appreciated! Me being in sales for over 30 years, I usually put my sales reps through the ringer a bit to get a better read on them and to give me a final impression of the company as a whole before I do business with them. It gives me a better idea of their communication efforts and their strategy on how they handle issues and or serious concerns. Being in business myself, I know things don't always go according to plan, but it's how it's handled to resolve that separates the best from the many. After many conversations with Ali I decided to hire Solar Tech. At the time of installation it was discovered that some areas of my roof was deteriorating felt so solar installation had to be halted and I decided to have a new roof installed first. Obviously all of the backstage arrangements with scheduling had to be rearranged not to mention inspections, permits etc. I know this had to be painstaking. Also, all the financing arrangements that had been completed had to be completely redone in which Ali had a big part in handling. I must say that Ali and the staff did an exceptionally well job accomplishing it all. The time it took to redo everything and a lenghthy rainy season set back installation for months. A short time later, Brad, the roof foreman, contacted me for the roof installation. He was extremely courteous and answered all of my questions thoroughly. The hardest part was fighting the weather for an installation date which Brad was in constant contact with me to arrange. Sometimes, as we all know, if something goes wrong or changes when you hire some type of contracting company, it's usually the communication that lags from the company when obstacles arise. Either no return call or sometimes days later. Both Ali and Brad always responded and stayed in direct communication with me keeping me posted on status. When the weather cleared, the roof installation went extremely smooth. I have no complaints at all! Everyone was professional, on time, got the job completed quickly and efficiently! The Solar was done immediately after and everything went smooth as well, quick and efficient! All equipment was stacked neatly at end of day for next day process of each installation. Clean up after was exceptionally well. In my experience most big jobs like this usually have some type of casualty of some sort. Either a leak or something damaged etc. After everything was completed I went in the attic and thouroghly searched to see if anything looked odd or that may have been damaged. I build classic cars and my kids always telling me "it doesn't have to be perfect dad"! Now I know nothings perfect but I would rather tear the whole car down and put it back together again to get it right! So I inspect thoroughly, just that kind of guy! Everything looked great! I believe patience and attention to detail is what makes the difference to doing a job right. When obstacles become apparent, it's the communication and how we handle it that makes a company stand above the rest! As I mentioned, I do not post online reviews, but with my exceptional experience with Ali, Brad, and the entire staff at Solar Tech, I had to post this in recognition of their efforts and my appreciation. Thank you All! read more

Note: Not sure the system puts me in San Francisco, but I'm in San Diego, CA. I'm writing this note in case it helps somebody as reading the reviews from everybody helped me to decide. Obviously, I can just described my experience with the people I had the opportunity to work with, but your experience could be different. I've been wanting to get Solar for the past 4 years, but after taking to sales people from different companies, and based on what I had been researching, I didn't feel they were looking for my best interest, it was more one what they were trying to sell me. While talking to my neighbor, he recommended me to talk to Ali Ibrahim from Solar Tech as they had had their installation for the past 2 years with no issues and they were very happy so far. I contacted Ali who asked me what I was looking for over the phone and then scheduled a meeting to discuss the options face to face. During the meeting, I was able to express my concerns and ask my questions, which Ali responded very clearly and provided all the information I needed. Let me make a point that I never felt pressure to sign anything (like I've been with other companies). Ali, let me keep the information and send me more via email. After back and forth (even during weekends and late evenings) he responded and clarified my doubts. At the end I decided to go with the option I though it was best for me, a loan for 19 panels for a 6.84kWp and a 14.4 kWh battery system. After signing the contract, Ali kept me updated on the process and when things were going to happen. Site survey happened and the date of the installation came probably less than 1 month after signing. That day Tommy and his crew showed up early in the morning and spent the next 3 days doing the installation and answering all my questions (I'm known to ask many questions). I was surprised that the installation was done, even before that the loan was funded (it was already approved), but I was not worried as while talking to the loan company they confirmed they knew what was going on as they were in constant contact with Solar Tech and all was good. Solar Tech came back in less than 1 week after the installation, once the city and the Power company did their checks and got me approved, so it took me less than 2 weeks to start using solar power and to be off the grid. I can say that this is one of the best experience I've had with some installation and the service after that. I think I took the right decision and I hope the service going forward is as good as during the installation. Regards, Luis read more

We began to consider Solar two years ago to address both environmental issues and rising energy costs. At the time a lease or long term payment plan was being offered which did not make economic sense to us. Earlier this Spring we renewed our interest & talked to several Solar companies with the intent to purchase a system. Our search led us to Eric Broderdorf and SolarTech. Eric was knowledgeable with a no pressure approach. The solar panels recommended were by SunPower, a US based product with independent power convertors/monitoring and a 25 year warranty, all of which was important to us. At that point we decided to choose SolarTech and turned our attention to the condition of the roof. Once again we considered several roofing companies. After meeting with Brad Stamm and comparing the Solar Tech Roofing proposal, we made the decision to renew the roof prior to the solar panel installation. The roof was replaced in a professional and timely manner. Our Solar Tech project manager, Grant Magoffin, was most efficient in coordinating the entire project. We were impressed with the installation of the panels as well as the attention to details and aesthetics of the electrical installation. Alex and his crew did a great job. In just six weeks from signing the original contract Charlene Reed was on site to coordinate the final inspection. In just a few days SDG&E gave us permission to initiate the System. The SunPower App is amazing. I can monitor the output of the solar panels on a daily/hourly basis and reflect the weekly, monthly, yearly as well as overall solar output to the grid vs our actual electrical usage. We recommend Solar Tech. There are many companies offering a solar solution. We found Solar Tech to be among the best. Bud & Judy Swartwood El Cajon, CA read more

If you're looking to install solar for your home I would definitely recommend SolarTech. We researched and knew we wanted to purchase our own system and not go the leasing route. I interviewed a dozen companies from large nationwide to local before selecting SolarTech. Gino was our sales representative. He was patient with all my questions and offered options based on our needs. He didn't push any particular brand and allowed us to select what we wanted. We ended up selecting an 8.32KW system using SunPower panels for a competitive price. Gino also was available to answer questions and follow through on things after his sales part was finished. Grant was our project manager and he ensured that the installation process went smoothly. Since our house was 30+ years old we also added some roofing work prior to the solar install. SolarTech has local roofing contractors that they work with in our case it was Bryon with JB roofing. JB roofing did a great job with repaper and tile relay. The entire process was a coordinated effort which was completed in a timely manner from start to finish. Any project is going to have things come up during the process and Grant handled everything quickly and to our satisfaction. Charlene was helpful with the inspections and the after install IT monitoring setup. SolarTech's office staff Shauna & Ashley were very easy to deal with and kept us in the loop during the process. They were responsive to emails and processed all the required paperwork for SDG&E as well as the city. Everyone we came in contact with was professional and responsive to questions during the process. I will refer any family & friends looking to install a home solar system to SolarTech. read more

I have been in the market for solar for the past couple of months because my monthly electric bills are out of control. After researching solar and the benefits I decided to contact as many solar companies in San Diego to see who had the best offer. I narrowed my search down to 5 companies and was not impressed with their lack of knowledge regarding their products let alone for what system would suit the needs of my home. 2 of the 5 representatives that I met were late to the appointment, 1 cancelled on me the night before and the other had horrible yelp reviews so I cancelled the appointment! I began to think that investing in solar was not for me until I met Ali. Ali was not only one time to our appointment and well-dressed but knowledgeable about the product! He was the only company who was honest with me and did not sugar coat anything. Other companies tried selling me more than I needed and did not inform me that because I had clay roofing that it would a little more difficult and a little more time consuming then if I had asphalt shingle roof. Ali informed me right away of this and explained what would happen if they did not properly install the solar on my clay tile roof. He did not hold back any information of how the installation process works. I admire Ali's knowledge, honesty and professionalism that no other solar representatives had. We ended up getting 12.400kw system and we love it! Since my purchase, 3 of my other friends and co-workers have invested in solar with Ali. I would have paid double the price for the great customer service and knowledge that Ali had that the competitor's lack. Thanks to Ali and his team our house is finally complete! read more

SolarTech have just installed a pool heating system for me. The experience from start to finish with them has been excellent. From my initial online enquiry I was put in touch with a System Design Specialist (David Baca). David was exceptionally knowledgeable, he did not try to do a heavy sales job (like the other companies I had talked to) and he was able to answer all my questions. Although the quote I received was similar in price to the others I had approached, SolarTech had quoted extra square footage and a neater installation (the pipes were to be put underground, unlike the other quotes), not to mention the additional warranty period offered by SolarTech which far outstrips their competitors. Prior to the installation the Project Manager (Damian Iniguez) did an inspection of our roof and pool and was able to answer all my questions, again filling me with confidence that I had chosen the right company. On the installation day the SolarTech team (Kevin and Gabriel) arrived, they were both exceptional. The completed job is stunningly neat and I couldn't be happier, the pool is now great and the temperature has surpassed our expectations. A few days after the install we thought there was a leak. Kevin and Gabriel came straight out to check. It turned out that the water was nothing to do with the install at all and was attributed to a sprinkler, so no leak leaving my wife and I very embarrassed. I would highly recommend this company for anybody needing solar in the future and hope that they get to work with David, Damian, Kevin or Gabriel. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Ali Ibrahim for my solar installation, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the initial consultation to the final installation, Ali went above and beyond at every step of the process. Ali's knowledge and expertise were evident right from the start. He took the time to explain the benefits of solar energy and tailored his recommendations to fit my specific needs and budget. His transparency and honesty made me feel confident in my decision. What truly set Ali apart was his commitment to exceptional customer service. He was always available to answer my questions, no matter how trivial they seemed. Ali handled all the paperwork and permits efficiently, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for me. During the installation, Ali was on-site to oversee the project and ensure everything was done to the highest standards. He coordinated seamlessly with the installation team, and their professionalism was top-notch. Even after the installation was complete, Ali followed up to make sure everything was running smoothly and that I was satisfied with the results. His dedication to his clients is truly commendable. Thanks to Ali Ibrahim, I am now enjoying the benefits of solar energy and significantly reduced energy bills. If you're considering going solar, Ali is the person you want guiding you through the process. He delivers on every promise and exceeds expectations in every way. read more

What an outstanding organization! Very impressed on how they managed our project. From the very first email they demonstrated great communication. They let me know who all the player were from the team and gave contact information. Site walks were smooth and easy. Quality representatives. The first day of the electrical install I met with Hector. Within minutes I was confident to leave and go back to work. I knew the crew knew what to do. The project came out great and I have already given their name out to a few people. Just wanted to give a final update on the project. I believe it is important to share the experience especially since a solar project is not a cheap project. The beginning of the project started with Kevin Young - Sales. Very informative. Gave me a lot of information to efficiently do my own research and comparison on the Sun Solar product. Ashley and Jasmine kept me very informed on progress at all stages of the project. The staff helped with our loan process with SDMCU. Damian was the project manager on the pool portion. We did a control upgrade as well as the water panels. I feel like I received special treatment from Damian. He walked me through the process and showed up to my home several times for training and to make sure the system was dialed in. I have already recommended SolarTech to a few friends that are looking for Solar. Hope this helps anyone looking to get Solar for the home. read more

After receiving a bid locally for Solar Installation, I spoke with Steve Brunton from SolarTech who provided an honest comparison between the mid-range system quoted locally versus SolarTech's high end "SunPower" panels with microinverters. My local guy offered a 10-year warranty on the string inverter and 20-year warranty on the panels. Solar Tech's "SunPower" system comes with a 25-year warranty on the entire system! The price was lower than I expected and the job was completed in two days! The inspector and company rep showed up the 3rd day and signed off and fired up the system on the spot! Solar Tech took care of the SDG&E net metering application as well as the building permits from the city of Carlsbad. All I did was e-sign the contract and write a couple of checks. Every person I dealt with in the office were fantastic in keeping me advised via email and phone calls. Grant Magoffin, Shauna Harless, Ashley Garrison and Steve assisted me every step of the way and the workmen were efficient, professional and did a beautiful job. They even painted the conduit to match my stucco! And Steve Brunton actually drove to our house to deliver a 'gift card' and they also sent us a nice box of brownies after job completion. Just the best service you could possibly imagine and I am now the proud owner of the best solar system money can buy. You will be very happy with Solar Tech's service and product. read more

After looking through multiple proposals, we decided to go with Solar Tech. The process was smooth and great. The Senior Solar Consultant, Ali Ibrahim, explained what was to be expected and how much it would cost for the solar installation, and how long it would take. He was very professional and responsive. He was easy to get a hold of even in the evenings and the weekends. It was pretty stressful after we learned that all the wood and frames on the roof needed to be replaced and ended up spending more money than expected. The Project Manager for the roof installation, Brad Stamm was very helpful and assisted us with the entire process including getting the loan approved, finding framers, etc. We were very impressed with the roofers also. These guys started working at 0730 and spent all day working on our roof until it was completed. The Lead was very meticulous about making sure his team was on top of things and constantly directing them to clean up and pick up all trash and nails every day before leaving. They were great people and did a good job with our roof. Our roof looks really great and the monthly payment was quite affordable. We are very happy with Solar Tech and I even referred 2 of my co-workers to get solar through Solar Tech. One of them already signed up with Solar Tech. Solar Tech sets our expectations and we highly recommend this company. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Edgar Miranda and the experience was nothing short of excellent. From the very beginning, Edgar took the time to walk us through everything with patience and detail. We met with him about four times via Zoom, and each meeting felt more like an educational session than a sales pitch. He was never pushy, always transparent, and genuinely focused on making sure we understood our options. We gathered four different quotes during our search, and Edgar's came in as one of the top two most competitive. The deciding factor for us was not just the price--it was the added value. His proposal included Tesla Powerwalls, which many others did not offer, and his emphasis on long-term communication gave us confidence. For us, post-installation support is critical, and every time we reached out with a text, Edgar responded quickly and thoroughly. That level of attentiveness really set him apart. Another big plus: Edgar was referred to us by a family friend who went solar with him three years ago and still speaks highly of their experience. That track record of consistency and reliability was the final reassurance we needed. If you're looking for someone who will educate you, give you competitive options, and most importantly, stand by you long after the system is installed, we can't recommend Edgar enough. read more

We had a wonderful experience with SolarTech from start to finish. We chose SolarTech for multiple reasons. 1) Because the Sales Representative Eric Broderdorf was very professional and knowledgeable and helped us through the whole process. He was always available to answer any questions we had. 2) SolarTech's price was the best and their reviews were fantastic. 3) They also sold Pool Solar. The install of our system was completed in one day, for each system, even with having to add an additional panel since ours was pretty much maxed out. They took the extra steps to do a very clean, professional install that we were thrilled with. We recommended Eric Broderdorf and SolarTech to my niece and she purchased from them as well after they had already had four consultations with four other companies. The whole process was so easy and stress free thanks to all the help from their entire team. They were all so pleasant, helpful and guided us through the whole process with ease. We throughly enjoy producing our own energy and not having an electric bill any longer, and our grandsons love having a nice warm swimming pool to swim in when they visit each week. We're looking forward to the one year point to see if we have produced more electricity than we used. We will definitely refer them to all our family and friends. read more

Great company, great service tech in Sean Pearce! Quick and friendly pool solar panel service, reasonable price, problems solved one visit! I had leaks in my old solar panels, and a problem with the actuator not correctly diverting water to the solar panels. My pool guy recommended I call SolarTech, which I did, and got a quick appointment. Sean came out to take a look at the problems. What a great guy! He inspected the panels, found two other problems which I had not seen, and fixed all of them. When he took off the actuator, he found a screw hole was cracked. He was very inventive trying ways to replace only the actuator, and not the housing too, without water leaking through the crack. Unfortunately (for me), the leak persisted. We agreed that the 3-way housing for the actuator needed to be replaced, and Sean completed the difficult task (given the geometry of the pipes) of replacing the housing and actuator quickly and accurately - with the result of a working actuator and no leak. Sean had all the necessary parts on his truck, so no need for a second visit. He was very diligent at explaining to me what he had found and his proposed solutions so I could make an informed decision whether to go ahead or not. Kudos, Sean! I will use Solartech again - and ask for Sean! (Also reviewed under "Roofing by SolarTech") read more

SolarTech is one of San Diego's top Solar and Roofing Specialist. After interviewing 5 different companies for my project that included a new roof and solar system, there was no doubt who I was going with. David Baca the System Design Specialist which was recommended by a friend, was well prepared before even arriving. He respected my time and had a complete package already to present based on SolarTech's methods of researching a property. I was very impressed with the diagrams he had, that showed the layout on my roof, Mounting System, Estimated Usage and 1 year Production. It was easy to see David knew what he was talking about. Both installations went as planned. I was a little nervous on the roofing, because who knows what they may find under my 28 year old roof. Some area needs to be replaced, but the coast was pretty close to the estimate David gave. Once the roof was done the actual installation of the solar panels was completed in a day. There was a delay in the SD&GE giving permission to go live, but David and the SolarTech management were proactive in resolving the issue. The best part was and still is, is the "mySunPower" monitoring system. Just watching how powerful the solar system sending power back to the grid. Today my system generated 41.9 kWh and my house used 25.6 kWh. THANKS SolarTech! -Jeff C read more

I had my solar installed a few months ago. I was referred to Eric at SolarTech by a friend who was a satisfied SolarTech customer. I already had talked with reps of 3 different companies. I contacted Eric on a Thursday. We talked on the phone for a few minutes and he asked me to text him a picture of my electrical panel. I signed the contract the next day when he told me they had an opening for installation the next Tuesday, let alone their price was better than the 3 other estimates I had. My permits were obtained in one day because I live in the county. The system was inspected the following Monday. I never even met Eric personally until a couple of months later! From the day I signed the contract my system was permitted, installed, inspected and approved in 11 days! Totally unheard of in the solar world! To top it off, I got in under phase one net metering with one day to spare! SolarTech rocks! Everyone was very helpful down to walking me through the application process for net metering. Other names I can remember were Ashley and Grant, but honestly they were all great. Another fantastic service they provide is having a service technician on site during inspection to facilitate the inspection process. I'm totally happy with my system and couldn't recommend them highly enough. read more

My husband and I had a deeply disappointing and troubling experience with Solar Tech, which has left us in an ongoing legal and financial predicament. We hired Solar Tech to install SunPower solar panels on our home, and while the installation itself was completed, things took an unexpected and devastating turn. When SunPower went bankrupt, Solar Tech came back and removed the solar panels they had installed. Despite taking the panels back, they placed a $78,000 lien on our home for those very same panels. This lien has been looming over us and has become a significant legal issue that impacts our home and peace of mind. What is most frustrating is that we have reached out to Solar Tech three times now, hoping for some resolution or, at the very least, an acknowledgment of our situation. Yet, despite our multiple attempts to contact them, they have remained completely unresponsive. It is deeply concerning and unacceptable for a company to behave in this manner. The silence, coupled with the unjustified lien, is not only unethical but feels predatory. We are sharing our story to alert potential customers to our experience and to encourage Solar Tech to respond and take action to rectify this situation. We hope Solar Tech will do the right thing and address this matter promptly. read more